Since its inception by the Kanjithanda Kushalappa Foundation in 1999, the Institute has solidified its reputation as a model educational facility that upholds high standards of academic performance. In a little less than ten years, the college has gained the Dental Council’s certification as a provider of professional education and training for students pursuing a Master’s degree. This is one of the top dental colleges in Karnataka.
This institution firmly believes in preparing its students for the competitive global market of today by developing them into competent medical professionals, administrative leaders, marketing strategists, and, most importantly, lovely people.
Top rankings of Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences Virajpet:
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences Virajpet has got various ranks by the prestigious magazines/institutes. The students can check the ranks of CIDS Virajpet below.
- The institute has secured 18th rank among top Dental colleges, by outlook in the year 2018.
- CIDS Virajpet has ranked 20th among top Dental colleges by The Week in the year 2019.
- It has secured 30th rank among the top Dental colleges by India Today in the year 2019.
- According to NIRF 2021, Coorg Dental College has secured 31st rank among the best 40 private dental colleges in India.
It is spread over 6000 sq ft including clinical laboratories for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, Wi-Fi, a library, as well as a sterilisation room.
The college is a fully self-contained township with a medical emergency department, personal wards, a pharmacy, and on-call doctors to handle any medical emergencies. Call-in access to specialists is offered.
The vision of Coorg Dental College is " To achieve a humanitarian objective of crafting professional healthcare professionals who will work to nurture a better forthcoming future of a healthy community through social empathy, scientific approach, and wishful thinking."