Karnataka is home to numerous esteemed institutions offering dental science programs. According to the India Today BestColleges 2024 rankings, here are the top 10 dental science colleges in the state, based on their placements and career progression (PCP) scores:

  1. Manipal College of Dental Sciences
    Rank: 5
    Location: Manipal
    PCP Score: 107.4 (out of 180)
  2. Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
    Rank: 10
    Location: Mangaluru
    PCP Score: 89.5 (out of 180)
  3. Faculty of Dental Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
    Rank: 13
    Location: Bengaluru
    PCP Score: 104.4 (out of 180)
  4. SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital
    Rank: 14
    Location: Dharwad
    PCP Score: 123.2 (out of 180)
  5. AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
    Rank: 22
    Location: Mangaluru
    PCP Score: 108.6 (out of 180)
  6. Bapuji Dental College & Hospital
    Rank: 25
    Location: Davangere
    PCP Score: 113.2 (out of 180)
  7. The Oxford Dental College & Hospital
    Rank: 29
    Location: Bengaluru
    PCP Score: 97.1 (out of 180)
  8. Yenepoya Dental College
    Rank: 31
    Location: Mangaluru
    PCP Score: 105.8 (out of 180)
  9. DA Pandu Memorial RV Dental College
    Rank: 36
    Location: Bengaluru
    PCP Score: 99 (out of 180)
  10. College of Dental Sciences
    Rank: 38
    Location: Davangere
    PCP Score: 80.2 (out of 180)

These institutions have been recognized for their robust career development programs and impressive placement records, helping students pave the way for successful careers in dentistry.

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