Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Commonly referred to as BDS.
- Degree
- BDS
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 5 years
- Mode
- Full Time
About this programme
A professional healthcare program focused on oral and maxillo-facial surgery, dental aesthetics, and preventive dental practice. Over a five-year timeline, students cover general human anatomy, pathobiology, and pharmacology alongside specific pre-clinical dental disciplines, culminating in deep clinical practice in conservative dentistry, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and a mandatory paid rotatory hospital internship year.
Eligibility
Minimum academic requirement for this programme. Individual institutions may publish additional criteria.
10+2 with PCB and NEET qualification
Programme structure
Indicative coursework across the duration of the programme.
Year 1-2
- General Human Anatomy, Histology & Embryology
- General Human Physiology & Biochemistry
- Dental Anatomy & Oral Histology
- General Pathology & Microbiology
- Dental Materials Science
Year 3-4
- General Medicine & Surgery Wards
- Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology
- Oral Medicine & Radiology
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Prosthodontics, Endodontics & Periodontology
Year 5
- 12-Month Compulsory Rotatory Internship in Dental Hospital Clinics
Entrance exams
Exams commonly used for admission to medicine programmes in India.
| Exam | Full name | Mode | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test | Pen and paper | Once a year |
Career outcomes
Typical roles for graduates of this programme, with indicative salary ranges.
| Role | Indicative package |
|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon | ₹4.5–12 LPA |
| Oral Health Consultant | ₹4–10 LPA |
| Dental Product Expert | ₹5–11 LPA |
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