The first year begins with introduction of basic medical and dental science courses. First year BDS Examination include following 3 subjects:

I. General Human Anatomy including Embryology & Histology

The student should gain the knowledge and insight into, the functional anatomy of the human head and neck, functional histology and an appreciation of the genetic basis of inheritance and disease, and the embryological development of clinically important structures. So that relevant anatomical & scientific foundations are laid down for the clinical years of the BDS course. Morphology is taught by lectures, dissections and clinical discussions.

II. General Human Physiology, Bio- Chemistry, Nutrition and Dietics

Human physiology aims at providing the student comprehensive knowledge of the normal functions of the organ systems of the body to facilitate an understanding of the physiological basis of health and disease

Bio-Chemistry :-

deals with the nature of Biochemical processes occurring in the living cells of our body with their applied aspects and involves an in-depth study of process of metabolism.

III. Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology

Lectures and laboratory practicals, of normal tooth morphology, tooth & oral histology, tooth-carving exercises and Dental anatomy, under-standing of the embryology with microscopic slides, microscopic and macroscopic structure, and functions of the oro-facial complex is the part of the courses of this subject.

IV. Dental Materials (Exam to be held in second year)

V. Pre-clinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge-Practicals
(Exam to be held in second year)

VI. Behavioural Sciences

The aim of teaching behavioural sciences to undergraduate student is to impart such knowledge & skills that may enable him to apply principles of behaviour- a) For all round development of his personality b) In various therapeutic situations in dentistry. The student should be able to develop skills of assessing psychology factors in each patient, explaining stress, learning simple counseling techniques and improving patient’s compliance behaviour.