MDS in Oral Pathology and Microbiology 

at Bapuji Dental College, Davangere

Both College of Dental Sciences (CODS) and Bapuji Dental College and Hospital (Bapuji) are good colleges. CODS has a slightly higher patient inflow. Bapuji is more well-known and has been accredited with an "A" grade by NAAC twice. 

Here's some more information about these colleges: 

College of Dental Sciences

Ranked first in medical by NIRF in 2020

Medical nodal entity for the Government of India and ICMR

Bapuji Dental College and Hospital

Ranked 6th best in Karnataka by The Week in 2021

Ranked 13th by NIRF in 2020 among private dental colleges in India

Accredited with an "A" grade by NAAC twice

Offers quality medical programs under the supervision of highly qualified faculty

Stipend offered to MDS students ranges from INR 10,000 to 13,000 per month

The average salary offered to students placed after the MDS programme in 2021–22 was 6,20,000. The average annual salary at Bapuji Dental College Hospital is 6.8 lakhs.

MDS is one of the popular programmes of Bapuji Dental College. Talking about placements, the median package offered to MDS students was INR 6.20 LPA in 2022.  The college recorded nearly 86% placement rate for MDS students during placements 2022. 

The college recorded nearly 86% placement rate for MDS students during placements 2022. So MDS placements at Bapuji Dental college and hospital is good.

A applicant must have permanent registration with the State Dental Council and a recognised BDS degree or equivalent qualification from the Dental Council of India in order to be admitted to the MS programme. Admission will be place through the National Board of Examinations' NBE NEET MS. It is a single admission test for several Post Graduate MS Courses that determines eligibility and ranking.

Yes, there is a scholarship programmes for UG courses at Bapuji Dental college and Hospital.

Some top recruiters of Bapuji Dental College and Hospital (BDCH) include: 

L&T, Tata Motors, Reliance, BHEL, NTPC, Professor, Assistant. 

BDCH is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (RGUHS). It offers Bachelor's, Masters, and Doctoral degree programs. 

Bapuji Dental College has limited seats for BDS and MDS programmes. Aspirants who qualify NEET are offered seat in BDS course. Below is course-wise intake for Bapuji Dental College:

Course	Seat Intake
BDS	100
MDS	45

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Candidates have to provide documents supporting their eligibility while filling out the application form. Below are some of the documents that aspirants need for Bapuji Dental College application process:

• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet
• KEA registration form and document verified list copy
• First to Final Year BDS marksheet
• Registration Certificate from State Dental Council of India
• Degree certificate issued by the concerned university
• Migration Certificate
• NEET admit card, NEET score card and rank card
• Provisional pass certificate from the college & university
• Compulsory Internship Completion Certificate for period of one year
• Eligibility Certificate from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
• Four passport-size photographs of student
• Passport-size color photographs of father and mother, one-each, etc.

Bapuji Dental College does not offer direct admission. Aspirants who wish to get admission in BDS need to qualify NEET. The selection for MDS programme is based on NEET MDS score. Candidates after appearing for the respective exams are considered for admission. The counselling and seat allotment for BDS and MDS courses is done by Karnataka Examination Authority. Besides, the selection for PhD is based on UGC NET, CSIR NET or RGUHS Entrance Test score.