Overview
BDS is an undergraduate programme in medicine and dentistry. It usually takes 5 years including a one-year internship. Who can apply: Class 12 with PCB, plus NEET-UG.
Who can apply
Class 12 with PCB, plus NEET-UG
Entrance exams
- NEET-UGMBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses everywhere in India
Where it can lead
- Clinical practice
- Specialisation through MD or MS
- Public health and government service
- Medical research
- Hospital administration
Colleges offering BDS
From our directory. Each page has the admission route, programmes and an enquiry option.
KGMU Lucknow
King George's Medical University
- Location
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Government, est. 1905
- Main entrance
- NEET-UG
- Medical
- Allied health
MAHE Manipal
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
- Location
- Manipal, Karnataka
- Type
- Private, est. 1953
- Main entrance
- MET (NEET-UG for MBBS and BDS)
- Engineering
- Medical
- Pharmacy
- Allied health
- +3 more
- Location
- Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 2009
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Medical
- Management
- Law
- +3 more
BDS: common questions
How long is BDS?
BDS usually takes 5 years including a one-year internship.
Who can apply for BDS?
Class 12 with PCB, plus NEET-UG.
Which entrance exams are used for BDS?
Most admissions use NEET-UG. Some colleges also run their own tests or admit on Class 12 marks; each college page lists its route.
Other medical courses
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.