Sharda University is one of the leading private universities in India in a number of fields and courses. It provides state of the art infrastructure and modern teaching techniques which are a blend of classroom and experiential learning. They provide almost 100% placements every year. ITS Dental college is one of the top colleges in UP and affiliated to Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. It has world-class infrastructure and facilities and tie-ups with international colleges as well like Tufts University, Boston.

Ranking:

• Sharda University has been awarded the best private university continuously over the years by National Education Awards. It has also been awarded the best Private Global University of the Year and the Best Innovative Engineering School in North. It has also been awarded as the best Dental school in the North by Education Leadership Awards.

• ITS Dental College was ranked as the 18th Best university for BDS in 2019 by The week as well as India Today.

Admission:

• At Sharda University, students are required to appear for NEET to get a place in the BDS course.

• At ITS Dental College, students are required to score at least 50% in their 10+2 boards in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and appear for NEET.

Infrastructure:

Sharda University-

It has 10 different hostel accommodations separate for males and females. Their hostels are fully furnished with regular food, medical treatment, elevators, AC and 24/7 power supply. Apart from this, they have well-equipped labs and state of the art technology for teaching.

ITS Dental College-

This college has lecture theatre and demo rooms, advanced research study labs, Central Library, Sports and fitness facilities, 24/7 emergency medical health services as well as separate hostels for males and females.

Placements:

• It has an excellent track record of 91% and 100% placements over the year. The highest salary package was 64 LPA.

• ITS Dental College provides campus placements to students who qualify for it. Excellent performing students are given internship opportunities by the college itself.

Thus, it completely depends on the student if they want to go for a diversified or a specialized university for their BDS course. It also depends on their NEET ranking and financial capabilities. Rest assured, both universities provide excellent education and placements.

Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Mangalore has been ranked at number 6 for Dental by NIRF in 2019 and offers three popular courses in BDS, MDS, and PG Diploma. MCODS, Manipal on the other hand has been ranked at number 5 for Dental by NIRF in 2020 and offers popular programs in BDS and MDS.

While both the institutions offer a great program in Dental sciences, let us take a look at some of the main features that set them apart:

Admissions:

• Admission to both institutions is done on the basis of rank secured in NEET UG/ NEET MDS.

• One must have secured 50% marks in 12th with PCB and English as a compulsory subject.

• The total seats available for BDS at both campuses are 100.

• The fee structure at both campuses is also the same i.e. 26.40 Lakhs.

Campus:

MCODS Mangalore:

• The University is known to have some of the best facilities in terms of classrooms, teaching labs to a spacious and well-stocked library with all important resources and e-books.

• It has a CAD-CAM, digital X-Ray machine, and CBCTC scan to provide students with the best technological facilities available in the country.

• The hostel and mess facilities are good too, with a separate block for students from all departments.

MCODS Manipal:

• It has high-speed internet access all across the campus and offers an outdoor sports complex and gymnasium.

• Students also have separate study rooms in the hostel as well as on-campus.

Faculty:

MCODS Mangalore: The University oversees some great and intellectual faculty members, some of who have also been part of the dental council of India. They are academic professionals with years of experience in dentistry.

MCODS Manipal: The faculty at MCODS Manipal are known for being extremely professional and helpful to students and are available to solve any doubts or queries that they might have.

Placements:

The number of companies that visit dental institutions is low but students graduating from these colleges have a higher chance of getting admissions in a reputed university for their masters.

While both the institutions are great for BDS, students can make a more informed choice based on the given factors above.

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) graduation program at Sharda University comes under the school of dental sciences. It is one of the most renowned and recognized dental colleges by the Dental Council of India and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. The school has facilities for teaching patient care and research.

Sharda University is ranked 28 for Dental by India Today 2020. It is also ranked 151 out of 200 Top Universities in India 2020 by NIRF Rankings and 26 out of 50 Top Universities in India 2020 by ARRIA Rankings.

Admission:

• Students applying must have passed Sr. Secondary (10+2) with min 50% marks from a recognized board with PCB & English.

• As mentioned in DCI guidelines, candidate applying must be NEET Qualified and allotted through UPDGME Uttar Pradesh Lucknow.

• The total course fee is Rs.18.25 lakhs.

If a candidate has appeared for the other State/ National Level entrance examination, he/she can choose to apply directly for admissions to Sharda University Courses and thus needn't appear for the doorway exams conducted by the University

Placements:

The University Placement cell has been designed to cover the requirements of the recruiters and the students.

• Sharda Group has successfully placed 37,500 students till now in various National and Multinational companies and is still working to bring the simplest placement opportunities for the scholars.

• The University has been offering a variety of Seminars, Guest Lectures, Conferences, Corporate Meets, Personality Development & Communication Skills Programs, including Counselling Sessions to form the candidate's placement ready.

Sharda University conducts free dental services for people many times a year and students are taught on practical grounds more often. The college has world-class equipment along with the most experienced doctors as faculty that makes learning for students more effective. It has been awarded as the best dental school in the North by education leadership.

Manav Rachna Dental College, Sharda University, Santosh Dental College, and Subharti Dental College are reputed private colleges located in India. All four of these colleges offer decent BDS programs. All these colleges offer 100 seats in BDS courses.

Admissions:

Manav Rachna dental college-

• The admissions at Manav Rachna dental college is based on NEET.

• The minimum eligibility criteria include passing the Senior school certificate examination (10+2) of Board of School Education Haryana or an equivalent examination with minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology taken together and individually passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.

Sharda University-

• The admissions at Sharda University require minimum educational qualification as 10+2 in the science stream with a minimum of 60% aggregate in all subjects.

• BDS admission is done through NEET UG. For BDS, 85% of seats are for state quota candidates.

Santosh University-

• The admissions at Santosh University requires 10+2 or High School senior secondary examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology by the Central Board of Secondary Education or any equivalent exam.

• Candidates must also qualify the NEET UG exam for entrance.

Subharti Dental College-

• The admissions at Subharti Dental College is done on the basis of NEET-UG.

• The eligibility criteria include 10+2 from a recognized board with 50% aggregate in the Science stream.

The grand total fees and placement records are mentioned below.

In terms of placement, Santosh Dental College and Sharda University provide better opportunities for students. As per the fee structure, Santosh Dental College and Subharti Dental College are more reasonable.