Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hassan Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital is one of the most well-known institutions of dental education in Karnataka. The college offers various dental programs and has a recognition from the Dental Council of India. The admission in Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital for its undergraduate and postgraduate dental programs is made based on the selection criteria.

The college primarily accepts applications via national-level entrance examinations. For the BDS program, the admissions would be based on the scores obtained for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, NEET. Similarly, while considering a candidate for admission to MDS programs, NEET MDS scores would be taken into consideration by the college. The academic year usually starts in August-September, and the admission process begins a few months before. 

The eligibility criteria for the BDS program are based on the completion of 10+2 with compulsory subjects being Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. For MDS programs, a candidate needs to have BDS from a recognized university.

Application Process

The application process varies with the course for Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital:

For BDS program:

1. Qualify the NEET examination.

2. Get registered in the state-level counseling process as the college is affiliated to a state university.

3. If eligible, choose Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital during the counseling process.

4. Report to the college if allotted a seat for document verification and admission formalities.

For MDS programs:

1. Qualify for the NEET MDS examination.

2. Apply through the centralized admission process for dental PG courses.

3. Seek counseling in case called for.

4. On selection, complete the admission formalities in Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital.

The institute may follow the entrance scores and counseling done afterwards for ranking the candidates through their performance during the exam so that seats would be allotted respectively.

Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital follows the reservation policies set by the state government and regulatory bodies. This will ensure a more diversified student body and also open up opportunities for students from all walks of life.

Degree wise Admission Process

BDS: The Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital have an approved intake of 40 students for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery program. Admission is given on the basis of the candidate's performance in the NEET examination. The candidates should have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

MDS: The college has various MDS specializations, which are taken in a small intake of 2-3 students. These are:

1. MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology (3 seats)
2. MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2 seats)
3. MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (3 seats)
4. MDS Periodontology (3 seats)
5. MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics (3 seats)
6. MDS Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge (3 seats)

Admission to these MDS programs is through NEET MDS scores. The candidate must have completed his BDS degree.

Applicants are further advised to:

• Obtain high scores in the entrance exams, namely NEET/NEET MDS
• Get all documents in order and submit them well in time
• Keep updated with college and entrance exams' websites about any updates regarding admission processes
• Preparation for other additional tests and interviews that will be done during the counseling process

Typical documents required for admission: 

• NEET/NEET MDS score card
• 10th and 12th standard mark sheets
• BDS degree certificate and mark sheets (for MDS applicants)
• Valid ID proof
• Passport size photographs
• Caste certificate (in case applicable)
• Other certificates that may be needed