The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is a five-year program in India. It consists of four years of academic study plus a one-year internship. The Dental Council of India (DCI) handles admissions through the NEET UG exam and subsequent counselling. The steps for admission are outlined below, along with a table summarising key information.
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Details |
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Eligibility |
Class 12 with PCB (50% marks; 40% for SC/ST/OBC), age 17+ by Dec 31 |
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Entrance Exam |
NEET UG (main), KEAM, COMEDK UGET, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET (state-specific) |
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Exam Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) for NEET UG; state bodies for others |
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Application Period |
NEET UG registration: Dec–Feb; Exam: May; Results: June/July |
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Counseling Process |
Register at www.mcc.nic.in (All India Quota) or state portals; choose colleges |
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Seat Allotment |
Based on NEET UG rank, over 28,000 seats in 320+ colleges |
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Documents Needed |
NEET scorecard, Class 12 marksheet, ID proof, category certificate (if applicable) |
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Course Fees |
Government: INR 1–6 lakh/year; Private: INR 2–13 lakh/year |
