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. |
N
Upvote 
Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?
Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else.
On Shiksha, get access to
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Search from Shiksha's 1 lakh+ Topics
Ask Current Students, Alumni & our Experts
Have a question related to your career & education?
See what others like you are asking & answering