Last Updated on August 23, 2023 by Sidharth PS
Hi readers! In this post, I’ve listed down some of the best dental colleges in Himachal Pradesh, India. Both students and parents may use this post to find the right college.
In this post, you will find the names of popular dental colleges in HP, India. Apart from the names of colleges, you will also find additional details such as – a list of dental courses, their duration, eligibility criteria, scope, and admission process.
Candidates preparing for BDS admission will benefit from this post. Apart from that, Graduates interested in PG admission (MDS or PG Diploma programs) will also benefit from it.
This post will inform and educate you about the present status of dental education in Himachal Pradesh. Colleges, courses, scope, career prospects, and admission process – you will find all these details in this post.
Skilled dentists are in huge demand these days. The job market has become a bit saturated for them. Still, skilled dentists are in huge demand among employers.
Dentists have access to different types of job opportunities such as – Government jobs, private sector jobs and self-employment opportunities. Come, let us check out the list of colleges now.
List of dental colleges in Himachal Pradesh
Here are some of the popular dental colleges in HP –
- Himachal Dental College, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
- HP Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
- Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh
- DAV Dental College, Solan, Himachal Pradesh
The above list has not been ranked in any particular order. The list consists of both Government and self-financing colleges. Come, let us check out the admission process now. Here is everything you need to know –
Admission process
If you want to secure admission into any of the above-mentioned colleges, you must crack the relevant entrance exam. Dental entrance exams are conducted to facilitate a merit-based admission process. Under this system of admission, seats are distributed among deserving candidates on the basis of their performance in the relevant entrance exam and/or board exam. Some colleges are also known to carry out donation-based or direct admission processes.
Types of dental colleges
Based on the type of entity that owns the college, dental colleges in HP can be broadly classified into the following types –
- Government dental colleges
- Private dental colleges
Government colleges are owned and managed by the State or Central Government. Private colleges are also known as self-financing colleges.
List of popular dental courses
Here are some of the popular dental courses available in HP – BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), MDS (Master of Dental Surgery), PG Diploma, and Ph.D. programs.
Based on the academic level, dental courses can be classified into the following types – UG, PG, and Doctoral Degree programs. Based on the format of the course, dental courses can be classified into the following types – Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, and Doctoral Degree programs.
Career prospects
In order to become a dentist in India, one must possess at least BDS Degree. After obtaining this Degree, one may don the title of ‘Dentist’. Skilled dentists are in huge demand these days. They are hired by dental hospitals, clinics, Government hospitals, community healthcare centers etc. They may even start their own dental clinic or hospital.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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