BDS

About the Program

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery program prepares students to diagnose, prevent, and treat oral and dental conditions. On completion, graduates can register with the Dental Council of India and practice as licensed dentists.

Combining medical theory with clinical training, it covers key areas like oral pathology, dental anatomy, radiology, and surgical procedures and equips students with the skills needed to work in dental clinics, hospitals, or have a private practice.

About the College

Established in 1985, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) is recognized by the Dental Council of India and the Malaysian Dental Council. It is an affiliate of Okayama University Dental School, Japan and an academic mentor to Oman Dental College, Sultanate of Oman. The college is ranked 6th in NIRF 2025.

In association with the Smile Train Organization, USA and Cleft Children International, Switzerland, the institution has the unique distinction of being at the forefront of treatment and research in cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies in the country. The Institution also has MoUs with Radboud University, the Netherlands and the Université de Paul Sabatier, France, for faculty and student exchanges.

Eligibility

Pass in 10+2, with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Biology and English as one of the languages of study. The candidate should have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission and should be NEET-UG qualified. NEET qualification is a pre-requisite for admission to BDS. Indian Nationals, Non Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizen of India (OCIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Foreign Nationals are eligible to appear for NEET-UG.

Admission Procedure

In addition to the basic eligibility criteria mentioned above, students seeking admission to BDS will be required to qualify in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, NEET-UG which will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) generally in May, each year. The responsibility of NTA is limited to the conduct of the Entrance Test, declaration of result and providing the All India NEET Rank to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), New Delhi for counselling 100% seats in Deemed Universities.

Application form for NEET-UG can be submitted online through the website https://neet.nta.nic.in/ on notification. Students are advised to carefully read the Information Bulletin and keep the correct details ready, before submission of the application.

DGHS has entrusted the Counselling and Allotment of seats to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Hence, after announcement of results students should register on https://mcc.nic.in/ - UG Medical Counselling - Deemed/Central Universities and lock their choice of colleges.

Admission to both Management and NRI category seats in BDS is based on inter-se merit in NEET-UG.

Candidates interested in taking admission under NRI category, will be required to forward the following NRI documents to the email ID provided by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) a few days prior to the commencement of registration:

1. Affidavit of the person who is NRI and the sponsor
2. Documents claiming that the sponsor is an NRI (Passport, Visa of the sponsor)
3. Relationship of NRI with the candidate as per the court orders of The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in case W.P.(c) No. 689/2017-Consortium of Deemed Universities in Karnataka (CODEUNIK) & Ans. Vs Union of India & Ors.
4. Affidavit from the sponsor that he/she will sponsor the entire program fee of the candidate
5. Embassy Certificate of the Sponsor
6. NEET score card

Documents required for admission to BDS (Original + 3 attested copies)

• NEET UG allotment letter
• NEET score card & rank letter
• 10th standard marks card
• 12th standard marks card
• Transfer certificate
• Conduct certificate
• Migration certificate
• Physical fitness certificate
• Blood group certificate
• Category certificate (If allotted under particular category)
• Aadhaar card copy of the student
• PAN card copy of the parent
• Photographs: Recent colour photo with white background, of resolution 300-600 dpi & size 35 mm x 45 mm (P.P size 5 Nos.) & size 20 mm x 25 mm (Stamp size 5 Nos.)

Additional documents for NRI candidates

• Passport copy of sponsor
• Visa copy of Sponsor
• Relationship Certificate
• Sponsorship Certificate
• Family Tree Certified by Tahsildar (if sponsor is not parent)
• Embassy Certificate of Sponsor

Commencement of Program

The BDS program commences on the date prescribed by the Dental Council of India (DCI), generally in the month of August / September.

Careers

Private Practice | Working in Private/Corporate Hospitals as Dental Surgeons | Higher Studies & Specializations | Army Dental Corps | State/Central Government Hospitals | Clinical Research | Pharmacovigilance | Non-Clinical Areas like Public Health, Hospital Administration

Program Outcomes

At the end of the program, graduates will be able to...

• PO1: Describe normal and abnormal human structure, development, function and behaviour that is relevant to the practice of Dentistry. 
• PO2: Apply basic knowledge of biomedical, technical and clinical sciences for the effective practice of Dentistry.  
• PO3: Elicit detailed Dental and relevant Medical history, perform an oral and general physical examination and choose relevant laboratory diagnostic tests for identification of oral disorders, prevention of oral disease and promotion of oral health.  
• PO4: Demonstrate the ability to interpret available clinical and laboratory data and effective clinical problem solving, in order to generate differential diagnoses and to manage oral health disorders. 
• PO5: Perform and interpret a basic oral radiological examination safely. 
• PO6: Plan and administer, safely, appropriate treatments, including surgical procedures, for common oral disorders in adults as well as children. 
• PO7: Identify and manage common medical emergencies encountered in general dental practice. 
• PO8: Identify and refer patients who may require specialist care. 
• PO9: Demonstrate knowledge of global and national needs, policies and regulatory frameworks relevant to oral health.
• PO10: Function effectively as an oral health care team member in health care settings. 
• PO11: Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, care-givers, colleagues and the public in a manner that will improve health care outcomes and patient / client satisfaction. 
• PO12: Demonstrate the ability to continue refining existing knowledge / skills and acquire new knowledge/skills.   
   
• PO13: Select and pursue an appropriate career pathway that is professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.  
 
• PO14: Recognize and manage medico-legal, ethical and professional issues in dental practice. 
• PO15: Demonstrate and practice integrity, responsibility, respect and selflessness.