The BDS course focuses on dental and oral health, preparing students for careers as dental surgeons, while the BPT course specializes in physical rehabilitation and therapy to restore movement and function.
Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses:
Particulars | BDS Course | BPT |
|---|---|---|
Full Form of BDS in Medical | Bachelor of Dental Surgery | Bachelor of Physiotherapy |
BDS Course Level | Undergraduate | Undergraduate |
BDS Course Duration | 5 years | 4 years |
BDS Admission Process | Entrance-Based | Merit-Based/Entrance-Based |
BDS Admission Eligibility | Class 12 & NEET | Class 12 with Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) with 50% |
BDS Course Fees | INR 16,500 - INR 42.5 Lakh | INR 1 Lacs - INR 5 Lakh |
BDS Admission Exam | NEET/KEAM | |
Best BDS Colleges | KGMU, SRIHER, SRM Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, etc. | AIIMS Delhi, King George's Medical University, JIPMER Puducherry, Banaras Hindu University, etc. |
BDS Salary | INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA | INR 2 LPA - INR 8 LPA |
BDS Jobs | Dentists, Dental officers in Defense Services, Dentists in Indian Railways, Lecturers, Researchers, etc. | Physiotherapists, Researchers, Lecturers, Home care physiotherapists, Sports physio rehabilitators, Medical coding analysts, etc. |
BDS Top Recruiters | Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc. | HelpAge India, Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Hospital, Hosmat Hospital, Talwalkers Pantaloon Fitness Pvt Ltd, etc. |
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Choosing between BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) depends on your interests, career goals, and preferences. Here are some points to consider for each:
*BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy):*
1. *Scope of Practice*: Physiotherapy focuses on physical rehabilitation, improv
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