Army College of Dental Sciences

To get admission to the BDS programme at the Army College of Dental Sciences, the eligibility criteria for the candidates is that they must have passed their 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English, and be at least 17 years old by December 31st of the admission year, while also qualifying for NEET-UG. 

The highest package data for MDS students at the Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) might be difficult to pinpoint, the median salary for MDS graduates is around INR 4.5 LPA (Lakhs per annum), and the highest package reported was around INR 10-12 lakhs. Students are placed in various organizations, including reputed health chains and dental practices. Some students may choose to start their own private practice, continue post-graduation, or join the armed forces. ACDS has a placement cell that helps students get placed across different organizations.

No, direct admission to the MDS programme at the Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) is not possible; admission is strictly merit-based, determined by your score in the NEET-MDS examination and eligibility criteria. Even if you are a BDS graduate from ACDS, you will not receive any preferential treatment for MDS admission; you will compete with other eligible candidates based on your NEET-MDS score. To be eligible for MDS admission, you must have a BDS degree recognised by the Dental Council of India and have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in BDS (40% for reserved categories). 

Yes, pursuing BDS at Army College of Dental Sciences is expensive. For the first year of the BDS course at Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS), the fee structure includes INR 3,45,000 for tuition and allied charges, INR 32,400 for hostel fees, and a refundable security deposit of INR 40,000, totaling INR 4,17,400. 

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No, The Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) Secunderabad doesn't offer direct placements into the Army Dental Corps after an MDS, it's a good college for networking and pursuing post-graduation, with graduates having options for private practice or further studies. Recruiting is average, and few students get placed in the Army on the basis of NEET rank, and some go abroad or start their private practice. Some continue post-graduation from this college. Students do not get placed directly from college.

Yes, the Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) in Secunderabad is generally considered a good and prestigious institution for pursuing a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), with a strong reputation for academic excellence and practical training. Army College of Dental Sciences is affiliated with Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS). ACDS Secunderabad is known for its NAAC 'A' accreditation and has been ranked 24th best dental college by India Today Ranking 2024.The college provides hostel and mess facilities, with single-sharing rooms and reasonable fees. 

The Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) in Secunderabad is a well-regarded institution, known for its NAAC 'A' accreditation and ranked 24th among dental colleges in India by India Today in 2024.

NAAC 'A' Accreditation: ACDS holds NAAC 'A' accreditation, signifying its quality and standards. 

India Today Ranking: It was ranked 24th among dental colleges in India by India Today in 2024. 

NIRF Ranking: As per NIRF 2024 rankings, ACDS ranks #40 under the category 'Dental'.