Burdwan Dental College and Hospital, Burdwan: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Burdwan Dental College and Hospital is a renowned dental education institution in the city of Burdwan, West Bengal. The institution was founded in the year 2003. This affiliated college is also approved by DCI and offers programs on specialized dental education. Spread on 550 student enrols with 53 of them in faculty strength, this college offers an appropriate environment of learning to the focussed aspiring professionals in the field of dentistry. 

The college has various facilities to assist students in their academic and personal concerns. The available separate hostels for boys and girls are very comfortable and pleasurable for the students who have come from out of town. The campus is equipped with a well-furnished library, which is at the core of dental research and study. The college maintains essential departmental laboratories, important in terms of practical training, for hands-on dental science learning. A health center with first-aid facilities for the students' welfare is available. It is also acknowledged that a student's life should have a balance; hence sports facilities in which to spend their leisure time doing physical recreation. To cope up with modern trends in education, the IT infrastructure is excellent. The cafeteria, on campus, meets students and staff dietary needs very well, providing a community atmosphere.

The institution offers two comprehensive courses from Burdwan Dental College and Hospital. BDS programme is a full-time 5-year course with an approved intake of 125. This program is the basic dental qualification, and on completion, the students are become fit for general dental practice. On the other hand, MDS is a full-time 3-year program that involves advanced specialization in the different fields of dentistry. 

Burdwan Dental College and Hospital's intake mainly depends on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. This examination at the national level provides the main form of entry to the BDS course for those students who wish to pursue the study of this applied medical science as their career course.