Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Session: 2026 - 2027
- Duration: 4 Years of Academic Study + 1 Year of Compulsory Rotatory Internship
- Course Level:: Undergraduate Degree
- Academic Duration: 4 Years
- Internship:: 1 Year Mandatory Rotatory Internship
- Total Semesters: 8 Semesters
- Eligibility:: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology
- Mode of Study: Full-Time
- Career Opportunities:: Dental Surgeon, Clinical Practitioner, Researcher, Public Health Dentist, Academic Professional, Hospital Consultant, and Specialist through Higher Education.
Why Choose BDS?
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is a comprehensive undergraduate professional program designed to prepare students for a successful career in dentistry and oral healthcare. The course combines strong theoretical knowledge with extensive clinical training, enabling students to diagnose, prevent, and treat various dental and oral diseases. Throughout the program, students gain hands-on experience in modern dental laboratories, simulation clinics, and supervised patient care settings.
The curriculum focuses on oral anatomy, dental materials, prosthodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, and community dentistry. Students are trained to develop clinical competence, ethical practice, patient communication skills, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Upon successful completion, graduates are equipped to pursue professional dental practice, higher education, research opportunities, and specialized dental careers.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants seeking admission to the BDS program must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:
- Must have completed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English must be compulsory subjects.
- Minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by the relevant regulatory authority and institution.
- Candidates must qualify for the applicable entrance examination as per admission guidelines.
- Applicants should meet the minimum age requirement prescribed by the concerned authority.
- Submission of all required academic documents, certificates, and identification proofs.
- Medical fitness certificate, if required by the institution.
1. First Year
2. Second Year
3. Third Year
4. Final Year
5. Compulsory Rotatory Internship
Admission Procedure
In addition to the basic eligibility criteria mentioned above, students seeking admission to BDS will be required to qualify in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, NEET-UG which will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) generally in May, each year. The responsibility of NTA is limited to the conduct of the Entrance Test, declaration of result and providing the All India NEET Rank to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), New Delhi for counselling 100% seats in Deemed Universities.
Application form for NEET-UG
Application form for NEET-UG can be submitted online through the website www.bidsh.org on notification. Students are advised to carefully read the Information Bulletin and keep the correct details ready, before submission of the application..
Counselling and Allotment
DGHS has entrusted the Counselling and Allotment of seats to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Hence, after announcement of results students should register on www.bidsh.org - UG Medical Counselling - Deemed/Central Universities and lock their choice of colleges.
Admission to both Management and NRI category seats in BDS is based on inter-se merit in NEET-UG.
Candidates interested in taking admission under NRI category, will be required to forward the following NRI documents to the email ID provided by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) a few days prior to the commencement of registration:
The fee structure of BDS (Management & NRI categories) is made available on the homepage of our website www.bidsh.org under Course Fee.
Documents Required
Commencement of Course
The BDS course commences on the date prescribed by the Dental Council of India, generally during the first week of August.