BDS

An individual who plays a crucial part in the treatment of dental issues is awarded a BDS degree. All dental and related disorders are prevented, diagnosed, and treated by dentists. The BDS course is really difficult, so you need to be enthusiastic, have a diligent study attitude, and be mentally focused to be successful. The only organisation that has Dental programmes recognised is the Dental Council of India. Students after Class 12 in the Medical area are presently in high demand for this course.The BDS is a five-year undergraduate degree curriculum (4 years of academic study plus 1 year of required internship). Both full-time and part-time courses are available for this programme. One of the most sought-after courses in the Medical industry after 12th grade is the BDS. In India, numerous reputable universities provide the BDS programme.

BDS is for Bachelor of Dental Surgery, whereas MDS stands for Master of Dental Surgery. The 5-year undergraduate BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) programme is India's sole recognised professional dental course. Following the BDS programme, students graduate as doctors. Students who want to become dentists at public or private hospitals must take this course. The primary objectives of the BDS are to educate and familiarise students with the dental sciences and procedures. 4 years of classroom instruction and 1 year of required rotational internship make up the 5-year programme. Master of Dental Surgery is the full name for MDS. MDS is a dental master's degree programme. Students with a degree in Dental Science can continue on to a BDS programme to gain a thorough understanding of Dental studies. Three years make up the MDS. Those who have already earned a postgraduate degree that has been acknowledged by DCI may study BDS for two years. The Dental Council of India (DCI) has approved the MDS programme, which is available in several specialisations.

No,  BDS require NEET. If candidates do not have NEET eligibility, they cannot enrol in BDS. Although states were permitted to host their own entrances using an ordinance in 2016, NEET has been made mandatory going forward.Candidates still need to pass NEET even if they wish to study BDS abroad. NEET is essentially a qualification exam for future healthcare professionals in India. Nothing is possible without NEET.In India, there is just one entrance exam for admission to the MBBS and BDS programmes: the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The exam lasts three hours and 20 minutes and is given once a year in offline mode. The medical entrance test for enrollment in MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, BAMS, Veterinary, and other medical/paramedical courses in India is administered by the4 National Testing Agency (NTA). 

BDS stands for Bachelor of Dental Surgery, while BAMS stands for Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. Both are undergraduate medical degrees but have different focuses and practices. BDS mainly focuses on dental care and oral health. On the other hand, BAMS focuses on Ayurvedic medicine, which is an ancient Indian system of medicine.Candidates can look at the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.ParticularsBDSBAMSCourse Level UGUGCourse Appropriate forDentistsAyurveda pactitionersCourse Duration5 years 5 YearsCourse FeeINR 1 Lacs - INR 6 LakhINR 20,000 - INR 3 LakhEntrance ExamsNEETNEETPopular Colleges All India Institute of Medical Sciences, JIPMER Puducherry, King George's Medical University, Banaras Hindu University, National Institute of Mental Health and NeurosciencesBanaras Hindu University, Dr D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Parul University, etc.Job ProfilesDentist, Dental officer in Defense Services, Dentist in Indian Railways, Lecturer, Researcher, etc.Business Development Officer, Ayurvedic Doctor, Category Manager, Resident Medical Officer, Jr. Clinical Trial Coordinator, Medical Representative, etc.Average SalaryINR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPAINR 3 LPA - INR 15 LPATop RecruitersHospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc. Government/Private Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Ayurvedic Clinics, Own Businesses, Wellness Centres, etc.

Both in India and overseas, there is a significant need for BDS graduates. In both commercial and public institutions around the world, graduates of the Bachelor of Dental Science programme can advance their careers in a range of professions, including Dentistry and Medicine.After completing the Bachelor of Dental Science degree programme, there are numerous private and public hospitals and Dental colleges where graduates can find excellent employment prospects. In India, the BDS field has a vast scope and offers respectable graduation compensation packages. Additionally, Dentistry and Dental Science are in high demand on a global scale. The income is therefore respectable after earning a bachelor's degree in Dental Science. The average BDS income in India for graduates is approximately INR 3.05 LPA.