Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
Accepted entrance exams
About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Kulasekaram, Kanyakumari offers a 5-year BDS programme affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, and approved by the Dental Council of India. Admission is through NEET-UG followed by TN DME counselling. Annual fees range from INR 2,50,000 for government quota to INR 6,00,000 under management quota. The institute offers MDS programmes and is ranked among the top 20 dental colleges in India by NIRF.
📋 Admission Status: NEET-UG 2026 result declared on 16 July 2026. TN DME BDS counselling is underway. Round 1 seat allotment expected in September 2026.
Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Government Quota Annual Tuition Fee | INR 2,50,000 per year |
| Management Quota Annual Tuition Fee | INR 6,00,000 per year |
| NRI Quota Annual Tuition Fee | INR 9,00,000 per year |
| Total Fees (Government Quota, 5 Years) | INR 12,50,000 |
- Government quota seats are filled through TN DME counselling based on NEET-UG merit.
- Management quota admissions are conducted directly by the institute after NEET-UG qualification.
- Hostel facilities are available on campus at separately charged rates.
Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration Opens | 8 February 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration Closes | 8 March 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Admit Card | 14 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Exam (Re-exam) | 21 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Result | 16 July 2026 |
| TN DME BDS Counselling Notification | 29 June 2026 |
| TN DME BDS Merit List | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| TN DME Round 1 Seat Allotment | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| TN DME Round 1 College Reporting | 2nd week September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- TN DME BDS counselling is conducted on tnmedicalselection.net for 85% state quota seats.
- 15% of seats are filled through MCC All India Quota counselling on mcc.nic.in.
- Multiple rounds including mop-up and stray vacancy rounds follow Round 1 allotment.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognized board with a minimum 50% aggregate
- Valid NEET-UG 2026 score with at least 50th percentile for General category (45th for SC/ST/OBC)
- English as a subject in 10+2 is mandatory
- Minimum 17 years of age as of 31 December 2026
Admission Process
- Register and appear for NEET-UG 2026 conducted by NTA on 21 June 2026
- Check NEET-UG 2026 result declared on 16 July 2026 on neet.nta.ac.in
- Register for Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 counselling on tnmedicalselection.net using NEET roll number
- Upload documents and submit preference list during choice-filling for TN DME BDS Round 1
- Receive Round 1 seat allotment letter from TN DME and pay the admission fee online
- Report to Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences with original documents to confirm the seat
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking BDS at an NIRF top-20 dental college in Tamil Nadu through NEET-UG
- Securing a government quota seat with annual fees of INR 2,50,000 through TN DME
- Planning to pursue MDS at the same campus after completing BDS
- Tamil Nadu domicile students who qualify in TN DME counselling for state quota seats
✗ Skip if
- Management quota fees of INR 6,00,000 per year are beyond the planned budget
- Seeking a dental college in a major metro city for better hospital exposure
- NEET-UG score is below the typical competitive cutoff for state quota seats
- Looking for dental colleges with a confirmed placement record for fresh graduates
Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu SC/ST Post Matric Scholarship | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST Tamil Nadu domicile students, apply via state scholarship portal |
| Tamil Nadu OBC Scholarship | As per Tamil Nadu scholarship norms | OBC Tamil Nadu domicile students with valid caste and income certificate |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship for Professional Courses | INR 10,000 per year | Top 80th percentile in 10+2, family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs, apply via NSP portal |
- Tamil Nadu state scholarships are applied through the state scholarship portal each academic year.
- NSP Central Sector Scholarship applications open on scholarships.gov.in each October.
Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the NEET-UG cutoff for BDS at Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences?
Ans. The NEET-UG cutoff for BDS at Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences varies each year based on the number of applicants and available seats. The college has 60 BDS seats per year, with 85% filled through Tamil Nadu DME counselling and 15% through MCC All India Quota. Government quota state counselling typically requires a competitive NEET-UG score within the 50th to 90th percentile range depending on the category and seat availability that year.
Ques. What are the BDS fees at Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences for 2026?
Ans. BDS fees at Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences are INR 2,50,000 per year under the government quota and INR 6,00,000 per year under management quota. NRI quota fees are INR 9,00,000 per year. The programme is 5 years long, so the total government quota tuition is INR 12,50,000 and management quota tuition is INR 30,00,000 across the full programme duration, excluding hostel and other charges.
Ques. How is BDS admission done at Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences?
Ans. BDS admission at Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences follows NEET-UG qualification. Government quota seats are filled through Tamil Nadu DME counselling on tnmedicalselection.net. After the NEET-UG 2026 result on 16 July 2026, TN DME counselling started. Round 1 seat allotment is expected in September 2026. Management quota seats are filled by the institute directly after NEET-UG qualification and document verification at the college.
Ques. Can I do MDS after BDS from Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences?
Ans. Yes, Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences offers MDS postgraduate programmes at the same campus for BDS graduates who wish to specialize. BDS graduates from any DCI-recognized college can appear for NEET-MDS and apply for MDS at Sree Mookambika through TNMGRMU counselling. MDS specializations at this institute include Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Pedodontics, and Periodontics among others available at the campus.
Ques. What is the duration and structure of BDS at Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences?
Ans. The BDS programme at Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences is 5 years long, comprising 4 academic years and a mandatory 1-year rotating internship. During the programme, students get clinical training in the institute’s attached dental hospital covering departments including oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, conservative dentistry, prosthodontics, pedodontics, and oral medicine. The internship year includes rotations across all clinical departments for comprehensive hands-on training.