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8 months agoContributor-Level 8
To get admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme at Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, following criteria are required to be fulfilled by the candidates:
Age Criteria: Candidates must be 17 years old as on 31st December of the year of admission. Education Qualifications: Graduation in 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (40% for SC/ST candidates).
Entrance Examination: A valid score in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is mandatory.
Admissions are made according to NEET-UG ranks on a counseling basis. Potential stude
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8 months agoContributor-Level 8
The alumni of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree of Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital have a range of career options:
Clinical Practice: Most of the alumni open their own dental clinics or associate with existing dental practices, making use of the extensive patient exposure acquired during course study.
Higher Education: Many opt for a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), with students sitting for the NEET PG to further specialize.
Government Jobs: A few graduates find jobs in government dental health services and thus serve public dental care.
Academics and Research: Jobs are available in teaching and
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8 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
To secure a BDS seat in a government dental college, aiming for a NEET score of 550-600 marks (General category) and 450-500 marks (reserved categories) is generally considered a good target.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
General Category: Aim for 550-600+ marks.
Reserved Categories (OBC, SC, ST): Target 450-500 marks.
Private Colleges: A score of 400 or more might be sufficient for private dental colleges.
Factors Influencing Cutoff:
College Type: Government colleges generally have higher cutoffs than private colleges.
Category: Reserved category students have lower cutoffs.
Year-wise Variation: Cutoff
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8 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
Top Recruiters of Bachelor of Dental Surgery ( BDS )
- Indian Railways.
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
- Clove Dental.
- Signature Smile.
- Sanjivani Dental.
- Dentistree Clinic.
- Axiss Dental.
- 32 Pearls Dental.
Other top recruiters include Straumann, Envista, Dentsply Sirona, ACE Surgical, and MegaGen.
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8 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
For the BDS programme at Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, the total tuition fee is approximately INR 3,83,232, and the average initial salary for graduates ranges between INR 4 to 10 lacs.
Total Tuition Fee: INR 3,83,232
Average Initial Salary: INR 4 - 10 lacs
Additional Fees: Students should budget for hostel accommodation charges, examination fees, library fees, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Hostel Fees: Generally range from INR 40,000 to 70,000 per year, depending on the type of accommodation and amenities provided.
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8 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences (CIDS) uses the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admissions to its BDS program2. The NEET cutoff scores for CIDS are determined by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
The NEET 2022 cut-off scores are as follows:
General Category: 291 (50th percentile).
SC/ST/BC-A/B/C/D/E, SC-PWD/ST-PWD/BC- A/B/C/D/E -PWD: 257 (40th percentile).
UR-PWD: 274 (45th percentile).
Revised NEET Percentile :
General category (UR/EWS): ZERO (50th Percentile).
SC/ST/BC & PWD (SC/ST/BC): ZERO (40th Percentile).
General Category (PWD): ZERO (45th Percentile).
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8 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
The Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences (CIDS) does not have traditional placement programs for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) graduates; students typically find jobs themselves after their compulsory rotary internships.BDS graduates have opportunities in various sectors, including the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Railways. Job profiles for graduates include dentist, dental hygienist, clinical research scientist, general practitioner, and lecturer. Salaries for these positions can range from INR 3,00,000 to INR 12,00,000 LPA, depending on experience and knowledge.
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8 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
The total tuition fee for a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences in Faridkot is ?6.6 lakh. The course is five years long and is offered full-time.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the BDS course at Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, you must pass the NEET Punjab exam with at least 50% marks in 10+2.
Other fees
In addition to tuition fees, students may also need to pay other fees such as hostel fees and admission fees.
BDS course fees
The fees for a BDS course in India vary depending on the type of institution and location. On average, the fees range from INR 1 L
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