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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
Yes, you can apply for the course because the basic requirements of the college regarding the course are a 50% score in NEET for the general category and 40% for other categories. The proper clear result of 12th and 10th are other criteria with no percentage foundation; the classes should only be cleared with no backlogs.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates can check the comparison of MBBS with courses like BDS, BAMS, or BHMS below:
Factor | MBBS | BDS | BAMS | BHMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Duration | 5.5 years (incl. internship) | 5 years (incl. internship) | 5.5 years (incl. internship) | 5.5 years (incl. internship) |
Syllabus | Extensive, covers all medical fields | Focuses on dentistry & oral health | Covers Ayurveda & modern medicine | Covers Homeopathy & basic medicine |
Difficulty Level | High – Detailed clinical exposure | Moderate – Practical dentistry | Moderate – Ayurvedic treatments | Comparatively easier – Homeopathy focus |
Internship Rigor | Intense hospital training | Dental procedures-focused | Ayurvedic hospitals & dispensaries | Homeopathic clinical training |
Postgraduate Scope | Wide – MD/MS & super-specialization | MDS – Specialization in dentistry | MD Ayurveda & PG diplomas | MD Homeopathy & PG diplomas |
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a year agoGuide-Level 15
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences selects candidates for BDS programme based on NEET score. It is important for the aspirants to have document relevant to their eligibility and entrance exam. Below are the documents required at the time of admission:
- Rank card (NEET)
- SSLC/ Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Transfer Certificate
- Date of birth certificate (if it is not in the Class 10 scorecard)
- Aadhaar card
- KEA verification slip
- NEET result sheet
- KEA admission letter
- Blood group report
- Migration Certificate by Board (Not Applicable to P.U.C. Board students)
- OBC/Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe students should produce caste & income certificate
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a year agoGuide-Level 15
Aspirants who have completed a Undergraduate Dental education in India can apply for Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences MDS programme. Candidates must also complete Compulsory Rotatory Internship by March 31 of current year.
Candidates should also have obtained permanent registration with the Dental Council of India or any of the State Dental Council or should obtain the same within one month from the date of admission.
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a year agoGuide-Level 15
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences offers a three-year MDS programme divided into six semesters. Candidates with a BDS degree can apply for MDS. Below are the MDS specialisations offered at CIDS:
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Periodontics
- Pedodontics
- Oral Medicine And Radiology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Public Health Dentistry
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a year agoGuide-Level 15
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences has a total intake of 40 for BDS course. Candidates are offered seat in the programme based on their NEET score. Aspirants once selected need to participate in KEA Counselling for seat allotment. Aspirants need to report at the campus of CIDS for seat confirmation and fee payment.
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a year agoGuide-Level 15
Aspirants must have passed Karnataka PUC II examination or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages with at least 50% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST) in three subjects to apply for BDS course at Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.
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a year agoGuide-Level 15
Yes, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences has defined the age limit to apply for BDS programme. Aspirants must have completed 17 Years of age at the time of admission or shall complete this age as on the Dec 31 of the admission year. Besides, he or she must also be medically fit to undergo the course and practice dentistry.
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a year agoGuide-Level 15
Aspirants need to fill out the NEET MDS application form for Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences MDS programme. There is some relaxation in the fee for SC, ST, OBC and PwD category candidates. Below is the application fee for NEET MDS:
| Category | Application fee (In INR) |
|---|---|
| General | 3,500 |
| Other Backward Classes | 3,500 |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 2,500 |
| PWD | 2,500 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, there are about 140+ best MD colleges in India that provide quality education with minimal fees. Students can refer to the below for the best low-cost MD colleges in India with their tuition fees of less than INR 1 Lacs with their eligibility criteria:
| College Name | Tuition Fee | Eligibility / Exams |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Fees | INR 4,000 | NEET PG |
| AIIMS Delhi Fees | INR 2,000 | INI CET |
| AIIMS Jodhpur Fees | INR 2,000 | INI CET |
| AIIMS Bhopal Fees | INR 2,000 | INI CET |
| AIIMS Patna Fees | INR 2,000 | INI CET |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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