MDS courses are PG degree focusing on advanced dental specialities, while BDS is an undergraduate degree providing general dental education.
Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.
Particulars | MDS | BDS |
|---|---|---|
Course Name | Master of Dental Surgery | Bachelor of Dental Surgery |
Course Level | Postgraduate | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 3 years | 5 years |
Course Fees | INR 5 Lakh and INR 15 Lakh | INR 16,500 - INR 42.5 Lakh |
Admission Process | Entrance-Based | Entrance-Based |
Eligibility Criteria | BDS with 50% scores | Class 12 & NEET |
Entrance Exams | NEET MDS, INI CET | NEET & KEAM |
Popular Colleges | AIIMS Delhi, King George's Medical University, JIPMER Puducherry, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences | KGMU, SRIHER, SRM Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, etc. |
Job Profiles | Endodontists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orthodontists, Oral Surgeons, etc. | Dentists, Dental officers in Defense Services, Dentists in Indian Railways, Lecturers, Researchers, etc. |
Average Salary | INR 3 LPA - INR 5 LPA | INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Hospitals, Academics, Researchers, Scientists, Administration, etc. | Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc. |
Note: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
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