All c andidates who are seeking admission into MBBS/BDS courses, must qualify in NEET-2024 exam it is mandatory.no other exam is conducted for bds course in india. KCET exam is only for other general courses The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is an annual entrance exam conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for admission into various undergraduate courses in engineering, architecture, pharmacy, agriculture, and other allied courses offered by colleges in the state of Karnataka.