Best Dental colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
35 Dental colleges in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu — at a glance
| Dental colleges | 35 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,240 – ₹1.15 Cr |
| Government / Private | 22 / 13 |
| NIRF-ranked | 14 of 35 |
| Highest package reported | ₹70 L |
| Top rated | SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] |
Which dental college in Tamil Nadu is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Dental colleges in Tamil Nadu compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRM University Chennai Chennai | 10 | — | ₹19.1 L | — | Government |
| SIMATS Chennai Chennai | 10 | #2 | ₹1.13 Cr | — | Government |
| CMC Vellore Vellore | 10 | #3 | ₹1.6 L | — | Private |
| Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital Annamalai Annamalai | 9.8 | — | ₹64,290 | — | Government |
| Chettinad College of Dental & Research Institute, The Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University Kanchipur Kanchipuram | 9.7 | #32 | ₹12.87 L | — | Government |
| Vivekananda Dental College For Women Tiruchengodu Tiruchengodu | 9.7 | — | ₹1 L | — | Government |
| MGR Medical University Chennai | 9.7 | — | ₹9,000 | — | Government |
| Vinayaka Missions University Salem Salem | 9.6 | #151 | ₹1.13 Cr | ₹17.7 L | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Dental colleges in Tamil Nadu
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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 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 #2 321 courses -
3
Christian Medical College - [CMC]
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1900
10.0 Fees from ₹1.6 L NIRF #3 35 courses -
4
Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital
Annamalai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1980
9.8 Fees from ₹64,290 12 courses -
5
Chettinad College of Dental & Research Institute, The Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2007
9.7 Fees from ₹12.87 L NIRF #32 10 courses -
6
Vivekananda Dental College For Women - [VDCW]
Tiruchengodu, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2007
9.7 Fees from ₹1 L 10 courses -
7
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.7 Fees from ₹9,000 257 courses -
8
Vinayaka Missions University - [VMU]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1981
9.6 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #151 Highest ₹17.7 L 264 courses -
9
K.S.R. Institute of Dental Science and Research
Tiruchengodu, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2004
9.5 Fees from ₹12.5 L 8 courses -
10
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.3 Fees from ₹4.83 L NIRF #53 Highest ₹41.2 L 117 courses -
11
Rajas Dental College and Hospital - [RDCH]
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.3 Fees from ₹10 L 11 courses -
12
Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital - [SRDCH]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2000
9.3 Fees from ₹10 L 7 courses -
13
Adhiparasakthi Dental College And Hospital - [ADPCH]
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
9.2 Fees from ₹13.65 L NIRF #39 7 courses -
14
Ragas Dental College and Hospital - [RDCH]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1988
9.2 Fees from ₹12.5 L NIRF #32 13 courses -
15
Tagore Dental College & Hospital - [TDCH]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2007
9.1 Fees from ₹13.5 L 5 courses -
16
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
9.0 Fees from ₹75,000 NIRF #13 Highest ₹70 L 165 courses -
17
Priyadarshini Dental College and Hospital - [PDCH]
Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2002
9.0 Fees from ₹12.5 L 1 courses -
18
Sri Venkateswara Dental College And Hospital
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2007
9.0 Fees from ₹12.5 L Highest ₹8 L 6 courses -
19
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences - [KIDS]
Maduranthakam, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2007
9.0 Fees from ₹12.5 L 10 courses -
20
RVS Dental College and Hospital, Kannampalayam
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2008
9.0 Fees from ₹12.5 L 8 courses -
21
JKK Nattraja Dental College and Hospital -[JKKNDCH]
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.0 Fees from ₹25 L 14 courses -
22
Madha Dental College and Hospital
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2007
9.0 Fees from ₹12.5 L 9 courses -
23
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1988
8.9 Fees from ₹4.5 L NIRF #30 Highest ₹12 L 468 courses -
24
Best Dental Science College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
8.9 Fees from ₹12.5 L 1 courses -
25
Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - VMRF
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1981
8.8 Fees from ₹1.6 L 229 courses
Showing 25 of 35. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 35 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Tamil Nadu 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. 22 of these are government-run and 13 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. 14 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 Tamil Nadu?
There are 35 Dental colleges listed in Tamil Nadu on this page, of which 22 are government and 13 are private.
What is the fee for Dental colleges in Tamil Nadu?
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 Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹70 L. Packages vary by course and year.