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Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)

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Duration

3 years

Course Fee

₹ 5 lakh - ₹15 lakh

Entrance Exam

NEET

Eligibility

BDS with 50% score

50,000+

Students Enrolled

4.9/5

Student Rating

100%

Placement Support

500+

Partner Colleges

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Introduction

Everything you need to know

The Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) is a three year postgraduate program in dentistry which provides students with advanced knowledge and clinical expertise and research skills in specialized areas of oral healthcare. Students pursue this course after completing their Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), during which in those three years of their studies they undergo intensive academic training along with hands-on clinical practice and part in research activities as well. MDS is ideal for those dental graduates willing to deepen their understanding by gaining knowledge in specific branches of dentistry.

Important Details

Key information at a glance

Full Form
Master of Dental Surgery
Course Level
Postgraduate
Duration
3 Years
Examination Type
Semester
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum 50% in BDS + Entrance Test Score
Admission Process
Merit and Entrance Based
Course Fee
Government: Approx ₹2,000 | Private: Approx ₹17,00,000
Top Recruiters
Apollo Group, AIIMS, Fortis Hospitals, Manipal Group, Medica, MAX Healthcare, Care Hospitals, ICMR, State Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Nursing Homes, Public Health Centers
Career Opportunities
Dentist, Dental Consultant, Oral Pathologist, Orthodontist, Prosthodontist
Average Salary
Approx ₹5,00,000 per year

Top Colleges for MDS

6 colleges offering this course

6 colleges

AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore

AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore

Mangalore2002
RV Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore
RV Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore

RV Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore

Bangalore1992
MS Ramaiah Dental College and Hospital
MS Ramaiah Dental College and Hospital

MS Ramaiah Dental College and Hospital

Bangalore1991
JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysuru
JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysuru

JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysuru

Mysore1986
A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences

A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences

Mangalore1985
Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal
Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal

Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal

Manipal1965

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