Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)
Medical & Health · 3 years, full-time, after BDS and 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
- 3 years, full-time, after BDS and internship
- Entry stage
- After Graduation
- Mode
- On-campus
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Stream
- Medical & Health
- Discipline
- Dentistry
- Typical outcome
- Prepares dentists for speciality practice and academic roles, subject to registration requirements.
Postgraduate speciality training in dentistry, taken after BDS in a recognised dental speciality.
Eligibility, subjects, skills and pathways.
Who should choose this course
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Eligibility
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Duration
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3 years, full-time, after BDS and 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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Typical salary range
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What you need before you apply.
Entry requirements
- BDS from a recognised dental college.
- Completed compulsory rotating internship.
- Valid dental registration.
Set by National dental regulator. Minimum marks and relaxations differ by category, state and institution.
Qualifying exams
- NEET MDS
National entrance exam for postgraduate dental admission.
Where this information comes from.
Official source
Eligibility, speciality list and programme duration for postgraduate dental education are prescribed by the national dental regulator under the MDS 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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