The Army College of Dental Sciences, located in affiliation with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, is accredited by the Dental Council of India. ACDS provides high-quality dental education, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Currently, it offers Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programs in various specialized fields. The BDS program spans four years, including a one-year internship, while the minimum duration for completing the MDS program is three years. The academic year for both BDS and MDS programs begins on August 01 and May 01 each year.
The details are given in the following table below
| Name of the College | Army College of Dental Sciences |
| Affiliating University | Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences |
| Establishing Year | 2001-02 |
| Intake | 40 |
| Status | Recognized |
| Type | Private |
| Official Website | https://acds.co.in/ |
Courses Offered
| NAME OF THE COURSE | ELIGIBILITY | DURATION |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | NEET UG Qualified | 4.5 years + 1 year internship |
FEE STRUCTURE
The detailed fee structure for BDS is given in the table below
| Government Tuition Fee | 4,25,000 |
| Miscellaneous | – |
| Total | – |
Cut Off
Admission to the BDS course is based on the NEET UG Score, the detailed cut-off for the year 2022 is given below,
| Category | Round 1 |
| MGT | 681047 (160) |
| NRI | – |
Facilities
The college has a built-in environment that is best suited for students, the administrators are always working hard to improve the facilities that are available at the disposal of students. These facilities are
- Excellent Library
- A Satellite Centre
- Lecture Halls
- Equipped Labs
- OPD
- Hostel Facility
ADMISSIONS
To get admission, the student must fulfill all the eligibility criteria for the course they wish to opt for. For admission to the BDS course, the candidate must clear the NEET UG exam, After this, the candidate should participate in the counseling process and based on the merit of the candidate a seat will be allotted.
