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Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad
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 1 and May 1 each year.
College Details
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 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects. Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB subjects. |
| Age Requirement | Must be at least 17 years old as of December 31st of the admission year. |
| Entrance Exam | NEET-UG qualification is mandatory. |
| Counseling & Admission | Admission is through MCC or state counseling based on NEET-UG scores. |
Fees 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 2024-25 is given below:
| Category | Opening | Closing |
| BCA | NIL | NIL |
| BCB | 154052 | 154052 |
| BCC | NIL | NIL |
| BCD | NIL | NIL |
| BCE | NIL | NIL |
| OC | 139601 | 139601 |
| SC | 246006 | 246006 |
| ST | 235997 | 235997 |
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
Admiss
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.
Documents Required
- NEET UG Admit Card
- NEET UG Scorecard or Rank Letter
- Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
- Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
- ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
- Eight passport-size photographs
- Provisional Allotment Letter
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PWD Certificate (if applicable)
FAQs
Who is qualified to apply for ACDS courses?
Dependent offspring of eligible active-duty Army troops, former Army personnel, and Army widows and widows are the main applicants. However, students from Telangana State are also eligible for a specific number of seats.
Does ACDS have a clinical training hospital affiliated to it?
Indeed, ACDS offers students exposure to and hands-on clinical training at the Military Hospital Secunderabad.
