Complete guide to Tamil Nadu BDS & MDS colleges 2026 — lists of government and private colleges, total seats, fees, establishment year, and NEET-based admission process for dental courses.
Tamil Nadu BDS Counselling 2026 — Overview
Item Details Conducting Authority TN‑MSC / Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu Eligibility (Entrance Exam) Must qualify NEET UG (or relevant national exam) Academic Requirement 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English — standard NEET eligibility requirements apply Quota / Domicile / Seat Types State quota seats: Government quota + Management / Private quota (self‑financing / management seats) under state counselling Registration Mode Online registration only — via the official portal Fee & Security Deposit Non‑refundable application fee: ₹ 500 (SC/SCA/ST often exempt); refundable security deposit for Government quota seats Merit List / Seat Allotment Merit list based on NEET rank + reservation/quotas + choice filling; seat allotment through rounds Choice Filling / Locking Candidates must fill college/course preferences online; once locked, cannot be changed Document / Eligibility Verification Non‑Tamil board candidates need eligibility certificate or affidavit; original certificates verified at admission Seat Allotment, Joining, and Further Rounds After allotment, candidates must join within stipulated time; further rounds (re‑allotment/upgrade/mop‑up/stray‑vacancy) if seats remain
Private Dental Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
College Name Est. Year Seats (BDS) Approx. Tuition / Fees* Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital, Melmaruvathur 2005‑06 100 ~ ₹ 2.5 lakh/year Asan Memorial Dental College & Hospital, Kancheepuram / Chengalpattu 2011‑12 100 Varies Best Dental Science College, Madurai 2007‑08 100 Varies CSI College of Dental Sciences & Research, Madurai 2007‑08 100 Varies Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Kancheepuram 2007‑08 100 Varies SRM Dental College, Ramapuram / Chennai 1996‑97 100 ~ ₹ 15‑20 lakh (total/approx) Sri Ramachandra Dental College & Hospital, Chennai (Porur) 1995‑96 100 ~ ₹ 24 lakh (approx) Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Chennai 1988‑89 100 ~ ₹ 43‑45 lakh (total) Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai 1990‑91 100 Varies Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai 1991‑92 100 Varies
Government Dental Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
College Name Est. Year Seats (BDS) Approx. Tuition / Fees* Madras Dental College, Chennai 1953 100 ~ ₹ 50,000–60,000/year Tamil Nadu Government Dental College, Chennai 1953 100 ~ ₹ 50,000–60,000/year Ragas Dental College & Hospital, Chennai 1988 100 ~ ₹ 50,000–60,000/year Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences (Govt‑aided seats), Chengalpattu 2000 50–100 (govt quota varies) ~ ₹ 50,000–1,00,000/year Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram (TN‑students admitted via state counselling; sometimes under govt quota collaboration) 1976 50–100 ~ ₹ 50,000/year
Private MDS Colleges in Tamil Nadu — Fees, Estab. & District 2026
College / Institute District / Location Est. Year MDS Fees / Fee Range (approx) Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital Melmaruvathur, Kanchipuram district 2005‑06 ~ ₹ 21.0–31.5 lakhs (total for 3 years) Saveetha Dental College & Hospital Chennai / Poonamallee 2005 ~ ₹ 17.5 lakhs per year Sri Ramachandra Dental College & Hospital Chennai (Porur) 1985 ~ ₹ 39 lakhs (total MDS fee / approximate) Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute Kanchipuram district 2007‑08 ~ ₹ 10.53 lakhs (total MDS fee) SRM Kattankulathur Dental College & Hospital Kanchipuram / around Chennai – ~ ₹ 10.5 lakhs – ₹ 12.1 lakhs (total MDS fee)
Government MDS Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
College / Institute Location (District / City) Estab. Year Approx. MDS Fee Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital Chennai 1952‑53 ~₹ 93,000 (full 3‑year course) Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital (Faculty of Dentistry, Annamalai University) Annamalai‑Nagar / Chidambaram (Cuddalore district) 1980 ~₹ 93,000 (full 3‑year course)
BDS Colleges & Seats in Tamil Nadu
Category Number of Colleges Total BDS Seats Approx. Fee Government BDS colleges 3 263 ₹ 50,000–60,000/year Private (self‑financing) BDS colleges 28–29 2,800–2,850 Varies widely (~₹ 2–45 lakh total) Total BDS colleges 31–32 3,050–3,150 —
🎓 MDS Colleges & Seats in Tamil Nadu
Category Number of Colleges Total MDS Seats Approx. Fee Government MDS colleges 2 ~73 ~₹ 93,000 (full 3-year course) Private MDS colleges ~29 Remaining seats (~235 approx.) Varies widely (~₹ 10–40 lakh total) Total MDS colleges ~31 ~308 —
List of Dental Colleges in Telangana
Conclusion — Tamil Nadu BDS & MDS Colleges 2026
BDS Education in Tamil Nadu :around 31–32 BDS colleges with a total intake of 3,050–3,150 seats . Government colleges (6–7) have a significantly lower fee (~₹ 50,000–60,000 per year), making them highly affordable. In contrast, private/self-financing colleges (28–29) charge anywhere from ₹ 2–45 lakh for the entire course, depending on the institution. Admissions are strictly based on NEET UG ranks , with online counselling conducted by TN-MSC/Directorate of Medical Education . Candidates must meet eligibility, quota, and domicile requirements.MDS Education in Tamil Nadu :~31 MDS colleges offering around 308 seats . Only 2 government MDS colleges provide highly affordable fees (~₹ 93,000 for the full 3-year course), whereas private MDS colleges (~29) have fees ranging widely from ₹ 10–40 lakh , depending on the specialty and college. Admission is merit-based, predominantly through NEET PG ranks and state counselling.
