Which course option is better: BAMS or BDS?

BDS is better than BAMS.

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BAMS is better than BDS because it has good career opportunities as compared to BDS.

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<p>BAMS or BDS, it all depends upon your interest and chances to get the free seat.</p><p>If you get admission based on your score in entrance examination in either of the course then do it. If you are paying for either of the course then prefer BAMS.</p>

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<p>Choosing between&nbsp;<strong>&lt;a href="https://www.shiksha.com/bams-bachelor-of-ayurvedic-medicine-and-surgery-chp"&gt;BAMS &lt;/a&gt; (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)</strong> and <strong>&lt;a href="https://www.shiksha.com/bds-bachelor-of-dental-surgery-chp"&gt;BDS&lt;/a&gt; (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)</strong> depends on career goals, interests, and future opportunities.</p><p>Candidates can check the table below to see the comparisons between BAMS and BDS course:</p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Factor</strong></th><th><strong>BAMS (Ayurvedic Medicine)</strong></th><th><strong>BDS (Dental Surgery)</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Course Duration</strong></td><td>5.5 years (including 1-year internship)</td><td>5 years (including 1-year internship)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Field of Study</strong></td><td>&lt;a href="https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/ayurveda-chp"&gt;Ayurveda&lt;/a&gt;, herbal medicine, Panchakarma therapy</td><td>&lt;a href="https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/dental-chp"&gt;Dental&lt;/a&gt;, oral surgery, prosthodontics</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Regulatory Body</strong></td><td>National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)</td><td>Dental Council of India (DCI)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Career Scope</strong></td><td>&lt;a href="https://www.shiksha.com/bams-bachelor-of-ayurvedic-medicine-and-surgery-career-chp"&gt;Ayurvedic doctor&lt;/a&gt;, wellness consultant, research, private practice</td><td>&lt;a href="https://www.shiksha.com/bds-bachelor-of-dental-surgery-career-chp"&gt;Dentist&lt;/a&gt;, orthodontist, prosthodontist, private clinic</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Higher Studies</strong></td><td>&lt;a href="https://www.shiksha.com/md-doctor-of-medicine-chp"&gt;MD&lt;/a&gt;/MS in Ayurveda, PhD</td><td>&lt;a href="https://www.shiksha.com/mds-master-of-dental-surgery-chp"&gt;MDS&lt;/a&gt; (Master of Dental Surgery), PhD</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Job Demand</strong></td><td>Growing demand in wellness, alternative medicine</td><td>High demand, especially in urban areas</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Earning Potential</strong></td><td>Moderate, depends on specialisation and practice</td><td>Higher initial salary, better private practice earnings</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Government Jobs</strong></td><td>AYUSH hospitals, research centers</td><td>Government dental hospitals, defense services</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Best for</strong></td><td>Those interested in holistic healing and natural medicine</td><td>Those passionate about oral health and surgery</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Both courses have <strong>great career prospects</strong>—BAMS is ideal for those inclined towards <strong>alternative medicine</strong>, while BDS is best for those <strong>interested in dentistry</strong>.</p>

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