Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
The undergraduate dental degree regulated by the Dental Council of India.
Key facts
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 5 years incl. internship
- Modes allowed
- Regular
- Discipline
- Medical & Dental
- Eligibility
- 10+2 with PCB and NEET-UG
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Where you can study BDS
Specialisations
- Dentistry
What you can do after BDS
- Dentist
- MDS
Questions students ask
Can I do BDS online or through distance learning?
No. Under current UGC rules BDS is not permitted in online or distance mode, so a valid BDS has to be a regular, on-campus programme. Be careful of anyone offering it online.
What is the eligibility for BDS?
10+2 with PCB and NEET-UG. Individual universities may set higher cut-offs or an entrance test.
How long is BDS?
BDS takes 5 years incl. internship.
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