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Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.)
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) at Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad is an undergraduate program designed to develop competent dental professionals. It integrates medical sciences with specialized dental education, focusing on oral anatomy, pathology, surgery, and clinical training to ensure excellence in oral healthcare and patient management.
Overview
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) is a comprehensive undergraduate program offered by the School of Dental Sciences at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences "Deemed to be University", Karad. The program aims to develop competent dental professionals with strong scientific knowledge, clinical skills, and ethical values to provide quality oral healthcare.
The B.D.S. program offers a well-rounded foundation through dedicated departments that foster in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills in:
Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry
Dental Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology
Oral Pathology and Microbiology
General and Dental Pharmacology
General Medicine and Surgery (with dental relevance)
Conservative Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics
Periodontics, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Public Health Dentistry
Students gain a deep understanding of oral health—from anatomy and histology to diagnosis, surgery, and patient care—building strong clinical skills and scientific knowledge for practice and research in dentistry.
Core Curriculum (Traditional Undergraduate)
Year 1:
Semester
Theory Subjects
Semester I & II
- General Human Anatomy including Embryology and Histology
- General Human Physiology and Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetic
- Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology
- Dental Materials
- Pre-clinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
Year 2:
Semester
Theory Subjects
Semeste III & IV
- General Pathology and Microbiology
- General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Dental Materials
- Preclinical Conservative Dentistry
- Pre-clinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
- Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology
Year 3:
Semester
Theory Subjects
Semester V & VI
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
- Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
Year 4:
Semester
Theory Subjects
Semester V & VI
- Orthodontics & dentofacial orthopaedics
- Oral Medicine & Radiology
- Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
- Public Health Dentistry
Year 5: (Internship)
Semester
Theory Subjects
Internship
- All clinical departments
- Public Health Dentistry (Rural Posting)
- Electives and Research
Eligibility Criteria:
- Annual Intake:
- 100 seats per year
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality & Age:Must be an Indian national and completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December of the admission year.
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Qualifying Examination:
Must have passed: 1) (10+2) HSC or equivalent examination OR CBSE / ISC examination
2) Equivalent exam from abroad (with equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi)
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Subjects & Marks:
Must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English individually, with minimum 50% marks in PCB combined (for general category).
- SC/ST/OBC candidates must have at least 40% in PCB combined.
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NEET Requirement:
- NEET qualification is mandatory for all categories, including Foreign Nationals/NRIs/PIOs.
- Admission is based on NEET merit and qualifying marks.
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Additional Conditions:
- Candidates from outside Maharashtra must ensure their board is recognized by AIU or COBSE.
-Candidates must appear in the University CET and score minimum 50% (40% for reserved categories) to be eligible for provisional admission, if applicable.
- Duration:
- 5 Years
Contact Us
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad Malkapur, Karad (Dist.Satara), Maharashtra, India. PIN - 415539
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