Which is better: MDS courses or MD?
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1 Answer
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MDS courses are PG programmes in Dental surgery, focusing specifically on dental specialities, while MD is a postgraduate degree in medicine, covering a wide range of medical fields and specialities beyond dentistry.
Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.
Particulars
MDS
MD
Course Name
Master of Dental Surgery
Doctor of Medicine
Course Level
Postgraduate
Doctorate
Course Duration
3 years
2 years
Course Fees
INR 5 Lakh and INR 15 Lakh
INR 1,000 - INR 1 Crore
Admission Process
Entrance-Based
Merit-Based
Eligibility Criteria
BDS with 50% scores
MBBS
Entrance Exams
NEET MDS, INI CET
NEET PG and INI CET
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
AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Jodhpur, Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, JIPMER Puducherry
Job Profiles
Endodontists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orthodontists, Oral Surgeons, etc.
Dermatologists, Nutritionists, Pediatricians, Pathologists, etc.
Average Salary
INR 3 LPA - INR 5 LPA
INR 3 LPA - INR 30 LPA
Top Recruiters
Hospitals, Academics, Researchers, Scientists, Administration, etc.
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Medanta- The Medicity, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Apollo Hospitals, etc.
Note: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
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