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The college offers dental courses of BDS, MDS at UG and PG level. Additionally, it also offers diploma and doctoral courses. The college was established in 1953. However, the institute got its present name in 1992. Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
- Application forms have to be submitted offline.
- Selection to BDS and MDS course is on the basis of NEET UG and NEET PG entrance exams respectively given that they satisfy the eligibility criteria of passing the last qualifying exam.
- Selection to Ph.D. course is on the basis of interview and candidate’s performance in the qualification exam i.e. MDS.
- For admission to Diploma courses minimum 10th class pass candidates should apply directly to the college.
Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital Admission Highlights
| Name of College | Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital |
| College Type | Government |
| Basic admission criteria | Merit based on entrance exam |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Name of Entrance | BDS: NEET-UG MDS: NEET-PG |
| Entrance mode | Online |
| Counseling | State level |
| Scholarship | Yes |
Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital BDS and Diploma Admission 2024
Candidates applying for BDS course should have obtained not less than 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology / Botany and Zoology taken together at the HSC. For SC/ST candidates 10% relaxation is provided in eligibility criteria.
Selection to the BDS course is through NEET UG entrance exam. Merit list will be declared by Selection Committee of Tamil Nadu Government. NEET-UG will be conducted by CBSE for admission in MBBS and BDS courses. The NEET-UG will be conducted on May 7.
Admission to two diploma courses is based on merit of Class X.
| Course | Specialization | Seats | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | - | 100 | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Zoology. | Based on NEET UG merit list. |
| Diploma | Dental Mechanic | 6 | Candidate should have passed Class X. | Merit Based |
| Dental Hygienist | 6 |
Key Points for BDS Admission:
- Candidates applying should have completed the 17 years of the age on or before 31 December.
- 85% seats are reserved for candidates who have passed HSC from Tamil Nadu Board whereas 15% of the total seats are reserved under all India Quota.
Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital MDS Admission 2024
Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital offers MDS course in eight disciplines, candidates applying to these courses should have done BDS from a recognized university and should have done one-year compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI).
Selection to the course is based on NEET PG entrance exam. 50% of the total seats are reserved under all India Quota; rest seats are available under state quota. However, admission to seats under both quotas is through NEET PG only.
| Course | Specialization | Seats | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDS | Conservative Dentistry and Endodontic | 6 | BDS degree from a recognized institution. | Based on NEET – PG entrance exam. |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 6 | |||
| Orthodontics | 6 | |||
| Prosthodontics | 6 | |||
| Periodontics | 6 | |||
| Public Health Dentistry | 1 | |||
| Oral Medicine and Radiology | 2 | |||
| Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 2 |
Key Points for MDS Admission:
- Candidates who are completing or likely to complete their internship after March 31, are not eligible to apply.
- Candidates who complete CRRI in other States are not eligible.
- Already serving candidates who are selected by TNPSC/MRB (through Competitive Written Examination) and who have put in less than two-year of continuous service as on March 31, either in Tamil Nadu Medical Service or in Local Bodies is not eligible to apply MDS Courses.
Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital Ph.D. Admission 2024
The college offers Ph.D. degree in Prosthodontics, Oral Medicine and Radiology with six seats in total.
Selection is based on qualifying exam and interview. For admission to Ph.D. course candidates should have done MDS from a recognized institution.
| Course | Specialization | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Radiology | MDS degree from a recognized institution. | Based on interview |
| Oral Medicine | |||
| Prosthodontics |
Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital Application Process 2024
For BDS:
Candidates seeking admission need to follow the given steps:
- Visit the College and buy the application form.
- Fill the application form.
- Pay the application fees through Demand Draft of INR 500 drawn in favor of “The Secretary, Selection Committee" Kilpauk Chennai-10 payable at Chennai.
- Filled-in application form with the necessary enclosures has to be sent on or before July 8, by 5.00 P.M. to the following address:
The Secretary,
Selection Committee, 162, Periyar
E.V.R. High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010.
For MDS:
MDS applicants need to follow following steps:
- Visit the website of TN Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical College and fill the online application form.
- Sent the application form along with the necessary documents and Demand Draft of INR 3000 drawn in favor of “The Secretary, Selection Committee" Kilpauk Chennai-10 payable at Chennai. The application form should reach on or before April 05, 5.00 P.M.
Note: Candidates seeking admission under Special Category shall submit the separate Special Category form along with the main application form available along with the Prospectus on payment of an additional fees of INR 100 by Demand Draft.
Photocopies of Documents to be sent along with the application form:
- HSC Mark sheet
- Transfer certificate
- Nativity certificate (if applicable)
- Permanent Community Certificate Card.
- SSC Mark Sheet
- Certificate for proof of study from VIII standard to XII standard.
- HSC Hall Ticket
- First graduate certificate (if applicable)
- Special category form relevant certificates (if applicable)
- NEET UG Score Card
- NEET MDS score card.
- CRRI Completion certificate
- All BDS Mark sheets
- Eligibility certificate from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University for candidates who have qualified from other Universities.
Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital Reservation 2024
| Class | Percentage reservation |
|---|---|
| Open Competition | 31% |
| Backward Class | 30% |
| Most backward class | 20% |
| SC | 18% |
| ST | 1% |
- Within the 30% reservation for Backward Classes 3.5% will be provided for Muslims.
- 16% of seats out of the 18% quota earmarked to Scheduled Caste shall be allocated to the Arunthathiyar Community.
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