Best Dental colleges in Chennai 2026
16 Dental colleges in Chennai charge between ₹2,240 and ₹1.15 Cr in the first year, and SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Dental colleges in Chennai — at a glance
| Dental colleges | 16 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,240 – ₹1.15 Cr |
| Government / Private | 10 / 6 |
| NIRF-ranked | 8 of 16 |
| Highest package reported | ₹70 L |
| Top rated | SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] |
Top 16 Dental colleges in Chennai
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1
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
10.0 Fees from ₹19.1 L NIRF #2024 398 courses -
2
Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
10.0 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #2025 321 courses -
3
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.7 Fees from ₹9,000 257 courses -
4
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.3 Fees from ₹4.83 L NIRF #67 Highest ₹41.2 L 117 courses -
5
Ragas Dental College and Hospital - [RDCH]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1988
9.2 Fees from ₹12.5 L NIRF #32 13 courses -
6
Tagore Dental College & Hospital - [TDCH]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2007
9.1 Fees from ₹13.5 L 5 courses -
7
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
9.0 Fees from ₹75,000 NIRF #21 Highest ₹70 L 165 courses -
8
Sri Venkateswara Dental College And Hospital
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2007
9.0 Fees from ₹12.5 L Highest ₹8 L 6 courses -
9
Madha Dental College and Hospital
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2007
9.0 Fees from ₹12.5 L 9 courses -
10
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1988
8.9 Fees from ₹4.5 L NIRF #1 Highest ₹12 L 468 courses -
11
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research - [MAHER]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
8.8 Fees from ₹1.15 Cr NIRF #151200 94 courses -
12
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram Campus
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
2.0 Fees from ₹14.1 L Highest ₹55 L 104 courses -
13
Jaya Group of Institutions
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1977
0.9 Fees from ₹41,000 122 courses -
14
Bharath University - Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research - [BIHER]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
Fees from ₹14.06 L NIRF #91 Highest ₹47.5 L 150 courses -
15
The National Institute of Hotel Management - [NIHM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
Fees from ₹72,000 24 courses -
16
Tamilnadu Government Dental College and Hospital - [TNGDCH]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1953
Fees from ₹2,240 4 courses
Showing 16 of 16. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 16 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Chennai the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,240 to ₹1.15 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 10 of these are government-run and 6 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 8 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Dental colleges are there in Chennai?
There are 16 Dental colleges listed in Chennai on this page, of which 10 are government and 6 are private.
What is the fee for Dental colleges in Chennai?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,240 to ₹1.15 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Chennai for Dental?
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] has the highest student rating among the Dental colleges listed here, in Chennai.
What is the highest package from Dental colleges in Chennai?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹70 L. Packages vary by course and year.