Top Dental Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2025: Ranking, Admissions 2025, Fees, Cutoff, Placement

A: Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai is ranked No.1 by NIRF under the Dental category. SIMTS is a private college famous for offering quality education in a variety of departments such as Medicine, Allied Medical education, Engineering, Dentistry, Law, Management, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physical Education and Architecture. Saveetha Institute has been awarded grade A by NAAC.  The medical college holds the 25th rank among all medical institutes in the country. All the courses are recognised by the Medical Council of India and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

A: The highest degree is Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). PhD in Dentistry is an advance program where you study in depth aspects. Complete a BDS degree with minimum 55-60% marks to be eligible.

A: Here are some popular branches in dentistry in India:

• Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
• Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
• Endodontics
• Periodontics
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Oral Medicine and Radiology
• Pediatric Dentistry

A: No, NEET is mandatory for admission to most Dental colleges in India including BDS. NEET ensures a fair and consistent selection procedure for dental colleges across the country. The exam assesses candidates' knowledge and skills in Science disciplines related to dentistry, such as biology and chemistry. The DCI requires NEET scores for BDS admissions to all recognised dental colleges, both government and private.

A: Medical aspirants have preferred the MBBS course over the BDS course. Two are different from one another as follows:

1. Coursework: In the MBBS program, you learn about human anatomy, pathology, and other clinical aspects of medicine. A BDS degree qualifies you as a specialist in dental surgery and treatment.

2. Fees: The fees for the BDS are comparably lower than the MBBS fee. The cost of the MBBS program can reach 15 lacs even in government colleges, while the BDS program can cost up to 6 lacs.

3. Career Options: A BDS can be used to become a dentist, dental hygienist, or prosthodontist. After earning your MBBS, you can apply for medical officer jobs in the government, like in UPSC CMS, but private hospitals and clinics demand a master's degree in any field of medicine, including surgery.

4. Salary: An MBBS degree can earn you up to Rs. 1 lac per month, while a BDS degree can earn you an average annual salary of about Rs. 4.5 lacs. When it comes to NEET counseling, the majority of students who receive high marks opt for MBBS, though BDS is an excellent and less hectic choice

For choosing the best private medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, prioritise NMC recognition, assess academic quality in faculty, research, infrastructure, and evaluate clinical exposure through hospital affiliations and patient flow. 
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A: First of all, as said by everyone it totally depends on your interests. Here are some points regarding the comparison. * Study content * Bams involves Ayurveda, the study of plants, how to prepare medicines naturally and so on so the studies of this field are quite hard. On the other hand, BDS only involves the studies of dental health and its theory. * Entrance * For BDS, you have to give NEET and score 450 above to get a good govt. college and BAMS can be achieved by both NEET and state entrance test. * Salary *Of course, BDS has much higher salary than BAMS and scope too. *My suggestions* I think you should go for BDS. It's fun playing with the tools, you can also come across dental surgeries while BAMS is just about medicine, medicine and medicine. But it totally depends on your interest and where your happiness lies, so make your decision wisely. Best of luck!

A: No. NEET MDS is conducted only once a year. The exam is generally conducted in the first week of March. National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts the exam for admission in postgraduate dental courses in medical institutes. NEET MDS application form is released online and candidates have to submit it there only. No offline and any other mode of application is accepted. According to existing NEET MDS pattern, the exam is conducted in English language only. A total of 240 question is asked and candidates get 3 hours to answer them.

The scope of BDS in Tamil Nadu is very great in both private and government sectors. It offers a various career profiles in hospitals, clinics or you can opt for higher education.

Candidates can see the table below for the top Dental colleges in Tamil nadu with placements:

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