BDS Scholarship

About BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

Bachelor of Dental Surgery is the branch of medical science that deals with the study of disease or disorders related to teeth and gums. It also deals with structure, development, abnormalities, diagnose prevention and treatment of disease related to teeth, gums, cells and tissues or mouth.
The word dentistry derived from Odontology from ancient Greek word odoús, "tooth. Odontology stands for the study of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth.

BDS Course Duration:
As this is an undergraduate degree in Dental Surgery, the time duration to complete the degree ranges from three to five years among various Universities and depending upon the internship. This course can be pursued as correspondence or through distance learning also; this also affects the duration of course.

BDS Syllabus: The syllabus for BDS courses is divided into 5 years. 4 years of academics + 1 year of internship.

5th Year: Mandatory Internship

Eligibility for BDS Course:

• One should have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects of study.
• Minimum 50% aggregate is mandatory to pursue this course.
• One should clear AIPMT conducted by CBSE or state level entrance exam to enroll for this course.

BDS Career Opportunity:

• Dental Surgeon
• Dental Assistant
• Oral Pathologist

Employment Areas of BDS:

• Dental Products Manufacturers
• Dental Equipment Manufacturers
• Research Institutes 
• Dental Clinics
• Medical Colleges