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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, a full-time Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is available at SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital (university campus). The duration of the programme is five year, including a compulsory internship of one year. A stipend is paid to students during the internship. With an NIRF ranking of #32 (Dental Category; 2024), SRM KTR Dental College offers 100 seats for its BDS course. The course is recognised by the Dental Council of India. The total tuition fee for BDS at the college is INR 15.6 lakh. The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, i
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates aspiring to pursue a BDS at SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital are required to complete the NEET UG application process. The NEET UG application fee depends on the reservation category of candidates. The category-wise application fee are tabulated below:
Category | Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
General | 1,700 |
General EWS and OBC | 1,600 |
SC, ST, PwD | 1,000 |
Outside India | 9,500 |
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, BDS graduates of SRM KTR Dental College and Hospital can explore various job opportunities in the government sector. These jobs provide job security, stability and recognition in addition to amazing salary packages and perks. Listed below are the government job opportunities for SRM KTR Dental College and Hospital BDS graduates:
- Dental Surgeon positions in Government Hospitals, Community Health Centers (CHCs), and Primary Health Centers (PHCs)
- Army Dental Corps (Indian Army)
- Dental Surgeon positions under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) or the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
- Dental Surgeons in the Indian Railways
- Lectu
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
SRM Dental College (KTR) has a decent placement record for BDS. However, the placement rate over the past few years has been less than 100%. With an average salary package of around INR 6 LPA, the college has maintained a placement rate of over 70%. According to SRM KTR Dental College reviews on Shiksha.com, the placement rate for BDS over the years ranges between 80% - 95%. Candidates can refer to the following table presenting the number of BDS students placed in 2021, 2022 and 2023 as per the college's NIRF Report 2024:
Particulars | BDS Placement Statistics (2021) | BDS Placement Statistics (2022) | BDS Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
Total Students | 30 | 32 | 99 |
Students Placed | 21 | 27 | 89 |
Students opted for higher studies | 9 | 5 | 2 |
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
In order to secure BDS admission at SRM Dental College Kattankulathur, candidates must have a valid NEET UG rank. Those who clear the required NEET UG cut-off are allocated seats through various counselling rounds conducted by the MCC. In 2024, the last NEET UG rank at which BDS admission was provided to General (All India) candidates was 3,38,076. Candidates can refer to the following table for the college's BDS cut-off over the past three years:
| Course | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | 9,78,269 | 4,40,852 | 3,38,076 |
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
The affiliated colleges under BHU accepts NEET MDS score. Taking into consideration, the BHU cutoff 2024 for the last-round, 70 rank is a decent rank to get into BHU for variety of courses. However, for MDS in Orthodonitics and Dentofacial Orthopedics course, general AI quota candidates won't be able to get into the institute at 70 rank. This is because, the respective course has the lowest cutoff of 5 for the General category.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
Over the past three years, the cut-off rank required for SRM Dental College Kattankulathur BDS admission has shown a declining trend. The closing rank during the last round of counselling was 3,38,076 for the General AI category candidates in 2024. It was 4,40,852 in 2023, and at 9,78,269 in 2022. It can be said that getting admission to the BDS course of SRM KTR Dental College has become more competitive and difficult over the past three years.
Check out the following infographic on the SRM KTR Dental College BDS cut-off trend:
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can pursue a Diplomate of National Board after completing a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), but the options are more limited compared to MBBS graduates.
Diplomate of National Board is primarily designed for medical graduates, and most DNB specialties are not open to BDS holders.
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