What is BDS?
A professional dental degree covering oral medicine, surgery, prosthodontics, orthodontics and clinical practice.
The programme runs for 5 years including a 1-year internship and is regulated by Dental Council of India (DCI).
Eligibility
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, plus a qualifying NEET-UG score.
Minimum marks and subject requirements can differ by state and category, so check the current prospectus of each institution.
Entrance exams
Admission to BDS in India commonly uses NEET-UG. Register early and keep your scorecard, admit card and counselling records safe.
Career options
BDS graduates commonly move into roles such as:
- Dental surgeon
- Private practice
- Hospital dentistry
- MDS specialisation
- Dental research
Private BDS colleges in India
AdmitDirect lists 65 private institutions approved for BDS in the official registers, with branch-wise seats for each. Compare them state by state on the BDS course page.
Management quota
Private and deemed medical institutions fill management, institutional and NRI seats through the official counselling authority (MCC for deemed universities, state counselling for private colleges). A qualifying NEET-UG score is mandatory for every seat, including management and NRI seats, and fees are fixed by the state fee regulatory committee or the institution.
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Written by AdmitDirect Editorial. Admission rules, fees and seat availability change every cycle; always confirm with the institution and the official counselling authority.