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Yes,  Delhi University offers a Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd) programme through its Institute of Gymnastics, Sports Sciences & Physical Education  (IGIPESS). 

IGIPESS,  a constituent college of DU,  runs a full-time,  two-year B.P.Ed. program affiliated with the University of Delhi.

The fees of BSc in Uttaranchal University Science and Technology Dehradun is range from INR 1.5 Lacs to INR 2 Lacs (Tuition fees). Further, the fees might include multiple components such as one-time fee payment of INR 17,000 and hostel fee of INR 3.94 lakh. Candidates must pay the course fee to finalise their seats at the college. This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

A majority of colleges offer full-time BPEd courses but few institutions offer part-time BPEd courses. Hence, a candidate can pursue BPEd in part-time mode or in correspondence. Many working professionals are pursuing BPEd or MPEd through distance mode which allows them to have a flexible mode of education and pursue their jobs as well. Some of these institutes include:

• Institute of Engineering and Management Studies, Bhubaneswar

Yes, you can get a job after the BPEd Degree, if you fulfil the eligibility criteria. Various institutes have different criteria for hiring professionals who are graduates in BPEd. Many graduates also specialise in various other specialisations such as nutrition, kinetics, physiotherapy, gym training etc. in order to build their own niche practice area and work across popular fitness companies.

Yes, you can do BPEd in one to two years duration courses as well, if you have completed your Graduation already. Candidates who pursue BPEd after graduation are offered wider credits and expansive course curriculum and therefore complete the course in 2 years. Hence, candidates who aspire to get into the field of Physical Education, sports and Fitness straight after Class 12th have to pursue a three/four-year BPEd course whereas pursue a degree and gather work experience in order to pursue 2 years BPEd after graduation.

The BPEd entrance exam comprises a written test, physical efficiency test, game or sport playing ability tests and personal interview. Whereas, the written test is aimed at evaluating candidates on subjects such as General Aptitude, General Knowledge, English, Science,  etc. Entrance Tests are the first step in determining the existing knowledge base of candidates and shortlisting candidates on the basis of the cutoff scored. Thereafter, they are required to undergo physical or fitness test and then they are offered admission

The total tuition fees of BTech ranges between INR 4 Lacs to INR 7.4 lakh. Candidates are required to pay the course fee after completion of all the selection rounds to confirm their seats. In case, a candidate is unable to pay the fee within the specified time, his or her admission will stand cancelled. Candidates will also require to pay a registration fee to apply for admission. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

The table below shows the comparison between KGMU and two other universities offering the MBBS programme:

*The above fees are sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and are subject to change. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the KGMU MBBS fees and others.

In India, BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) and MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) are two distinct levels of Dental education, each with its own curriculum, focus, and career outcomes. 

Here are the key differences between BDS and MDS courses:

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya University, Gorakhpu BSc programme admission is ongoing. Students need to submit an online application form to be eligible for admission.

After finishing MDS, dentists have many job and study options to grow their skills and career:

• Clinical Practice: Many MDS doctors work in clinics or open their own dental clinic.

• Academia and Research: Some go to teach or do research. Doing PhD can give more chances in teaching and research.

• More Learning and Certificates: MDS doctors can do workshops, classes, and conferences to learn new things and get extra certificates.

A total of 3,573 students can pursue BTech course at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education. Majority of seats are available for CSE students, i.e., 2,100. Students can check the course-wise seats from the table presented below:

A dentist with MDS in India can earn different money depending on place, experience, specialization, and type of job (government, private, or corporate).

• Entry-Level: INR 30,000 - 50,000 per month

• Mid-Level: INR 50,000 - 1 Lakh per month

• Senior-Level: INR 1 - 3 LPA per month

No, MDS graduates can’t be called doctor. Usually, only people with PhD, MD or also other big doctor degree can be called doctor.

MDS is master degree so they not usually called doctor unless they also have PhD or another doctor degree.

MDS graduate earn around INR 11.7 LPA on average. BDS graduate earn around INR 3.4 LPA.

Both BDS and MDS can earn good money, but it depend on job, place, specialization and also goals. Keep learning, know new dental stuff and even treat patients well can help make more success in dental career.

No, you don’t have to do MDS after BDS. MDS is for special study in dentistry, and people can choose if they want to do more after BDS.

After BDS, you can work as normal dentist and do many dental work.

If you happy with general dentist work and don’t need more special skills, then MDS not needed.

Level-wise annual salary after completing MDS can be different on the basis of specialisation, location, years of experience, etc.

Candidates can see a general outline of the MDS salary below - 

• Entry-Level: INR 4 - 10 LPA

• Mid-Level: INR 10 - 15 LPA

• Senior-Level: INR 15 - 30 LPA