BDS Admission in Kerala

» Earlier, there used to be limited scope for BDS students who had to either go for higher education or start their own privat practice. Today there are numerous options for these graduates. They can choose to work among the following employment areas:

• Dental Clinics
• Hospitals
• Educational Institutions
• Dental Products Manufactures
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Private Practice
•  Research Institutes

» Candidates search for jobs in this profession after completing a five-year BDS program that includes four years of academics and one year of internship. Because of the increased demand for graduates in India and internationally in numerous fields of medicine and dentistry, BDS gives students a promising career path. BDS students can pursue a profession in a variety of fields.This sector is one of the most appealing in terms of work opportunities, with graduates earning good annual pay. The following are the broad categories of career options:

• Higher Study. 
• Private Practice.
• Academics and Research.

» After BDS, students who aim for higher study can opt for various masters or Ph.D. courses. These courses further polish their skill and enhance their knowledge in different aspects of dental surgery.They can choose among the following courses:

• Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS)
• Master in Public Health (MPH)
• Other Dental Courses:

» Candidates have to fulfill certain requirements to get admission to BDS courses offered by institutes/colleges. Some of the eligibility criteria are as follows:

•  Candidates should have passed 10+2 in subjects such as Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. They must have scored at least 50 percent marks in the 12th standard.
• Must not be less than 17 years old, and qualifying for NEET is compulsory.

» Candidates who want to enroll in a BDS program must pass an entrance exam. The National Testing Agency makes an application form available online. For admission to an undergraduate dentistry program, candidates must complete the application by the deadline and take the NEET test. The test is computer-based and takes place once a year. One of the requirements for participating in NEET counseling is to meet the minimum cutoff. Seats are distributed according to rank, applicant choice, seat availability, and reservation requirements.