BDS Course Eligibility

BDS Course Eligibility 2022

Candidates who want to get admission to a BDS course have to qualify the entrance test. The National Testing Agency releases an online application form. Candidates have to fill the form in the given deadline and appear for the NEET exam for admission to undergraduate dental programme. The exam is held once a year in computer-based mode. Scoring the minimum cutoff is one of the criteria to participate in NEET counselling. Seats are allocated on the basis of rank, choice filled by the candidate, availability of seats, and reservation criteria.

Candidates have to fulfil certain requirements to get admission to BDS courses offered by institutes/colleges. Some of the BDSeligibility criteria are as follows:

Candidates should have passed 10+2 with subjects such as Chemistry, Physics and Biology
They must have scored at least 50 percent marks in 12th standard
Must not be less than 17 years old
Qualifying NEET is compulsory

Top Colleges For BDS Courses Fees:-

TOP BDS Colleges	Fees
Faculty of Dental Sciences, IMS BHU, Varanasi	1 L
Maulana Azad Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi	1 to 1.5 L
Faculty of Dental Sciences King George's Medical University, Lucknow	1.5 to 2 L
Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai	2 to 2.5 L
Dr R Ahmed Dental College and Hospital, Kolkata	1 L
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mengaluru	25 to 30 L

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BDS Course Duration

Syllabus for Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS):-

BDS Bachelor of Dental Surgery is divided into 5 years.

Break up: 4 years of academics + 1 year of internship

1st year

Anatomy
Physiology + Biochemistry
Dental Anatomy + Dental Histology

2nd year

Pharmacology
Microbiology + Pathology
Dental material

Total 4 subjects. But 3 papers of 70 marks each.

3rd year

General Medicine
General Surgery
Oral Pathology

Final year (4th year)

Oral Medicine and radiology
Oral and maxillofacial Surgery
Prosthodontics
Periodontics
Public health and community dentistry
Conservative and endodontics
Pedodontics
Orthodontics
Human Physiology
Materials used in Dentistry
Human Oral Anatomy, Physiology, Histology and Tooth Morphology
Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
Orthodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

What is BDS

BDS is the professional degree programme which offers a range of job opportunities to candidates. After finishing the degree, they can work in a government or private hospital as a dentist. In addition, they can make a career in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing industries. They can also start private practice as a Dental surgeon. For admission in BDS, candidates have to appear for the entrance test. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the national level exam to apply for BDS admission. A total of 26,000 seats are available in BDS courses as per the Dental Council of India records. These seats are available across 315 colleges including Govt, private colleges as well as central and deemed universities.

In the government sector, these professionals can work in the Defence Service, Indian Railway or opt for state government jobs. In the private sector, BDS professionals are easily recruited by hospitals, dental clinics, pharmaceutical companies, and dental product manufacturers. After finishing a 5-year degree programme, some of the BDS graduates open their own clinic too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is NEET mandatory for admission to BDS?

Ans. Yes. You cannot get admission to the BDS course if you do not qualify for the NEET. There is no other entrance test for admission to BDS courses in India.

Q. What is the fee for the BDS course?

Ans. Fee for BDS courses varies from one institute to another. The tuition fee for the BDS course ranges from INR 15,000 - INR 12,00,000.

Q. Can a BDS student do MS after completing the course?

Ans. No, a BDS graduate can only pursue a master's degree in dentistry. If a BDS graduate wants to build a career in surgery, he/ she can opt for MDS in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Q. Is the Indian BDS degree recognised worldwide?

Ans. No, the Indian BDS degree is not recognised worldwide. In most countries, an Indian BDS graduate has to appear for a screening test to be able to practice dentistry.

Q. Can a BDS doctor perform surgery?

Yes, a BDS doctor can perform surgery. But they have expertise in performing dental surgery.

Q. Is BDS equivalent to MBBS?

Ans. Yes, both are undergraduate degree programmes. The graduates of both streams can use 'Dr' before their name. BDS provides knowledge of dental issues while MBBS makes students learn different aspects of medicine and treatment.

Q. What would be the average course fee for BDS?

Ans. The course fee depends upon college. The average course fee for BDS is INR 1-6 lakh.

Q. What is the average salary of BDS graduates?

Ans. BDS graduates earn a handsome salary after finishing the course. The salary depends upon skill and responsibility. The average salary of the BDS graduates is INR 4 -10 lakh.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for admission to a BDS course?

Ans. Candidates should have passed 10+2 with compulsory subjects Physics, Chemistry, and bIology. Scoring 50 percent marks is mandatory in class 12th for admission to the BDS course.

Q. What are the job options for BDS professionals?

Ans. They can choose from a wide range of job opportunities offered by the government and private sector. Some of the job profiles are as follows:

Dentist
Dental surgeon
Researcher
Lecturer
Consultant

Q. What is best out of BDS or BAMS?

Ans. It offers more career opportunities in comparison to BAMS. BDS graduates get around INR 15,000-20,000 initially but after experience they can earn around INR 1 to 3 lakh.

Reviews:-

BDS is a 5 years dental program in which students gain full knowledge about the dental department.

Conclusion:-

BDS Eligibility criteria

BDS is Bachelor In dental science. In which students get full knowledge about the dental department.

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