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BDS
Bachelor of Dental Surgery — a 5-year professional dental degree
BDS covers the study of dental science — 4 years of academics + 1 year of rotating internship. Admission is through NEET-UG, and the course includes subjects like dental anatomy, oral surgery and prosthodontics.
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5 Years
Eligibility
10+2 PCB, 50%+
Avg. Fees
₹50K–6 LPA
Entrance
NEET-UG
About BDS
BDS covers the study of dental science — 4 years of academics + 1 year of rotating internship. Admission is through NEET-UG, and the course includes subjects like dental anatomy, oral surgery and prosthodontics.
Course / admission highlights
Eligibility criteria
10+2 PCB with minimum 50% marks
NEET-UG qualified score
Minimum age 17 years
Admission process
Clear the NEET-UG exam
Register for state/MCC dental counselling
Accept the BDS seat allotment
Verify documents and complete the admission
Top colleges & institutes
MAIDS Delhi
Top government dental college
Manipal College of Dental Sciences
Best private dental school
Saveetha Dental College
Highest patient exposure
Frequently asked questions
How many NEET marks are needed for BDS?
For a government BDS seat, 450+ marks are generally safe; for private colleges, simply being qualified is enough.
Is MDS necessary after BDS?
Not necessary, but an MDS specialization significantly improves income and career growth.
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