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Dental Chairs
363
2016-17
OPEN category rank bands based on 3 years of closing rank data (18 categories tracked)
High Chance
< 5,10,093
Qualified every year
Moderate Chance
5,10,093–6,37,616
Qualified some years
Low Chance
6,37,616–9,50,637
Did not qualify in any year
The college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka. The college was established in 1986. MDS programs include Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Periodontology and Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics.
The attached hospital is SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital (Attached with Medical College). The campus covers 50.1 acres. It ranks 25th in the NIRF 2025 Dental Rankings with a score of 56.49.
Hostel accommodation is available for 620 students.
BDS admission data at SDM College of Dental Sciences doesn’t follow a clear direction. OPEN has bounced between AIR 4,90,552 and AIR 8,26,641 over 3 years. If your rank falls between AIR 5,10,093 and AIR 7,65,139, SDM College of Dental Sciences is worth including as a BDS safety choice.
University
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka
Hospital
SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital (Attached with Medical College)
Admin Authority
University
Campus Area
21,84,534 sq ft (50.1 acres)
NIRF Rank
#25 (Score: 56.49) — 2025
| Specialty | Permitted | Admitted |
|---|---|---|
| Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | 8 | 8 |
| Periodontology | 4 | 4 |
| Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | 6 | 6 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 7 | 7 |
| Orthodonitics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | 6 | 6 |
| Public Health Dentistry | 3 | 3 |
| Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry | 3 | 3 |
| Oral Medicine & Radiology | 3 | 3 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology | 3 | 3 |
Boys' Hostel
213 capacity
Girls' Hostel
407 capacity
College data sourced from Dental Council of India and NIRF Rankings