Top 10 Dental Colleges in Tamil Nadu | Best Dental Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2020 

BDS or Bachelor of Dental Surgery is an only recognized dental course in India. It is a five-year course including one year of compulsory rotary internship. After BDS, the students can pursue MDS or Master of Dental Surgery. 

All the courses in the field of dentistry are regulated by the Dental Council of India (DCI). It is important to do registration with the State Dental Council in order to do practice after completion of the course. There are 9 fields of dentistry in which a candidate can pursue MDS. In this article, we will discuss in detail the top 10 dental colleges in Tamil Nadu.

 

List of Top 10 Dental Colleges in Tamil Nadu 

  • Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai
  • Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai
  • Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital, Chennai
  • SRM Dental College, Chennai 
  • Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai
  • Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Chennai
  • Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai
  • Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Kancheepuram
  • Chettinad Dental College and Hospital, Kanchipuram
  • Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

 

 

1. Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

tamil dental college

About

TNGDC is the dental wing of Madras Medical College established in the year 1979. It was formerly affiliated to Madras University but was later affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BDS course is on the basis of NEET-UG. Admission to the MDS course is on the basis of NEET PG.

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Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BDS
5 years
25,425
MDS
3 years
73,400
Diploma
2 years
2240
Ph.D.
3 years
45,000

 

Courses Offered

 

MDS

●     Oral Pathology & Microbiology and Forensic Odontology

●     Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

●     Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

●     Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

●     Public Health Dentistry

●     Oral Medicine and Radiology

●     Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge

●     Periodontology

●     Preventive and Social Dentistry

Diploma

●     Dental Hygienist

●     Dental Mechanics

Ph.D.

●     Oral Medicine and Radiology

●     Prosthodontics

 

2. Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

thai medical college

About

The college was established in the year 1991 by the efforts of TMT Kannammal Trust and functions under the guidance of Dr. M. G.R Educational and Research University.

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BDS course is on the basis of NEET-UG. Admission to the MDS course is on the basis of NEET PG.

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Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BDS
5 years
25,00,000
MDS
3 years

 

Courses Offered

 

MDS

●     Oral Pathology & Microbiology and Forensic Odontology

●     Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

●     Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

●     Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

●     Oral Medicine and Radiology

●     Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge

●     Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

●     Periodontology

 

3. Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

srm college

About

The college was established in the year 1995 as a constituent of Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research. It is one of the best dental colleges in Tamil Nadu. It is affiliated to Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai. The college has specially designed laboratories and advanced diagnostic equipment.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BDS course is on the basis of NEET-UG. Admission to the MDS course is on the basis of NEET PG.

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Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BDS
5 years
24,00,000
MDS
3 years
31,50,000

 

Courses Offered

 

MDS

●     Oral Pathology & Microbiology and Forensic Odontology

●     Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

●     Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

●     Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

●     Oral Medicine and Radiology

●     Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge

●     Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

●     Periodontology

4. SRM Dental College, Chennai

srm dental college

About

Sri Ramaswamy Memorial Dental College was established in the year 1985 as SRM Engineering College in Kattankulathur (University of Madras). It is affiliated to SRM University of Health Sciences. It is spread across 6 acres of campus. It has a very good infrastructure with 40 labs, 10 classrooms, and 486 dental chairs.

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BDS course is on the basis of NEET-UG. Admission to the MDS course is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BDS
5 years
23,70,000
MDS
3 years
36,50,000

 

Courses Offered

 

MDS

●     Oral Pathology & Microbiology and Forensic Odontology

●     Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

●     Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

●     Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

●     Public Health Dentistry

●     Oral Medicine and Radiology

●     Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge

●     Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

●     Periodontology

●     Preventive and Social Dentistry

 

5. Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

sd college

About

It is a branch of Saveetha University that is amongst the top universities in India. It was founded in the year 1988 and is recognized by the Royal College of Glasgow. It is one of the best dental colleges in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BDS course is on the basis of NEET-UG. Admission to the MDS course is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BDS
5 years
32,00,000
MDS
3 years
45,00,000
MS in Implantology
2 years
12,00,000
Fellowship
1 year
4,00,000
Diploma
1 year
1,10,000
Ph.D
3 years
1,50,000
Advanced Certificate
6 months
1,50,000

 

Courses Offered

 

MDS

●     Oral Pathology & Microbiology and Forensic Odontology

●     Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

●     Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

●     Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

●     Public Health Dentistry

●     Oral Medicine and Radiology

●     Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge

●     Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

●     Periodontology

●     Preventive and Social Dentistry

Fellowship

●     Surgical Oncology

●     Aesthetic Dentistry

●     Endodontics

●     Oral Oncology

●     Prosthodontics

●     Orthodontics

●     Special Care Dentistry

●     General Dentistry

●     Pedodontic and Preventive Dentistry

●     Dental Implantology

Diploma

●     Dental Technology

●     Dental Lab Assistant

Advanced Certificate

●     Implantology

●     Aesthetic Dentistry

 

6. Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

tagore dental college

About

The college was established in the year 2007 by Tagore Educational Trust under the guidance and leadership of Prof. J. Mala. It is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. The college is spread across 50 acres of campus.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BDS course is on the basis of NEET-UG. Admission to the MDS course is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BDS
5 years
21,25,000
MDS
3 years
13,50,000

 

Courses Offered

 

MDS

●     Oral Pathology & Microbiology and Forensic Odontology

●     Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

●     Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

●     Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

●     Public Health Dentistry

●     Oral Medicine and Radiology

●     Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge

●     Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

●     Periodontology

●     Preventive and Social Dentistry

 

7. Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

sree balaji dental college

About

The college was established in the year 1989 under the aegis of the Sri Lakshmi Ammal Educational Trust. It is affiliated to Bharath University, Chennai. It provides good dental care to the masses and an excellent opportunity for aspiring students to become a good dentist.

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BDS course is on the basis of NEET-UG. Admission to the MDS course is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BDS
5 years
20,32,000
MDS
3 years
36,00,000

 

Courses Offered

 

MDS

●     Oral Pathology & Microbiology and Forensic Odontology

●     Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

●     Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

●     Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

●     Oral Medicine and Radiology

●     Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge

●     Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

●     Periodontology

 

8. Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Kancheepuram

andhiparasakthi dental college

About

The college was established in the year 2005 and the hospital in the year 2012. It is a constituent of Adhiparasakthi Charitable, Medical, Educational, and Cultural Trust. It is affiliated to Tamil Nadu DR. MGR Medical University, Chennai.

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BDS course is on the basis of NEET-UG. Admission to the MDS course is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BDS
5 years
46,400
MDS
3 years

 

Courses Offered

 

MDS

●     Oral Pathology & Microbiology and Forensic Odontology

●     Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

●     Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

●     Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

●     Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge

●     Periodontology

 

9. Chettinad Dental College and Hospital, Kanchipuram

chettinad dental college

About

The college was established in the year 2007 by Raja Sir Muthaiah Chettiar Charitable Trust. It is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BDS course is on the basis of NEET-UG. Admission to the MDS course is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BDS
5 years
13,37,500
MDS
3 years
9,51,000

 

Courses Offered

 

MDS

●     Oral Pathology & Microbiology and Forensic Odontology

●     Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

●     Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

●     Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

●     Oral Medicine and Radiology

●     Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge

●     Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

●     Periodontology

10. Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

ragas dental college

About

The college was established in the year 1987. It is affiliated to Tamil Nadu DR MGR Medical University, Chennai. It is known for its advanced study in Dentistry and has an atmosphere of international learning.

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BDS course is on the basis of NEET-UG. Admission to the MDS course is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BDS
5 years
58,000
MDS
3 years
73,400
Diploma
2 years
20,000
Ph.D. in Oral PAthology
3 years
18,000

 

Courses Offered

 

MDS

●     Oral Pathology & Microbiology and Forensic Odontology

●     Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

●     Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

●     Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

●     Public Health Dentistry

●     Oral Medicine and Radiology

●     Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge

●     Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

●     Periodontology

Diploma

●     Dental Hygienist

●     Dental Mechanics

 

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