BDS in India
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates can look at the table below to see the comparison between BDS and MBBS courses.
| Particulars | BDS Course Details | MBBS Course Details |
|---|---|---|
| Course Level | UG | UG |
| Course Appropriate for | Dentists | Doctors |
| Course Duration | 5 years | 5 years |
| Course Fee | INR 1 Lacs - INR 6 Lakh | INR 25,000 to INR 1.15 crore |
| Entrance Exams | NEET | NEET |
| Popular Colleges | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, JIPMER Puducherry, King George's Medical University, Banaras Hindu University, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences | AIIMS Delhi, Christian Medical College Vellore, Banaras Hindu University, JIPMER Puducherry, etc. |
| Job Profiles | Dentist, Dental officer in Defense Services, Dentist in Indian Railways, Lecturer, Researcher, etc. | Medical Surgeon, Medical officers, Paediatrician, General Physician, etc. |
| Average Salary | INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA | INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc. | Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, etc. |
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Hi, you can refer to the table below for the top 5 BDS colleges in India with their closing NEET 2023 rank for general category:
| College Name | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAIDS MAMC Cut-off | 18085 | 26503 | 23578 |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences Cut-off | 337601 | 146175 | 442843 |
| A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences Cut-off | 693676 | 865960 | 1073532 |
| D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Cut-off | 792581 | 957557 | 404398 |
| SRM Dental College Cut-off | 511579 | 199666 | 421855 |
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
214 colleges offer BDS courses in India. For graduates to broaden their knowledge in both practical and theoretical areas, which will help them acquire a better career in the future, the subjects presented in the BDS course curriculum are crucial and necessary.
Top Colleges | NIRF 2023 | NIRF 2024 | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Ranking | 1 | 1 | 2 |
4 | 3 | 3 | |
2 | 2 | 5 | |
3 | 5 | 4 | |
5 | 6 | 6 | |
NA | 4 | 7 | |
6 | 7 | 8 |
Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Yes BDS course as a whole can be a little expensive. The avg fee for BDS course can be more than 5 Lakh.
Candidates can see dee details for BDS course below in table -
| Fee Range | No. of Colleges | Popular Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| < INR 1 lakh | 12 | MAIDS, Vishnu Dental College Andhra Pradesh, Government Dental College, etc. |
| INR 1-2 lakh | 19 | Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Bhabha College of Dental Sciences, JMI, etc. |
| INR 2-3 lakh | 3 | Post Graduate Instiute of Dental Sciences, Yamuna Group of Institutions, etc. |
| INR 3-5 lakh | 18 | Nair Hospital Dental College, SDM College of Dental Sciences, Government Dental College and Hospital, etc. |
| > INR 5 lakh | 145 | Jan Nayak Ch. Devi Lal Vidyapeeth, Genesis Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, etc. |
Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
To study master's in the UK, students must have a relevant work experience in their field of expertise. Therefore, After completing the BDS degree from the top Dental College in India, students should have at least 2 years clinical experience of working as a dentist before applying for a postgraduate degree course.
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3 years agoBeginner-Level 5
1) Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences.
2) KGMU - King George's Medical University.
3) Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, MAMC. And many more.
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