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Oral Surgeon

An oral surgeon is a dental specialist who diagnoses and surgically treats diseases, injuries and defects of the mouth, jaws and face. In India this career typically follows BDS training followed by an MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, with options for fellowships and private practice.

Salary range
₹4–35 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Hospital / Clinic
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Focus on science subjects and aim for top marks
  • Attend basic dental workshops or shadow local dentists
  • Build time-management and study routines

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Oral Surgeon

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

BDS → MDS (Clinical specialist)
Science

Entry to BDS is via NEET UG; admission to MDS is through respective state/national postgraduate counselling.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    BDS (5 years including internship) → MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (3 years)
  4. Colleges
    AIIMS Delhi · Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences Delhi · Government Dental College Mumbai
  5. Career
    Oral Surgeon
BDS + Fellowships / Private practice
Science

Many oral surgeons build a practice through fellowships and experience rather than a formal MDS; continued training and certifications boost credibility.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    BDS (5 years) with short-term fellowships in oral surgery, implantology and trauma management
  4. Colleges
    Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences Delhi · Government Dental College Mumbai
  5. Career
    Oral Surgeon
Academic / Research route
Science

Combine clinical work with research for roles in teaching hospitals and academic centres.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    BDS → MDS → PhD / academic research in oral and maxillofacial surgery
  4. Colleges
    AIIMS Delhi · King Georges Medical University Lucknow
  5. Career
    Oral Surgeon

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
NEET UG
NTA
Class 12 PCB, 50%+Very HardMay

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

AIIMS Delhi
AIIMS New Delhi
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
AIIMS Allied Health ExamAIIMS CBT
MAIDS
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences
State GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
NEET UG
GDCH Mumbai
Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai
State GovtMumbai, Maharashtra
NEET UGMHT CET
KGMU
King George's Medical University
State GovtLucknow, Uttar Pradesh
NEET UGNEET PG
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.