School of Dental Science
👁️Vision
To create a generation of skilled, ethical, and compassionate dental professionals who contribute to improving oral health standards in India and globally through innovation, research, and patient-centred care.
🎯Mission
- To provide quality education in dental sciences with modern technology and clinical training.
- To foster critical thinking, research, and innovation in dentistry and allied health sciences.
- To instil professional ethics, empathy, and social responsibility in future dental practitioners.
- To promote community-based dental health programs for accessible and affordable oral healthcare.
- To prepare students for global opportunities in clinical practice, research, academia, and healthcare leadership.
✅Objectives
- Deliver a holistic curriculum combining theoretical knowledge and practical clinical skills.
- Encourage student participation in research and publications in dental sciences.
- Establish collaborations with hospitals, research institutes, and dental industries.
- Develop state-of-the-art dental clinics within the institution for hands-on training.
Organize community dental camps to create awareness and serve underserved populations.
Program Type | Program Name | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
Diploma | Diploma in Dental Mechanics | 2 years | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology/Mathematics; minimum ~50–55% marks |
Cert./Diploma | Diploma in Dental Hygienist | 2 years | 10+2 with PCB; regulated by Dental Council of India; registration with state council required |
Certificate | Certificate in Implantology (e.g., RRDCH) | Not specified (short-term) | Graduation (typically BDS or higher); offered by dental colleges |
Program Name | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | 5 years total (4 years academic + 1 year compulsory internship) | – Completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) and English, with a minimum 50% aggregate (45–40% for reserved categories) – Qualified NEET-UG (required for all dental admissions) – Minimum age: 17 years by Dec 31 of admission year – Sometimes maximum age limit applies (around 25 years, may vary by state/institute) |
Program Name | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) | Typically 3 years | – BDS degree from a DCI-recognized college, with State Dental Council registration |
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) | – Completion of 1-year compulsory internship before admission eligibility | |
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) | – Selection via NEET-MDS score in centralized counseling | |
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) | – In case of a relevant PG Diploma (2 years) recognized by DCI in a specialty, MDS in that specialization may be completed in 2 years |
Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
3 years | Master’s degree (any subject), ≥ 55% marks; must clear exams like NET/SET/UGC-JRF or equivalent |
Program Level | Career Opportunities | Salary Range (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
Diploma/Certificate | Hygienist, Technician, Assistant, Implantologist, Public Health Educator | ₹3–10 lakhs |
BDS (Undergraduate) | Private Practice, Corporate Chains, Government Sector, Academia, Research | ₹5–12 lakhs |
MDS (Postgraduate) | Specialist Practice, Teaching, Research, Consultancy | ₹10–25 lakhs |
PhD in Dental Sciences | Academic Leadership, Advanced Research, Policy Making | ₹8–50 lakhs |