Dental

No, SRM Kattankulathur Dental College does not offer direct admission into BDS courses. Students who wish to take admission must appear for NEET UG. They must present NEET UG marks while applying for the course. To get admission, visit the official website of the university and apply for the course.

Yes, simulation labs are increasingly incorporated in BDS training. These labs allow students to practice dental procedures in a controlled environment before working on real patients.

Simulation includes using dental mannequins, virtual reality systems, and digital tools to replicate clinical scenarios. This helps students refine hand skills, improve accuracy, and develop decision-making abilities, reducing errors and enhancing patient safety once they transition to clinical practice.

Yes, practical labs are integral to most BDS subjects. Labs provide hands-on training in procedures like cavity preparation, crown fabrication, and periodontal techniques, reinforcing theoretical knowledge.

Students practice clinical skills under supervision, using models, extracted teeth, and simulation equipment. This ensures that they gain confidence, precision, and familiarity with dental instruments, preparing them for real patient care during clinical rotations and internships.

No, there is no entrance exam for MDS admissions at BVDCH, Navi Mumbai. Students are offered admission into the programme based on merit in terms of their NEET PG scores. The common eligibility for MDS programme at BVDCH, Navi Mumbai is a BDS degree from any Dental council of India recognised college/university. Additionally, the candidate must complete one year internship and should be permanently registered with State Dental Council/Dental Council of India.

Yes, BVDCH, Navi Mumbai offers separate hostel facilities for girls and boys regardless of the programme. Hostel charges for MDS female students ranges between INR 1.46 Lacs and 91,000 according to one/two/three seaters.

The following specialisations are offered under BVDCH, Navi Mumbai MDS programme:

• M.D.S. (Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge)
• M.D.S. (Periodontology)
• M.D.S. (Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics)
• M.D.S. (Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics)
• M.D.S. (Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry)

Students are advised to check the common eligibility and selection criteria for MDS programme on the official portal of BVDCH, Navi Mumbai.

Yes, hostel facility is available for BDS students at BVDCH, Navi Mumbai. Hostel charges amount to INR 3.56 lakh.