Best Dental Colleges in Chennai - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Listed below is the fee range of the top BDS colleges in Tamil Nadu -

Fee Range	Top BDS Colleges
INR 1-3 lakh	2  (Vivekanandha Dental College For Women and Government Dental College Pudukkottai)
INR 5-7 lakh	1  (Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital)
INR 7-10 lakh	1  (Rajas Dental College and Hospital)
INR 10-15 lakh	9  (Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital, etc.)
INR > 15 lakh	12  (SIMTS Chennai, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai, SRM IST Kattankulathur, etc.)

Hi, you can refer to the table below for the best BDS colleges in Tamil Nadu that offer the highest placement to their students with their tuition package:

Top Colleges	Total Course Fee	Average Annual Package
SIMTS Chennai Placement	INR 43 lakh	INR 4 LPA
Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital Placement	INR 16 lakh	INR 8.9 LPA
Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital Placement	INR 20 lakh	INR 7.55 LPA
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai Placement	INR 22 lakh	INR 5.95 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Yes, there are many government BDS colleges in Tamil Nadu. Candidates can see the table below for the top government colleges with tuition fees and eligibility criteria -

Public/Govt. Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Entrance Exam/Eligibility
SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital University Main Campus Admission	INR 15.6 lakh	NEET
Annamalai University Admission	INR 17.5 lakh	Merit-Based

Source: Official site and may vary.

Hi, candidates can see the table below for the best BDS colleges in Tamil Nadu that offer quality education with modern equipments, etc. -

College Name	Tuition Fee	Infrastructure Rating
Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute	-	5.0/5.0
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology	-	5.0/5.0
SRM Dental College	INR 15.6 lakh	5.0/5.0
SIMTS	INR 43 lakh	5.0/5.0
SRMIST Chennai Ramapuram Campus	INR 22 lakh	5.0/5.0

Source: official site and may vary.

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There are about 30+ NEET accepting BDS colleges in Tamil Nadu. Some of them are mentioned below with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
SIMTS	INR 43 lakh
SRM Dental College, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai	INR 15.6 lakh
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research	INR 24 lakh
Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital	INR 5.2 lakh
Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital	INE 10 lakh

Source: official site and may vary.

Yes, it can be observed that joining the top BDS colleges in Tamil Nadu can be expensive as most colleges have tuition fees of more than INR 5 lakh. However, there are some affordable colleges having tuition fees in between INR 1-3 lakh. Some of them are mentioned below -

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Vivekanandha Dental College For Women	INR 1 lakh
Government Dental College Pudukkottai	INR 1 lakh

Source: Officia site and may vary.

Hi, you can refer below for the top BDS colleges in Tamil Nadu according to NIRF Ranking 2025 under the Dental category:

Top Colleges	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
SIMTS Chennai Ranking	1	1	2
SRM Dental College Ranking	6	7	8
SRIHER Ranking	7	10	13
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research Ranking	16	13	16
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Ranking	12	14	14
Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute Ranking	23	20	30
SRM Kattankulathur Dental College Ranking	--	32	39
Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute	27	33	32

Source: Official site and may vary.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology admissions are conducted on the basis of entrance tests. The admission for the flagship programs are held on the basis of SRMJEEE UG exam. Further, SRM MBA admissions are conducted on the basis of SRMJEEM test. The SRMJEEE PG test is conducted for the various SRMIST PG courses. The university also accepts scoring from nationally-held tests like CAT, TANCET, MAT, etc. for admissions.

Specialization is not mandatory after completing a general Dental course. Graduates can practice as general dentists immediately after earning their degree and completing required internships.

However, pursuing a specialisation in areas like orthodontics, prosthodontics, or oral surgery can enhance career prospects, increase earning potential, and allow dentists to handle more complex cases. It is a choice based on career goals rather than a requirement.

The top skills that employers look for in Dental course graduates are:

• Strong clinical proficiency

• Effective patient communication

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Knowledge of the latest dental technologies

• Ability to work under pressure

• Ethical and professional conduct

• Teamwork and collaboration

Yes, Dental graduates can explore careers in healthcare administration. Roles may include managing dental clinics, hospital departments, or public oral health programs.

Administrative positions require a combination of dental knowledge and management skills. Graduates can contribute to policy-making, patient management systems, quality control, and training programs while supporting the broader healthcare infrastructure.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

At the undergraduate level, SRM Dental College Kattankulathur offers BDS programmes to students. At the postgraduate level, SRM Dental College Kattankulathur provides MDS programmes to students. MDS is provided in 6 specialisations, namely  Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Orthodontics & Dento Facial Orthopeadics, and others. 

Saveetha Dental College is very best for it's courses like MDS and BDS and it is located in Chennai that the second it's major benifits Saveetha Dental College is ranked 1st among 300+ private and public dental schools by the government of India in 2022. With over 13100+ Scopus® publications; we also stand 2nd in the global scaleDental is proud to be placed 18th ranked among the Global .Qs - World Institutional Rankings by Subject (2022). we are the number 1 university in India.

SDC underwent a NAAC inspection and we cleared with stellar credits. The college along with the university has secured A grade that denotes Excellence in Education. Some of our major features that impressed the inspectors were small group learning, iBooks, Infrastructure and research labs. This is a proud achievement for us

SRM Ramapuram is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute is accredited by (National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with A+ Grade. Moreover, during SRM Ramapuram placements 2023, the highest package offered stood at INR 1.1 crore per annum. Further, more than 140 companies made offers so far and made over 12,000 total offers to the students.

Yes, an average student can get admission in ISTM Mumbai. Students are offered seats through merit + work experience basis mainly. Any student who meets the basic eligibility and applies timely can get a seat.

For the academic year 2024, Saveetha University has not specified the deadlines for any of its courses. Nonetheless, there are certain dates for entrance tests such as TANCET for MBA and M.Tech programmes and NEET UG for MBBS that can provide us with an idea. For example, the results of TANCET 2024 are due on June 14, 2041, while NEET UG 2024 is planned for May 5, 2024. Usually, the cutoff is made public following the release of the entrance exam results. It is wise to consult the official university website.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

The median salary granted to students upon a successful placement from the Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, MAHER is INR 6.24 LPA, indicating the institution's commitment to fostering prosperous career beginnings, with graduates receiving a commendable financial remuneration.

Bharath University has a dedicated faculty for each of its department. The faculty members are positioned based on designations such as associate professor, and assistant professor. Further, all the faculty members are highly qualifed and experts in their respective subjects. Most of the members are also PhD holders.

Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai have rating of 5 for the faculty by students. It represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital is a well-known institution for MDS, BDS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital has course specializations in Periodontology, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics .

TDCH - Tagore Dental College And Hospital is a good institution for MDS, BDS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at TDCH - Tagore Dental College And Hospital are Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics .

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Madha Group of Academic Institutions comprises of two colleges. One of which is Madha Engineering College, offering BE and B.Tech and PG programs like ME, M.Tech, MBA and MCA. The other one is the College of Education which offers couses like B.Ed and M.Ed. The admission window is generally opened in the months of May, June and July of every year. One needs to keep an eye on the college website for current updates. 

The National Institute of Hotel Management is a good institution for B.Sc, After 10th Diploma, Certificate, MBA/PGDM, BBA, B.Com courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at The National Institute of Hotel Management are Bartending, Food Production, Food & Beverage Service, Front Office Management, House Keeping, Bakery & Confectionery, Medical Laboratory Technology, Optometry, Physician Assistant, International Business.