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About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
JKK Nattraja Dental College and Hospital (JKKNDCH), Komarapalayam, Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu, offers a 5-year BDS programme approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai. The college admits 100 students per year through NEET-UG merit-based counselling. Total fees for the complete programme are INR 25,00,000.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Round 1 seat allotment begins September 2026 (Tentative).
JKK Nattraja Dental College BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 5,00,000 |
| Total Fees (5-year programme) | INR 25,00,000 |
- Fee above is for the management quota and may vary for government quota seats.
- INR 250 non-refundable processing fee payable during TN NEET counselling.
JKK Nattraja Dental College BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opens | February 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closes | March 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result Declared | July 16, 2026 |
| TN NEET Counselling Registration Opens | June 29, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- TN NEET UG counselling conducted at tnmedicalselection.net in multiple rounds.
- All India Quota seats for BDS are allotted through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB (45% for SC/ST/OBC categories)
- Valid NEET-UG score qualifying the cutoff for BDS admission
- Minimum age 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with the required cutoff score for BDS
- Register for TN NEET UG counselling at tnmedicalselection.net and pay the processing fee
- Fill and lock college and course preferences during the choice-filling window
- Download seat allotment order after Round 1 results are published
- Complete document verification at the designated centre or online
- Report to JKKNDCH with original certificates on the specified joining date
✓ Opt for this if
- Targeting BDS with a DCI-approved dental hospital for clinical training
- Prefer a Namakkal-region dental college with hospital-integrated training
- Comfortable with INR 5 lakh annual fee under management quota
- Planning to pursue MDS or private dental practice after graduation
✗ Skip if
- Prefer a dental college in a metro city with broader patient exposure
- Need a college with strong structured campus placement record
- Looking for significantly lower fees under a government dental college
JKK Nattraja Dental College BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition fee waiver and maintenance allowance | SC/ST students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh per year |
| OBC Post-Matric Scholarship | Partial tuition fee reimbursement | OBC students with family income below INR 1 lakh per year |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships | INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year | Students in top 20 percentile of their 12th board examinations |
| JKKN Institution Merit Scholarship | Partial fee waiver (merit-based) | Students with high NEET-UG scores as per college criteria |
- Apply for government scholarships at scholarships.gov.in before the annual deadline.
- Contact JKKNDCH admission office for institution-level scholarship eligibility details.
JKK Nattraja Dental College BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the total BDS fee at JKK Nattraja Dental College Namakkal?
Ans. The total fee for the five-year BDS programme at JKK Nattraja Dental College and Hospital Namakkal is INR 25,00,000, with an annual fee of INR 5,00,000. This applies to management quota seats. Government quota seats may carry a different fee structure as regulated by Tamil Nadu government norms. Students should verify the current fee notification with the college admission office.
Ques. How many seats are available in BDS at JKKNDCH Namakkal?
Ans. JKK Nattraja Dental College and Hospital Namakkal has an approved annual intake of 100 BDS seats, as sanctioned by the Dental Council of India (DCI). These seats are distributed between government quota (state counselling through tnmedicalselection.net) and management quota, as per Tamil Nadu government regulations.
Ques. What NEET score is required for BDS admission at JKKNDCH Namakkal?
Ans. BDS admission at JKK Nattraja Dental College Namakkal requires a valid NEET-UG 2026 score. The exact cutoff varies each year based on seat availability and the rank of applicants during TN NEET counselling rounds. Candidates should track the official rank list published at tnmedicalselection.net after the Round 1 seat allotment to assess their eligibility.
Ques. What clinical training facilities does JKKNDCH Namakkal provide for BDS students?
Ans. JKK Nattraja Dental College and Hospital is an integrated dental hospital and college in Komarapalayam, providing hands-on clinical training from the second year of the BDS programme. Students gain exposure to oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, pedodontics, and prosthodontics departments within the attached hospital, fulfilling the Dental Council of India’s mandatory clinical hours requirement.
Ques. What are the career options after BDS from JKK Nattraja Dental College Namakkal?
Ans. Graduates of BDS from JKK Nattraja Dental College can work in private dental clinics, corporate dental chains such as Apollo Dental, Clove Dental, and Sabka Dentist, government dental hospitals, and armed forces dental services. Graduates may also pursue MDS specialisation through NEET-PG, practice independently after registration with the Tamil Nadu Dental Council, or explore opportunities in the NHS United Kingdom and other international healthcare systems.
Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for BDS students at JKKNDCH Namakkal?
Ans. JKK Nattraja Dental College and Hospital provides separate hostel facilities for male and female BDS students on or near the campus in Komarapalayam. Since the college requires clinical attendance at the attached hospital during all years of the programme, on-campus hostel accommodation is particularly useful for outstation students. Hostel fee details should be confirmed with the admission office for the 2026 intake.