BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Build Your Career in Dentistry

About BDS Course

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is a professional degree in dentistry. It is a 5-year program including a 1-year internship that prepares students for a career in dental healthcare.

Course Details
  • Duration: 5 years (4 years + 1 year internship)
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB and NEET qualification
  • Career Options: Dentist, Dental Surgeon, Researcher, Professor

Eligibility Criteria

  • Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology
  • Minimum 50% marks in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
  • Qualified NEET UG exam
  • Age: Minimum 17 years at the time of admission

Top BDS Colleges in India

College Name Location Type
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences Delhi Government
Manipal College of Dental Sciences Karnataka Private
Dr. DY Patil Dental College Maharashtra Private
Government Dental College, Mumbai Maharashtra Government

Course Subjects

Pre-clinical Years
  • Dental Anatomy & Oral Histology
  • Dental Materials
  • General Anatomy
  • Physiology & Biochemistry
Clinical Years
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics
  • Conservative Dentistry

Career Opportunities

  • Private Practice: Start your own dental clinic
  • Government Jobs: Work in government hospitals
  • Corporate Hospitals: Join multi-specialty hospitals
  • Teaching: Become a dental professor
  • Research: Pursue MDS or PhD in dentistry
  • Armed Forces: Join as dental surgeon in military

Fee Structure

Government Colleges: ₹50,000 - ₹2,00,000 per year

Private Colleges: ₹2,00,000 - ₹5,00,000 per year

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