What is it about BDS?
- Bachelor of dental surgery is a 4 years course and also includes 1 year of compulsory paid internship.
- It is a must for every candidate to qualify for the NEET entrance test to opt for the BDS course.
- After completing the course the candidate can get an average salary of 8 lakh per annum to 12 lakh per annum.
- The candidates can get jobs in Hospitals, Educational institutes, and dental clinics, or they can open private clinics and many more.
- There are many job opportunities for a Bachelor of dental surgery such as Dentist, Dental Researcher lecturer, Dental Ceramist, Orthodontist, Periodontist, etc.
- Bachelor of dental and surgery is an undergraduate course. Additionally, after MBBS, the most desirable course in the health sector is a Bachelor of dental surgery which is commonly known as BDS.
- Candidates must appear for the NEET Entrance test. Since, 2016 the Government has made it mandatory for courses such as MBBS, BDS, etc, to appear and qualify for the NEET Exam.
- Moreover, the candidates have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in their Class 10+2. Also, it is necessary to obtain more than 60% marks in their Class 12th Examination to take admitted to BDS Institutes.
The average salary a candidate can get after the completion of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery course is INR 8 lakh per annum to INR 15 lakh per annum.