Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

About Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

BDS is the graduation programme to become a dental surgeon. The programme covers various aspects of dental problems, denture and surgery in the same fields. BDS or Bachelor of Dental Surgery is the most popular medical course after MBBS.

Candidates who successfully complete this 5-year course are also awarded the title of ‘Dr’ and can practice dentistry once they have acquired the license. Pursuing BDS successfully will open up various opportunities for you in the government as well as the private sector of medicine.

 

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the BDS course have been mentioned below.

  • Minimum Qualification Required for BDS: 10+2 (Chemistry, Biology & Physics)
  • Minimum Marks Required for BDS (Aggregate): 50% (for General category students) and 40% (for reserved category students)
  • Minimum Age Required for BDS: 17 years
  • Upper Age Limit for BDS: 25 Years

BDS Admission Process

  • The admission to BDS course is done on the basis of national or institute-level entrance exams. 
  • The biggest and nationally accepted entrance exam for BDS is NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test). 

BDS Course Highlights

Course Name

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Short Name

BDS

Course Level

Undergraduate 

Course Type

Degree Programme

Course Duration

5 Years (4 Years for Academic Education + 1 Year for Internship)

Internship

Mandatory

Course Mode

Full Time/ Part-Time

Minimum Qualification Required

10+2

Selection Process

Entrance Exams

Course Fee

INR 50,000 per month – INR 12 LPA

Relevant Field 

Medical

Starting Salary

INR 4 LPA – INR 6 LPA

Employment Sectors

Private Clinics, Educational Institutions, Dental Clinics, Hospitals, Dental Products Manufactures, Pharmaceutical Companies

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Syllabus

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Career Options and Job Prospects

The medical field has expanded in the past decade such that there are various job opportunities in the private sector as well. Most of the good colleges offer placement opportunities in private hospitals and dental healthcare centres. Dentists are also hired in government hospitals and other government departments on the basis of the entrance exam. Aspiring candidates can apply for these courses after completing their graduation, however, some jobs are available after pursuing MDS. Here are some of the employment areas and job profiles that students can explore.

Employment Areas

  • Research Institutes 

  • Private Practice 

  • Pharmaceutical Companies

  • Hospitals

  • Educational Institutes

  • Dental Products Manufacturers

  • Dental Equipment Manufacturers

  • Dental Clinics

Job Profiles/ Types

  • Private Practitioner

  • Dental Lab Technician/ Ceramist

  • Medical Representative/ Sales Representative

  • Dental Surgeon

  • Professor

  • Oral Pathologist

  • Public Health Specialist

  • Dental Assistant

  • Consultant

  • Dental Hygienist