Admission to the BDS program is merit-based, relying on NEET scores, followed by a counseling and documentation process. The college boasts a faculty of doctorates and Ph.D. holders who provide practical education through hands-on experiences with cadavers, real teeth, and bones. The program includes 3 terminal exams, 1 pre-professional, and 1 professional exam, which many students find challenging. Faculty members, mainly alumni, are described as helpful and strict, with some exhibiting ego issues.
The total course fee is Rs 11,00,000, payable in annual installments of Rs 2,75,000 via bank cheques or NEFT. The first-year fees are 2.75 lakhs, plus a caution fee of 5,000 and hostel fees of 85,000. Total annual expenses, including hostel costs, amount to approximately 3.8 lakhs. Scholarships are available for students with family incomes below 3 lakhs, and education loans are accessible from partnered banks. All graduates reportedly secure placements, often in reputable hospitals or by starting their clinics, with some opting for further studies or government jobs.
An internship, offering a stipend of 2200, provides extensive practical experience. Students are required to purchase their equipment and books, which are noted to be expensive.
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