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BDS — Dental Surgery
Science
Career outcomes depend on college quality, skills, and effort — not just the degree name. Use this as a guide to explore, not a guarantee of any specific outcome.
Your Journey
Science
Class 12
You begin from the Science stream. The subjects you study here directly connect to what you will specialise in during this degree.
Skills You Graduate With
Career outcomes vary based on college quality, specialisation, and skills built during the programme. Research your specific college and specialisation before deciding.
Entrance Exams
KNRUHS Counselling
Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences Counselling
NEET-UG
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG)
Specialisations & Careers
General Dental Practice
₹5–25 LPA▾
Orthodontics (MDS)
₹15–40 LPA▾
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (MDS)
₹20–50 LPA▾
Endodontics / Periodontics / Prosthodontics (MDS)
₹12–35 LPA▾
How to Choose a College
College type significantly affects your experience and outcomes. Prefer government or autonomous colleges with NAAC A or A+ ratings. Always check placement records and faculty quality beyond just the degree name.
Quick Facts
Duration
5 years (incl. 1-year internship)
Top Colleges
Govt Dental College Hyderabad · SIBAR · Mamata Dental · Kamineni Institute · GITAM Dental · Datta Meghe
Best Fit For
NEET rank not high enough for MBBS, interested in oral healthcare, comfortable with hands-on clinical work
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After Graduation (PG)
MDS (PG Dental — 3 years, specialise)
Diploma in Dental Mechanics (technician route)
Private clinic / practice
Dental work abroad (Gulf, UK, ANZ via licensing exam)