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New answer posted•a year ago
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a year ago

Over the past three years, the cut-off rank required for DY Patil Dental College MDS admission has shown a fluctuating trend for most specialisations. In 2024, the closing ranks during the last round of counselling ranged between 4,131 and 13,904 for the General AI category candidates seeking admiss

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New answer posted•a year ago
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a year ago

Hi, the below mentioned BDS colleges in Tamil Nadu are rated by the students for their faculty quality:

College NameTuition FeeFaculty Rating
Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute-5.0/5.0
RVS Dental College and HospitalINR 12.5 lakh5.0/5.0
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental SciencesINR 12.5 lakh5.0/5.0
Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital INR 16 lakh5.0/5.0
SRMIST Chennai RamapuramINR 22 lakh5.0/5.0

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New answer posted•a year ago
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a year ago

Hi, candidates can see the table below for the best BDS colleges in Tamil Nadu that offer quality education with modern equipments, etc. -

College NameTuition FeeInfrastructure Rating
Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute-5.0/5.0
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology-5.0/5.0
SRM Dental CollegeINR 15.6 lakh5.0/5.0
SIMTSINR 43 lakh5.0/5.0
SRMIST Chennai Ramapuram CampusINR 22 lakh5.0/5.0

Source: official site and may vary.

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New answer posted•a year ago

Which is better: MDS courses or MD?

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Asked by Jaya
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a year ago

MDS courses are PG programmes in Dental surgery, focusing specifically on dental specialities, while MD is a postgraduate degree in medicine, covering a wide range of medical fields and specialities beyond dentistry.

Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.

Particulars

MDS 

MD 

Course Name

Master of Dental Surgery

Doctor of Medicine

Course Level

Postgraduate

Doctorate

Course Duration

3 years

2 years 

Course Fees

INR 5 Lakh and INR 15 Lakh

INR 1,000 - INR 1 Crore

Admission Process

Entrance-Based

Merit-Based

Eligibility Criteria

BDS with 50% scores

MBBS 

Entrance Exams

NEET MDS, INI CET

NEET PG and INI CET

Popular Colleges

AIIMS Delhi, King George's Medical University, JIPMER Puducherry, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Jodhpur, Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, JIPMER Puducherry

Job Profiles

Endodontists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orthodontists, Oral Surgeons, etc.

Dermatologists, Nutritionists, Pediatricians, Pathologists, etc.

Average Salary

INR 3 LPA - INR 5 LPA

INR 3 LPA - INR 30 LPA

Top Recruiters

Hospitals, Academics, Researchers, Scientists, Administration, etc.

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Medanta- The Medicity, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Apollo Hospitals, etc.

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New answer posted•a year ago

Which is better: MDS courses or MS?

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a year ago

MDS courses are PG degrees in dental surgery, focusing on advanced Dental specialities, while MS is a postgraduate degree in medicine or surgery, covering a variety of medical disciplines and specialities.

Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.

Particulars

MDS

MS 

Course Name

Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)

Master of Surgery

Course Level

Postgraduate

Postgraduate

Course Duration

3 years

3 years

Course Fees

INR 5 Lakh and INR 15 Lakh

INR 1,200 - INR 1.1 Crore

Admission Process

Entrance-Based

Entrance-Based

Eligibility Criteria

BDS with 50% scores

MBBS

Entrance Exams

NEET MDS, INI CET

NEET PG and INI CET

Popular Colleges

AIIMS Delhi, King George's Medical University, JIPMER Puducherry, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, etc.

AIIMS Delhi, CMC, PGIMER, JIPMER, etc. 

Job Profiles

Endodontists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orthodontists, Oral Surgeons, etc.

General Surgeons, ENT Surgeons, Gynaecologists, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, etc.

Average Salary

INR 3 LPA - INR 5 LPA

INR 8 LPA - INR 35 LPA

Top Recruiters

Hospitals, Academics, Researchers, Scientists, Administration, etc.

AIIMS, Apollo Group, Indian Nursing Council, Fortis Hospitals, etc.

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New answer posted•a year ago

Which is better: MDS courses or MBBS?

10 Views|Posted a year ago
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a year ago

MDS courses are specialized PG degree in Dental studies, while MBBS is an undergraduate degree in medicine that covers a broader range of medical disciplines.

Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.

Particulars

MDS

MBBS 

Course Name

Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)

Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery

Course Level

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

Course Duration

3 years

5 years + 6 months internship

Course Fees

INR 5 Lakh and INR 15 Lakh

Government: INR 10,000 - INR 50,000 per year

Private: INR 3 Lakh - INR 25 Lakh per year  

Admission Process

Entrance-Based

Entrance-Based

Eligibility Criteria

BDS with 50% scores

Class 12 in the Science stream with  Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology (which shall include practical tests in these subjects) and Mathematics subjects and be over 17 years of age.

Entrance Exams

NEET MDS, INI CET

NEET

Popular Colleges

AIIMS Delhi, King George's Medical University, JIPMER Puducherry, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Government - AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER, KGMU, AIIMS Rishikesh, etc.

Private - CMC, KMC, SRIHER, St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee, etc. 

Job Profiles

Endodontists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orthodontists, Oral Surgeons, etc.

MBBS Doctors, Medical Surgeons, Medical Officers, Paediatricians, General Physicians, Medical Assistants (Surgery), etc.

Average Salary

INR 3 LPA - INR 5 LPA

INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA 

Top Recruiters

Hospitals, Academics, Researchers, Scientists, Administration, etc.

Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd, etc.

Note: This information is sourced from the official website

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New answer posted•a year ago

Which is better: MDS courses or BDS?

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Asked by Mamona Jain
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a year ago

MDS courses are PG degree focusing on advanced dental specialities, while BDS is an undergraduate degree providing general dental education.

Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.

Particulars

MDS

BDS

Course Name

Master of Dental Surgery

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Course Level

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

Course Duration

3 years

5 years

Course Fees

INR 5 Lakh and INR 15 Lakh

INR 16,500 - INR 42.5 Lakh

Admission Process

Entrance-Based

Entrance-Based

Eligibility Criteria

BDS with 50% scores

Class 12 & NEET

Entrance Exams

NEET MDS, INI CET

NEET & KEAM 

Popular Colleges

AIIMS Delhi, King George's Medical University, JIPMER Puducherry, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

KGMU, SRIHER, SRM Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, etc. 

Job Profiles

Endodontists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orthodontists, Oral Surgeons, etc.

Dentists, Dental officers in Defense Services, Dentists in Indian Railways, Lecturers, Researchers, etc.

Average Salary

INR 3 LPA - INR 5 LPA

INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA

Top Recruiters

Hospitals, Academics, Researchers, Scientists, Administration, etc.

Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc.

Note: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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New answer posted•a year ago

Do I get scholarships for MDS courses in India?

43 Views|Posted a year ago
Asked by Parul

Scholarships for Master of Dental Surgery (MDS full form) students can provide financial assistance to help cover the costs of tuition, living expenses, and other educational-related expenses. These MDS course scholarships are offered by various institutions, organizations, and government bodies.

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New answer posted•a year ago

What are the books recommended for MDS courses?

27 Views|Posted a year ago
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a year ago

Candidates must note that book preferences can vary from person to person, and it's a good idea to choose books that align with your specific needs and preferences. Given below is a table of some recommended books for MDS course entrance exams in India.

Recommended MDS Books

Author

Dental Pulse

Satheesh Kumar

Dental Explorer

Priyank Rai

Dentest

Dr. Sridhar Reddy

Essentials of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine

R. Rajendran

Burket's Oral Medicine

Martin Greenberg

Contemporary Oral Medicine

Camile Farah

Clinical Periodontology

Shalu Bathla

Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients

Zarb & Bolender

Prosthodontics in Clinical Practice

R. M. Basker

Graber's Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques

Lee Graber

Orthodontics: The Art and Science

Bhalajhi

Peterson's Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Miloro

Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Hupp, Ferneini, and Troulis

Endodontics

Soares and Goldberg

Textbook of Endodontics

Nisha Garg

Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy Through Adolescence

Pinkham, Casamassimo, and Fields

Comprehensive Review of Pediatric Dentistry

Arathi Rao

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New answer posted•a year ago

How should I prepare for MDS courses?

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Preparing for an MDS course entrance exam requires dedication, a well-structured study plan, and effective study strategies. Here are some tips to help you prepare for MDS course entrance exams successfully:

  • Develop a comprehensive study plan that outlines what you need to cover and how you will allo

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