Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital FAQS

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Is Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences a government institute?  

No, Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences is a private dental institute.

How many seats are offered for BDS at the Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences?  

Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences offers a total of 100 seats for BDS. Eighty-five percent of the total seats are for admission under the Bihar State Quota, while fifteen percent are reserved for admission under the NRI and Management Quota, filled on an All-India basis.

What are the courses offered by the Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences?  

Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences offers Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at the UG level and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) at the postgraduate level. Apart from BDS and MDS, the institute also offers a Diploma in Dental Mechanics, Dental Hygienist, and Dental Operating Room Assistant (DORA).

What are the specializations offered for MDS at BIDSH Patna?

Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences offers MDS in nine specializations in the field of dentistry, which are:  

• Oral Medicine & Radiology
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
• Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
• Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge
• Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
• Periodontology
• Oral Pathology
• Public Health Dentistry
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Is Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences recognized?  

Yes, Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences is recognized and approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI). All the programs offered by the institute are valid and recognized by the government.

Does Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences offer seats under Management Quota?  

Yes, Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences offers admission under Management and NRI Quota based on merit in NEET UG for both BDS and MDS. Fifteen percent of the BDS seats and fifty percent of the MDS seats are filled on an All-India basis by MCC, which includes NRI and Management Quota seats.

Does Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences offer hostels?  

Yes, Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences offers separate hostel accommodations for both boys and girls, depending on the availability of rooms. The girls' hostel is situated within the campus, whereas the boys' hostel is in another building of the institute, around 1 km from the main campus. The hostel rooms are equipped with all major facilities required by the students.

What is the fee structure of the Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences?  

The fee for BDS at Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences is INR 5 Lakhs for the first year. For MDS, the fee ranges from INR 5 to 10 Lakhs for the first year, depending on the specialization opted for by the student.

What is the placement package offered at BIDSH Patna?  

Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences offers decent placement opportunities to its students. According to the institute’s NIRF Report 2024, the median package offered at BIDSH Patna stood at INR 3.6 LPA for BDS and INR 8 LPA for MDS.

What are the facilities offered by the Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences?  

Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences offers the following facilities to its students:  

• Hostels
• Library
• Auditorium & Conference Hall
• Modern Classrooms
• Canteen & Cafeteria
• Common Rooms
• Bank
• Visitors Lounge