| College Type | Private |
| Establishment Year | 1999 |
| Affiliation | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) |
| Recognition | Dental Council of India, Government of IndiaMinistry of Health |
| Student Intake | 35 |
| Courses | BDS.MDS. |
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Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences Overview
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences was established under the Coorg Dental and Medical Sciences Trust. The main perspective of the institution was to serve the people of the nation through science and education.
The college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and is recognized by the Dental Council of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India. The institute has undertaken ingenious methods of teaching, intensification of skill sets, and academic assessment to achieve its goal of providing highly qualified dentists for the betterment of society.
Courses and Fee Structure
Courses Offered
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences provides the following courses in dentistry:
- BDS.
- MDS.
The BDS course of 5 years which includes 4 years of BDS plus 1 year of mandatory rotatory internship. The candidates seeking admission to the BDS course are required to qualify for the NEET-UG Entrance Examination and also must be 17 years of age.
The MDS program is 3 years. The candidates seeking admission to MDS are required to qualify for the NEET-PG Entrance Examination. The candidates also have to complete their BDS from a recognized dental college and should also be registered dental practitioners in a State Dental Council. MDS is available in these departments –
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Oral Medicine and Radiology.
- Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry.
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics.
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.
- Periodontology.
- Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology.
- Public Health Dentistry.
Fees Structure
| Type of course | Fee Structure |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | 2 lakhs – 3 lakhs per annum |
| Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) | 4 lakhs – 12 lakhs per annum |
Facilities and Infrastructure
The Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences has a fully operating satellite clinic and also a rural health clinic in a place called Kushalnagar. Mobile dental vans are also available to make treatment easy in rural areas in the absence of proper dental clinics and to give wide clinical exposure to undergraduate students.
The library remains open on all working days from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Library houses various research materials, books, reference books, and international and national journals that provide a vast collection of data for its students to gather knowledge.
Hostel facilities are accessible to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Illegal activities are prohibited on campus. The hostel rooms also have attached washrooms and are regularly maintained. They are safe, comfortable and clean. The hostels are monitored by respective hostel wardens.
The college promotes extra-curricular activities. They have well-built playgrounds for various sports activities and also for indoor games. They also have a golf ground nearby.
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology has a hematology and histopathology department that carries out many clinical tests for patients.
There is a premium oral healthcare service called Samaadhan where experts give treatment to the patients under exclusive services.
The college has its pharmacy, medical rooms, wards, and on-duty doctors available at all times. The institute also has its own shuttle services which operate at regular intervals.
They have a total of 5 lecture halls which even have the facility of live streaming. Each department has its respective seminar halls that are well-equipped with modern audio-visual aids.
The auditorium has a seating capacity of 350 people at a single time. It hosts conferences, guest lectures, and cultural fests It has a wide stage stage with proper green room for the students.
- Green and environment-friendly campus.
- Library.
- Auditorium.
- Laboratories.
- Health Services.
- Sports facilities.
- Gymnasium.
- Cafeteria.
- Cafe Cloud 9.
- Housing.
- Movie Club.
- Internet Kiosk.
- Transportation.
Location & Connectivity
- Address: SH 88B, Kodagu Coorg District, Virajpet, Karnataka 571218, India.
Distance From:
- Nearest Railway Station – Mysore railway station.
- Nearest Bus Stand – 3 km from the KSRTC bus stand.
- Nearest Airport – Kannur International Airport.
The Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences (CIDS) is located on top of a hill in the small town of Virajpet. Virajpet is the second town in the district of Kodagu in the state of Karnataka. The hills of Coorg make the place very pleasant and scenic.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences a private or government dental college?
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences is a private dental college.
2. Which university is the Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpet affiliated with?
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).
3. Which is the nearest airport to the Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences?
Kannur International Airport is the nearest airport to Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences. Other airports through which you can reach the college are Mangalore International Airport and Kozhikode International Airport.
4. Which is the nearest train station to Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences?
Mysore railway station is the nearest to the campus of Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences.
5. What is the student intake for the BDS course at Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore?
35 students can be admitted to the BDS batch every year.
6. What is the fee structure of BDS at Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences?
The fee structure of BDS at Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences ranges from 2 lakhs – 3 lakhs per annum.
7. Is Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore recognized?
The Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences is recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
8. Is the MDS course available at the Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences?
Yes the MDS course is available in a total of 9 departments in the Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences. The fee structure varies department-wise.
