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New answer posted•2 months ago

How many BDS colleges are there in Lucknow?

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2 months ago

Lucknow has around 5 BDS colleges, including both government and private institutes. Popular names include KGMU, Career Dental College, Saraswati Dental College, and BBD Dental College. Most of these colleges are DCI approved and follow standard admission norms. 

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New answer posted•2 months ago

Which is the best BDS college in Lucknow?

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2 months ago

King George's Medical University (KGMU) is widely considered the top BDS college in Lucknow. Being a government institute, it also offers much lower fees compared to private colleges. KGMU is affiliated with a well-established medical university and follows strict DCI norms. 

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2 months ago

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research has been providing good placements to its students. Check the table below which provides the Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research BDS placement highlights:

ParticularsBDS Statistics (2023)BDS Statistics (2024)BDS Statistics (2025)
Total Students927568
Students Placed796048
Median SalaryINR 7.5 LPAINR 7.8 LPAINR 8 LPA

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The number of offers given to students during the 2025 placements is not out. Check out Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research placement details which are provided in the table below:

ParticularsMDS Statistics (2023)MDS Statistics (2024)MDS Statistics (2025)
Total Students333336
Students Placed242629
Median SalaryINR 10.8 LPAINR 11.4 LPAINR 12 LPA

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New answer posted•2 months ago

I scored 292 in NEET. Where can I get admission in?

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Asked by Shabnam
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2 months ago

With a NEET score of 292, getting a government seat is not possible. You can get admission to certain private college. You must wait till mop up/ stray rounds.

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2 months ago

Here is the table below showing some of the top private Dental colleges in Mumbai along with their tuition fees.

Top Private Dental Colleges in Mumbai (All)Tuition Fee
Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai Dental CoursesINR 3.6 Lacs - INR 4.8 lakh
Terna College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental CoursesINR 23.6 Lacs - INR 45.7 lakh
DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai Dental CoursesINR 6 Lacs - INR 60 lakh
MGM Dental College and Hospital Dental CoursesINR 11.1 Lacs - INR 15.6 lakh
Indian School of Technology and Management Dental CoursesINR 65,900
Terna Dental College and Hospital Dental CoursesINR 8 Lacs - INR 20.8 lakh
Mahatma Gandhi Mission's Dental College and Hospital Dental CoursesINR 7.8 Lacs - INR 14.5 lakh
Imperial Institute of Management Dental CoursesINR 57,570

NOTE: Data above taken from official sources.

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New answer posted•2 months ago
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2 months ago

After BDS, you can specialise in fields like Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry, and Periodontics through an MDS degree. Each specialisation opens different career paths, from cosmetic dentistry to surgical dental procedures.

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2 months ago

Yes! If you take admission in a government or BMC-run dental college in Maharashtra, there's usually a mandatory bond service policy attached to your seat. This means you may need to serve in a government-designated position for a certain period after graduation. Check the table below for the only g

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New answer posted•2 months ago

Is it true BDS credits can't be converted to MBBS?

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Asked by Tasbiya Khan
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2 months ago

Yes, that's correct, and many students don't realise this before choosing BDS. If you wish to switch to MBBS later, you cannot transfer your BDS credits; you'd have to reappear for NEET-UG and start MBBS completely from scratch. Instead, most BDS graduates prefer pursuing MDS specialisation, which i

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2 months ago

No, it's not possible. NEET UG is compulsory for BDS admission at every dental college in Mumbai, whether government or private. After qualifying NEET, you'll need to go through Maharashtra CET counselling based on your NEET score, category, and seat availability. There's no direct or management quo

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