Is BDS better than BAMS?
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1 Answer
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BDS stands for Bachelor of Dental Surgery, while BAMS stands for Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. Both are undergraduate medical degrees but have different focuses and practices. BDS mainly focuses on dental care and oral health. On the other hand, BAMS focuses on Ayurvedic medicine, which is an ancient Indian system of medicine.
Candidates can look at the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.
Particulars
BDS
BAMS
Course Level
UG
UG
Course Appropriate for
Dentists
Ayurveda pactitioners
Course Duration
5 years
5 Years
Course Fee
INR 1 Lacs - INR 6 Lakh
INR 20,000 - INR 3 Lakh
Entrance Exams
NEET
NEET
Popular Colleges
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, JIPMER Puducherry, King George's Medical University, Banaras Hindu University, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
Banaras Hindu University, Dr D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Parul University, etc.
Job Profiles
Dentist, Dental officer in Defense Services, Dentist in Indian Railways, Lecturer, Researcher, etc.
Business Development Officer, Ayurvedic Doctor, Category Manager, Resident Medical Officer, Jr. Clinical Trial Coordinator, Medical Representative, etc.
Average Salary
INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA
INR 3 LPA - INR 15 LPA
Top Recruiters
Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc.
Government/Private Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Ayurvedic Clinics, Own Businesses, Wellness Centres, etc.
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