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BIDS was founded by Mr K. Subbarao. He is the chairman of the Educational Trust, Vignan Education Foundation which was established in the year 1991. Dr Siri Krishna and Dr Swaira Rao are the directors of the dental college. Both the directors of the dental college BIDS are MDS in Orthodontist and MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
Since the college is being managed by directors who themselves are highly qualified individuals in Dentistry, their experience plays a vital role in maintaining the standard of imparting quality dental education among the students who are studying at Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences.
The trust also runs a medical college in the name of Katuri Medical College in a place called Guntur which is in the state of Andhra Pradesh. This college provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and superspeciality courses in the medical field. BSc Nursing and PBSc Nursing courses are also offered on the same campus.
This trust runs one more medical college in another country in the name of International Medical and Technical University. This college is in Dar E Salam, Tanzania. Lots of Indian students have gone there to study and this college has played a vital part in providing a platform for Indian students of going to other countries for studies.
Location
Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences is most strategically located in the garden city of India, Bangalore. It falls in the central business district of Bangalore. Approximately, 8 km from Majestic Railway station, Bangalore SBC, and approximately 40 km from Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore.
This college is just 2 km away from the most known place in Bangalore MG Road or Brigade Road. It is on the main road of a busy connecting road. Lalbagh, Koramangala, Jayanagar, Mg Road, Brigade Road, BTM, and Dairy Circle are some of the localities which are in around a 2km-5km radius.
Courses in BIDS
BIDS offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and post-doctoral fellowship programs in the field of Dentistry.
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery).
- MDS( Master of Dental Surgery).
- Post Doctoral Fellowship program in Cleft lip and cleft palate.
- Post Doctoral Fellowship program in Aesthetic Facial Surgery.
MDS in all 9 branches of dentistry:
- OMRD (Oral Medicine and Radiology).
- Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry(Conservative Dentistry).
- Prosthodontics.
- Periodontics.
- OMFS(Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery).
- Orthodontics(Dentofacial Orthopaedics).
- Paedodontics.
- PCD(Preventive and Community Dentistry).
- OP(Oral Pathology).
There are 60 intake capacity for BDS, 27 for MDS, and 2 seats each in the Fellowship certificate program branches of cleft lip and palate and Aesthetic facial surgery.
The BDS course is of 5 years duration, MDS is of 3 years and the Certificate program is of 1 year.
Affiliation and Recognization
All the courses in this college are affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences(RGUHS). The college is recognized by the Dental Council of India(DCI) and affiliated with RGUHS.
Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences Fee Structure
BDS Fees
Govt Quota | Private Quota | NRI Quota |
INR 95,808/- | INR 3,87,700/- | INR 4,12,700/- |
MDS Fees
Specializations | Fees |
Oral Surgery | INR 17,65,750/- |
Periodontics | INR 4,65,750/- |
Orthodontics | INR 17,65,750/- |
Conservative Dentistry | INR 18,65,750/- |
Prosthodontics | INR 10,15,750/- |
Oral Pathology | INR 2,15,750/- |
Public Health Dentistry | INR 2,15,750/- |
Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences Campus
The college campus as stated is located in the central business district area of Bangalore on the main road. The college building can be noticed while crossing NIMHANS. There are 4 big buildings of modern architecture that are attached to each other. All the courses are run on this campus.
The interior of the campus building is designed in a way such that the students pursuing the courses in this college have ample environment for studies and their activities. The classroom, seminar room, Examination Hall, practical departments such as pathology labs, a museum for anatomy, educational and awareness room for preventive dentistry, everything has been taken utmost care of.
Association
Since this college is associated with the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi Cancer Institute, KIDWAI cancer institute, and Mahaveer Jain Hospital, the students of this college get a chance to get vast exposure apart from dental subjects also.
The students of UG have their general medicine and general surgery class conducted at Jayadeva Institute. So, the students get a chance of practical exposure to the patients.
In PG, the college is associated with cancer institutes and Jain hospital. So, students get a chance of making various prosthetics and assisting surgeries.
In the fellowship program, the smile train plays the most important part. Due to this, students from all across the world prefer to join BIDS.
Patient Inflow
The college attracts lots of dental patients in each of its departments. The location of the college serves a vital role in order to keep the college flooded with patients every time. Also, because of the eminent name of the professors most high-net-worth individuals also prefer to be treated here in this college dental hospital. For example, Anil Kumble was treated in this college.
Also, since the student number is limited to undergraduate and post-graduation, the patient-to-student ratio is also very fair enough. Students get an ample amount of patients to work on them which in turn helps build their confidence while their own dental practices.
The college has kept very minimal and affordable treatment charges due to which again it attracts lots of dental patients.
Faculties of BIDS(Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences)
BIDS has always set a very high standard benchmark in the terms of maintaining renowned faculties. Since the college is managed by management who themselves are qualified postgraduate dentists, they understand the importance of keeping experienced faculties.
Eminent authors whose books are studied by BDS Students like Dr. Ramya Raghu, and publishers whose research work, and journals are accepted all over the world like Dr. Sanjiv Nair and Dr. Krishnamoorthy are some names to take who are the faculties of this college. Dr. Ashish Shetty, who himself is an aesthetic dentistry expert is also a faculty in this dental college.
Library
Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences has a very good and well-differentiated library for both postgraduate and undergraduate students. Together combined, the sitting capacity is of 200 students at a time. It also has a digital library and the students can access recent journals and publications. The library is on the second floor of the building.
Hostel
BIDS has hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The hostel for girls is in the same campus building whereas for boys it’s outside the campus within a walking distance. Keeping security as the main objective the hostel runs under strict timings and warden. However, the facilities are been kept taken care of at par high standards.
The hostel has vitrified tile flooring with dual and triple-sharing rooms. The food comprises of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu which keeps changing every month.
Students have to take special permission from the warden, principal, and written information from parents if they have to go on leave.
Conclusion
Like the post? I think I had given you all the information regarding the Bangalore Institute of Dental Science, Bangalore. I collected this information from my 15 years of experience with the college and the students who are studying there.
If you liked these details, please do share them with your friends and people in need.
If you are a student from BIDS, then please do comment your views below as a comment, which will help other students who are interested in taking admission to the Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences.
Hello
Myself Dr Rahul Sharma , currently working in Bahrain.
I am a alumini of BIDS , and have done my MDS in Prosthodontics in the year 2014 from BIDS.
The information provided here in this blog is genuine.
I must say that these little things matters a most while doing PG and this is the best college for doing dentistry.
Moreover, since I have read the content and have studied from the same institution , I can say that the blogger have got indepth knowledge about the college.
Thumbs up for the students looking for some information on this college.
Hello Doctor
Thanks for reading the blog.
We really appreciate your comments on the blog since most genuine reviews about the college can be given by past students of the college.
I hope that the aspiring BDS students will get thoughtful information from the comments which will help them in choosing the right college for their career.
ThankYou
Hello
I m also an alumni d BIDS n currently practicing in assam for past 7 years…
I was lucky enough to get enrolled with careermudhra team while i was lookin for someone to guide me in my career choice
It is an absolute no brainer for current aspiring students who want to per-sue dentistry to get enrolled with careermudhra… they wil help n guide with sincerity n make the transition from a student to profession life much easier
BIDS is a top dental college in bangalore with brilliant faculty…
Location of the institution is a bonus added
I would highly recommend students to get in careermudhra…
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Dr Avishek Agarwalla
Alumni BIDS
Hello
M an alumni of BIDS n currently practicing in assam for past 7 years
I too got enrolled with careermudhra team n they helped n guided me with my admission
They r top professionals n its a no brainer for any students who would like to get in-depth knowledge bout career choices n lookin to per-sue dentistry in BIDS
It is one of the top colleges in banglaore with brilliant faculty…
I ws lucky enough to get enrolled with careermudhra n get admission in BIDS
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Dr Avishek Agarwalla
Alumni BIDS 08
ThankYou Dr.Avishek Agarwalla
We really appreciate your comments in this blog.
Thanks for remembering us and for the kind words.
Hi I am a alumni of bids .
Did my Mds from bids n now I am working as a reader in oxford dental college.
Whatever information shared above are genuine.
I still miss bids .
Hello Dr Ravi
ThankYou for sharing your honest reviews about Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences ,Bangalore.
Your honest reviews are much appreciated.
My cousin studied her dentistry in BIDS.
I have visited her quite a few times in her college.
She sees to be quite happy with her college.
Anyways, this post has mentioned lots of points which she keeps keeps telling about their college.
Hello Mr Pritish
ThankYou for posting a review about Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences.
We really appreciate you taking your time to read our blog on BIDS , Bangalore.
I have done my BDS from BIDS. A great college for freshers as the staff are very encouraging and exposure to patient is fantastic as patient in- flow is never a problem. I also did my post-graduation from VSDC, Bangalore, another great college in terms of exposure to patient and the staff is always encouraging you to do well.
Dr. Vishwas BV
BDS, MDS
Hello Doctor
Thanks for the input.
BIDS dental college Reviews from past students like you are much appreciated.
It will help the students in choosing the preferred dental college in Bangalore for BDS.
Thanks and Regards