After MBBS, one of the most desirable courses in the health sector is a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, commonly known as BDS. Students interested in studying dental science can become dentists or dental surgeons.
Candidates who successfully complete this 5-year course are also awarded the title of ‘Dr’ and can practice dentistry once they have acquired the license. Pursuing BDS successfully will open up various opportunities for you in the government as well as the private sector of medicine.
Dental science is a field of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and study of the diseases in the oral cavity and the treatment of these diseases and disorders. As no other exam will be considered for granting BDS admission
Uttar Pradesh has a large number of dental colleges. Students opting for the courses in dentistry offered at these colleges have to meet certain standards specified by these colleges.
Based on our own surveys, experience, and media reports, we have compiled a list of top dental colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Interested applicants can check the complete article.
BDS Course Highlights:
- Course Name: BDS
- Full Form: Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Course Level: Undergraduate
- Course Type: Degree Programme
- Course Duration: 5 Years (4 Years for Academic Education + 1 Year for Internship)
- Internship: Mandatory
- Minimum Qualification Required: 10+2 from any recognized board
- Selection Process: Entrance Exam (NEET)
- Relevant Field : Medical
- Similar Options of Study: MBBS/BHMS/BAMS/BUMS
List of Top 10 Dental Colleges in UP:
| Sr. No. | Dental College | Type | Location | Estd. | Fees |
| 01 | KGMU | Govt. | Lucknow | 1905 | — |
| 02 | Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical Sciences | Pvt. | Lucknow | 1996 | 3.42 LPA |
| 03 | ITS Dental College | Pvt. | Ghaziabad | 2000 | 3.41 LPA |
| 04 | Sharda School of Dental Science | Pvt. | Delhi-NCR | 2006 | 3.65 LPA |
| 05 | Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental Sciences | Pvt. | Lucknow | 2000 | 3.48 LPA |
| 06 | Rama Dental College | Pvt. | Kanpur | 1996 | 2.93 LPA |
| 07 | K.D. Dental College & Hospital | Pvt. | Mathura | 2006 | 3.28 LPA |
| 08 | Subharti Dental College | Pvt. | Meerut | 1996 | 2.93 LPA |
| 09 | Inderprastha Dental College & Hospital | Pvt. | Ghaziabad | 2006 | 2.93 LPA |
| 10 | Maharana Pratap Dental College | Pvt. | Kanpur | 2005 | 3.21 LPA |
Eligibility Criteria:
| Parameters | Eligibility Criteria |
| Nationality | Indian NationalsNon-Resident Indians (NRIs)Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)Foreign Nationals (for 15% quota All India Quota only). The norms for state admissions will be different. |
| Qualifying Exam | The students, who have passed the 10+2 examination with science stream and have Physics, Chemistry and Biology and English in 12th stream, may go for the BDS course.NIOS candidates are eligible for now subject to the matter subjudice in the court.Students from Foreign/International Boards are eligible if their qualified exam meets the equivalency determined by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as per regulations of the Dental Council of India and the concerned University. |
| Entrance Exam | Not many entrances are conducted for admission to BDS. The national level exam NEET is the only exam conducted for admission to BDS courses.NEET is a national level exam conducted for admissions to undergraduate medical courses like MBBS, BDS, BAMS, etc.Excepting, NEET there is no other mode of admission |
| Age Limit | Candidates must have completed 17 years at the time of admission or before December 31 of the year of admission.The upper age limit criteria have been removed subject to the judgment pending in the Supreme Court. |
BDS vs MBBS Comparison Parameter:
| Course | BDS | MBBS |
| Overview | BDS is the only certified and recognised dental course in India which is compulsory for students who wish to practice dentistry as their profession. | MBBS teaches and provides knowledge to the students of fields such as anatomy, paediatrics, biochemistry, etc. |
| Duration | 5 years (4 years + 1 year internship). | 5.5 year (4.5 years + 1 year internship) |
| Average Course Fee | INR 1-6 lacs | INR 1-8 lacs |
| Job Opportunities | Dentist, Dental Research Scientist, Lecturer, etc. | Physician, Surgeon, etc. |
| Top Recruiters | Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, etc. | Hospitals, Clinics, etc. |
| Average Initial Salary | INR 4-10 lacs (approx.) | INR 4 – 10 lacs (approx.) |