Hello,

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is a 5-years undergraduate program and the only approved professional dental course in India.

Eligibility criteria is-

The aspiring candidate must have passed the 10+2 qualifying exam or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognised institute.

You need to qualify neet entrance to be eligible in most of dental Institutions.

During the internship period, the students may receive a monthly stipend of INR 15,000 - 40,000.

The average initial salary of these professionals ranges within INR 4-10 lacs per annum.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy or BPT is a 4-year undergraduate program which deals with the science of physical movement.

BPT Admission is generally fulfilled on the basis of entrance examinations conducted at national and state level like - IPU CET, BCECE, VEE, etc.

Average Bpt salary is 2-8 Lac per year.

Considering scope in India BDS is more valuable.

Both are equal in terms of salary factor.

Hope this helps!!!

Hello student,

BDS scope :

• Dental Research Scientist
• Dentist
• Lecturer

Average salary is around INR 1-6 lacs per annum.

BPT scope :

• Physiotherapist
• Osteopath
• Consultant
• Sports Physio Rehabilitator

Average salary is around INR 2 - 8 LPA .

Both the courses have many job opportunities. The choice of career should depend on one's interest.

Thank you.