Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at JSS Dental College & Hospital, Mysuru is an undergraduate dental programme designed to provide students with academic and clinical education in dentistry. The programme combines foundational dental sciences with clinical training and practical exposure, preparing students for professional practice in the field of oral healthcare. JSS Dental College & Hospital is a constituent college of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER) and is recognised by the Dental Council of India, according to the institution's course information. The BDS course has a duration of four years followed by a one-year internship. The internship provides an important period of supervised clinical experience after the academic component of the programme. The official JSS course page also identifies opportunities after BDS for postgraduate study through Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) and research through a Ph.D.