Annamalai University Chidambaram BDS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects from a recognised board. For OC, BC, BCM, MBC, and DNC categories, a minimum aggregate of 50% in PCB is required. Candidates from SC, SCA, and ST categories need a minimum of 40% in PCB. A valid NEET-UG 2026 score is mandatory, and the minimum age is 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year.

Ans. The total academic fee for the BDS programme at Annamalai University through Rajah Muthiah Dental College and Hospital is INR 64,290 for the full 5-year duration under the government quota. This figure covers the tuition component for all 5 academic years. Hostel accommodation is available separately at the campus, with annual charges ranging from INR 78,000 to INR 85,000, payable in addition to the academic fee.

Ans. Admission is entirely through NEET-UG. After the NEET-UG 2026 result was declared on July 16, 2026, candidates became eligible to register for Tamil Nadu NEET counselling at tnmedicalselection.net. The counselling process includes document verification, choice filling, and seat allotment based on the Tamil Nadu state merit list. Admitted candidates must report to Rajah Muthiah Dental College and Hospital, Chidambaram, with all original documents and pay fees within the deadline to confirm admission.

Ans. The BDS programme is 5 years in total. The first 4 years cover the academic curriculum, including pre-clinical training, para-clinical subjects, and clinical rotations in specialities such as oral medicine, periodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, and prosthodontics. The fifth year is a compulsory rotatory internship at Rajah Muthiah Dental College and Hospital, where students gain supervised hands-on clinical experience before becoming eligible for the BDS degree and registration with the Dental Council of India.

Ans. Yes, hostel facilities are available for BDS students at Rajah Muthiah Dental College and Hospital, which is part of the Annamalai University campus in Chidambaram. Hostel accommodation is optional and not included in the academic fee structure. The annual hostel charges range from INR 78,000 to INR 85,000 depending on the type of accommodation chosen. Students who opt for hostel must apply separately and are accommodated subject to seat availability.

Ans. BDS students at Annamalai University are eligible for several government scholarships. The PM-USP Scholarship, available through the National Scholarship Portal, supports economically weaker students pursuing professional courses. The Tamil Nadu government provides the SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship, which includes a fee waiver and monthly stipend for eligible candidates. Students must apply annually through the respective portals and maintain the required academic performance to continue receiving scholarship benefits throughout the programme.