Dentistry (BDS)
BDS → Private Practice / MDS Postgraduation (3 years) → Orthodontics / Prosthodontics / Oral Surgery specialist
Duration
5 years (4 years academic + 1 year compulsory internship)
Stream
PCMB
Entry Salary
₹40,000–₹70,000/month (associate dentist or junior resident)
5-Year Salary
₹1,00,000–₹3,00,000/month (after MDS or own clinic)
Eligibility
PU Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Minimum 50% aggregate (40% for reserved categories). Age 17–25.
Entrance Exam Details
Career Progression
Expected Salary Range
Entry Level (Year 1)
₹40,000–₹70,000/month (associate dentist or junior resident)
Starting salary for freshers
After 5 Years (Experienced)
₹1,00,000–₹3,00,000/month (after MDS or own clinic)
With relevant experience and specialisation
Preparation Roadmap
Same preparation as MBBS (NEET). BDS requires a lower NEET rank than MBBS for government seats — typically rank 50,000–1,50,000 in Karnataka state quota. Focus on Biology (50% of paper) and Chemistry (high-scoring).
Available at The City Academy
The City Academy provides direct preparation for this career path through our PU Science programme (Karnataka State Board).
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