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AIIMS Delhi is the top Dental college in India according to NIRF rankng for the year 2024, secured 1st position followed by Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences.
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Pharm D course graduates become pharmacists who focus on medications and patient care related to medications, while BDS graduates become dentists who specialize in oral health and dental procedures.
Candidates can view the table below to know the comparison between the two.
Particulars | Pharm D Course Details | BDS Course Details |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | Doctoral | UG |
Course Duration | 6 years | 5 years |
Annual Fee (in INR) | INR 2.3 Lacs - INR 9.6 Lakh | INR 1 Lacs - INR 6 Lakh |
Entrance Exams | TS EAMCET, Andhra Pradesh EAMCET, KCET, GPAT, Andhra Pradesh PGECET, TS PGECET, NEET, etc. | NEET |
Popular College | JIPMER Puducherry, King George's Medical University, Banaras Hindu University, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, JIPMER Puducherry, King George's Medical University, Banaras Hindu University, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences |
Job Profiles | Research Scientist, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Medical Writer, Clinical Pharmacist, etc. | Dentist, Dental officer in Defense Services, Dentist in Indian Railways, Lecturer, Researcher, etc. |
Average Salary | INR 2.30 LPA - INR 10 LPA | INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Lupin, Cipla, Piramal, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Aurobindo Pharma, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Zydus Cadila, etc. | Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc. |
Upvote DU offers MDS courses through affiliated colleges like Lady Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi and Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, MAMC via NEET MDS exam. For the MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialisation, the cutoff rank stood at 33 for Lady Hardinge Medical College
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Fee and average salary for BDS at ITS Dental College Hospital and Research Centre
Upvote No, you cannot pursue a BDS course after completing an MCA. BDS course is an undergraduate Medical course that requires candidates to have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in their 12th grade and qualify for entrance exams like NEET.
Since MCA is a postgraduate course in computer applications,
Upvote After finishing a 5-year degree BDS course, some of the BDS graduates open their clinics too.
BDS course graduates can even go for higher studies, i.e. pursue MDS. They can also choose related courses such as a Master in Health Administration or an MBA in Healthcare Management.
The BDS course graduate
Upvote Yes, sure! These colleges vary in terms of infrastructure, faculty, clinical exposure, research opportunities, and placement records. Prospective students should consider their individual preferences, career goals, and budget constraints when choosing the right BDS college for them.
Here's a comparat
Upvote Following successful completion of the BDS course examination, all candidates will be permitted to participate in a one-year mandatory rotating internship programme in all departments for the length listed against each department below:
BDS internships department and period of posting
Department | Period of Posting |
|---|---|
Oral Medicine & Radiology | 1 Month |
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 1 and a half Months |
Prosthodontics | 1 and a half Months |
Periodontics | 1 Month |
Conservative Dentist | 1 Month |
Pedodontics | 1 Month |
Oral Pathology & Microbiology | 15 days |
Orthodontics | 1 Month |
Community Dentist/Rural Service | 3 Months |
Elective | 15 days |
Total | 12 months |
Note: Any studen
Upvote The subjects and lecture hours in a BDS course (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) programme can vary between institutions. However, a general overview of the common BDS course subjects and their approximate lecture hours that are typically included are mentioned below.
Keep in mind that these hours are app
Upvote Candidates can look below for the benefits of pursuing BDS course:
Career Opportunities: Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree graduates become licensed dentists and can practice dentistry in various settings such as private clinics, hospitals, community health centres, and even in research and academia.
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