Updated on May 15, 2025 10:25 IST
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A BDS jobs in India is a promising path for those interested in dental healthcare.

The graduates can either go for BAMS jobs or choose to pursue further options such as MDS, MBA in Hospital Management, Clinical Research courses, Public Health Management courses, etc. The top recruiters where candidates can kickstart their BDS jobs are Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers, etc.

The popular colleges that offer BDS courses are KGMU, SRIHER, SRM Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, etc. 

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Top BDS Jobs in India

In today's society, when oral health is one of everyone's key concerns, the scope of BDS jobs in India and overseas is extremely extensive. In India, the scope of a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) job is broad and expanding at a quick pace. 

Candidates can check the popular job profiles that BDS course graduates opt for:

BDS Jobs

Description

Average Salary  

Dental officer in Defense Services

Military dentists attend to the oral health requirements of serving soldiers and their families.

INR 6.5 LPA

Dentist in Indian Railways

These dentists take care of the dental needs of Indian Railways members and their families' oral health

INR 6.8 LPA

Lecturer

Dentistry lecturers are subject experts who guide students towards a Dental education.

INR 4.1 LPA

Dentist

A dentist is a medical professional who treats illnesses of the mouth.

INR 3.6 LPA

Researcher

Candidates for dental research look at ways to enhance public oral health and how to deliver professional, safe care.

INR 7.7 LPA

Note: The average salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

 

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BDS Jobs: Top Recruiters

Graduates can pursue various career avenues, such as starting their Dental practice, working in hospitals, joining academic institutions as lecturers, engaging in dental research, or contributing to public health initiatives. 

Further, candidates can check the table below to see the list of BDS top recruiters.

BDS Top Recruiters

Dental Clinics

Educational Institutions

Dental Product Manufacturers

Pharmaceutical Companies

Hospitals

Research Institutes

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Candidates can check the key employment industries where graduates can start their BDS jobs in India.

Employment Sectors

Private Dental Clinics

Hospitals

Public Health Sector

Corporate Dental Chains

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Best BDS Colleges for Placements in India

A successful BDS jobs is determined by the aspirant's talents, knowledge, and calibre, as well as the location where they practice. 

However, candidates can check the list of top colleges that allow them to kickstart their BDS jobs, offering a good median salary.

BDS Colleges 

BDS Median Salary

Bhabha College of Dental Sciences 48 LPA
K.S.R. Instiute of Dental Science and Research 24 LPA
Jan Nayak Ch.Devi Lal Vidyapeeth - JCDV 18.8 LPA
KSR Educational Institutions 16 LPA
Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University 15 LPA

Note: This information is sourced from the official website/media reports/NIRF website and may vary.

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  • Popular BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Colleges in India
  • Popular Private BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Colleges in India
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Colleges in India

Following are the most popular BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Colleges in India. Learn more about these BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
118 Courses
750 - 6.08 K
12 - 24 LPA

#1 NIRF

103 Courses
300 - 1.5 L
4.34 - 12.09 LPA

#3 NIRF

7.11 K - 19.5 L
9 - 18 LPA

#2 NIRF

48 K - 4.8 L
12 - 16 LPA

#8 NIRF

5 Courses
10.38 L - 23.32 L
16.15 - 17 LPA

#401-500 Times Higher Education

Popular Private BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Colleges in India

2.24 L - 27.12 L
3.15 LPA

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27 Courses
27.5 K - 8.84 L
9 LPA
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1.8 L - 5.25 L

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1.46 L - 15.14 L
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1.6 L - 3.21 L
73 K - 9.65 L
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Answered 2 weeks ago

Some private BDS colleges might have extra charges. While the official tuition fee is regulated by the Fee Regulating Authority (FRA), colleges often bill separately for hostel accommodations, mess food, university exam registration, and mandatory dental kits. Always read the complete fee breakdown

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The internship opportunities in UP are better than most students realise. BDS colleges in Uttar Pradesh have established collaborations with dental equipment and technology providers, pharmaceutical and dental material companies, private dental clinics, and hospital networks. These partnerships faci

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

UP BDS colleges are authorized by reputed universities like Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Banaras Hindu University. All BDS colleges are not only affiliated but also must be approved by Dental Council of India. The Dental Council of India is th

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The career opportunities available after BDS are much more than most graduates can imagine. BDS graduates can start their own practice of private dental clinics, work in multi-disciplinary hospitals, or in government health services. Further options can include Indian Army Dental Corps post, MDS for

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Without a doubt, the government colleges like KGMU and BHU are the best for their academic brand, clinical exposure and money value, with annual fees as low as INR 54900. Getting seats is very tough and requires very high NEET scores. Private colleges are more accessible for the NEET mid-performers

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, and this is one of the most important things every BDS aspirant in UP must know. Admission to BDS colleges in UP is conducted exclusively through NEET. NEET exam is mandatory for all government and private colleges. After clearing NEET, students must participate in either the UP NEET counsellin

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

Several premier BDS colleges in Bangalore are approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI) / National Dental Commission, all of which are affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).

Some of the colleges are M.S. Ramaiah Dental College, R.V. Dental College, The Oxford Dent

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

Yes, this is possible through management quota or NRI quota seats, which usually have separate (often lower) cutoffs than the general merit quota. However, you still need to clear the NEET minimum qualifying marks. Many students with moderate scores still secure decent dental colleges in Bangalore t

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No college can honestly guarantee 100% placement, and dentistry largely works differently from engineering placements. Most BDS graduates either pursue MDS (postgraduate), start their own clinic, or join hospitals and dental chains after completing a compulsory rotatory internship.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, NEET is compulsory for BDS admission anywhere in India, including Bangalore. No dental college, private or government, can admit students without a valid NEET score. Some students get confused because management or NRI quota seats seem easier, but NEET qualification is still mandatory. So if you

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

Absolutely, and many do exactly that. After completing BDS, students have the option of opening their own dental office, in addition to working with hospitals, pharmaceutical firms, or medical device manufacturers.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

Pursuing a BTech course from RIMS Ranchi is a good choice in terms of placements. Course-wise placement stats are yet to be released. According to the NIRF report 2026, 36 UG 5 year students were placed out of total 140 graduated students of batch 2024. Median package offered was INR 9.5 LPA.

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Shoaib Mehdi

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Answered a month ago

The National Exit Test (NEXT) (called the National Exit Test Dental/Dental NExT for dental graduates) will be introduced but until then students have to register with the Dental Council of India (DCI) and the state councils after their 1-year internship. It will probably become mandatory to pass the

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

Graduates from elite government colleges like MAIDS or King George's Medical University (KGMU) can secure starting packages of INR 3.5 LPA to INR 6 LPA through hospital postings or private practices.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The tuition fee for BDS at Sri Siddhartha Dental College costs about INR 12 L. This fee excludes other components such as exam fee, application fee, security deposit, etc. 

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Tanu Rao

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Answered 2 months ago

Sri Siddhartha Dental College offers BDS across several specialisations. The duration for BDS at SSDC Tumkur is 5 years. The eligibility for BDS courses is Class 12 in any stream with at least 50% and a valid score in NEET UG.

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Tanu Rao

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

To apply for BDS at Sri Siddhartha Dental College, candidates must first apply for NEET UG, and appear in the respective exam. Then, choose Sri Siddhartha Dental College as the college preference and wait for the results to be declared, Upon declaration of the result, appear in the counselling, and

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Tanu Rao

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Answered 2 months ago

BVDU Dental College & Hospital Navi Mumbai popular programmes are BDS & MDS. The college conducts Dental Camps in rural areas, hence providing students vast scope for practice. There are various facilities provided to students for practice. 

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Liyansha Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The course fee for BDS at Terna Dental College and Hospital includes several components. Below is the complete fee bifucation for BDS at TDC Navi Mumbai:  

ComponentFees
Tuition FeesINR 4,16,000
Development FeesINR 52,000
Caution Money/ DepositINR 40,000

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Tanu Rao

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Answered 2 months ago

Sharda University NEET cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the MBBS and BDS courses for the Home State quota category. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks. 

For the General HS category, the last round cutoff for the BDS and MBBS courses was 80896 and 313983, respec

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 months ago

To secure admission to BDS course at Terna Dental College and Hospital, candidates must have qualified Class 12 from a recognised national or state board. In addition to this, candidates are also required to appear for NEET UG, and acquire a valid score.

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Tanu Rao

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

To get into Sharda University for the MBBS and BDS courses, students have to appear in the NEET UG entrance exam and then in the UP NEET counselling process. To qualify for the exam, students have to get at least 55% in Class 12. So yes, with a 70% percentile in Class 12, you are eligible to sit for

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 months ago

To get a seat at Sharda University for the UG-level medical courses, students have to first attempt the NEET UG entrance exam and then appear for the UP NEET counselling process to be considered eligible for admission. The cutoff is usually released in the form of ranks for different Home State cate

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 months ago

For your information NEET UG 2026 had been cancelled.

However if are willing to do BVSC you have to do a separate councilling for that go To official website.

 

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Usman Lone

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Answered 2 months ago

Not directly, you'd have to reappear for NEET-UG and start MBBS from scratch. BDS credits are not transferable. However, many BDS graduates pursue MDS specialisation instead in PG, which is equally rewarding.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 months ago

Hi,

300–400 marks can help you to get admission into a private college under management quota, while government quota seats are more competitive at 450+ marks. The higher your score, the better your options in choosing the college!

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Tasbiya Khan

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