Dental

Yes, pursuing BDS at Army College of Dental Sciences is expensive. For the first year of the BDS course at Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS), the fee structure includes INR 3,45,000 for tuition and allied charges, INR 32,400 for hostel fees, and a refundable security deposit of INR 40,000, totaling INR 4,17,400. 

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No, The Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) Secunderabad doesn't offer direct placements into the Army Dental Corps after an MDS, it's a good college for networking and pursuing post-graduation, with graduates having options for private practice or further studies. Recruiting is average, and few students get placed in the Army on the basis of NEET rank, and some go abroad or start their private practice. Some continue post-graduation from this college. Students do not get placed directly from college.

Yes, the Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) in Secunderabad is generally considered a good and prestigious institution for pursuing a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), with a strong reputation for academic excellence and practical training. Army College of Dental Sciences is affiliated with Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS). ACDS Secunderabad is known for its NAAC 'A' accreditation and has been ranked 24th best dental college by India Today Ranking 2024.The college provides hostel and mess facilities, with single-sharing rooms and reasonable fees. 

The eligibility criteria for the BDS programme at the Army College of Dental Sciences, candidates must have passed their 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology, securing at least 50% aggregate marks and also qualify for the NEET (UG) exam.

Examination criteria: Passed 10+2 with at least 50% Marks in PCB and English from a recognised board.

Age limit: Must be at least 17 Years of Age as of December 31 of Admission Year.

Selection criteria: Rank in NEET UG + KNRUHS NEET UG Counselling.

To get admission to the Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital for the BDS course, candidates must appear for the entrance exam. The BDS course is offered at the UG level and NEET UG is the mandatory exam for the same. The minimum eligibility requires the candidates to pass Class 12 with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the main subjects. To apply online on the official website, candidates can fill out the application form with all the required details. 

The placement rate recorded during Yenepoya Dental College MDS placements 2023 is not released. However, according to Yenepoya Dental College NIRF report 2023, the placement rate recorded during Yenepoya Dental College MDS placements 2022 was 94%. Further, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the MDS placement rate recorded over the last three years during Yenepoya Dental College placements, which is presented below:

The placement rate trends witnessed during Yenepoya Dental College MDS placements over the past three years with respect to the total students and no. of students placed are presented below:

After completing an MDS from the Army College of Dental Sciences, you could work as a dentist in the Army Dental Corps, or pursue other careers in dentistry. 

Dentist Check patients' teeth and detect oral diseases, Prescribe treatment plans, and Perform dental surgeries. 

Other career options:-

*Academic and research:-

Lecturer at an academic institution.

Clinical research scientist.

*Public health:-

Contribute to public health initiatives. 

Work in hospital and public health dentistry.

To get admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme at the Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) in Secunderabad, you must: 

Register for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG.

Pass the NEET UG exam.

Apply for counseling conducted by the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) in Warangal.

Choose ACDS as your preferred college during the choice filling and locking process.

Pass the counseling process and receive an allotment letter.

Complete the document verification process.

Pay the fee to confirm admission.

No, you can't get direct admission to the MDS programme at the Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS). Admission is based on merit and entrance exams, including the NEET MDS. 

How does admission work?

1.Take the NEET MDS exam.

2.Check your NEET MDS score.

3.Apply for admission to the MDS programme at ACDS.

4.If you're admitted, pay the tuition fee and other required fees.

The total tuition fee for a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at the Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) in Secunderabad is around INR 1.80 Lacs for five years. The fee structure may change from year to year. 

Tuition fee :-

The first-year tuition fee and allied charges are around INR 3,45,000.

The hostel fee is around INR 32,400.

There is a refundable security deposit of around INR 40,000.