HKE Society S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Science and Research, Gulbarga Karnataka was established in the year 1986 as Private Educational Institute to provide higher education to build a career in the field of Dental. HKE Society S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Science and Research is approved by the reputed DCI, and is affiliated with RGUHS, Bangalore. Management of HKE Society S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Science and Research, Gulbarga is working under Dr. Jayashree Mudda (Principal).

HKE S Nijalingappa Dental College Gulbarga at a Glance

 Affiliation and Recognition

S Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Gulbarga Courses Seat Matrix

HKE S Nijalingappa Dental College Gulbarga Admission 2026

Individuals aspiring to get enrolled in the BDS/MDS programmes at HKE S Nijalingappa Dental College Gulbarga must acquire the requisite eligible scores in NEET-UG/NEET-PG Examination. Those who qualify for their NEET Exams will need to sit for the counselling sessions conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee in India. Those intending to get admission into the college’s MDS Course must undertake the NEET-PG exam. 

HKE S Nijalingappa Dental College Gulbarga BDS Eligibility Criteria

HKE S Nijalingappa Dental College Gulbarga will have 100 seats allotted for BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) courses in 2026. Those who wish to be admitted into such courses must have qualified for their class 12 board exams with a minimum aggregate score of 50% in PCB. Individuals will be selected based on their NEET UG Scores, followed by a counselling session. 

BDS Eligibility Criteria: 

Candidates intending to apply for BDS Courses at HKE S Nijalingappa Dental College Gulbarga must go through the following set of prerequisites prior to submitting their applications. 

• Individuals belonging to the general category must have qualified for their class 12 board exams with a minimum aggregate score of 50% in PCB. 
• Candidates from OBC/ST/SC communities must have qualified for their class 12 board exams with a minimum aggregate score of 40% in PCB. 
• Physically disadvantaged candidates must have acquired a minimum score of 45% in their class 12 board exams (PCB Stream).

HKE S Nijalingappa Dental College Gulbarga MDS Eligibility Criteria

Students at HKE S Nijalingappa Dental College Gulbarga can choose from 9 different MDS specialisations.

MDS Eligibility Criteria:

Those who wish to pursue an MDS Course at the HKE S Nijalingappa Dental College Gulbarga must go through the following set of criteria. 

• Those who wish to opt for MDS Courses at this dental College must be holding a BDS Degree from any notable institution in India. 
• It is critical for MDS aspirants to acquire eligible NEET-PG scores. 

S Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Gulbarga Admission Procedure

HKE S Nijalingappa Dental College Gulbarga follows an online application procedure for admission. The admission procedure takes place according to the guidelines of the Director General of Health Services, Government of India, through a counselling process conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee. Candidates selected for admission through the common counselling process needs to report to the Dean's office to complete the process. Candidates need to qualify the NEET-UG examination for admission to the BDS course and NEET-PG for admission to the MDS courses at  SNDC Gulbarga

BDS/MDS admissions 2026-27 for HKE S Nijalingappa Dental College Gulbarga will be done through by KEA
Details of Registration, online counselling procedures and schedule is given below and also available at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
For details of various departments and facilities available at HKE S Nijalingappa Dental College Gulbarga, please visit http://sndentalcollege.org/

NEET (UG) / NEET (PG) 2026 qualified candidates are directed to apply immediately.
The Candidates Selected through Karnataka Examination Authority for admissions at HKE S Nijalingappa Dental College Gulbarga should report to the Admin office (First floor, Main dental block) between 9 am to 3 pm within the KEA stipulated reporting dates for each round of counselling.

HKE S Nijalingappa Dental College Gulbarga Fees Structure 2026

HKE S Nijalingappa Dental College Gulbarga BDS Fees Structure 2026-27

S Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Gulbarga MDS Fees Structure 2026-27

S Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Gulbarga MDS Cutoff 2025

S Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Gulbarga Stipend information 

The Candidates should bring the following certificates / documents in Original (along with 4 sets of photocopies of the same):-

For NEET UG:

• Provisional allotment letter generated through ONLINE by KEA .
• NEET Admit Card issued by National Testing Agency (NTA).
• NEET Score card
• NEET Rank card
• Date of birth Certificate: 10th Mark sheet/12th Mark sheet
• Birth certificate.
• Class X Mark Sheet.
• Class XI Mark Sheet.
• HSC Mark sheet / HSC Pass Certificate.
• Transfer certificate obtained after the completion of H.S.C. or equivalent courses.
• Conduct Certificate.
• Community Certificate / OBC Certificate – as per DGHS(MCC) guidelines
• Ten (10) recent Passport size photographs: same as affixed on the NEET application form.
• AADHAR card. (Proof of Identity) (Photocopy)
• Migration Certificate- if applicable.
• Hepatitis B Vaccination Certificate (Compulsory)
• Hepatitis Anti-HBs titre test report.
• Fitness certificate from family physician.
• 4 sets of photocopies of all the above original documents.

For NEET PG :

1.Provisional Allotment Letter generated through ONLINE By Kea
2.NEET (PG) Score card
3.NEET (PG) Admit Card
4.Class 10^th & 12^th Mark Sheet as proof of Date of Birth
5.BDS – I Year / II Year / III Year / IV Year & Consolidated Mark Sheets
6.Attempt  Certificate
7.CRRI Completion Certificate/Course Completion Certificate
8.Conduct Certificate
9.Provisional II /Degree Certificate
10.State Dental Council Registration Certificate
11.Transfer Certificate
12.Community Certificate (if OBC/SC/ST)
a)SC/ST Certificate issued by the competent authority in the given format and should be in English. If it is in any language other than English, the English version of the same should be submitted.
Sub caste should be clearly mentioned in the certificate .
b) OBC certificate issued by the competent authority. The sub-caste should tally with the Central List of OBC. The OBC candidates should not belong to Creamy Layer . The OBC certificate must be in the given format.
c) Disability Certificate issued from a duly constituted and authorized Medical Board for 21 Benchmark Disabilities as per the Rights of Persons with Disability Act, 2016 . No other PH certificate, issued by any other Authorities/ Hospital will be entertained.
13. Migration Certificate
14.DCI Recognition letter from the college.
15 Proof of identity PAN Card &n Aadhaar Card) – Original for verification and return  (Photocopy to be submitted).
16.Passport size latest Photograph of the Candidate (10 Nos).
17. Parents’ passport size photos (2 Nos).
18.Local guardian’s passport size photos(2 No