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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Admission to BDS at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is based on several variables, including your rank, reservation category, and the total number of seats available. Securing admission with a rating between 35000 and 40000 can be difficult because seats fill up quickly. However, the final choice is based on the individual year's cutoffs and the quantity of applications. To fully assess your chances, consider the previous year's cutoff trends as well as JMI's official admission standards. In addition, examine alternate courses or institutes as backup choices to increase your chances of getting into a dentistry programme.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
If you are passionate about oral health and enjoy direct patient care BDS can be a better fit. But if you are interested in pharmaceuticals, research and also healthcare B Pharmacy can be more suitable.
Candidates can look at table below to see comparison between two courses.
Particulars | BDS | B Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | UG | UG |
Course Appropriate for | Dentists | Pharmacists |
Course Duration | 5 years | 4 Years |
Course Fee | INR 1 Lacs - INR 6 Lakh | INR 3,000 - INR 4,00,000 |
Entrance Exams | 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 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Madras Medical College, BITS Pilani, SOA University, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, etc. |
Job Profiles | Dentist, Dental officer in Defense Services, Dentist in Indian Railways, Lecturer, Researcher, etc. | Medical Writer, Clinical Researcher, Drug Inspector, Medical Representative, Pharmacy Business, etc. |
Average Salary | INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA | INR 4 LPA - INR 14 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc. | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Divis Laboratories Ltd., Cipla Ltd., Biocon Ltd., etc. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The Best countries to migrate to for an Indian Dentist are as follows:
United Arab Emirates
Australia
The UK
Canada
New Zealand
The United States of America
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes dentists who graduate with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree have been trained to perform a whole lot of dental surgeries within scope of dentistry. Dental surgery is one principal aspect of dental profession itself where dentists are qualified to pursue many surgical procedures regarding their respective parts concerning oral and maxillofacial regions.
It must be considered here that level of surgical interventions in dentistry dentist has been acquired according to post-graduate training, experiences in this field and any certifications from specialisation courses that he may have acquired. They consider oral and
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes BDS course (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) can be considered hectic due to its demanding curriculum and rigorous training requirements.
- Intensive Study: BDS course usually has Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, among others. Information to be learned within this little time is voluminous.
- Clinical Training: BDS students are extensively trained clinically. Under guidance of experienced faculty members, BDS students undergo practice for treating patients.
- Working Hours: Dental education is often associated with long hours for study, lab procedures, and clinical practices. Clinics, lectures, labs, and exam preparatio
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes candidates can go for BDS course right after Class 12 given that he/she has done their schooling from Class 12 in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects and have a minimum passing marks as suggested by colleges.
Candidates must also appear for NEET after Class 12 if they wish to apply for BDS course.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
Yes, you can get addmission in its dental college without NEET exams although you won't be receiving any scholarships or other luxuries.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
The candidate must have completed BDS course with one year internship on or before 31st March of the year. Admissions are done through entrance exam which is UPCAT-Dental.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
The average package for BDS students at ITS Dental College Hospital and Research Centre is around INR 4-5 LPA, while the highest package is around 10 LPA. Some of the top recruiting companies are Sethi Dental Clinic, Private Clinic, Medical College, Dr. Bhati's Dental Clinic, etc.
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a year ago
Beginner-Level 4
The eligibility criteria for admission to MDS course at its Dental College Hospital and Research Centre is that you have to pass the Bachelor of Dental Surgery course and you have to complete the rotatory internship from a dental college affiliated with DCI and the candidate must be registered with any state dental council. The candidate should qualify need MDS exam and the cutoff for NEET MDS exam for admission in MDS course is 263 marks for general and 230 marks for OBC SC and ST category.
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