BAMS

Both has its own respect, scopes and requirement. There is huge shortage of Dentist in India added to fact that Alternative Therapies are now highly sought after in India. Both has its own financial expenditures, like eqiuptments used and so. Henceforth, do bit more homework of what suits you. If you ask me, though B.A. M. S. may have equally the same value but opt for BDS. The opportunities are quite diverse India and Abroad, especially when most of reports by Times of India and so speaks about shortage of Dentists in India.Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.ParticularsBAMS BDSFull Form Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and SurgeryBachelor of Dental SurgeryCourse LevelUGUGCourse Duration5 Years5 yearsCourse FeeINR 20,000 - INR 3 LakhINR 16,500 - INR 42.5 LakhCourse Entrance ExamsNEETNEETCollegesBanaras Hindu University, Dr D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Parul University, etc.KGMU, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, SRM Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), etc.Job ProfilesBusiness Development Officer, Ayurvedic Doctor, Category Manager, Resident Medical Officer, Jr. Clinical Trial Coordinator, Medical Representative, etc.Dentist, Dental officer in Defense Services, Dentist in Indian Railways, Lecturer, Researcher, etc.Average SalaryINR 3 LPA - INR 15 LPAINR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPATop RecruitersGovernment/Private Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Ayurvedic Clinics, Own Businesses, Wellness Centres, etcHospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc.