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To get a seat in SOA University for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), follow these steps:
1. Check the eligibility criteria: The candidate should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with at least 50% marks.
2. Appear for the entrance exam: SOA University conducts its own entrance exam, known as SAAT (Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University Admission Test).
3. Register for SAAT: Fill the application form and register for the exam.
4. Prepare for the exam: Prepare for the entrance exam by studying the syllabus and practicing sample papers.
5. Appear for counseling: After the exam, appear for counseling and seat allocation.
6. Check the cutoff marks: Check the cutoff marks for BDS admission in SOA University.
7. Fill the application form: Fill the application form for admission to BDS course in SOA University.
8. Submit the documents: Submit the required documents, such as mark sheets, certificates, and identity proof.
9. Pay the fees: Pay the admission fees and tuition fees.
10. Join the college: Join the college on the specified date and time.

The eligibility criteria to seek direct admission for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) course at Sister Nivedita University is:
- Candidate shall have passed 10+2 examination conducted by the respective state/central government authorities recognised as equivalent to 10+2 examination by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (P.C.M) and or Biology (P.C.B / P.C.M.B.) as optional subjects individually.
- Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations.
For lateral entry (to third semester), a pass in D. Pharm. course from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act is required.

The eligibility criteria for admission to Sister Nivedita University for Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) are:
1. Candidate shall have passed 10+2 examination conducted by the respective state/central government authorities recognised as equivalent to 10+2 examination by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (P.C.M) and or Biology (P.C.B / P.C.M.B.) as optional subjects individually.
2. Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations.
For B. Pharm lateral entry (to third semester):
1. A pass in D. Pharm. course from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act.

Yes, there are additional charges over and above the course fee for B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at IIIT Lucknow. These include:

1. Hostel fee: Rs. 6000/- for three seater occupancy, Rs. 10000/- for double seater occupancy, and Rs. 20000/- for single seater occupancy.


2. Mess charges: Rs. 15000/- per semester (subject to actual basis)


3. Electricity and water charges: Rs. 3000/- per semester


4. Benevolent fee: Rs. 500/- per semester


5. Group insurance and student welfare fund: Rs. 1300/- per semester


6. Library fee: Rs. 2000/- per semester


7. Examination fee: Rs. 1200/- per semester


8. Grade card fee: Rs. 500/- per semester


9. Student activity fee: Rs. 1500/- per semester


10. Medical fee: Rs. 500/- per semester

These charges are in addition to the tuition fee of Rs. 120000/- per semester. The total chargeable fees in a single semester for more than 3 seated hostel occupancy (only for male students) is Rs. 152000/-, and for three seated hostel occupancy (only for female students) is Rs. 155000/-.

BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery graduates from Rural Medical College, Loni can pursue various career paths, including:
1. Private Practice: They can set up their own dental clinics or work in existing ones.
2. Government Hospitals: They can work in government hospitals, community health centers, or primary health centers.
3. Teaching: They can take up teaching positions in dental colleges or universities.
4. Research: They can pursue research in dental sciences and work in research institutions or organizations.
5. Public Health: They can work in public health organizations, NGOs, or government agencies, focusing on oral health promotion, disease prevention, and health education.
6. Specializations: They can pursue post-graduate studies (MDS) in various specialties like orthodontics, pedodontics, oral pathology, or oral and maxillofacial surgery.
7. Armed Forces: They can join the armed forces as dental officers.
8. Corporate Sector: They can work in the corporate sector, such as in dental insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, or dental product manufacturers.
9. Community Dentistry: They can work in community dentistry, providing dental care to underserved populations, and participating in outreach programs.
10. Dental Public Health: They can work in dental public health, focusing on oral health policy development, programme planning, and evaluation.

The reasons to choose BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Rural Medical College, Loni are:
1. Comprehensive training: The faculty trains undergraduate students in subjects like Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics as part of their B.D.S. curriculum.
2. Holistic approach: Upon graduation, students can assess a patient's general and oral health and formulate a comprehensive treatment plan.
3. Scientific approach: The course enables students to acquire knowledge of relevant clinical literature and develop a scientific approach to solving problems.
4. High teaching standards: The course contains didactic, practical, and clinical components, all taught to a high standard.
5. Foundation for success: The course provides a foundation for successful clinical practice or a stepping-stone toward an academic career.