Which course has a better scope in India, MBBS or BDS?
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8 years ago
As per recent Government of India report, there are surplus dentists in India. GOI is not allowing or approving opening of new dental colleges. There is an acute shortage of doctors in India. Therefore, MBBS graduates have more scope and opportunities in comparison to BDS graduates.
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Candidates can look at the table below to see the comparison between BDS and MBBS courses.
| Particulars | BDS Course Details | MBBS Course Details |
|---|---|---|
| Course Level | UG | UG |
| Course Appropriate for | Dentists | Doctors |
| Course Duration | 5 years | 5 years |
| Course Fee | INR 1 Lacs - INR 6 Lakh | INR 25,000 to INR 1.15 crore |
| 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 | AIIMS Delhi, Christian Medical College Vellore, Banaras Hindu University, JIPMER Puducherry, etc. |
| Job Profiles | Dentist, Dental officer in Defense Services, Dentist in Indian Railways, Lecturer, Researcher, etc. | Medical Surgeon, Medical officers, Paediatrician, General Physician, etc. |
| Average Salary | INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA | INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc. | Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, etc. |
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