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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
Army college of Dental Sciences offers an in house mandatory internship programme for all final year MDS students with a stipend of INR 2500/- per month. Students are advised to check with the admissions office if the internship offered to final year MDS students is mandatory.
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
The applicant for admission to MDS at Army college of Dental Sciences must have a BDS degree from a central or state recognised university, to be eligible for the same. The candidate must also have permanent registration with any State Dental Council. In addition period of one year experience/internship must have been completed. The internship completion certificate must be submitted at the time of application for admission.
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
For first year BDS students at Army College of Dental Sciences, the total annual fee including tuition, hostel and refundable security deposit amounts to about INR 5.05 lakh. An amount of INR 1200/- PM is paid every month to students as stipend during their period of internship. For civilian candidates, present tuition fee is Rs 45,000/- PM. For the total fee of second to fourth year, students are notified before the commencement of next academic year.
For first year MDS students the total annual fee including tuition, hostel and refundable security deposit amounts to about INR 6.2 lakh. An amount of INR 2500/- PM is paid every month to
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
Selected students are initially given provisional admission at Army College of Dental Sciences. The documents required at the time of joining MDS at Army college of Dental Sciences, after admission confirmation:
- Provisional allotment letter issued by KNRUHS.
- NEET MDS-2025 hall ticket, and Rank card.
- All memorandum of marks from First BDS to Final BDS.
- Registration Certificate from the respective State Dental Council.
- Internship certificate/Experience certificate.
- Original and provisional BDS certificate.
- Conduct and character certificate of the college from which the student has graduated.
- Study certificate of BDS course.
- Medical certificate
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
Eligibility criteria for MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Army college of Dental Sciences is spread across three fronts. Check below the criteria for the course:
- Educational Qualification: BDS degree recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI) with a one year compulsory rotating internship
- Entrance Exam: NEET MDS score
- Category: Wards of serving/retired Army personnel, ex-Army personnel with pension, or students from Telangana state
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
Affiliated with the Telangana State Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Warangal, Army College of Dental Sciences boasts excellent and experienced faculty along with a mandatory one year internship programme for final year MDS orthodontics students. The mandatory internship gives the students critical field experience that is required for any aspiring doctor. With a meagre seat intake of 3 in MDS Orthdontics, the admission into the college is highly competitive and selective. The high competition ensures that only the top students get admitted to the course, hence, providing a rigorous environment for students. While, th
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
The selection criteria for MDS admission at Army College of Dental Sciences is merit based. The college accepts NEET MDS scores for the same. Total seat intake for MDS at Army College of Dental Sciences is 15. The low seat intake makes the selection process highly competitive and selective. A total of 6 specialisations are offered by the college but selection criteria for all specialisations under MDS remains the same.
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
Selection criteria for admission into BDS and MDS courses at Army college of Dental Sciences is entrance based. However, the college doesn't conduct its own entrance exam and accepts NEET UG and PG scores respectively for BDS and MDS courses.
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
The best specialisation to choose in MDS for career growth are:
MDS Specialization | Why It's a Good Choice |
|---|---|
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | High demand for surgical expertise, opportunities in hospitals, trauma care, and cosmetic surgery. |
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | Increasing demand for braces, aligners, and cosmetic dental corrections; lucrative private practice. |
Prosthodontics | Focus on crowns, bridges, implants, and dentures; strong scope in private clinics and implantology. |
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | Root canal treatments and restorative dentistry are always in demand; steady patient flow. |
Periodontology | Specializes in gum treatments and implants; demand is growing with lifestyle-related dental issues. |
Pedodontics (Pediatric Dentistry) | Rising demand as parents seek specialised care for children; good private practice potential. |
Public Health Dentistry | More academic and community-focused; limited private practice scope, better in research/government roles. |
Oral Pathology & Microbiology | Mostly research and academic opportunities; limited clinical practice demand. |
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, after completing MDS, graduates can establish their own dental clinic or specialty center. Having advanced knowledge in a chosen specialisation allows them to offer more specialised treatments, which enhances their credibility and patient base.
Opening a clinic requires proper licensing, investment in equipment, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Many MDS specialists combine private practice with teaching or hospital work, creating both financial growth and professional recognition.
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