Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Annamalai University is a 5-year programme offered through Rajah Muthiah Dental College and Hospital, the university’s dental faculty at Chidambaram. The curriculum spans 4 years of study and 1 year of compulsory rotatory internship. Admission is through NEET-UG followed by Tamil Nadu NEET counselling. The total fee for government quota seats is INR 64,290.

📋 Admission Status: NEET-UG 2026 result was declared on 16 July 2026. Tamil Nadu NEET counselling registration for 2026 is currently underway at tnmedicalselection.net.

Annamalai University BDS Fees 2026

• Hostel charges are optional and excluded from the academic fee total.
• Fee data represents government quota rates at Rajah Muthiah Dental College.

Annamalai University BDS Admission 2026

• Tamil Nadu NEET counselling for BDS is at tnmedicalselection.net.
• Government quota BDS seats follow Tamil Nadu state NEET merit list.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Completed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects from a recognised board
• Minimum aggregate of 50% in PCB for OC, BC, BCM, MBC, and DNC candidates. SC, SCA, and ST candidates require a minimum of 40% in PCB
• A valid NEET-UG 2026 scorecard is mandatory. Minimum age is 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with the cutoff percentile applicable for Tamil Nadu BDS government quota seats
• Register on tnmedicalselection.net and pay the counselling registration fee to participate in Tamil Nadu NEET counselling
• Upload required documents including NEET UG 2026 scorecard, 10+2 mark sheet, transfer certificate, and caste certificate if applicable
• Fill choices for preferred government and private dental colleges in Tamil Nadu during the choice-filling window
• Check seat allotment results online and report to the allotted college within the date specified in the allotment letter
• Pay institutional fees and submit original documents to the college office to complete BDS admission formalities

✓ Opt for this if

• Dental career aspirants seeking a government college with low programme fees
• Students with a strong NEET-UG score for Tamil Nadu BDS government seats
• Those seeking a 5-year integrated programme with dedicated hospital clinical training
• Aspirants planning a dental career in Tamil Nadu’s public health sector

✗ Skip if

• NEET-UG 2026 was not qualified or the score is low
• Preference is for a standalone private dental college with placement focus
• A health science programme shorter than 5 years is preferred
• International dental practice outside India requires different board recognition

Annamalai University BDS Scholarships 2026

• Scholarships are government-administered and require annual renewal with performance proof.

Annamalai University BDS FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility to apply for BDS at Annamalai University?

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.

Ques. What is the total fee for BDS at Annamalai University?

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.

Ques. How is admission to BDS at Annamalai University granted?

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.

Ques. What is the duration of the BDS programme at Annamalai University?

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.

Ques. Is hostel facility available for BDS students at Annamalai University?

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.

Ques. What scholarships are available for BDS students at Annamalai University?

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.