Dental courses teach you how to take care of teeth and gums, fix problems like cavities, and make smiles look healthy. In Dentist courses, students also learn about surgeries, cleaning, and using tools to keep people’s mouths healthy.

 Key Attributes of the Dental courses: 

  • Duration: 3-4 years
  • Eligibility: 

    • UG – Class 12 in Science PCB with 50% + NEET

    • PG – BDS with 55% + NEET MDS

  • Admission:

    • UG – Merit-Based/Entrance-Based

    • PG – Entrance-Based

  • Top Colleges: KGMU, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, MAMC, SIMTS, etc.
  • Curriculum Focus: Covers Dental Materials, Dental Anatomy, and Oral Histology, etc.
  • Fees:
    • Govt. Colleges: From INR 1,050 to INR 30 Lakh (approx.)
    • Pvt. Colleges: From INR  2,000 to INR 50 Lakh (approx.)
  • Job Profiles: Consultants, Dental Assistants, Oral Pathologists, Dental Professors, etc
  • Salary Range: INR 4 LPA – INR 10 LPA, based on experience and specialization.

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Dental Course Details

Other than MBBS, there is a large selection of Dentist courses available at the diploma, certificate, bachelor, and master levels. Candidates typically pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree in this field to become a Dentist and begin independent practice or work in healthcare institutions and hospitals.

Candidates can look at the table below to learn more about the key points of Dentist courses:

ParticularsDentist Course Details
Dental Course LevelUG, PG, PhD, Diploma
Dental Course Duration3 years – 4 years
Dental Course FeeINR 1000 – INR 51 Lakh
Dental Course Admission CriteriaEntrance-Based/Merit-Based
Dental Course Eligibility Criteria

  • UG – Class 12 in Science PCB with 50% + NEET

  • PG – BDS with 55% + NEET MDS

Dental Entrance Exam
  • UG – NEET
  • PG – NEET MDS
Popular Colleges for Dental CoursesKGMU, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, MAMC, SIMTS, etc.
Dental Average Salary INR 4.1 LPA – INR 10 LPA
Job Profiles after Dental CourseConsultants, Dental Assistants, Oral Pathologists, Dental Professors, Dental Lab Technicians/Ceramists, Public Health Specialists, etc.
Dental Top Recruiters

Clove Dental, FMS Dental Hospitals, Dentafix Multispeciality Hospital, Max Superspeciality Hospital, Fortis Healthcare, etc.