BDS is the strongest clinical alternative to MBBS for NEET-qualified students, with a shorter path to independent practice and far lower fees.
Eligibility
10+2 with PCB and English, minimum 50% in PCB for general category, and a qualified NEET UG score.
Course structure
Four years of academics followed by a one-year compulsory rotating internship. Clinical postings begin from the second year.
Fees
Total course fees in Karnataka dental colleges typically range from ₹4 lakhs to ₹30 lakhs depending on college and seat type.
Career scope
Private practice, MDS specialisation, hospital dental departments, government dental services, and roles in the dental implant and product industry.
- Own clinic / private practice
- MDS in Ortho, Endo, Prostho or Oral Surgery
- Hospital dental departments
- Public health dentistry
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