BDS

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is a total of five and a half years of UG degree courses, divided into nine semesters, and one year of internship at Kerala University of Health Sciences. The course focuses on modern dentistry, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of oral and dental diseases. Further, BDS graduates can work as dentists, dental surgeons, or specialists in various areas like orthodontics or oral surgery. 

To get admission into the BDS course at Kerala University of Health Sciences, the university accepts the valid scores of NEET UG. Therefore, one should be well-versed with the NEET UG pattern and syllabus. Moreover, to prepare for BDS at KUHS, candidates should also consider these pointers:

Yes, Kerala University of Health Sciences does offer scholarships to BDS students on various grounds, such as academic excellence, merit, research contribution, category, need, etc. The names of some of the KUHS BDS scholarships are

Kerala University of Health Sciences provides a five and a half year BDS programme at the UG level. Comparing KUHS with other universities/ colleges offering BDS courses, candidates should understand the parameters they think are important.

Candidates can compare the Return on Investment (ROI) that they can expect after the course. To do this, they need to compare course fees and placement records of different colleges.
Candidates can also compare the colleges based on the overall rankings, accreditation, course structure, curriculum, medium of instruction, etc.

The process to get admission into the BDS course at Kerala University of Health Sciences through NEET UG scores is as follows:

Step 1: Appear for the NEET UG exam. 

Step 2: Register for the state counselling, i.e., Kerala Counselling.

Step 3: During the counselling process, submit NEET scores. 

Step 4: Participate in the allotment process. CEE conducts a centralised allotment process (CAP) in multiple rounds.

Step 5: Secure the seat with document verification and fee payment.