Sharavathi Dental College and Hospital, Shimoga: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

Sharavathi Dental College and Hospital is one of the premier institutions for dental education, it has become popular in Shimoga, Karnataka. The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master's in Dental Sciences (MDS) are offered there. The institution's admission procedure, conducted annually, scrutinizes all candidates of sufficient merit.

The admission processes of SDCH are mainly directed through national level entrance examinations. In the case of the BDS courses, candidates seeking to join it need to get qualified in the National Eligibility-cum-entrance Test - NEET exam. Likewise for the MDS programs, only candidates who clear NEET MDS exam are deemed eligible for any of the MDS programs. As a result of such entrance examination processes, most capable students attain entry into the particular college.

The basic eligibility criterion for the BDS program is the successful completion of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects. Candidates must have passed the NEET examination with a qualifying score. For MDS programs, candidates must have completed their BDS degree from a recognized university and qualified the NEET MDS examination. It has been recognized by the Dental Council of India and accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council; thus, high-quality dental education is ensured by the college. 

Application Process

The application process differs based on the course:

For BDS Program:

1. Attend NEET-UG examination conducted by NTA.

2. Clear NEET-UG through achieving the mandatory cut-off marks.

3. Seek state and central counseling whichever is applicable to them.

4. Apply at VSPM Dental College in case one gets allotted there.

5. In case the seat has been allotted then the student need to report in the college. And after which admission formalities would be undertaken along with documents verification.

For MDS Courses:

1. NEET-MDS offered by the National Board of Examinations (NBE)

2. Obtain qualification in NEET-MDS, with marks on or above cut off.

3. Counseling for admission into MDS course by state and /or Central

4. Choose VSPM Dental College and preferred specialty in counseling

5. If allotted seat, finalize all admission formalities at college

 All the applicants are requested to look into the college's website or get in touch with the admission office to know the whole list of required documents as well as special requirements depending on their course.

The selection process is mainly based on the candidate's performance in the respective entrance examinations, NEET-UG for BDS and NEET-MDS for MDS. Seat allocation is done through counseling processes, which may be conducted at the state or central level, depending on the category of the seat (state quota, all-India quota, etc.).

Degree wise Admission Process

BDS: SDCH offers approved intake of 100 seats for Bachelor of Dental Surgery. The entry is on merit basis considering performance in the NEET exam. Eligible candidate must have 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

MDS: MDS courses in various specialties offered at SDCH. The intake capacity is limited with a small number of students per batch for intensive attention. Following are some specializations:

• MDS Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge : 3 seats
• MDS Periodontology: 2 seats
• MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics: 3 seats
• MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics: 3 seats
• MDS Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry: 3 seats

For all MDS courses, candidates need to have an BDS degree and be qualified in NEET MDS. The selection process is generally by counseling according to the NEET MDS rank.

Essential documents at time of admission will be

• NEET score card (UG or MDS as relevant)
• Mark sheets and certificates of 10th and 12th standards
• Degree certificate and mark sheets for the candidates of MDS.
• Valid ID proof
• Domicile certificate (if necessary)
• Caste certificate if needed
• Passport size recent photographs