Dental

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). 

Yes, after completing BDS, you can certainly opt for a Hospital Management course, and it can be highly beneficial for your career. Hospital management courses or an MBA in Hospital Management, Healthcare Management, or Healthcare Administration can offer valuable skills and knowledge in managing healthcare facilities, not just limited to hospitals but also clinics, healthcare organizations, or dental practices.While it might not be a mandatory requirement to pursue a hospital management course after BDS, it can significantly complement your clinical expertise, expand your career prospects, and equip you with the skills needed for administrative or managerial roles within the healthcare sector.

With a NEET 2024 score of 432, you have a good chance of securing a BDS seat at Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences in the BC-A category. In 2023, the cutoff rank for BC-A category was 165,278, which is significantly higher than the rank corresponding to a score of 432. However, the exact cutoff for 2024 is yet to be determined. Admission to BDS at Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences is based solely on NEET UG score, and candidates must meet the set cutoff rank for their respective category. The institute offers 100 BDS seats in total, with varying fees for government quota, management quota, and NRI quota. To confirm your admission, you will need to appear for the Andhra Pradesh NEET Counselling conducted by Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences and secure a seat allocation.

Admission to the BDS program at V.Y.W.S. Dental College and Hospital often requires: in 12th grade biology, chemistry, and physics - Successfully completed the NEET-UG, the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test. A minimum NEET score of 450 (the exact number may vary depending on the college and the availability of seats). In addition, it takes four years to complete the BDS degree, plus an additional year for an internship, with a total tuition cost of almost INR 15 lakhs. The Dental Council of India has granted the college accreditation, and it maintains connections with the Maharashtra University of Health and Science in Nashik (MH).