SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital University Main Campus Kattankulathur Chennai Answered Questions

The admission criteria for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at SRM Dental College Kattankulathur are:
* Candidate must complete the age of 17 years in or before 31st December, on the year of admission to the BDS course
* H.S.C / (+2) or equivalent qualification with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Botany & Zoology with minimum marks as per DCI norms
* Eligible NEET (UG) score as prescribed by DGHS

To ensure their eligibility for MDS admission at the college, candidates must ensure that they fulfil the following SRM Kattankulathur Dental College MDS eligibility criteria specified by the college:Candidates must have completed a BDS or an equivalent degree recognised by the Dental Council of IndiaTheir internship must be completed on or before March 31, 2024They must have a valid NEET MDS score as prescribed by the DGHS

Over the past three years, the cut-off rank required for SRM Dental College Kattankulathur MDS admission has shown a fluctuating trend. In 2024, the closing ranks during the last round of counselling ranged between 4,470 and 6,086 for the General AI category candidates seeking admission to various MDS specialisations. The SRM KTR Dental College MDS cut-off trend based on the last round cut-offs over the past three years is presented in the table below:Course202220232024MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics790875116086MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery719235035729MDS in Orthodontics and Dento Facial Orthopeadics729879988201MDS in Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge7284102365201MDS in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry11092140004470 

SRM KTR Dental College and Hospital offers admission to 100 students for the first year of its Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) courses. These seats are filled through the MCC NEET UG counselling based on the NEET UG scores of the applicants. The mentioned seat information is sourced from the official website of the college/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. 

SRM Dental College Kattankulathur offers a three-year MDS course in six specialisations. Listen below are the MDS specialisations that students can choose from while pursuing a MDS at the dental college:MDS in Conservative Dentistry and EndodonticsMDS in Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryMDS in Orthodontics and Dento Facial OrthopeadicsMDS in PeriodontologyMDS in Prosthodontics and Crown and BridgeMDS in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry

The tuition fees of MDS at SRM Dental College Kattankulathur depends on the MDS specialisation chosen by the candidates. Candidates are required to pay the first instalment of the course fee after completion of all the selection rounds to confirm their seats. In addition to the tuition fee, they must pay a registration fee of INR 10,000 at admission (same for all specialisations). The specialisation-wise tuition fee for SRM Dental College Kattankulathur MDS courses tabulated below:CourseTotal Tuition FeeMDS in Conservative Dentistry and EndodonticsINR 42 LakhMDS in Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryINR 42 LakhMDS in Orthodontics and Dento Facial OrthopeadicsINR 42 LakhMDS in PeriodontologyINR 27 LakhMDS in Prosthodontics and Crown and BridgeINR 33 LakhMDS in Pediatric and Preventive DentistryINR 36 LakhNOTE: The mentioned fees are sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

NEET MDS is the accepted entrance exam for SRM Kattankulathur (KTR) Dental College MDS admission. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has not yet released the complete exam schedule for the NEET MDS 2025 application process. It is conducted during January 2025. 

SRM Kattankulathur Dental College MDS admission is provided to applicants who have a valid NEET MDS score. Such candidates are required to register for the NEET MDS counselling conducted by MCC for seat allocation. After appearing for the entrance exam, aspirants can follow the below-given steps to complete the SRM Dental College Kattankulathur MDS admission process:Step 1: Register online for AIQ counselling on the official MCC website.Step 2: Select the preferred MDS specialisation and SRM Kattankulathur Dental College as the desired programme and college, respectivly, as the first preference during round 1 choice filling.Step 3: Check the AIQ merit list published on the MCC website.Step 4: If a seat at the college is allotted, download the allotment letter and report to the college for document verification within the stipulated time.Step 5: Submit the applicable fees to confirm admission.If a seat is not allotted, register for the further rounds of the counselling process.

Yes, there are multiple government jobs that students can seek after completing MDS at SRM KTR Dental College and Hospital. These jobs provide job security, stability and recognition in addition to amazing salary packages and perks. Listed below are some departments/organisations that provide government job opportunities to SRM KTR Dental College and Hospital MDS graduates:Government Hospitals, Community Health Centers (CHCs), and Primary Health Centers (PHCs)Army Dental Corps (Indian Army)Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) or the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)Indian RailwaysLecturership and Academics in Government Dental CollegesPublic Health Dentistry and Dental Officers in Government Programmes

In the past three years, SRM Dental College Kattankulathur has recorded a rate of 100% placements for MDS across all specialisations. Check out the following table for more details:Particulars202120222023Total Students121218Students placed121218Placement Rate100%100%100%