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 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.
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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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Candidates have to fulfil certain requirements to get admission to BDS courses offered by institutes/colleges. Some of the eligibility criteria are as follows:
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BDS Bachelor of Dental Surgery is divided into 5 years
Break up: 4 years of academics + 1 year of internship
1st year
Ans. Yes. You cannot get admission to the BDS course if you do not qualify NEET. There is no other entrance test for admission to BDS courses in India.
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.
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.
Ans. Yes, a BDS doctor can perform surgery. But they have expertise in performing dental surgery.
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.
Ans. The course fee depends upon college. The average course fee for BDS is INR 1-6 lakh.
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.
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.
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
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.
As BDS graduates have thorough knowledge of dental related problems, they are easily recruited by hospitals and dental clinics.
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.