BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery 

at Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry

Certain medical fields provide a better balance between professional and personal life.

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Listed below are the the top Medical courses with lucrative salary prospects.

The difficulty level of medical studies in India can vary depending on individual aptitude, interests, and the specific medical course or specialisation pursued. However, certain medical specializations are often considered more challenging due to their extensive training, demanding clinical requirements, and the complexity of the subject matter. 

Some of these challenging medical specializations include:

Government Dental College, Kozhikode MDS admission is based on candidates performance in the NEET MDS entrance exam, followed by a counselling process. As per the NEET MDS cutoff 2024, the last round closing rank for the SC category student was 2248 for MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology. For the students belonging to the ST category under the AI quota, the cutoff was 3812 for MDS in Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. 

Recently, the Government Dental College has released its Round 1 counselling to shortlist the candidates for MDS programs. Once the NEET MDS results are announced, eligible candidates may proceed to participate in the counselling rounds. To engage in the NEET MDS 2025 counselling process, candidates must register on the official website of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). They are also required to specify their preferred colleges and courses. Typically, four rounds of counselling are conducted, including an online stray vacancy round for admission into the Master of Dental Surgery courses. The seat allocation list is published by MCC based on candidates' marks, ranks, choices filled, seat availability, and other relevant criteria. Successful candidates must report to the designated institute to confirm their admission. If seats become vacant, MCC will organize additional counselling rounds. The following is the timetable for the upcoming NEET MDS 2025 counselling sessions. Check out the scheduled timeline for the upcoming counselling rounds: