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K.L.E. Vishwanath Katti Institute Dental College Info

The Institute of Dental Sciences was founded in August 1985 and approved by the Indian Dental Council in 1989. The institute is situated within the sprawling green campus of KLE University in Belgaum. One of the most sought-after institutions is the Institute because of its impeccable professional and instructional methods.

The Institute is proud of its extensive collection of cutting-edge facilities as well as its highly skilled and talented faculty. Due to the growing need for dental professionals around the world, it has expanded rapidly and is currently ranked among the top ten dental colleges in the nation. The Malaysian Dental Council, the Dental Council of India, New Delhi, and the W.H.O. directory of World Medical Schools all acknowledge the undergraduate (B.D.S.) and graduate (M.D.S.) programs. KLE VKIDS is accredited with an 'A+' grade by NAAC and recognized for its quality in teaching, research, and healthcare delivery. It is consistently ranked among the top dental colleges in India, with a NIRF 2024 ranking of 29th in the dental category

KLE VKIDS offers a comprehensive range of dental education programmes including BDS, MDS, Diploma, Doctoral and Research courses. KLE VKIDS boasts world-class infrastructure to support both education and patient care such as, Library, Hostel, Laboratory, Guest House, Sports and Auditorium.

K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital stands as a beacon of excellence in dental education, clinical training, and community service. With its rich legacy, modern infrastructure, accomplished faculty, and commitment to societal health, it continues to shape the future of dental professionals in India and beyond.

Vision

To be an organization of global excellence in pursuit of disseminating quality Education, Health Care and Research anchored with the blend of democratic values, charitable virtues and philanthropic culture.

Mission

  • To motivate the students to be socially responsible, productive and useful citizens of the globalized world.
  • To create a congenial atmosphere of learning with the aim of developing technically sound, ethically strong and morally elevated individuals.
  • To promote sustainable development of higher education consistent with statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • To plan and continuously provide necessary infrastructure and learning resources required for quality education and innovations.
  • To stimulate to extend the frontiers of knowledge, through faculty development and continuing education programs.
  • To make research a significant activity involving staff, students and society.
  • To lay emphasis on society-oriented programs in the areas of health care with a common man as the focal point.
  • To provide state-of-art health care facilities to the people of rural and urban areas of the country.
  • To develop every learner at KLE with skills of employability.

K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital (KLE VKIDS) – Key Highlights

Attributes

Details

Location

J.N. Medical College Campus, Nehrunagar, Belagavi-590010 Karnataka, India.

Website

https://kledental-bgm.edu.in/

Type of University/Institute

Private/ Co-Education/Non- Minority

Accreditation/Recognitions/ Rankings

Ranked 29th in NIRF ranking 2024. Approved by the Dental Council of India.

Programs Offered

BDS, MDS

Admission Criteria

Entrance-based- NEET

 

Mode of application

Online

Placement

N/A

Top Recruiters

N/A

K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital - Departments

Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology

Department of Public Health Dentistry

Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge

Department of Oral Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Department of Periodontology

K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital - Programmes /Courses Offered/ Fee Structure

                                           UG Courses

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) (4 years)

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                                          PG Courses

Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)

Prosthodontics & Crown Bridge
Periodontology
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology
Public Health Dentistry
Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
Oral Medicine and Radiology

                                          Diploma Courses (2 years)

Diploma in Dental Hygienist

Diploma in Dental Mechanic

                                         Certificate Courses (6 months)

Certificate Courses in Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology

Certificate Course on Artificial Intelligence

Certificate Course in Lasers in Dentistry

                                         Doctoral Courses

PhD in Dental Sciences

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K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital - Popular Programmes

The main courses provided at the K.L.E. Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital in Karnataka are BDS and a few dental science diploma programs.

K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital - Eligibility Criteria

BDS

Candidates may be admitted to the first year provided they have passed the two-year Karnataka Pre-University Board Pre-University Examination (or a similar qualifying test from another recognized board) with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as elective courses. The candidate must have passed the qualifying exam with a passing grade in English and received at least 50% of the aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined. Students from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) or any other government-notified category will receive a 10% reduction in the total number of marks needed to qualify.

MDS

A candidate for admission to the MDS Course must have a BDS Degree from a College and University Recognized by Dental Council of India, New Delhi or an Equivalent Qualification Recognized by the DCI.

Certificate Courses

B.D.S. / M.D.S. degree recognized by Dental Council of India.

K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital - Infrastructure Facilities

The K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital offers a well-equipped campus with modern infrastructure to support dental education and research. Here are some key facilities:

Library- A systematic approach to education has produced a novel idea that puts a wealth of knowledge at students' fingertips. The digital library with the extensive MD Consult Medical Database is located in a large auditorium with 6 Mbps internet access.  In addition to standard browsing, the digital library gives students the opportunity to learn about and modify the practice of Evidence-Based Dentistry and apply it to their clinical research and academic pursuits.  More than 52 medical journals, 35 esteemed reference books, 600 practice recommendations, pharmacological information for more than 30,000 drugs, and around 3,000 customisable patient education handouts are all available through the MD Consult Database.  Additionally, 73 journals from various dental disciplines are accessible through the Helinet platform.

Laboratories- Every department at the Institute of Dental Sciences offers fully operational laboratories with cutting-edge tools and apparatus to make learning a practically engaging experience, underscoring the institution's emphasis on providing high-quality education.  The Institute contains additional specialized facilities for different dental specialties in addition to fundamental medical science labs that include a dissection hall, physiological laboratory, etc.

Hostel- Spacious and well ventilated girls and boys hostels together may accommodate up to 2200 students.  The dining areas are clean, and the high caliber of the food evokes fond recollections of home.   There are 500 students living in hostels reserved for recent graduates.

Guest House: Three comfortable guest homes, notably the "Silver Jubilee Guest house" for visiting parents and dignitaries, and 175 well-designed staff quarters offer plenty of space and a hassle-free on-campus stay. 

Auditorium- There is an auditorium on the self-sufficient campus that can accommodate 1200 people.

Sports- A 12-acre playground has been set aside for a variety of sports, including football, cricket, hockey, and more.  An additional draw is an indoor sports complex featuring a gym and badminton court.

K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital - Review

Overall rating: This university campus has secured 3.8 ratings out of 5.0 Further details are provided below for each of their components.

        Components

    Rating

       Infrastructure

      3.8

         Placement

      2.0

          Faculty

      3.9

      Campus Life

      4.0

    Value For Money

      3.8

Vidyavision does not endorse the views/points of view of the students who participated in the above Reviews as they are their observations/opinions.

K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital - FAQs and Answers

Q.1 K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Science and Hospital, Karnataka is affiliated with which university?

Ans. K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Karnataka is affiliated with the KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER), Belagavi (Deemed University) since 2006.

Q.2 What entrance exams are accepted at K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Karnataka?

Ans. K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and  Hospital, Karnataka accepts the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates (NEET-UG) for admission to its undergraduate BDS and  (NEET-PG) Post graduate MDS programmes.

Q.3 What are the popular or major programs offered at K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Karnataka?

Ans. BDS, and some diploma courses in dental sciences are the major course offered at K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Karnataka.

Q.4 Where is the K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, located?

Ans. Address of K.L.E Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital- J.N. Medical College Campus, Nehrunagar, Belagavi-590010 Karnataka, India.

Q.5 What is the NIRF ranking of K.L.E VK Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Karnataka?

Ans. K.L.E VK Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Karnataka ranked 29th in NIRF ranking 2024.

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K.L.E. Vishwanath Katti Institute Dental College Recognitions

  • Approved By DCI

K.L.E. Vishwanath Katti Institute Dental College Facilities

  • Computer Lab
  • Lab
  • Auditorium
  • Girls Hostel
  • Boys Hostel
  • Medical
  • Sports
  • Cafetaria
  • Library
  • Transport


K.L.E. Vishwanath Katti Institute Dental College Courses

Course Category Course Fee Eligibility Exams Accepted
B.D.S Medical Rs. 15,56,000.00 Candidate required to pass 10+2 with 50% Aggregate Marks or equivalent (with Physics, Biology and Chemistry). NEET UG
M.D.S Medical - Candidate should be completed Bachelors Degree BDS.

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