BDS : Under Graduation : Five Years

BDS stands for Bachelor of Dental Surgery. In India BDS degree is awarded at the successful completion of four years of study and one year of internship to the students as per the old regulations of Dental Council of India. According to new regulations, the BDS course comprises of five years with no internship period. Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and  treatment  of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures, and their impact on the human body. While pursuing the course, one learns about different aspects of Dental Science, which includes various forms of treatment including surgical procedures. Dental materials, Dental anatomy & Oral histology, Oral Pathology, Community Dentistry, Pedodontics, Oral Medicine & Radiology are some of the topics that are generally taught.

Eligibility Criteria : +2/Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects.

Entrance Exam : NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test). The admission to BDS program in India is based on the scores obtained in NEET.

Please check few institutions listed below offers BDS Course.