Dentistry and its Eligibility:
Dentistry deals with medical or surgical treatment of diseases and disorders related to teeth, gums and soft tissues of mouth.

The basic degree is BDS- Bachelor of dental surgery for which eligibility is 10+2 with Science.

At Master level (MDS) specialization is possible in areas such as Operative Dentistry, Oral Surgery etc. Admission to the Masters Programme requires BDS plus 2 years of experience.

Selection Process:
Selection of BDS is through the same All India Entrance Examination as for MBBS.

The qualification required for entrance is 10+2 or equivalent with Science subjects.

In the case of private medical colleges entrance examinations are conducted by the institutes individually.