Dental

Getting into the MDS Orthodontics programme at Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences isnt too easy since admissions are done through centralized counseling by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS). You need a BDS degree from a recognised college and registration with the State Dental Council to be eligible. Since the number of seats is quite limited, a higher NEET MDS rank really boosts your chances. But if you meet all the requirements and score well in the exam, you definitely have a shot!

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. 

The cost of an MDS programme can range from around INR 5 Lacs to INR 15 Lacs or even higher per year, depending on the college and whether it's a government or private institution.

ACDS offers a 3 years MDS in Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge course at the PG level. ACDS The total tuition fee for this course is INR 1620000 for the entire duration of the course. Apart from the tuition fee, students are also required to pay a hostel fee of INR 232200. The course offers admission to 3 students. To learn more about other courses offered under MDS at ACDS,

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. 

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).

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.