Yenepoya Dental College

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) – Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre

Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre offers the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) as its undergraduate dental program. This course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in dental science, clinical practice, and patient care.

Course Overview

• Program Name: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

• Duration: 5 years (comprising 4 years of academic study followed by a 1-year compulsory rotating internship)

• Annual Intake: 60 seats

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission to the BDS program, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Academic Qualification: Completion of 10 2 or Pre-University examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology as core subjects. English must also be included.

• Minimum Marks:

  • General category candidates must secure at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

  • Candidates from SC/ST/OBC categories are eligible with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in the same subjects.

• Entrance Exam: Admission is based on the candidate’s performance in the NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Annual Tuition Fee Structure

The tuition fee for the BDS program varies depending on the admission quota. The following are indicative annual fees:

Note: These figures represent tuition fees for one academic year. Additional costs such as university registration fees, hostel charges, examination fees, and other miscellaneous expenses are not included.

Estimated Total Course Fee

• Government Quota: Approximately ₹3.83 lakhs for the full course duration (4 academic years)

• Private/Other/NRI Quota: Estimated total fee ranges between ₹26.74 lakhs and ₹29.70 lakhs for the 4 academic years, based on recent reports