Bachelor of Dental Surgery

The objective of the Program

On completion of the four and a half year of BDS program, the Dental Graduate should be able to:

• Demonstrate the understanding of principles and practice of modem dentistry with an in-depth knowledge of structure and functions of the human body, normal and in diseases.
• Develop a holistic approach to the practice of modem dentistry
• Advance one's own knowledge and skills through higher education via continuing dental education programs and research.
• Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary knowledge and skills.
• Possess qualities of a compassionate and socially accountable human being.
• Discharge job responsibilities with concern and care.
• Provide immediate management care to life-threatening situations by self.
• Identify common dental health problems, manage them initially, ask opinion from seniors or refer to appropriate health institutions when required.
• Provide education to people on oral health and health-related matters.
• Participate in immunization and dental health programs and in health camps.
• Communicate well with patient and patient's relatives by explaining matters known and refer them to appropriate persons when matters are not clear to self.
• Provide all information on matters of management of patients to the patient and the relatives.
• Identify medico-legal dental cases and function as required.
• Develop a dental health care team-approach and give respect to all the other members of the team.
• Give due care to children, elder citizens, and women.
• Provide dental health care by becoming aware of the ethos of dental ethics.

• Passed 10+2 Science or equivalent (with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) with 50% aggregate in total marks or CGPA 2.4 
  OR
• Secured the Percentage equivalent to the above eligibility in regards to the certificate level programs (A-Level) with different grading system
   OR
• Applicants who have passed the Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level/Diploma (General Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Ayurveda, Radiography, Physiotherapy) containing Physics, Chemistry, and Biology With Certificate of Equivalence to Grade 12 Science program from National Examination Board 
  AND
• Secured at least 50% aggregate in total marks both in Diploma and the Examination for equivalence 
  AND
• Registered in Nepal Health Professional council or Nepal Pharmacy Council or Nepal Ayurveda Councils per related educational program.

Provisions for Admission Process

1. In order to pass the integrated admission process, a minimum of 50 percentile should be obtained.
2. One mark will be awarded for each correct answer and marks will be deducted at the rate of 0.25 for each wrong answer.

Candidates who have been successfully selected in the admission process will have to submit the following original and 1/1 photocopy of the following documents to the concerned educational institution at the time of admission.

1. Certificate of qualification, Transcript and Character Certificate of 10+2 and SLC/SEE or Equivalent.
2. Copy of Citizenship / Passport.
3. Admit card of the Entrance Examination.
4. Documents submitted for reservation.
5. Certificate of Equivalence for the students with certificates from foreign institutions.

*Foreign candidates wishing to study in the vacated seat for foreign students must fill in the online application form mentioning the academic program of their choice within the time limit mentioned in this notice.

Provisions for Scholarships

Sub-Sections (4), (6), and (7) of Section 17 of the National Medical Education Act, 2018 and Section 20 of the National Medical Education Regulations 2020 has outlined this process about BDS Scholarships in Nepal. For details visit: 

Medical Education Scholarships Provision of the Government of Nepal

BDS Scholarships Seats in Nepal

Entrance Examination Format

The entrance examination format for enrollment in the BDS program at Maharajgunj Medical Campus and all the affiliated dental colleges under Tribhuvan University is MECEE-BL.  Read more about MECEE-BL here.

Provisions for Barrier

First Phase Barrier:

• Students admitted to BDS programs must pass the first-year examination within a maximum of 6 (six) attempts (including the regular attempt) and the second-year examination within a maximum of 4 (four) attempts (including the regular attempt).

• Students will be permitted to participate in the second-phase classes only after successfully passing all subjects in the first phase.

• The admission of any examinee who fails to pass the first-phase examinations within the aforementioned time limits will be canceled, and they will be removed from the program.

• Absence from an examination conducted during the specified period will be counted as an Attempt. However, if a student provides a reasonable written justification and does not fill out the examination form, or if they are unable to participate in any examination after filling out the form (subject to approval from the Dean's Office), a maximum of two attempts within the first phase will not be counted as attempts.

Academic Session Exit Barrier

• Every student must mandatorily pass all subjects within 10 (ten) years from the start of the academic session. The admission of students who fail to do so will be canceled after the expiry of the said period.

Mandatory Requirement:

• Students must mandatorily present themselves at their respective campus/college within 15 days of the commencement of classes.

BDS Program Outline 

Year 1

• Integrated Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS)
  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology
• Dental Material Science

Year 2

• Integrated Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS)
  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology
• Oral Anatomy
• Preclinical Conservative
• Preclinical Prosthodontics

Year 3

1. Oral Pathology
2. General Medicine
3. General Surgery
4. Anaesthesiology
5. Forensic Medicine

Year 4

1. Oral Medicine & Radiology
2. Orthodontics
3. Pedodontics
4. Community Dentistry

Year 5 (Six Months)

1. Prosthodontics
2. Conservative & Endodontics
3. Oral Surgery
4. Periodontics

Year 5-6

1. Rotatory Internship