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10 months agoContributor-Level 7
The average annual package for BDS graduates from the Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) is reported to be around 3.5 Lacs as per the latest placement data. While the college does not offer direct placements, it equips students with practical training and skills to enhance their performance in interviews and professional roles. For MDS graduates, the median salary is slightly higher, at approximately 4.5 lakhs.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 7
The Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) in Secunderabad admits students to its Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme based on NEET UG scores. While ACDS does not have a specific cutoff mark, admissions are determined by the merit list generated from the NEET results. For general reference, NEET cutoff scores for Telangana in 2024 ranged from 507 for Open Category (OC) candidates to 420 for BCA candidates in the second round of state counseling. These figures provide a general idea of the competitive scores required for admission.
For more precise information, it is advisable to monitor updates from ACDS or the Kaloji Narayana Ra
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10 months agoContributor-Level 7
The A.J Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore median annual salary for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme is INR 1.44 lakh. During their paid internship, students can earn between INR 15,000 and INR 40,000. This amount increases with their experience and expertise.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 6
Manipal College of Dental Science offers various dentistry courses at UG, PG, and Diploma levels. The top course at MCODS is Master of Dental Surgery (MDS). The course is provided for 3 years in full-time mode. The college offers many specializations in MDS, including oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, and periodontology. The tINR 19.47 L - INR 43.53 L.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 9
There are many dental colleges in India that provide NRI quota seats. Government and private colleges among them include:
1. Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi
2. Faculty of Dental Sciences, KGMU, Lucknow
3. Government Dental Colleges in cities like Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, and Patiala.
The availability of seats under the NRI quota and their fee structure differ. Admission usually occurs through NEET qualification and presentation of authentic documentation for NRI status along with other eligibility criteria.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 8
You may want to explore other private colleges or minority quota seats, where the competition might be less intense than in government institutions. However, if you have any minority status or a category-specific seat, that could help improve your ch
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
To pursue a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), you generally need to have studied Science (with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) in your 11th and 12th grade, as the eligibility criteria for BDS typically require a Science background. Since you studied Arts in 11th, you will need to take Science subjects (especially Biology) in your 12th to meet the requirements for BDS.
Alternatively, if you're committed to pursuing BDS, you could consider completing the necessary Science subjects through an open school or foundation course, and then appear for entrance exams like NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) for admission
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10 months agoContributor-Level 7
To get admission to the Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) for the BDS program, you must meet the eligibility criteria and follow the application process outlined by the college. Admissions are primarily reserved for the children of eligible Army personnel, including serving and retired members, war widows, and dependents. Candidates must appear for the NEET-UG exam and secure the required cutoff marks. After qualifying NEET, you need to participate in the centralized counseling process conducted by the college or relevant authorities.
The steps generally include registering for the ACDS admission process, submitting nec
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10 months agoContributor-Level 6
To get admission in MDS Orthodontics at Manipal University, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, or Kalinga University in 2024, you must be having a BDS degree and one-year internship completed with your qualification in NEET-MDS 2024. After getting the desired percentile (50% for General and 40% for SC/ST/OBC), apply through the respective universities' official portals and also participate in the NEET-MDS counseling process. NEET-MDS scorecard, BDS degree, internship certificate, and registration certificate should be submitted, and the admission notification and counseling schedules must be updated.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 6
NEET MDS cut-off for Pedodontics for the 2024 admissions in CDC, Ludhiana can vary based on category and round of admission. Current trends suggest open category cut-offs are observed to be ranging between scores 523-484 based on rounds of admission. Cut-offs for all the reserved categories are pretty low.
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