BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is the only approved and recognized professional dental course in India. It is an undergraduate degree of 5 years which trains students to enter the noble profession of dental science and surgery. It is considered one of the most popular and pursued courses after MBBS in India. Minimum 50% in Class XII with NEET qualification is required for BDS admission.
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a national level exam for admission in undergraduate medical courses like MBBS, BDS, BHMS and BAMS. BDS admission is done through NEET only, even in recognized/approved private dental colleges. Therefore, it is very important to give the NEET exam for BDS admission.
BDS Course Duration
As per the Dental Council of India, BDS course shall be of 4 (four) Academic years with 240 teaching days in each academic year, plus one year paid rotating Internship in a recognised dental college. All candidates will be required to undergo one year paid rotating internship after passing the final BDS examination. The internship is compulsory and BDS Degree shall be granted after completion of one year paid Internship and passing of BDS examination.
NEET qualification is important for BDS admission into approved and recognized dental colleges in India. Every year more than 10 lakh students appear for NEET. Therefore, it can be said that it is one of the most competitive exams in India, and hence, it requires ample preparation of that level.
BDS is an undergraduate dental course, compulsory for students who want to become a professional dentist in any government hospital, college or private sector.
BDS is an undergraduate dental course, compulsory for students who want to become a professional dentist in any government hospital, college or private sector.
Bachelor of Veterinary Science or B.V.Sc.BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
is the only approved and recognized professional dental course in India. It is an undergraduate degree of 5 years which trains students to enter the noble profession of dental science and surgery. It is considered one of the most popular and pursued courses after MBBS in India. Minimum 50% in Class XII with NEET qualification is required for BDS admission.BDS Course Duration
As per the Dental Council of India, BDS course shall be of 4 (four) Academic years with 240 teaching days in each academic year, plus one year paid rotating Internship in a recognised dental college. All candidates will be required to undergo one year paid rotating internship after passing the final BDS examination. The internship is compulsory and BDS Degree shall be granted after completion of one year paid Internship and passing of BDS examination.
