Academics
BDS DEGREE
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
The undergraduate dental training programme leading to BDS degree shall be a minimum of 4 years with twelve months compulsory rotatory internship programme.
First Year
- General Human Anatomy including Embryology and Histology
- General Human Physiology and Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology
Second Year
- General Pathology and Microbiology
- General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Dental Materials
- Pre-clinical Conservative Dentistry
- Preclinical Prosthodontics
Third Year
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Oral Pathology and Microbiology
Final Year
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
- Oral Medicine & Radiology
- Public Health Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry
Examination Pattern
Eligibility to appear in University examination
- Student shall have not less than 75% of attendance in Theory and Practical separately to appear for the examination subjects prescribed for that year.
Methods of Evaluation Evaluation will be achieved by the following tested methods:
- Written test
- Practical examination
- Clinical examination
- Viva voce
Written Examination
The questions should cover as broad an area of the content of the course. The essay & short essay questions should be properly structured and the marks specifically allotted.
| Type of Questions | No.of Questions | Marks.of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Eassy | 2 | 9 | 18 |
| Brief Structured Eassy | 8 | 4 | 32 |
| Short Answer Type | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 70 |
Rules and Regulations of Institution
- Classes start from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on all the six days of a week. Students are advised to come to the Institute by 8:50 am to attend classes.
- Use of mobile phones in the classrooms, Library, labs, workshop area etc. is strictly prohibited. Every student must carry his/her Identity Card while entering the campus.
- No guests / visitors shall be allowed with the students in the class/lab/library. Students must help keep the institute neat and clean. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the premises of the institute.
- No student shall be allowed to appear for the university examinations unless he / she has cleared his/her dues and completed his/her journals and team work allotted.
- Students are expected to read notices/circulars displayed on the College Notice Board.
- All vehicles should be parked in the allotted place.
- The Principal will deal strictly with students who play a leading part, by organizing or assisting, in strikes.
- Misconduct during examination, production of false information or documents for admission purpose and the failure to return loaned materials or settling debts with the College would be seriously dealt with.
- Ragging and Eve Teasing are considered as crime and strictly prohibited. If any student indulges in any form of ragging or Eve-Teasing inside the College premises or outside, he/she will be summarily expelled from the College.
Penalties for Minor Disciplinary Violation
- Where the violation is considered minor by the Competent Authority, the following penalties may be imposed at the discretion of the Competent Authority for minor disciplinary violations:
- A warning to be issued to the student for first offence may not be placed in the students’ record. However, in case of a repeat offence the censure may be placed on the student’s record and may invite action
- A fine may be imposed for each violation/offence
Penalties for Major Disciplinary Violation
- When violation is considered major by the Competent Authority, the following penalties may be imposed for the major disciplinary violations:
- Suspension/debarment from the institute/ hostel where the student will be declared ‘persona-non-grata’ and will be debarred from entering the premises, facilities and from attending the classes
- Permanent expulsion from the institute
- The defaulter may be debarred form taking Examination or examinations for one year or more than one year.
- Any other course of action which may be reasonable in the circumstances.
Mentoring
We have implemented a unique system of student mentoring that divide the students into groups and assigns a specific faculty member to them as their mentor. The mentors not only help their respective pupil’s wards academically but also support and advice them in their daily life as and when required. Acting as their local guardian, the mentors are like a reassuring hand on the shoulder. We understand that the students are going through a vital age where constant advice, encouragement and consolation is beneficial to the building of their character and moral fiber.
Master of Dental Surgery
The postgraduate dental training programme leading to MDS degree shall be a minimum of 3 years programme.
Syllabus
The syllabus for post-graduate course includes both Applied Basic Sciences and subjects of concerned specialty. The syllabus in Applied Basic Sciences shall vary according to the particular speciality, similarly the candidates shall also acquire adequate knowledge in other subjects related to their respective specialty.
PROSTHODONTICS AND CROWN & BRIDGE
Part-I
- Paper-I : Applied Basic Sciences
Part-II
- Paper-I : Removable Prosthodontics and Implant supported prosthesis (Implantology), Geriatric dentistry and Cranio facial Prosthodontics
- Paper-II : Fixed Prosthodontics, occlusion, TMJ and esthetics.
- Paper-III : Descriptive and analysing type question.
CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY AND ENDODONTICS
Part-I
- Paper I: Applied Basic Sciences
Part-II
- Paper-I : Conservative Dentistry
- Paper-II : Endodontics
- Paper-III : Descriptive and analysing type question.
ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS
Part-I
- Paper-I : Applied Basic Sciences
Part-II
- Paper-I Orthodontic history, Concepts of occlusion and esthetics, Child and Adult
Psychology, Etiology and classification of maloclusion, Dentofacial Anomalies, Diagnostic procedures and treatment planning in Orthodontics, Practice management in Orthodontic - Paper II Clinical Orthodontics
- Paper III Descriptive and analysing type question.
PERIODONTOLOGY
Part-I
- Paper – I: Applied Basic Sciences
Paper – II
- Paper – I Normal Periodontal structure, Etiology and Pathogenesis of Periodontal diseases, epidemiology as related to Periodontics
- Paper-II Periodontal diagnosis, therapy and Oral implantology
- Paper-III Descriptive and analysing type question.
EXAMINATIONS
ELIGIBILITY
The following requirements shall be fulfilled by the candidate to become eligible for the final examination.
- Attendance: Every candidate shall secure (80% attendance during each academic year).
- Progress and conduct: Every candidate shall participate in seminars, journal review meetings, symposia, conferences, case presentations, clinics and didactic lectures during each year organised by the concerned department.
- Work diary and log book: Every candidate shall maintain a work diary and log book as per Annexure-l appended to these regulations for recording his or her participation in the training programmes conducted by the department. The work diary and log book shall be verified and certified by the Head of the Department of the institution. The certification of satisfactory progress is based on the work diary and log book.
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION
The university examination shall consist of theory, practical and clinical examination and viva-voce and Pedagogy.
Theory
Part-l: Shall consist of one paper.
- There shall be a theory examination in the Basic Sciences at the end of 1 year of course.
- The question papers shall be set and evaluated by the concerned Department/Specialty.
- The candidates shall have to secure a minimum of 50% in the Basic Sciences and shall have to pass the Part-1 examination at least six months prior to the final (Part-II) examination.
Part-II: Shall consist of three papers.
- Practical and Clinical Examination
- Viva-voce
- Pedagogy.
A candidate who wishes to study in a second specialty, shall have to undergo the full course of three years duration in that speciality.
DISSERTATION
Every candidate appearing for the post-graduate degree examination shall submit their dissertation at least six months prior to the examinations, four typewritten copies of the dissertation undertaken by the candidate, prepared under the direction and guidance of his/her guide should be submitted six months prior to the examination. The dissertation so submitted shall be referred to the examiners for their examination and acceptance of it. Provided that a candidate whose dissertation has been accepted by the examiner, but declared failed at the examination, shall be permitted to re-appear at the subsequent examination without a new dissertation:
Further if the dissertation is rejected by the examiner, the examiner shall assign reasons therefore with suggestions for its improvement to the candidate and such candidate shall re-submit his/her dissertation to the examiner who shall accept it before appearing in the examination.
CLINICAL/PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
Clinical/practical examination is designed to test the clinical skill, performance and competence of the candidate in skills such as communication, clinical examination, medical/dental procedures or prescription, exercise prescription, latest techniques, evaluation and interpretation of results so as to undertake independent work as a specialist. The affiliating university shall ensure that the candidate has been given ample opportunity to perform various clinical procedures.
The practical/clinical examination in all the specialties shall be conducted for candidates in two days:
Provided that practical/clinical examination may be extended for one more day, if it is not complete in two days.
VIVA-VOCE EXAMINATION
Viva voce examination aims at assessing the depth of knowledge, logical reasoning, confidence and communication skill of the students.
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
Theory
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Part-l |
Basic Sciences Paper |
100 Marks |
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Part-II |
Paper-I, Paper-II & Paper-III |
300 Marks (100 Marks for each Paper) |
Written examination shall consist of Basic Sciences paper (Part-1) of three hours duration shall be conducted at the end of First year of MDS course. Part-Il Examination shall be conducted at the end of Third year of MDS course. Part-II Examination shall consist of Paper-I, Paper-Il and Paper-III, each of three hours duration. Paper-1 & Paper-II shall consist of two long answer questions carrying 25 marks each and five questions carrying 10 marks each. Paper-III will be on Essays. In Paper-III three Questions will be given and student has to answer any two questions. Each question carries 50 marks. Questions on recent advances may be asked in any or all the papers. Distribution of topics for each paper will be as follow:
Written Examination: Theory (Total 400 Marks)
(1) Part 1 Basic Sciences University Examination (100 Marks):- There shall be 10 questions of 10 marks each (Total of 100 Marks)
(2) Part II (3 papers of 100 Marks)
- Paper-1: 2 long essay questions of 25 marks each and 5 short essays of 10 marks each. (Total of 100 Marks)
- Paper-II: 2 long essay questions of 25 marks each and 5 short essays of 10 marks each. (Total of 100 Marks)
- Paper III: 2 out of 3 essay questions (50 x 2 = 100 Marks)
- Practical and Clinical Examination: 200 Marks.
- Viva-voce and Pedagogy : 100 Marks
CRITERIA FOR PASS CERTIFICATE
To pass the university examination, a candidate shall secure in both theory examination and in practical/clinical including viva voce independently with an aggregate of 50% of total marks allotted (50 out of 100 marks in Part I examination and 150 marks out of 300 in Part II examination in theory and 150 out of 300, clinical plus viva voce together). A candidate securing marks below 50% as mentioned above shall be declared to have failed in the examination.
A candidate who is declared successful in the examination shall be granted a Degree of Master of Dental Surgery in the respective specialty.
