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Dental
Oral health — clinical, surgical and cosmetic.
BDS is a 5-year NEET-driven UG programme. MDS specialisations include Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery and Public Health Dentistry.
Who this fits
- Enjoy hands-on, precise procedures
- Comfortable with patient interaction
- Interested in biology and applied chemistry
Typical fees
- Govt. BDS
- ₹15 K – 1 L / yr
- Private BDS
- ₹3 – 10 L / yr
Indicative. Verify with the institute before enrolling.
UG courses you can pick
BDS
5 years
MDS
3 years
Key exams & 2026 timelines
As of May 2026 · verify on the official site before applying| Exam | Body | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NEET MDS NEET Master of Dental Surgery Medical · Dental PG · National For MDS admissions | NBEMS | 2027-01 Annual-TBA | Oct-Nov 2026 | BDS + internship | Visit |
Career paths
Private Practice Dentist
Own clinic or partnership after ~2 years of experience.
Tips before you commit
- Private practice needs ~₹15–30 L capex (chair, x-ray, fit-out). Plan financing early.
- MDS dramatically changes earning potential; start NEET-PG prep from BDS 3rd year.
Scholarships: NEET-driven central/state schemes; ICMR for research-inclined.
Top colleges (NIRF-ranked)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
top40
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
top40
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences
Delhi, Delhi
top40
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
Pune, Maharashtra
top40
Manipal College of Dental Sciences
Manipal, Karnataka
top40
A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
Mangaluru, Karnataka
top40
King George`s Medical University
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
top40
SRM Dental College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
top40