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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
ExamBodyNext dateApplicationEligibilityOfficial

NEET MDS

NEET Master of Dental Surgery

Medical · Dental PG · National

For MDS admissions

NBEMS

2027-01

Annual-TBA

Oct-Nov 2026BDS + internshipVisit

Career paths

Private Practice Dentist

Own clinic or partnership after ~2 years of experience.

Specialist (MDS)

Ortho, Endo, Pedo, Prostho, OMFS — higher-paying niches.

Hospital / Corporate Dental

Chain clinics, corporate hospitals.

Public Health Dentistry

State health services, ESIC, AYUSH-allied.

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.

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