What Is BDS Degree

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 inclusive of 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. 

BDS Course Highlights 2022:-

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PARTICULARS	DETAILS
Course Name	Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Course Level	Undergraduate
Course Type	Degree programme
Course Duration	5-year
Minimum Qualification	10+2
Admission Process	Entrance Exam (NEET)
Average Course Fees	INR 1-6 lakh
Average Salary	INR 4-6 lakh
Top Recruiters	Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc.

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Eligibility Criteria For BDS Courses 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 eligibility 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 2022:- 

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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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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

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. 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.

 2. What is the fee for the BDS course?

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

3. 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.

4. Is Indian BDS degree recognized worldwide?

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

5. Can a BDS doctor perform surgery?

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

6. Is BDS equivalent to MBBS?

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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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 BDS course.

10. 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

11. 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:- 

As BDS graduates have thorough knowledge of dental related problems, they are easily recruited by hospitals and dental clinics. 

Conclusion:- 

WHAT IS BDS DEGREE 

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

Dental professionals are recruited at different posts as per their skill and qualification. Initially they are offered INR 30,000 to 40,000 salary but it increases as they gain experience under expert hands.