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BDS 2023 : Course Details, Admission, Eligibility, Entrance Exams, Jobs & Salary

BDS is the most popular course among students who want to make a career in Medical field but don't want to pursue MBBS. Learn more about this five year course with all the important details you need to know, in this article.

Last updated: 2023/06/16 at 10:20 AM
Shagun
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BDS is the second most popular course among medical students after MBBS. Candidates who desire to work as a dentist in a private or public hospital must take this course. Candidates with a combination of PCB subjects in 10+2 are eligible to pursue this course. After completing the course, a licenced dentist can work in both the private and public sectors. This article will provide you with everything you need to know about the BDS Course in 2023.

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Course DetailsAdmission ProcessEligibility CriteriaEntrance ExamsTop CollegesCareer Prospects & Job ProfileSalary & PayScaleWhat After BDS?BDS 2023 FAQ’s

Course Details

Bachelor of Dental Surgery commonly abbreviated as BDS is one of the 5 years undergraduate degree courses after 12th for dental education in India. The degree is regulated by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and it is the only approved professional dental course in India.

The 5-year program of BDS includes 4-years of classroom education and 1-year of compulsory rotating internship, where candidates are provided with training on dental sciences & surgeries.

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In the classroom program, candidates are taught subjects like Dental Histology, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology, etc.

Admission Process

After completing 10+2 (PCB) candidates have to appear & qualify for the NEET entrance exam. The counselling is organized by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW) for admission to all central quota seats in the institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, etc.

A state NEET counselling is also organized by every state/UT for admission to their 85% state quota seats. Candidates have to fill out a counseling registration form which is usually released after a few weeks of the NEET result.

Eligibility Criteria

For admission to the BDS program one has to fulfill the eligibility criteria given below:

  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 with PCB subjects from a recognised board.
  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum 50% marks.
  • The candidates have to qualify the NEET entrance exam for admission in private or government dental colleges across the country.

Entrance Exams

In India, admission to medical courses like BDS, MBBS is based on the NEET UG entrance exam. The NEET-UG exam is conducted by NTA every year, for admission to all state & central MBBS, BDS seats across the country. Below we have mentioned some highlights of the NEET exam:

  • NEET is a national-level exam mandatory for admission to BDS, MBBS, BAMS & BUMS courses.
  • NEET is conducted by NTA every year, the application forms are accepted through online mode in the month of December every year.
  • NEET exam is held in the month of May, though pen & paper based mode.
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Top Colleges

Some of the prestigious colleges for studying BDS programs are:

  • Faculty of Dental Sciences, IMS BHU
  • Faculty of Dental Sciences King George’s Medical University 
  • Government Dental College and Hospital
  • Government Dental College And Research Institute
  • Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Science

Career Prospects & Job Profile

BDS is one of the highly in-demand professional degree courses and it’s at the top of the list of high-salary courses after 12th. After completing the course successfully one can work as a dentist in government or private hospitals. You can also find employment in PSUs as a dental officer.

You can even practise on your own in your clinic. Candidates can even practise their skills in countries such as the United States, Australia, and Canada to increase their income and gain international exposure to the most recent dental education around the world.

For practising in the USA, students have to qualify for the NBDE and NDEB for practising in Canada.

After completing the course one can work as the following job profiles:

  • Dentist
  • Lecturer
  • Dental Officer
  • Researcher
  • Dentist Officer in Defence, Railways & PSU’s
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Salary & PayScale

Fresh graduates in this field can expect an initial salary somewhere around 4-5 LPA. After 4-5 years of practice and having a PG degree one can expect a salary of 8-13 LPA. 

For dentists practising independently, there are no limits on the salary as it totally depends on the experience and expertise of a dental professional. 

What After BDS?

If you are not interested in doing the job, you can definitely go for higher studies which is always a great option.

Candidates can pursue MDS ( Masters of Dental Surgery). This will enhance their knowledge of the dentistry field and will provide better career opportunities in the future.

Candidates can also pursue other PG programs after completing BDS, some of the PG courses are listed below:

  • MBA in Healthcare Management
  • Master of Public Health
  • Master in Health Administration
  • MBA in Hospital Management

BDS 2023 FAQ’s

Which is better MBBS or BDS?

Both of them hold equal importance in the Medical field. Even though MBBS is the most sought-after medical course, BDS is equally challenging and offers a bright career.

How to qualify for BDS?

The candidates have to qualify the NEET entrance exam for admission in private or government dental colleges across the country.

Can I do BDS without Biology subject in 12th ?

No, just like in almost every medical course, candidate must have Bio in his or her 12th in order to be eligible to apply for the course.

Shagun June 16, 2023 August 7, 2021
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