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DCI Remark
(Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge-9 seats instead of 10) permitted from 2010-11 onwards, as per MDS Regulations 2007 under deemed University)
BDS Intake
100
Dental Chairs
403
4.0 per student · 2015-16
The college is affiliated with NITTE Deemed University, Mangalore. Founded in 1985, it has over 40 years in dental education. MDS programs include Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics and Orthodonitics & Dentofacial Orthopedics.
The attached hospital is K.S.Hegde Hospital (Attached with Medical College).
It ranks 6th in the NIRF 2025 Dental Rankings with a score of 69. Hostel accommodation is available for 1025 students.
University
NITTE Deemed University, Mangalore
Hospital
K.S.Hegde Hospital (Attached with Medical College)
Admin Authority
University
Campus Area
1,16,649.2 sq ft (2.7 acres)
NIRF Rank
#6 (Score: 69) — 2025
| Specialty | Permitted | Admitted |
|---|---|---|
| Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | 9 | 9 |
| Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | 8 | 8 |
| Orthodonitics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | 9 | 9 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 8 | 8 |
| Periodontology | 5 | 5 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology | 2 | 0 |
| Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry | 6 | 6 |
| Oral Medicine & Radiology | 2 | 2 |
Boys' Hostel
217 capacity
Girls' Hostel
808 capacity
College data sourced from Dental Council of India and NIRF Rankings