SRM Dental College Ramapuram Chennai BDS : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The admission process for the dental program requires applicants to have completed class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology, with a minimum of 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC categories). Admissions are based on NEET UG scores, followed by an online application and a counselling process by the Medical Counselling Committee. Successful candidates undergo a personal interview for final selection. The college offers a strong theoretical and practical curriculum, with well-qualified faculty, though some departments receive mixed reviews.

Students face six internal assessments annually, except for the final year, leading to some failures. The four-year program costs approximately Rs 23.7 lakhs, with an annual tuition fee of around Rs 6 lakhs, including various additional fees. Scholarships and fee concessions are available for eligible students, but students must purchase books and instruments separately. No placement opportunities are provided post-degree, but a mandatory one-year internship offers significant clinical experience, with stipends ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 40,000 per month at external hospitals, though internships within the college are unpaid.

Graduates can pursue roles in dental clinics, hospitals, and research centers, earning an average salary of Rs 6 LPA. Despite the lack of placements, students can gain valuable experience and potentially start their own practices. The engineering department, in contrast, has substantial placement opportunities. The total cost for a five-year course, including hidden expenses and rising fees, is about Rs 25 lakh. Scholarships are limited, with no fee reductions for SC/ST communities, and campus job opportunities are scarce.