V.S. Dental College MDS Admission 2013
V.S. Dental College MDS Admission 2013 Management Quota
The Vokkaligara Sangha was founded in the year 1906 in Bangalore City and was registered under the Societies Registration act in the erstwhile Mysore State.
The main objectives of the Vokkaligara Sangha is to promote social, cultural and educational aspirations of the community.
The Vokkaligara Sangha is being managed by the elected members representing the entire community throughout the State of Karnataka.
During the past few decades, the Vokkaligara Sangha has established several academic institutions in most of the disciplines in the main campus at V.V. Puram, which is located in the heart of Bangalore City campus for basic medical sciences, at Banashankari about 4 kilometers away from V.V. Puram and another campus at Sreegandada Kaval was established in the western outskirts of Bangalore City. There are now 16 educational institutions run by the Vokkaligara Sangha. The KIMS, B.I.T., V.S. Dental Colleges stands 1st among the private Professional Colleges in Karnataka.
About Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College & Hospital Bengaluru
The inception of V.S. Dental College took place in July 1986 with the motto of Knowledge and Development and these objectives:
To impart quality education in the field of Dental Surgery and allied subjects.
To impart quality training for academic and clinical skills.
To bring out professionals with high ethical values.
To provide quality research and scientific data Facilities to enhance the knowledge of the professionals.
To Produce individuals with high morality, integrity and emotional intelligence who are capable of working as a team.
Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College & Hospital is located in the heart of the city close to main Rail and Bus Station. Occupying nearly 1,20,000 sq.ft. V.S. Dental College was affiliated to Bangalore University and now is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. The College got it recognition from D.C.I. in the year 1992. Dental Council of India has permitted Post Graduate Studies in the year 2001 in all the specialities Dentistry. Today V.S. Dental College and Hospital is one of the most sought after institutions in India both for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions.
COURSES
Bachelor Of Dental Surgery - BDS
Regulation Relating To BDS Course
1. Eligibility:
Qualifying examination:
A candidate seeking admission to first BDS course:
a. shall have passed the two years pre-university examination of pre- university Board of Karnataka with English and physics Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also.
b. Shall have passed any other examination conducted by Boards/councils/intermediate education established by state Governments/Central Government and recognized as equivalent to two year Pre-University examination by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science/Association of Indian universities (AIU),with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and the candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually.
OR
c. shall have passed intermediate examination in science of an Indian University/ Boards/councils or other recognized bodies with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, which shall include a practical test in these subjects and also English as compulsory subject. The candidate shall have passed subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually.
d. Shall have passed pre-professional/pre-medical examination with physics, chemistry and Biology, after passing either the higher secondary school examination. The pre-professional/pre-medical examination shall include a practical test in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and also English as compulsory subject.
e. Shall have passed first year of the three year degree course of a recognized University with Physics, Chemistry and Biology including a practical test in these subjects provided the examination is an 'University Examination' provided that the candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually in the pre-University or other examinations mentioned in the clauses above.
OR
f. Shall have passed B.Sc Examination of an Indian University, provided that he/she has passed the B.Sc. examination with not less than two of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany, Zoology) provided the candidate has passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually in the qualifying examinations mentioned in clauses (a), (b) and (c).
1.2 Marks:
The selection of students to dental colleges shall be based on merit provided that:
a. in case of admission on the basis of qualifying examination, a candidate for admission t5o BDS course must have passed individually in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology and English and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the qualifying examination. In respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or other backward classes, the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination be 40% instead of 50% as above and must have passing marks in English.
b. in case of admission on the basis of competitive entrance examination, a candidate must have passed individually in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology and English and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together at the qualifying examination and in addition must have come in the merit list prepared as a result of such competitive entrance examination by securing not less than 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in the competitive examination. In respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or other backward classes notified by the Government, the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination and competitive entrance examination be 40% instead of 50% as stated above.(Vide Amendment to DCI Regulations,2007, notified in Gazette of Government of India dated 10.09.2007).
II. Age Requirement:
The candidate shall have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or will complete this age on 31st December of the year in which he/she seeks admission.
III. Duration of the Course:
Five academic years with 240 teaching days in each academic year.
IV. Attendance requirement, Progress and conduct:
Attendance requirement shall be as follows:
a. 75% in theory and 75% in practical/clinical in each subject in each year.
b. in case of subject in which the instructional programme extends through more than one academic year and hence there is no University Examination in the subject(i.e. non-exam going subjects), the attendance requirement shall not be less than 70% in theory and practical/clinical. However, at the time of appearing for the professional in the subject the candidate should satisfy the condition (a) above.
V. Titles of subjects of study:
First year
I. General Human Anatomy Embryology Histology.
II. General Human Physiology and Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietics.
III. Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology.
IV. Dental Materials.
V. Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge.
Second year
I. General Pathology and Microbiology.
ii. General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
iii. Dental Materials.
iv. Preclinical Conservative Dentistry.
v. Preclinical Prosthodontics Crown & Bridge.
vi. Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology.
Third year
i. General Medicine.
ii. General Surgery.
iii. Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology.
iv. Conservative Dentistry & Endodontic.
v. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
vi. Oral Medicine and Radiology.
vii. Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics.
viii. Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry.
ix. Periodontology.
x. Prosthodontics and crown & Bridge.
Fourth year
i. Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
ii. Oral Medicine and Radiology
iii. Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry.
iv. Periodontology.
v. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
vi. Prosthodontics and crown & Bridge.
vii. Conservative Dentistry & Endodontic.
viii. Public Health Dentistry.
Fifth year
i. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
ii. Prosthodontics and crown & Bridge.
iii. Conservative Dentistry & Endodontic.
iv. Public Health Dentistry.
IX.Distribution of subjects for University examination:
I BDS Examination
1. General Anatomy including Embryology and Histology
2. General Human Physiology and Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietics.
3. Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology.
II BDS Examination:
1. General Pathology and Microbiology
2. General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
3. Dental Materials.
4. Preclinical Conservative Dentistry-only practical and Viva-voce.
5. Preclinical Prosthodontics-only practical and Viva-voce.
III BDS Examination
1. General Medicine.
2. General Surgery.
3. Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology.
IV BDS Examination
1. Oral Medicine and Radiology.
2. Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry.
3. Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics.
4. Periodontology.
V BDS Examination
1. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
2. Prosthodontics and crown & Bridge.
3. Conservative Dentistry & Endodontic.
4. Public Health Dentistry.
Master Of Dental Surgery - MDS
M.D.S. REGULATIONS
1. Title of the course:
It shall be called Master of Dental Surgery
2. Branches of Study:
The following are the subjects of specialty for the MDS degree:
a. Prosthodontics
b. Periodontics
c. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
d. Conservative Dentistry
e. Orthodontics
f. Oral Pathology
g. Community Dentistry
h. Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
i. Oral Medicine and Radiology
3. Eligibility
A candidate for admission to the MDS course (Master of Dental Surgery) must have a degree of BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) from a college and University recognized by Dental Council of India or an equivalent qualification recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, (RGUHS) and the Dental Council of India. Candidates not possessing a recognized Dental qualification for the above purpose should secure the prior approval of his/her qualifications by the Dental Council of India before admission to the MDS course.
4. Criteria for Selection for Admission
Students for MDS Course shall be admitted based on performance at the competitive examinations held by central government/state government/Universities or institutions.
5. Eligibility certificate from RGUHS
No candidate shall be admitted to any postgraduate MDS course unless the candidate has obtained and produced eligibility certificate issued by University. The candidate has to make an application to the University with the following documents along with the prescribed fee:
1.BDS pass/degree certificate issued by the University.
2. Marks cards of all the University examinations passed (I to IV BDS year course).
3. Attempt certificate issued by the Principal.
4. Certificate regarding the recognition of the Dental college by the Dental council of India.
5. Completion of paid rotator internship certificate from a recognized College.
6.Registration by any State Dental Council and
7. Proof of SC/ST or Category I, as the case may be.
Candidates should obtain the Eligibility certificate before the last date for admission as notified by the University.
A candidate who has been admitted to postgraduate course should register his/her name in the University within a month of admission after paying the registration fee.
6. Duration of the course
The course shall be of three years duration.
All the candidates for the degree of MDS are required to pursue the recommended course for at least three academic years as full time candidates in an institution affiliated to and approved for Postgraduate studied by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, and recognized by the Dental Council India.
7. Method of training
The training of Postgraduate for degree shall be full time graded responsibilities in the management and treatment of patients entrusted to his/her care. The participation of the students in all facets of educational process is essential. Every candidate should take part in seminars, group discussions, grand rounds, case demonstration, clinics, journal review meetings,CPC and clinical meetings, Every candidate should participate in the teaching and trainings programme of undergraduate students.Tranining should include involvement in laboratory and experimental work, and research studies.
8. Scheme of Examination
Eligibility: The following requirement shall be fulfilled by every candidate
to become eligible to appear for the final examination.
i) Attendance:
Every candidate shall have fulfilled the attendance prescribed by the University during each academic year of the postgraduate course.
ii) Progress and conduct:
Every candidate shall have participated seminars, journal review meetings, Symposia, conferences, case presentations, clinics and didactic lectures during each year as designed by the concerned department.
iii) Work dairy and Logbook:
Every candidate shall maintain a work dairy and logbook for recording his/her participation in the training programmes conducted by the department. The work dairy and Logbook shall be verified and certified by the Head of the Department and Head of the Institution.(please see section IV Model Checklist and Logbook)
The certification of satisfactory progress by the head of the department and head of the institution shall be based on (i),(ii) and (iii) mentioned above.
Schedule of Examination: The examination for M.D.S. courses shall be held at the end of three academic years (six academic terms). The University shall conduct two examinations in a year at an interval of four to six months between the two examinations. Not more than two examinations shall be conducted in an academic year.
9. University Examination
M.D.S. Degree examinations in any branch of study shall consist of dissertation, written paper (theory), practical/clinical and Viva Voce.
(a) Dissertation:
Acceptance of dissertation shall be a precondition for the
Candidate to appear for the final examination.
(b) Written examination (theory):
Written examination shall consist of four question papers. Each of three hours duration. Each paper shall carry 100 marks. Out of the four papers, one shall be on applied basics Subjects, three shall pertain to the concerned specialty. The type of questions in paper I, II and III will be two long essay questions carrying 20 marks each and six short essay questions each carrying ten marks. The fourth paper will be to write an essay. Questions on recent advances may be asked in any or all the papers. Distribution of topics in each paper is shown in section III along with course description of the concerned specialty, and as clause 14 in this section.
(c) Practical/Clinical Examination:
In case of practical examination, it should be aimed at assessing competence and skills of techniques and procedures. It should also aim at testing student's ability to make relevant and valid observations, interpretation and inference of laboratory or experimental or clinical work relating to his/her subject for undertaking independent work as a specialist.
The actual format of clinical examination in various specialties is given in section III. The total marks for practical/clinical examination shall be 200.
(d) Viva Voce: Viva –Voce examination shall aim at assessing depth of Knowledge, logical reasoning, confidence and oral communication skills. The total marks shall be 100 and the distribution of marks shall be as under:
(i) For examination of all components of Syllabus
(ii) For (PEDAGOGY) demonstration of teaching skills
Examiners
There shall be at least four examiners in each branch of study. Out of four, two shall be external examiners and shall be internal examiners. The qualification and teaching experience for appointment as an examiner shall be as laid by RGUHS and Dental Council of India from time to time.
10. Criteria for Declaring as pass
To pass in the University examination, a candidate shall secure in both theory examination and in practical /clinical including Viva examination, independently, an aggregate of 50% of total marks allotted ( 200 marks out of 400 allotted for theory and 150 out of 300 for clinical and Viva-Voce together).
11. Distribution of Topics in theory papers in various branches of study specialties:
Prosthodontics
Paper 1: Applied basic sciences: Applied Anatomy, embryology, growth and development genetics, immunology, Anthropology, physiology, Nutrition & Biochemistry pathology, Microbiology, Virology, Applied Pharmacology, Research Methodology and Biostatics, Applied Dental Anatomy & Histology, Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Adult and geriatric psychology. Applied Dental Materials .
Paper II: Removable Prosthodontics and Implant supported Prosthesis (Implant logy), Geriatric dentistry and Cranio facial Prosthodontics.
Paper III: Fixed Prosthodontics, Occlusion, TMJ and Esthetic.
Paper IV: Essay.
Periodontics
Paper I: Applied Basic Sciences: Applied Anatomy, Physiology, & Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Research Methodology and Biostatistics.
Paper II: Normal Periodontal Structure, Etiology &Pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, epidemiology as related to Periodontics.
Paper III: Periodontal diagnosis, therapy & Oral Implantology
Paper IV: Essay (with emphasis on recent advances Periodontics)
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Paper I: Applied Basic Sciences: Applied Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, General and Oral Pathology and Microbiology and Pharmacology
Paper II: Minor Oral Surgery and Trauma
Paper III: Maxillofacial Surgery
Paper IV: Essay
Conservative Dentistry
Paper I: Applied Basic Sciences: Applied Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology including Oral Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biostatistics and research Methodology and Applied Dental Materials.
Paper II: Conservative dentistry
Paper III: Endodontics
Paper IV: Essay
Orthodontics
Paper I: Applied Basic Sciences: Applied Anatomy, Physiology, Dental Materials, Genetics, Pathology, Physical Anthropology, Research Methodology, Bio-Statistics and Applied Pharmacology.
Paper II: Orthodontic history, Concepts of occlusion and esthetics, Child and Adult Physiology, Etiology and classification of malocclusion, Dentofacial Anomalies, Diagnostic procedures and treatment planning in Orthodontics, Practice management in Orthodontics
Paper III: Clinical Orthodontics
Paper IV: Essay
Oral Pathology
Paper I: Applied Basic Sciences: Applied Anatomy, Physiology(General and Oral),Cell Biology, General Histology, Biochemistry, General Pathology, General and systemic Microbiology, virology, Mycology, Basic Immunology, Oral Biology( Oral and Dental Histology), Biostatistics and Research Methodology.
Paper II: Oral Pathology, Oral Microbiology & Immunology and Forensic Odontology
Paper III: Laboratory techniques and Diagnosis and Oncology
Paper IV: Essay
Community Dentistry
Paper I: Applied Basic Sciences: Applied Anatomy and Histology, Applied Physiology and Biochemistry, Applied Pathology, Microbiology, Oral Pathology, Physical and Social Anthropology, Applied Pharmacology and
Research Methodology and Bio-Statistics.
Paper II: Public Health
Paper III: Dental Public Health
Paper IV: Essay
Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
Paper I: Applied Basic Sciences: Applied Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Nutrition & Dietics, Growth & Development and Dental Plaque
Paper II: Clinical Paedodontics
Paper III: Preventive and Community Dentistry as applied to Pediatric Dentistry
Paper IV: Essay
Oral Medicine and Radiology
Paper I: Applied Basic Sciences: Applied Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, and Pharmacology
Paper II: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Paper II: Oral Medicine, therapeutics and laboratory investigations
Paper IV: Essay
