AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru

AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Karnataka

About College

The well-being of a nation's people, regardless of their wealth, is the cornerstone of its happiness and prosperity. A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, a visionary initiative of the Laxmi Memorial Education Trust®, embodies this ethos. Founded by esteemed educationist and philanthropist Dr. A J Shetty, it represents a premier educational organization dedicated to providing a global perspective on dental education, in alignment with the national goal of "HEALTH FOR ALL". Through steadfast dedication, the institute has elevated both itself and the city of Mangaluru to prominence in the field of dental education. With a vision to become a leading center of excellence, the institution aims to impart dental education that seamlessly integrates academic rigor, professional ethics, and a commitment to humanitarian values.

Course Details

BDS

ELIGIBILITY
The BDS programme comprises of four academic years and one year of internship, leading to the award ofBachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree on successful completion.While BDS degree is the basic qualification required to legally register oneself as a dental practitioner, thestudents can also choose to pursue post graduate studies in the dental specialization of one's choice.

REGULATIONS FOR BDS COURSE
In case of admission on the basis of qualifying examination based on merit, candidate for admission must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Pre University examinations or 10+2 examinations recognized as equivalent by the Rajiv Gandhi University Health Sciences, Karnataka.
In case of admission on the basis of competitive entrance examination, the student must be in the merit list of such examination by securing not less than 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together.
For candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes notified by the Government, the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination and competitive entrance examination must be 40% instead of 50% as stated above.

MDS

MASTERS OF DENTAL SURGERY
A candidate for admission to the Master in Dental Surgery course, must possess a recognised degree of Bachelor in Dental Surgery awarded by a university or institute in India and registered with the State Dental Council and has obtained provisional or permanent registration and has undergone compulsory rotatory internship of a year in an approved/recognised dental college:

Ph.D

Department of Orthodontics, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology & Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology are RGUHS recognised Department for Ph.D

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