While both BMLT and BDS are in the medical field, BMLT focuses on medical laboratory technology and diagnostics, while BDS focuses on dental health and oral care.
Candidates can look at the table below to see the comparison between the two.
Particulars
BMLT
BDS
Course Level
UG
UG
Course Duration
3 years
5 years
Course Fees
INR 35,000 - INR 55,000 (monthly)
INR 1 Lacs - INR 6 Lakh
Entrance Exams
CUET, LPU NEST, IPU CET, etc.
NEET
Popular Colleges
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Armed Forces Medical College, etc.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences , JIPMER Puducherry , King George's Medical University , Banaras Hindu University , National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
Job Profiles
LAB Technicians, Laboratory Managers, Railways Lab Assistants, R&D Lab Assistants, Assistant Professors, etc.
Dentist, Dental officer in Defense Services, Dentist in Indian Railways, Lecturer, Researcher, etc.
Average Salary
INR 2 LPA - INR 4 LPA
INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA
Top Recruiters
Government and private hospitals, Diagnostic Laboratories, Pharmaceutical laboratories, etc.
Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc.
<p dir="ltr">While both BMLT and<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/bds-bachelor-of-dental-surgery-chp"> BDS</a> are in the medical field, BMLT focuses on medical laboratory technology and diagnostics, while BDS focuses on dental health and oral care. </p><p dir="ltr">Candidates can look at the table below to see the comparison between the two.</p><div dir="ltr" align="left"><table style="height: 927px; width: 97.9089%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 15.2174%;" width="133"><col style="width: 22.54%;" width="197"><col style="width: 33.524%;" width="293"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th><p dir="ltr">Particulars</p></th><th><p dir="ltr">BMLT </p></th><th><p dir="ltr">BDS</p></th></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Course Level</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">UG</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">UG</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Course Duration </p></td><td><p dir="ltr">3 years</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">5 years</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Course Fees</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">INR 35,000 - INR 55,000 (monthly)</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">INR 1 Lacs - INR 6 Lakh</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Entrance Exams</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">CUET, LPU NEST, IPU CET, etc.</p></td><td><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/neet-exam">NEET</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Popular Colleges</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Armed Forces Medical College, etc.</p></td><td><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/college/all-india-institute-of-medical-sciences-delhi-gautam-nagar-24433">All India Institute of Medical Sciences</a>, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/college/jipmer-puducherry-jawaharlal-institute-of-postgraduate-medical-education-and-research-pondicherry-55637"> JIPMER Puducherry</a>, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/university/kgmu-king-george-s-medical-university-lucknow-2102"> King George's Medical University</a>, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/university/banaras-hindu-university-varanasi-23336"> Banaras Hindu University</a>, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/college/national-institute-of-mental-health-and-neurosciences-hosur-road-bangalore-25138"> National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Job Profiles</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">LAB Technicians, Laboratory Managers, Railways Lab Assistants, R&D Lab Assistants, Assistant Professors, etc.</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Dentist, Dental officer in Defense Services, Dentist in Indian Railways, Lecturer, Researcher, etc.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Average Salary</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">INR 2 LPA - INR 4 LPA</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Top Recruiters</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Government and private hospitals, Diagnostic Laboratories, Pharmaceutical laboratories, etc.</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
