By Arzoo Yadav Published: 6 March, 2025 Image: Pixabay

MBBS Vs BDS: Which is the better option?

Aspirants who have passed their Class 12 exams with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) and want to pursue medical studies after graduation are frequently perplexed about which course is best, MBBS or BDS.

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BTech in Agricultural Engineering course can be pursued by Biology students, and it emphasises applying engineering principles to agriculture.

MBBS Full form

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BDS is commonly abbreviated as a Bachelor of Dental Surgery

BDS Full form

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In India, the MBBS course is the most demanding and popular undergraduate medical program among Class 12 Science (PCB) students.

MBBS- Brief about the course

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One of the most desirable courses in the health sector after MBBS is a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, or BDS.

BDS- Brief about the course

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The MBBS course lasts 5.5 years, including four and a half years of theory and one year of mandatory internship.

MBBS- Course duration

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BDS is a five-year undergraduate degree program. The BDS degree lasts five years, four of which are spent on theory and one on a rotatory internship.

BDS- Course duration

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To secure a seat in India's medical or dental colleges, candidates must participate in the NEET counselling process, which is overseen by the Medical Counselling Committee.

MBBS vs BDS - Admission process

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