Tagore Dental College & Hospital Chennai BDS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The annual tuition fee for BDS at Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, is INR 2,60,000 for state quota seats and INR 6,00,000 for management quota seats. The total for five academic years is INR 13,00,000 under the state quota and INR 30,00,000 under the management quota. Candidates should confirm the current fee structure with the college’s official 2026 admission notification before paying fees.

Ans. BDS admission at Tagore Dental College and Hospital (TDCH), Chennai, is based on NEET-UG 2026 scores. The 85% state quota seats are allotted through Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling conducted by TNMCC at tnmedicalselection.net. The 15% All India Quota seats are filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. NEET-UG 2026 result was declared on July 16, 2026. Tamil Nadu Round 1 seat allotment is expected in September 2026.

Ans. Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, has an approved intake of 100 BDS seats per year as sanctioned by the Dental Council of India. Of these, 85 seats fall under the Tamil Nadu state quota filled through TNMCC counselling and 15 seats are under the management quota filled by the college. A small number of NRI quota seats may also be available at a separate higher fee structure.

Ans. The NEET-UG cutoff for BDS admission at Tagore Dental College, Chennai, varies each year based on the number of NEET qualifiers and seat availability in Tamil Nadu counselling. For state quota seats, the cutoff depends on TNMCC rank lists. Candidates are advised to check closing ranks from the 2025 Tamil Nadu BDS merit list on tnmedicalselection.net for reference when estimating their chances for 2026 admission.

Ans. Yes. Tagore Dental College and Hospital (TDCH), Chennai, is affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. The college is also approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI), which is the statutory body regulating dental education in India. The BDS degree awarded by Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University is recognized across India for dental practice registration with the State Dental Council and the DCI.

Ans. BDS students at Tagore Dental College, Chennai, can apply for the Tamil Nadu Post Matric Scholarship covering full tuition reimbursement for SC/ST students and partial coverage for BC/MBC students through the Tamil Nadu e-Scholarship portal. Girl students with family income below INR 8 Lakhs can apply for the Central Sector Scheme worth INR 12,000 per year via the National Scholarship Portal. NSP applications open between August and November annually.