Shri. Chetan Manju Desai College

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Established in 2007, the Institute of Dental Education & Advance Studies, better known as IDEAS, is a prominent private dental college located in Gwalior. It is affiliated with the Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University (MPMSU), Jabalpur, and holds the crucial approval of the Dental Council of India (DCI), which is a key factor for any aspiring dentist to consider. While it may not feature in national-level NIRF rankings, it has built a reputation within the state for its focused dental programs. The institute primarily offers the five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at the undergraduate level and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in various specialisations for post-graduation. For admissions to the 2025 batch, aspiring students must qualify through the NEET-UG entrance exam, with seat allocation managed via Madhya Pradesh's state counselling process. The approximate annual tuition fee for the BDS program for the 2025 academic year is expected to be around INR 3.65 lakhs, exclusive of other charges. It's important to understand that career paths after a dental degree differ from typical campus placements. The BDS curriculum includes a mandatory one-year paid rotatory internship, providing essential hands-on experience. For the batches graduating in 2025 and 2026, career prospects will largely involve either setting up a private practice, joining established dental clinics and hospitals, or pursuing higher studies through NEET-MDS. The focus here is less on a single high package and more on building a long-term professional practice.

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