WHAT IS BDS ?

 Bachelor of Dental Surgery, is a five-year undergraduate program focused on the study of oral health, dental diseases, and treatment. It's the primary educational and professional degree for dentists in India and many other countries. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical clinical training, preparing graduates to diagnose, treat, and prevent dental and oral conditions. 

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    COURSE DURATION

    BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is a 5-years undergraduate program and the only approved professional dental course in India. Students become doctors after the BDS course. It is a compulsory course for students aspiring to work as dentists at government or private hospitals. BDS mainly focuses on training and introducing students to the dental sciences and surgeries. The 5-year program involves 4 years of classroom education and 1 year of compulsory rotating internship. 

    BDS COURSE SYLLABUS

    FIRST YEAR

    Subjects

    • General Human Anatomy including Embryology & Histology
    • General Human Physiology & Biochemistry,Nutrition & Dietics
    • Dental Anatomy , Embryology & Oral Histology
    • Dental Materials
    • Pre-clinical Prosthodontics & Crown

     

    SECOND YEAR

    Subjects

    • General Pathology & Microbiology
    • General & Dental Pharmacology & Therapeutic
    • Dental Materials
    • Pre-Clinical Conservative Dentistry
    • Pre-clinical Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge
    • Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology

     

    THIRD YEAR

    Subjects

    • General MEDICINE
    • General Surgery
    • Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology
    • Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
    • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Oral Medicine & Radiology
    • Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
    • Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
    • Periodontology & ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY
    • Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge

     

    FOURTH YEAR

    Subjects

    • Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
    • Oral Medicine & Radiology
    • Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
    • Periodontology
    • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge
    • Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
    • Public Health Dentistry

     

    BDS Eligibility Criteria

    In India, for admission to BDS courses, it is mandatory for students to qualify for a 10+2 exam or an equivalent degree with at least 50% from a recognized institute. There is generally only one entrance exam conducted all over India. The entrance exam is named National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam ( NEET ) and is held as a national level exam once a year.

    Admission process-

    What is the BDS Admission Process?

    Here is everything that you need to know about BDS that includes BDS course admission process 

    • Admissions to BDS usually take place through the national level NEET exam conducted across the country.
    • It has been made mandatory since 2016 that admissions to medical courses like MBBS, BDS, etc. require students to appear for NEET.
    • In order to be eligible for the course, the student must attain a minimum of 50% in the 10+2 qualifying examination.
    • Candidates have to pass a recognised Higher/Senior Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination equivalent to 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology.
    • NIOS candidates are eligible for now subject to the matter subjudice in the court.
    • Students from Foreign/International Boards are eligible if their qualified exam meets the equivalency determined by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as per regulations of the Dental Council of India and the concerned University.
    • Unreserved candidates and OCI, NRI, and foreign candidates must have secured at least 50 per cent in their qualifying exam in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Biotechnology.
    • Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes (OBC)must have secured 40 per cent
    • PwD candidates must have secured 45 per cent in their qualifying exams.
    • Candidates must have completed 17 years at the time of admission or before December 31 of the year of admission.
    • The candidates are allowed to enter the admission process of the college only if they meet the eligibility criteria.
    • Once the students clear the cut-off set for the exam, they can proceed with the counseling sessions for admission to the college.

    SCOPE & FUTURE

     Why Study BDS?

    There are various reasons why students opt for this course to build their careers. Some of the advantages of the course have been listed below:

    • Due to the increased awareness about oral hygiene, the number of dental patients has increased too in the country. To treat these patients, one must possess a degree of BDS as it has been compulsory in India that dentistry can be practiced only at the completion of BDS.
    • Students expect a rise in employment opportunities in the near future. The reason is that there has been a fast increase in the number of dental patients as well as doctors and the government aims at providing better job opportunities to dentists by increasing employment opportunities.
    • Students can even practice their skills in countries like the US and Canada to earn an increased income compared to what they get in India. However, for this, they need to clear exams like NBDE or NDEB. 

    BDS Salary in India

    Graduates with a degree of BDS have a wide variety of opportunities before them in terms of career and job prospects. They can choose to be dentists, researchers, lecturers, etc. at government or private hospitals or can even open their own dental clinic. However, not all graduates jump to do jobs and earn money. Some of them opt for higher studies in the field of dental sciences.

    Since in India, BDS is the only and compulsory course for practising dentistry, most students usually find employment within 1 year of graduation. Some even pursue higher studies like MDS.

    Therefore, in the job sector the students can have employment opportunities in the following areas:

    • Government Sector: Students may find lucrative job opportunities in the Defence Services of India like Army/ Navy/ Air Force, Dentist in Indian Railways, state government jobs as Dental Surgeons. However, jobs in these areas are available on the basis of eligibility, experience as well as vacant.
    • Private Sector: The students can find worthy jobs in private hospitals or dental institutions, etc. Those who are not willing to do these jobs can open their own clinics to practise their skills of the profession.
    • Dentistry Research: Students who feel like enhancing their academic background by continuing with the higher studies can even opt for research in the dental science field.
    • Dentist in Gulf Countries: Students who are not satisfied with their jobs in India try to go to gulf countries wherein there are huge demands of dentists and they even offer an increased salary.

    What is the BDS Future Scope?

    BDS Future Scope?

    Students expect a rise in employment opportunities in the near future. The reason being that there has been a fast increase in the number of dental patients as well as doctors and the government aims at providing better job opportunities to dentists by increasing the employment opportunities. 

    • It has been noted that in India there are more dentists than the required number. This issue can be resolved if the availability of dentists in rural and urban areas is made equal. 
    • This is because many dentists are practising their skills in the urban areas so if some of them are sent to the rural areas to provide their services there will be an equal availability of dentists in both the regions.
    • This transfer of areas will also result in increased employment opportunities and equal employment distribution in the public or government sector as well. 
    • It is expected that the employment rate is going to increase in the coming years.
    • Due to these issues in India, nowadays some students prefer to find employment in Gulf countries due to the huge requirements and an increased salary along with additional perks provided to them compared to what is given in India. 

    Students who are willing to opt for higher studies can go for the following :

    • Master of Dental Surgery ( MDS)
    • Master of Public Health (MPH)
    • Master in Health Administration
    • MBA in Healthcare Management
    • MBA in Hospitality Management

     

    LIST OF BDS COLLEGES

    S.No.College NameStateEst. YearTypePermitted Seats for Academic Year 2025-26
    1Anil Neerukonda Institute of Dental Sciences, VisakhapatnamAndhra Pradesh2013-14Private
    2C.K.S. Teja Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, TirupatiAndhra Pradesh1999-00Private
    3Care Dental College, GunturAndhra Pradesh2017-18Private
    4Drs. Sudha & Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences, Gannavaram MandalamAndhra Pradesh2005-06Private
    5G. Pulla Reddy Dental College & Hospital, KurnoolAndhra Pradesh2006-07Private
    6Gitam Dental College & Hospital, VishakhapatnamAndhra Pradesh2001-02Private
    7Govt. Dental College & Hospital, VijayawadaAndhra Pradesh1992-93Govt.
    8Govt. Dental College, RIMS, KadapaAndhra Pradesh2008-09Govt.
    9GSL Dental College & Hospital, RajahmundryAndhra Pradesh2013-14Private
    10KIMS Dental College, AmalapuramAndhra Pradesh2014-15Private
    11Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, RajahmundryAndhra Pradesh2008-09Private
    12Narayana Dental College & Hospital, NelloreAndhra Pradesh2001-02Private
    13Nimra Institute of Dental SciencesAndhra Pradesh2023-24Private
    14Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, GunturAndhra Pradesh2001-02Private
    15Sree Sai Dental College & Research Institute, SrikakulamAndhra Pradesh2003-04Private
    16St. Joseph Dental College, DuggiralaAndhra Pradesh2002-03Private
    17Vishnu Dental College, BhimavaramAndhra Pradesh2002-03Private
    18Govt. Dental College, DibrugarhAssam2018-19Govt.
    19Govt. Dental College, SilcharAssam2018-19Govt.
    20Regional Dental College, GuwahatiAssam1982-83Govt.
    21Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Kankarbagh, PatnaBihar1985-86Private
    22Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, PatnaBihar1990-91PrivateRecognition withdrawn under section 16A
    23Government Dental College & Hospital, NalandaBihar2023-24Govt.
    24Mithila Minority Dental College & Hospital, DarbhangaBihar1989-90Private
    25Patna Dental College & Hospital, PatnaBihar1960-61Govt.
    26Sarjug Dental College, DarbhangaBihar1988-89Private
    27Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, ChandigarhChandigarh2006-07Govt.
    28Chattisgarh Dental College & Research Institute, RajnandgaonChhattisgarh2001-02Private
    29Govt. Dental College, RaipurChhattisgarh2003-04Govt.
    30Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, DurgChhattisgarh2005-06Private
    31New Horizon Dental College & Research Institute, BilaspurChhattisgarh2006-07Private
    32Rungta College of Dental Sciences & Research, BhilaiChhattisgarh2005-06Private
    33Triveni Institute of Dental Sciences, Hospital & Research Centre, BilaspurChhattisgarh2008-09Private
    34Vaidik Dental College and Research CentreDaman & Diu2009-10Private
    35Army Hospital (Research and Referral) Delhi CanttDelhi2006-07Govt.
    36ESIC Dental College, Rohini, New DelhiDelhi2010-11Govt.
    37Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New DelhiDelhi2009-10Govt.
    38Lady Hardinge Medical College & Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital New DelhiDelhiGovt.
    39Maulana Azad Dental College & Hospital, New DelhiDelhi1983-84Govt.
    40University College of Medical Sciences, Dilshad GardenDelhi1971-72Govt.
    41Goa Dental College & HospitalGoa1980-81Govt.
    42Ahmedabad Dental College & Hospital, GandhinagarGujarat2003-04Private
    43AMC Dental College, AhmedabadGujarat2008-09Govt.
    44College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, AhmedabadGujarat2005-06Private
    45College of Dental Sciences, AmargadhGujarat2009-10Private
    46Faculty of Dental Science, Dharmsinh Desai University, NadiadGujarat2005-06Private
    47Goenka Research Institute of Dental Sciences, GandhinagarGujarat2011-12PrivateDisapproved from 2018-19
    48Govt. Dental College & Hospital, AhmedabadGujarat1963-64Govt.
    49Govt. Dental College Hospital, JamnagarGujarat1991-92Govt.
    50K.M. Shah Dental College & Hospital, VadodaraGujarat1999-00Private
    51Karnavati School of Dentistry, GandhinagarGujarat2005-06Private
    52Manubhai Patel Dental College & Dental Hospital & SSR General Hospital, VadodaraGujarat2000-01Private
    53Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College & Hospital, VisnagarGujarat2006-07Private
    54Siddhpur Dental College, PatanGujarat2012-13Govt.
    55D.A.V. Centenary Dental College, Yamuna nagarHaryana1987-88Private
    56Jan Nayak Ch. Devi Lal Dental College, SirsaHaryana2005-06Private
    57Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences & Research, MullanaHaryana2000-01PrivateSeats reduced in Oral Medicine & Radiology and Oral Pathology & Microbiology
    58Manav Rachana Dental College, FaridabadHaryana2006-07Private
    59PDM Dental College & Research Institute, JhajjarHaryana2006-07Private
    60Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, RohtakHaryana1980-81Govt.
    61Sri Govind Tricentenary Dental College, Hospital & Research InstituteHaryana2002-03Private
    62Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences & Research, FaridabadHaryana2002-03Private
    63Swami Devi Dyal Hospital & Dental College, PanchkulaHaryana2004-05Private
    64Yamuna Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Yamuna NagarHaryana2012-13Private
    65Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, NalagarhHimachal Pradesh1999-00Private
    66H.P. Govt. Dental College & Hospital, ShimlaHimachal Pradesh1994-95Govt.
    67Himachal Dental College, Sunder NagarHimachal Pradesh1994-95Private
    68Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, Poanta SahibHimachal Pradesh2003-04Private
    69M.N.D.A.V. Dental College & Hospital, SolanHimachal Pradesh1997-98PrivateStudents shifted by GOI order
    70Govt. Dental College, SrinagarJammu & Kashmir1985-86Govt.
    71Indira Gandhi Government Dental College, JammuJammu & Kashmir2004-05Govt.
    72Institute of Dental Sciences, SehoraJammu & Kashmir2006-07Private
    73Awadh Dental College & Hospital, JamshedpurJharkhand2007-08Private
    74Dental Institute Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, RanchiJharkhand2017-18Govt.
    75Hazaribag College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, HazaribagJharkhand2006-07Private
    76Vananchal Dental College & Hospital, GarhwaJharkhand2007-08PrivateSeats reduced to 50 for AY 2024-25
    77A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, MangaloreKarnataka1985-86PrivateProsthodontics seat reduced per MDS regulation
    78A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, MangaloreKarnataka2002-03Private
    79Air Force Institute of Dental Sciences, BangaloreKarnataka2011-12Govt.
    80Al Ameen Dental College & Hospital, BijapurKarnataka1992-93Private
    81Al-Badar Rural Dental College & Hospital, GulbargaKarnataka1992-93Private
    82AME’s Dental College & Hospital, RaichurKarnataka1991-92Private
    83Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, BangaloreKarnataka1991-92PrivateSeats reduced from 60 to 50
    84Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, DavangereKarnataka1979-80Private
    85College of Dental Sciences, DavangereKarnataka1991-92Private
    86Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, VirajpatKarnataka1999-00Private
    87D.A. Pandu Memorial R.V. Dental College, BangaloreKarnataka1992-93PrivateSeats reduced from 60 to 50
    88Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences, BangaloreKarnataka1991-92PrivateSeats reduced from 60 to 50
    89Dr. Syamala Reddy Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, BangaloreKarnataka1991-92PrivateAdmission stopped from AY 2022-23
    90ESIC Dental College, GulbargaKarnataka2017-18Govt.
    91Farooqia Dental College & Hospital, MysoreKarnataka1992-93PrivateDCI recommended to stop admissions
    92Govt. Dental College & Research Institute, BellaryKarnataka2008-09Govt.
    93Govt. Dental College, BangaloreKarnataka1964-65Govt.
    94H.K.D.E.Ts Dental College, Hospital & Research Institute, HumnabadKarnataka1992-93Private
    95H.K.E. Society's, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences & ResearchKarnataka1986-87Private
    96JSS Dental College & Hospital, MysoreKarnataka1986-87Private
    97K.G.F. College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, KGFKarnataka1991-92PrivateSeats increased from 40 to 50 for AY 2024-25
    98K.V.G. Dental College & Hospital, SulliaKarnataka1991-92Private
    99KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences, BangaloreKarnataka1992-93PrivateSeats reduced in Ortho & Prostho per GOI order
    100KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, BelgaumKarnataka1985-86PrivateSeats reduced in Ortho & Prostho per GOI order

    BDS COLLEGE IN DELHI NCR PVT & GOVT

    1. ITS Dental College, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

    The college was established in 2000. The institute is located on Delhi-Meerut Road, Murad Nagar, Ghaziabad, barely 22 km from ISBT Delhi. The college has several departments such as the Department of Human Anatomy, Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, etc.

    • Establishment Year: 2000
    • Affiliated with: Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
    • Fees: 

    Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

    1. Subharti Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

    Subharti Dental College was established in 1996 and is first on our list of dental colleges in Delhi NCR. Furthermore, the college is around 83.3 km away from Delhi International Airport. The courses offered in the institute are BDS & MDS. The candidates must obtain a minimum of 50% marks in Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, & Biology as main subjects. For, reserved category candidates the minimum mark should be 40%. The candidates must also qualify for the NEET Entrance exam.

    • Establishment Year: 1996
    • Affiliated with: Swami Vivekananda Subharti University.
    • Fees:

    Location: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

    1. IDST Dental College, Modinagar Ghaziabad

    IDST Dental College is located in Modinagar, Ghaziabad. The college is in the Delhi NCR Area. The college is located on Delhi Meerut Road. Furthermore, the college is around 69km away from Delhi International Airport. It takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach via the Delhi Meerut Express Highway. IDST Institutes affiliated with Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut. Every year, the total intake is 100 students. The institute has a close connection with Colgate Palmolive Limited.

    • Establishment Year: 2000
    • Affiliated with: Chaudhary Charan Singh University or CCS
    • Fees: 
    • Location: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
    • Seat: 100

     

    1. Inderprastha Dental College, Ghaziabad

    Inderprastha Dental College was established in the year 2006 in Ghaziabad. The college provides MDS in 5 specializations: Orthodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Pedodontics, and Periodontics.

    The director of the college is Dr.Janak Raj Sabharwal, who is also a member of the committee of the Dental Council of India.

    • Establishment Year: 2006
    • Affiliated with: Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
    • Fees: 

    Location: 46/1, Site IV, Industrial Area, Ghaziabad.

    1. Santosh Dental College, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

    Santosh Dental College was established in the year 1995 with only 40 students. Santosh Dental College is one of the best colleges in India. Furthermore, the college is around 56km away from Indira Gandhi International Airport. The institute offers MBBS, Undergraduate courses, and Postgraduate medical courses such as MS, MD, and Ph.D. Course.

    • Establishment Year: 1995
    • Affiliated with: Santosh Deemed to be University
    • Fees: 
    • Location: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

     

    1. Divya Jyoti Dental College Modinagar, Ghaziabad

    The institute was established in 1999. The college is affiliated with Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar University formerly Agra University. Furthermore, the college is around 73km away from Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Dental College has 2 academic in-house journals. The library has a modern collection of knowledge resources & innovative information services to fulfill the needs of students.

    • Establishment Year: 1999
    • Affiliated with: Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University
    • Fees: 
    • Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh
    • Seat: 100

     

    1. ITS Dental College, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

    The institute is located in Greater Noida which is a 30 min drive from Noida, and 45 min drive from Delhi. The institute from the Airport to the college time taken is around 1.5 hours. The institute was established in 1995. It is one of the fastest-growing education groups in Northern India. The institute offers courses in BDS & MDS. The institute offers 5 years of BDS with an intake of 100 students per batch & 3 years of courses for the MDS program.

    • Establishment Year: 1995
    • Affiliated with: Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
    • Fees: 

    Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

    1. Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College, Ghaziabad Uttar Pradesh

    The institute was established in 2004. The total area of the institute is 2.60 Lac sq. ft. Furthermore, the college is around 56.8km away from Indira Gandhi International. The courses offered in the institute are BDS & MDS. The institute offers 100 seats for the BDS course & 28 seats for the MDS course. The Duration of the BDS course is 4 years + 1-year internship. The candidates must be 17 years of age at the year taking admission.

    • Establishment Year: 2004
    • Affiliated with: Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut/ Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow.
    • Fees: ….
    • Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
    • Seat: 100

    9.Kalka Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

    Kalka Dental College was established in 2006 & is located on Delhi Meerut Road. Kalka Dental College is one of the best dental colleges in North India. Furthermore, the college is around 89km away from Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3. The BDS of course of this college is recognized by the Dental Council of India & Ministry of Health & Family.

    • Establishment Year: 2006
    • Affiliated with: Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut.
    • Fees: 
    • Location: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
    • Seat: 100

    Top Government BDS Dental Colleges in Delhi NCR

    1. ESIC Dental College Delhi

    ESIC Dental College Delhi is one of the most popular government Dental Colleges in Delhi. It was founded in the year 2010-11. It was established to provide leadership and excellence in teaching, clinical care and medical service. The College is affiliated with Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University. Offering the BDS undergraduate and MDS postgraduate courses, admission is required for UG course passing the NEET exam conducted by NTA and for PG Courses passing the NEET MDS exam conducted by NBEMS.

    • Establishment Year: 2010
    • Affiliated with: GGSIPU, New Delhi
    • Fees: 
    • Location: Rohini, Delhi
    1. Jamia Millia Islamia Dental College

    Faculty of Dentistry Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi, initially established in 1920 at Aligarh in the United Provinces, India, became a Central University by an act of the Indian Parliament in 1988. Jamia Millia Islamia Dental College, also known as Jamia Millia Islamia Dental College, was established in 2009-10. In Urdu, Jamia means ‘University’, and Millia means ‘National’.

    • Establishment Year: 2009
    • Affiliated with: Jamia Millia Islamia Delhi
    • Fees: 
    • Location: Jamia Nagar, Delhi
    • Seat: 50
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    1. Maulana Azad Dental College Delhi

    Maulana Azad Dental Hospital is named after Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister of independent India. The institute has seen many important events. Baron Irwin, the British Viceroy of India, started Irwin Hospital on January 10, 1930. It opened a few years later. Health Minister D.P. Karmarkaran opened the current O.P.D. block on April 5, 1961. The hospital’s name was changed to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital on December 6, 1997.

    • Establishment Year: 1983-84
    • Affiliated with: Jamia Millia Islamia Delhi
    • Fees: 
    • Location: Jamia Nagar, Delhi
    • Seat: 50

     

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