About
OfficialS. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research is a dental college in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, established in 1986.
- Established in 1986
- Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore
- Recognized by Dental Council of India in 1995
- Offers BDS, MDS and PhD programs
- Campus situated on 7 acres on Sedam Road
About
The institute is a dental college located in Kalaburagi (formerly Gulbarga), Karnataka. It is managed by the Hyderabad Karnataka Education Society (HKES), which was established in 1958 with the motto "Empower Education." The address listed is Sedam Road, Rajapur, Gulbarga, Karnataka.
History
The institute was established in 1986-87 with a strength of 40 students for the BDS course. It was recognized by the Dental Council of India in 1995.
Academics
The institute is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. It offers Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs. The BDS course is a 5-year undergraduate program, including four years of academic study followed by one year of compulsory rotating internship. The institution also conducts postgraduate programs in six specialties of dentistry.
Campus & Facilities
The college and hospital building is a four-storied building situated on 7 acres of land on Sedam Road. It is in close proximity to the 760-bedded Basaweshwar Hospital. Listed facilities include separate boys and girls hostels for UG and PG students, a central library, a digital library with high-speed internet and Wi-Fi, digital databases and journal access, and departmental research infrastructure.
Admissions
BDS admission is through KEA centralized counselling. PhD admission is through RGUHS entrance exams.
Quick stats
Courses offered
10
Avg placements
₹3.25 lakh / yr
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources