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Mamona Jain

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While both BMLT and BDS are in the medical field, BMLT focuses on Medical Laboratory Technology and diagnostics, while BDS focuses on dental health and oral care. 

Candidates can look at the table below to see the comparison between the two.

Particulars

BMLT 

BDS

Course Level

UG

UG

Course Duration 

3 years

5 years

Course Fees

INR 35,000 - INR 55,000 (monthly)

INR 1 Lacs - INR 6 Lakh

Entrance Exams

CUET, LPU NEST, IPU CET, etc.

NEET

Popular Colleges

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Armed Forces Medical College, etc.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, JIPMER Puducherry, King George's Medical University, Banaras Hindu University, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Job Profiles

LAB Technicians, Laboratory Managers, Railways Lab Assistants, R&D Lab Assistants, Assistant Professors, etc.

Dentist, Dental officer in Defense Services, Dentist in Indian Railways, Lecturer, Researcher, etc.

Average Salary

INR 2 LPA - INR 4 LPA

INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA

Top Recruiters

Government and private hospitals, Diagnostic Laboratories, Pharmaceutical laboratories, etc.

Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc.

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Indrani Choudhury

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For admission to a BDS programme at Sanjay Rungta Group of Institutions, the aspirant must fulfill the course-specific eligibility criteria. Thus, only the aspirants who have passed Class 12 with a 45% aggregate are eligible for admission. In addition, students should have passed the qualifying examination from a recognised board. Candidate must also hold the Class 12 mark sheet during application form filling and at the time of admission for verification purposes.

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Sanjana Dixit

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To enrol in a BDS course at Sanjay Rungta Group of Institutions, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute. The institute offers full-time BDS courses lasting four years. Students are selected based on entrance. In addition to the selection criteria, students must pass Class 12 (common eligibility).

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Nitesh Gulati

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To get into the Sanjay Rungta Group of Institutions for the BDS course, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute. Students must pass Class 12 with a 50% aggregate. Sanjay Rungta Group of Institutions offers full-time BDS courses of four years' duration. Students can get into this course based on entrance.

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Nishtha Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 10

Medical courses are different and focus on different areas.

  • MBBS is the broadest, pays the most, and allows you to practice allopathic medicine worldwide.

  • BDS is for teeth and dental care. Dentists earn well, especially in private practice.

  • BAMS is for Ayurvedic medicine, popular in India. Earnings vary.

Particulars

MBBS

BDS

BAMS

Course Level

UG

UG

UG

Course Duration

5 years + 6 months internship

5 years

5 years

Course Fees

Government: INR 10,000 - INR 50,000 per year

Private: INR 3 Lakh - INR 25 Lakh per year  

INR 16,500 - INR 42.5 Lakh

INR 20,000 - INR 3 Lakh

Admission Criteria

Entrance-Based

Entrance-Based

Entrance-Based

Eligibility Criteria

Class 12 & NEET

Class 12 & NEET

Class 12 & NEET

Entrance Exams

NEET

NEET & KEAM 

NEET

Popular Colleges

Government - AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER, KGMU, AIIMS Rishikesh, etc.

KGMU, SRIHER, SRM Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, etc. 

Banaras Hindu University, Dr D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Parul University, etc.

Job Profiles

MBBS Doctors, Medical Surgeons, Medical Officers, Paediatricians, General Physicians, Medical Assistants (Surgery), etc.

Dentists, Dental officers in Defense Services, Dentists in Indian Railways, Lecturers, Researchers, etc.

Business Development Officer, Ayurvedic Doctor, Category Manager, Resident Medical Officer, Jr. Clinical Trial Coordinator, Medical Representative, etc.

Average Salary

INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA 

INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA

INR 3 LPA - INR 15 LPA

Top Recruiters

Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd, etc.

Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc.

Government/Private Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Ayurvedic Clinics, Own Businesses, Wellness Centres, etc.

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Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 8

Dear Sivarajkumar,

The cutoff marks for the NEET exam under the Ex-Serviceman (Ex-Serviceman) category in Tamil Nadu's government MBBS and BDS colleges, including Tirunelveli Medical College, are determined by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical Education (TN DME). These cutoffs vary annually based on factors such as the number of applicants, seat availability, and overall performance.

For the 2021-2022 session, the cutoff for the Ex-Serviceman category was 301 marks.

Please note that these figures are subject to change each year. To obtain the most accurate and current information, I recommend regularly visiting the official websites o

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Kapil Lalwani

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People's University allows entrance exam score choices for Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programme admission. The two pre-approved entrance exams for postgraduate study are the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) and the All India Post Graduate Dental Entrance Examination (AIPGDEE). The university accepts USPNEE scores exceeding 300 points from 1200 possible and USIPGDEE scores surpassing 400 points from 600 offerings. Entry to the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programme at the university accepts exam scores obtained from the Dental Council of India through their entrance assessment. About 20 to 25 seats

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Based on the DY Patil Dental College MDS cut-off for the last round of admissions in 2024, MDS in Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge turned out to be the most difficult to secure admission to. During the last round, the cut-off rank at which the admission for Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge closed at was 4,131 for the General (AIQ) candidates. For the same category, MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology turned out to be the least competitive specialisation, with a closing rank of 13,904.

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Over the past three years, the cut-off rank required for DY Patil Dental College MDS admission has shown a fluctuating trend for most specialisations. In 2024, the closing ranks during the last round of counselling ranged between 4,131 and 13,904 for the General AI category candidates seeking admission to various MDS specialisations. The Dr DY Patil Dental College MDS cut-off trend based on the last round cut-offs over the past three years is presented in the table below:

Course202220232024
MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics871678695499
MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery635831795825
MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics1250583959429
MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology160502138813904
MDS in Periodontology114371723413553
MDS in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry580656177809
MDS in Public Health Dentistry16568107109008
MDS in Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge608462944131

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Aneena Abraham

Contributor-Level 10

Hi, the below mentioned BDS colleges in Tamil Nadu are rated by the students for their faculty quality:

College NameTuition FeeFaculty Rating
Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute-5.0/5.0
RVS Dental College and HospitalINR 12.5 lakh5.0/5.0
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental SciencesINR 12.5 lakh5.0/5.0
Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital INR 16 lakh5.0/5.0
SRMIST Chennai RamapuramINR 22 lakh5.0/5.0

Hope this helps!

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