BDS is a 5-year dental degree (4 years + 1 year internship). Admission through NEET UG. Become dentist, orthodontist, oral surgeon. Starting salary ₹3-8 LPA, private practice earning potential ₹30L-2 Cr annually. Growing demand for dental care with 70% population having dental issues!
Eligibility
10+2 with PCB (50% marks) | NEET UG Qualified | Age: 17 years minimum
🦷 Growing Field: Dental industry worth ₹26,000 Crore in India! Over 70% Indians have dental issues but only 1.4 Lakh dentists available. High demand, excellent career prospects!
NEET UG Timeline
📅 NEET Registration: February 2025
📅 NEET Exam: May 2025
📅 BDS Counselling: July-September 2025
📅 Classes Start: August-October 2025
BDS Statistics 2025
🏥 Total Seats: 27,984 (All India)
🦷 Dental Colleges: 313 in India
💼 Starting Salary: ₹3-8 LPA
🏆 Private Practice: ₹30L-2Cr/year
What is BDS?
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is a 5-year professional degree (4 years academics + 1 year compulsory internship) that trains students to become dentists. BDS doctors diagnose and treat dental problems including cavities, gum diseases, root canals, tooth extractions, orthodontics (braces), and cosmetic dentistry.
With 70% of Indians suffering from dental issues but only 1.4 lakh practicing dentists, there's huge demand-supply gap. BDS offers excellent career prospects both in clinical practice and dental hospitals.
Quick Facts
Duration: 5 Years
Focus: Dental Care
Entrance: NEET UG
Internship: 1 Year
Fees: ₹5K-10L/yr
BDS vs MBBS: Lower NEET cut-off than MBBS (500+ vs 600+), shorter working hours, less stressful, excellent private practice income potential!
Why Choose BDS?
Excellent Earnings
Own clinic: Earn ₹50K-5L/month. Cosmetic dentistry highly lucrative!
Work-Life Balance
Fixed clinic hours, no night shifts like MBBS. Perfect work-life balance!
Growing Demand
Rising awareness about oral health creating massive opportunities!
Specialization
MDS in Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics earn ₹15-50 LPA!
Global Practice
Work abroad after licensing exams. High demand in USA, UK, Canada!
Less Emergency
Unlike MBBS, very few emergencies. Plan your schedule easily!
BDS Eligibility - NEET Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification
10+2 with PCB
Minimum Marks
50% (General), 40% (OBC/SC/ST)
Age (Min)
17 years on admission date
Age (Max)
No upper age limit
Entrance
NEET UG (Compulsory)
NEET Cut-Off for BDS
Category
Expected Cut-Off
General (Govt)
550-620/720
General (Private)
450-550/720
OBC (Govt)
480-560/720
SC/ST (Govt)
400-500/720
Note: BDS cut-offs are 40-60 marks lower than MBBS, making it more accessible!
BDS Syllabus & Subjects
Year 1 (Pre-Clinical)
Dental Anatomy & Histology
General Human Anatomy
Dental Materials
Biochemistry & Nutrition
Physiology
Year 2
General Pathology & Microbiology
Dental Pharmacology
General Medicine
General Surgery
Preclinical Prosthodontics & Crown Bridge
Year 3 (Clinical)
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Oral Medicine & Radiology
Periodontology (Gum diseases)
Prosthodontics (Dentures)
Community Dentistry
Year 4 (Final)
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontics (Braces)
Pediatric Dentistry
Public Health Dentistry
Clinical postings in all departments
Year 5: Compulsory Rotatory Internship
Hands-on training in dental hospital across all departments. Monthly stipend ₹10,000-30,000. Prepare for practice or MDS entrance!
