B.D.S CURRICULUM

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B.D.S. COURSE ELIGIBILITY

  • AGE:
  • A candidate must have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or should be completing it by the 31st December of the year of Admission for the 5 year degree course of B.D.S.

  • QUALIFICATION AND ADMISSION CRITERIA:
  • As per Government of India Guidelines all candidates must have qualified the National Entrance Eligibility Test (NEET). The NEET UG 2020 eligibility criteria is the set of norms prescribed by the conducting authority, i.e. the National Testing Agency (NTA). In order to be eligible for NEET, candidates must qualify 12th class examination with Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English subjects. For General category candidates, it is mandatory to score 50% marks in 12th grade, whereas SC/ST/OBC category candidates must score 40% marks to become eligible for NEET 2020.

  • DURATION OF THE COURSE:
  • The Undergraduate Training Program is of 5 years. During this period, the student is required to be engaged in full time study as per the Norms laid by the Dental Council of India.

  • METHODS OF TRAINING:
  • The training of the Undergraduate Students shall be full time. The participation of the students in all facets of Education process is essential. Training should include involvement in Laboratory Work, Group Discussions, Pre-Clinical Exercises and Clinics, with graded responsibilities in the management and treatment of Patients entrusted to his/her care.

B.D.S COURSE CURRICULUM

  • SUBJECTS OF STUDY:
  • FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR
    SUBJECTS OF STUDY
    • General Human Anatomy including Embryology and Histology
    • General Human Physiology and Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietics
    • Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology
    • Dental Materials
    • Pre-clinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
    • General Pathology and Microbiology
    • General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
    • Dental Materials
    • Pre- clinical Conservative Dentistry
    • Pre- clinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
    • Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology
    SUBJECTS FOR EXAMINATION
    • General Human Anatomy including Embryology and Histology
    • General Human Physiology and Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietics
    • Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology
    • General Pathology and Microbiology
    • General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
    • Dental Materials
    • Pre-clinical Conservative Dentistry
    • Pre-clinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
    THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR
    SUBJECTS OF STUDY SUBJECTS OF STUDY & EXAMINATION
    • General Medicine
    • General Surgery
    • Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
    • Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
    • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Oral Medicine and Radiology
    • Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
    • Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
    • Periodontology
    • Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
    • Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
    • Oral Medicine & Radiology
    • Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
    • Periodontology
    • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
    • Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
    • Public Health Dentistry
    SUBJECTS FOR EXAMINATION
    • General Medicine
    • General Surgery
    • Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
    FIFTH YEAR DENTAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
    PERIOD OF POSTINGS
    • Oral Medicine & Radiology: 1 Month
    • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: 1 & ½ Months
    • Prosthodontics: 1 & ½ Months
    • Periodontics: 1 Month
    • Conservative dentistry & Endodontics: 1 Month
    • Pedodontics: 1 Month
    • Orthodontics: 1 Month
    • Community Dentistry/ Rural Services: 3 Months
    • Oral Pathology & Microbiology: 15 days
    Note: The duration of compulsory rotatory internship shall be of one year
  • ATTENDANCE, PROGRESS & CONDUCT:
    • Students should be regular and punctual in attending the classes and clinics.
    • Attendance should not be less than 75% in lecture and 75% in clinics and practical for appearing the university examinations.
    • Students shall not be certified for examination if his/her progress, conduct and attendance are not satisfactory. A candidate pursuing BDS course should work in all the concerned department of the institution as per delineated as a full time student.
    • Academic progress of the student is continuously monitored and there will be periodic internal assessment by STUDENTS PERFORMANCE EVALUATION COMMITTEE (SPEC) and professional examination.
    • No candidate is permitted to run a clinic or work in clinic/ laboratory/nursing home while pursuing the undergraduate course.
  • MARKS DISTRIBUTION IN EACH SUBJECT AT UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION:
  • THEORY PRACTICAL/ CLINICAL
    • University written exam: 70 marks
    • Viva Voce: 20 Marks
    • Internal Assessment (Written): 10 Marks
    • University Exam: 90 marks
    • Internal Assessment (Practical): 10 marks
    Total: 100 Marks Total: 100 Marks
    Note: Each subject shall have a maximum of 200 marks
    PRACTICAL & VIVA VOCE ONLY IN UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION
    • Pre-clinical Prosthodontics
    • Pre-clinical Conservative Dentistry
    • Internal assessment: 20 Marks
    • Practical: 60 marks
    • Viva Voce: 20 marks