Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Medical & Health · 5 years, including the prescribed compulsory rotating internship. Independently researched course information — no rankings, no sponsored placements.
What this course is, and who it is for.
Course record
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- Source
- National Dental Commission (NDC)
- Date
- 6 September 2026
- Duration
- 5 years, including the prescribed compulsory rotating internship
- Entry stage
- After Class 12
- Mode
- On-campus
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Stream
- Medical & Health
- Discipline
- Dentistry
- Typical outcome
- Prepares students for dental practice, subject to registration with the state dental council.
The professional undergraduate degree in dentistry, comprising prescribed academic years followed by a compulsory rotating internship.
Eligibility, subjects, skills and pathways.
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Eligibility
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Duration
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5 years, including the prescribed compulsory rotating internship
As prescribed by National Dental Commission (NDC).
Subjects
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Skills developed
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Career opportunities
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Higher education options
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What you need before you apply.
Entry requirements
- Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and the minimum marks prescribed by the regulator.
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
- Admission is only through the centralised counselling process.
Set by National dental regulator. Minimum marks and relaxations differ by category, state and institution.
Qualifying exams
- NEET UG
Single national qualifying-cum-entrance exam for admission.
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Where this information comes from.
Official source
Programme duration, the compulsory rotating internship and registration requirements for dental practice are prescribed by the national dental regulator under the BDS Course Regulations.
Important notes
- Course structures, eligibility and selection processes are revised by institutions and regulators each academic year.
- Always confirm current details with the official regulator or the institution before deciding.
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