Army College of Dental Sciences - [ACDS]

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Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS), located in Secunderabad, Telangana, is a well-regarded private dental institution established in 2001. It has received recognition from the Dental Council of India and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and is affiliated with Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS). Known for its NAAC 'A' accreditation, ACDS is ranked as the 24th best dental college by India Today in 2024. The institution is overseen by the Army Welfare and Education Trust. ACDS provides undergraduate and postgraduate programs in dental sciences, offering Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) degrees. The BDS program has 40 seats, with six allocated for Telangana State students, and 34 reserved for children of serving or retired Army personnel. The MDS course covers nine specializations. Admission for these programs is based on NEET UG and NEET MDS scores, respectively. The college offers promising placement opportunities, with a reported median package of INR 12 LPA for BDS graduates and INR 18 LPA for MDS graduates, as per the NIRF 2023 report. The college boasts a team of highly qualified faculty members to nurture students with the best education. ACDS also provides multiple scholarships through the Army Welfare Education Society, like the AWES Scholarship for army personnel wards, an ICMR-STS Research Scholarship, an ACDS Alumni Scholarship, and a Merit Scholarship for top-performing students. On-campus amenities include hostels, a library, lecture theaters, and a canteen, alongside facilities for sports and cultural activities. The college also features a herbal garden, a fully equipped auditorium, and 200 dental chairs in its hospital for clinical training. With a focus on academic excellence and holistic development, ACDS offers a conducive learning environment for aspiring dental professionals.

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