BDS Seats Decreased in Nepal - Number of Seats Decreased in 2024

Decrement of BDS Course Seats in 2024

In a recent turn of events, Nepal has announced a change in the number of seats for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program in 2024. Contrary to the usual trend, the total number of BDS seats has seen a slight decrement. In 2023, there were a total of 560 BDS seats, out of which 175 were reserved for foreign students. Paying students had 277 seats at their disposal. The remaining 108 seats were given as scholarships, with 59 of them being open scholarships. However, in 2024, the statistics have seen a marginal decrease. The total number of available BDS seats has fallen by 15, bringing the number to 545. Foreign seats were reduced to 165, while the paying seats decreased to 271. However, it's important to note that the total number of scholarships saw a small increase - a rise from 108 to 109. The number of open scholarships also rose by a single seat, bringing the total to 60.

In 2023, BDS Seats

Total seat : 560

Foriegn seat: 175

Paying seat: 277

Total scholarship:108

Open scholarship:59

In 2024, BDS Seats

Total seat:545

Foriegn seat : 165

Paying seat: 271

Total scholarship: 109

Open scholarship: 60

Total seats decreased = 560-545= 15 seats

BDS Seats of 2024

BDS Seats of 2023

This unanticipated reduction in the total seat numbers may be in response to a variety of factors. These could include changes in educational policies, efforts to maintain the quality of education by limiting student intake, or adapting to the market demand for dental professionals. Nonetheless, the slight increase in scholarship seats demonstrates Nepal's ongoing commitment to support deserving and economically underprivileged students who wish to pursue a career in dental surgery. In conclusion, while this decrement in total BDS seats might initially seem disheartening to aspiring dental professionals, it is hopeful that this move is in the best interest of maintaining educational quality and market balance. The increase in scholarship opportunities also continues to provide a supportive platform for deserving candidates. It remains to be seen how these changes will impact Nepal's dental education scenario in the long run.