MDS Colleges in Tamil Nadu – Fees , Cutoff & Admission Process

Overview

Tamil Nadu is home to several top-tier dental colleges offering MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) courses. The NEET MDS 2025 counselling in Tamil Nadu is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu for both government and private dental colleges.

Key Details:

• Authority: Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu
• Mode of Counselling: Online
• Rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up, and Stray Vacancy
• Courses Offered: MDS in various specializations
• Eligibility:
  • Must qualify NEET MDS 2025
  • Possess a BDS degree from a recognized institution
  • Completed 1-year internship
  • Registered with a State Dental Council
  • Tamil Nadu domicile (for state quota)

Security Deposit (Non-Refundable if seat not joined):

• Government Colleges: ₹30,000
• Govt. Quota in Private Colleges: ₹1,00,000
• Management Quota in Private Colleges: ₹2,00,000

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NEET MDS 2025 Cutoff (Expected)

Category	Qualifying Percentile
UR / EWS	50th Percentile
SC / ST / OBC	40th Percentile
UR-PwD	45th Percentile

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Top MDS Colleges in Tamil Nadu (With Fees & Courses)

Below is a detailed list of some of the top MDS colleges in Tamil Nadu, including course offerings and approximate fee structures:

1. Saveetha Dental College, Chennai

• Courses: MDS in 9+ specializations
• Fee: ₹49.5 Lakhs (Total)
• Highlights: One of the top private dental colleges in India

2. Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Chennai

• Courses: All major MDS specializations
• Fee: ₹34.7 Lakhs
• Remarks: NABH accredited teaching hospital

3. SRM Dental College, Kattankulathur

• Courses: MDS in 6+ departments
• Fee: ₹42 Lakhs

4. Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem

• Courses: 9 specializations
• Fee: ₹42 Lakhs

5. Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

• Courses: MDS in 8 departments
• Fee: ₹35–40 Lakhs (approx.)

6. Sri Venkateswara Dental College, Chennai

• Courses: MDS in 4 departments
• Fee: ₹30–35 Lakhs

7. Sathyabama Dental College, Chennai

• Courses: MDS in 3+ specializations
• Fee: ₹32 Lakhs (approx.)

8. Ragas Dental College & Hospital, Chennai

• Courses: MDS in major clinical subjects
• Fee: ₹30–38 Lakhs

9. Madha Dental College & Hospital, Chennai

• Courses: MDS in 6+ disciplines
• Fee: ₹5–10 Lakhs (varying annually)

10. J.K.K. Nattraja Dental College, Namakkal

• Courses: Full MDS program
• Fee: ₹32–36 Lakhs

11. Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital, Melmaruvathur

• Courses: MDS in 7+ specializations
• Fee: ₹30–35 Lakhs

12. Chettinad Dental College, Kancheepuram

• Courses: MDS in all major branches
• Fee: ₹35–38 Lakhs

13. Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

• Courses: MDS in clinical and non-clinical branches
• Fee: ₹30–40 Lakhs

14. Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

• Courses: Limited MDS seats
• Fee: ₹28–32 Lakhs

15. Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

• Courses: MDS in 9+ specializations
• Fee: ₹35–45 Lakhs

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MDS Specializations Offered in Tamil Nadu

• Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
• Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
• Periodontology
• Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
• Oral Pathology & Microbiology
• Public Health Dentistry
• Oral Medicine & Radiology

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Counselling Process (Step-by-Step)

1. Online Registration
2. Document Upload
3. Choice Filling & Locking
4. Seat Allotment Result
5. Reporting to Allotted College
6. Payment of Tuition & Admission Fees

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Documents Required for Counselling

• NEET MDS Admit Card & Rank Card
• BDS Degree Certificate
• Internship Completion Certificate
• Dental Council Registration Certificate
• Domicile Certificate (Tamil Nadu Quota)
• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport/Driving License)