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Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
The professional degree to become a dentist, through NEET UG.
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
5 years (including 1-year internship)
Entrance exams
NEET UG
Stream
Medical
About the course
BDS covers dental and medical sciences over four years of study, followed by a one-year compulsory internship with clinical practice.
Like MBBS, admission is through NEET UG and counselling. Graduates can practise as dentists or specialise through an MDS.
Who can apply
Check eligibility
Make sure you meet the subject and marks requirements above for each college you shortlist.
Take the entrance exam
Register and appear for NEET UG.
Counselling & seat allotment
Apply through central, state or college counselling with your score and preferences.
Confirm your seat
Report to the allotted college with your documents and pay the admission fee.
Entrance exams
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After the course
Got questions?
BDS takes 5 years (including 1-year internship).
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, and a qualifying NEET UG score.
NEET UG. Accepted exams vary by college — check each college's admission page.
Common paths include: Dentist, Dental surgeon, Specialist after MDS, Dental educator.
Where to study
Pune & Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
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