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GDC Chennai BDS : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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05 Aug, 2025 MCC NEET UG 2025 Round 1 registration deadline has been extended @mcc.nic.in upto Aug 6, 2025, for MBBS/ BDS/ BSc (Nursing) admission. The choice filling facility will be available till Aug 7, 2025, and the Round 1 Seat Allotment will be published on Aug 9, 2025. For details, Click Here.
05 Aug, 2025 Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025 is ongoing for MBBS/ BDS courses. The last date for registration and choice filling @tnmedicalselection.net is extended to August 6, 2025. The Seat Allotment will be out on August 8, 2025. Check revised schedule.
GDC Chennai BDS is offered as 5 Years Full Time program, with total intake of 100 seats. The minimum eligibility criteria for BDS is 10+2 with 50% + NEET. The total fees for GDC Chennai BDS in 2023 is ₹ 80,365 for the complete course duration, which includes total tuition fees of ₹ 80,365.
Course Description
Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS] is an undergraduate course in the field of dentistry. This course helps an aspirant to become a dentist.
The duration of Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS] ranges from 3 years to 5 years. The variation in duration is down to necessity of an internship or a lack thereof. The course can be pursued either in full time mode or in part time mode through correspondence. India has about 300 dental colleges which offer BDS course.
The eligibility for this undergraduate course is scoring a minimum of 50% in senior secondary examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. The average tuition fee of Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS] ranges from INR 50,000 to INR 12 lakhs. A candidate needs to take an entrance test to take admission in Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]. AIPMT is one of the most popular entrance test for BDS aspirants.
There is a rising demand for dental surgery graduates in areas like research institutes, private practice, dental product manufacturers, dental clinics, hospital, pharmaceutical companies, educational institutes and dental equipment manufacturer. . It is the most sought after course in medical stream after MBBS. Career opportunities after BDS include clinical practice as a dentist, higher education i.e. pursuing MDS, teaching or research or government doctor. There is a vast scope for dental surgeons in India and abroad.
Duration
The duration of Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS] varies from university to university. It ranges from 3 years to 5 years depending upon which mode a student takes up. This course is divided in two semesters. It can be pursue either full time or part time. The mode opted will decide the duration of the course.
What is Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]?
Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS] is focused on training students with knowledge and skills related to general dental practices to treat, prevent and diagnose oral diseases. Some colleges offer internships as a part of the course. However, it is mandatory for every student passing the final BDS examination to undergo a paid rotating internship for a year in a dental college. This course teaches the students various treatments such as Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dental Materials, Surgical Procedures, Pedodontics, Oral Pathology, Dental Anatomy and Oral Histology and Community Dentistry. This course is available both full time and part time as per the choice of student.
Who Should Opt for Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]?
Students who aim to serve the society can fulfill their dream by pursuing Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]. The candidates having good physical stamina are fit for this course. The aspirants having an interest in making a career in dentistry are made for this course. This course requires the type of students who have a strong mind and can cope with the obnoxious smell and sight during physical examination. Having patience and calm mind are minimum requirements for someone to be trained as a surgeon.
Where to Study?
The top colleges offering Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS] are:
- Maulana Azad Medical College
- Seth G.S. Medical College
- College of Dental Surgery
- University of Mumbai
- University of Delhi
- Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University
- Manipal University
- Goa University
- Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University
- Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Academic Options after Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
Students can go for further studies enhancing their CV by pursuing post graduation in dentistry. Dental surgery graduates can pursue Master of Dental Surgery to gain specializations such as operative dentistry, prosthodontics, oral medicine and radiology, periodontology and oral implantology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, conservative, endodontics and aesthetic dentistry.
Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS] graduates can take lateral entry into third year of MBBS.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidate must have passed 10+2 from CBSE or any other recognized board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects.
| Year (2023 - 2024) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fees | ₹16073 | ₹16073 | ₹16073 | ₹16073 | ₹16073 |
| Yearly Fees | ₹16,073 | ₹16,073 | ₹16,073 | ₹16,073 | ₹16,073 |
GDC Chennai Important Events
Important Updates
GDC Chennai Upcoming Important Dates 2025
Important Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Result for Round I MCC NEET UG [BDS] | Tentative Aug 06, 2025 |
| Publication of Result for Round 1 Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 [BDS] | Aug 06, 2025 |
| Verification of Candidates’ Data for Round I MCC NEET UG [BDS] | Upcoming Aug 07, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025 |
| Reporting / Joining for Round I MCC NEET UG [BDS] | Upcoming Aug 07, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025 |
| Last Date of Joining for Round 1 Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 [BDS] | Upcoming Aug 11, 2025 |
| Provisional Allotment Order for Round 1 Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 [BDS] | Ongoing Aug 06, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025 |
| Verification of Seat Matrix for Round II MCC NEET UG [BDS] | Upcoming Aug 09, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025 |
| Choice Filling / Locking for Round II MCC NEET UG [BDS] | Upcoming Aug 13, 2025 - Aug 18, 2025 |
| Registration / Payment for Round II MCC NEET UG [BDS] | Upcoming Aug 12, 2025 - Aug 18, 2025 |
| Seat Allotment for Round II MCC NEET UG [BDS] | Upcoming Aug 19, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025 |
Expired Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Processing of Seat Allotment for Round 1 Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 [BDS] | Aug 05, 2025 |
| Seat Allotment for Round I MCC NEET UG [BDS] | Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 05, 2025 |
| Registration/Payment and Choice Filling & Locking for Round 1 Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 [BDS] | Jul 30, 2025 - Aug 04, 2025 |
Important Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Publication of Result for Round 1 Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 [BDS] | Aug 06, 2025 |
| Result for Round I MCC NEET UG [BDS] | Tentative Aug 06, 2025 |
| Verification of Candidates’ Data for Round I MCC NEET UG [BDS] | Upcoming Aug 07, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025 |
| Provisional Allotment Order for Round 1 Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 [BDS] | Ongoing Aug 06, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025 |
| Last Date of Joining for Round 1 Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 [BDS] | Upcoming Aug 11, 2025 |
| Reporting / Joining for Round I MCC NEET UG [BDS] | Upcoming Aug 07, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025 |
| Verification of Seat Matrix for Round II MCC NEET UG [BDS] | Upcoming Aug 09, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025 |
| Registration / Payment for Round II MCC NEET UG [BDS] | Upcoming Aug 12, 2025 - Aug 18, 2025 |
| Choice Filling / Locking for Round II MCC NEET UG [BDS] | Upcoming Aug 13, 2025 - Aug 18, 2025 |
| Registration, Fee Payment, Choice Filling (Round 1) [BDS] | Upcoming Aug 12, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025 |
Expired Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Processing of Seat Allotment for Round 1 Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 [BDS] | Aug 05, 2025 |
| Seat Allotment for Round I MCC NEET UG [BDS] | Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 05, 2025 |
| Registration/Payment and Choice Filling & Locking for Round 1 Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 [BDS] | Jul 30, 2025 - Aug 04, 2025 |
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