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About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, offers a 5-year full-time BDS programme with an intake of 100 seats under SRIHER. Admission is through NEET-UG followed by MCC Deemed University counselling. Total tuition fees are INR 30,00,000 for the five-year course. Sri Ramachandra Dental College is ranked #10 in Dental by NIRF 2024, making it one of India’s top private dental institutions.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026.
Key Points
- NIRF 2024 ranked #10 in Dental category, among India’s highest-ranked private dental colleges
- 100 seats allotted entirely through MCC Deemed University counselling, no management quota outside MCC
- Clinical exposure from 2nd year in a high-volume dental OPD at Sri Ramachandra Hospital
- Dental simulation labs and digital radiography units support pre-clinical skill development
SRIHER BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 6,00,000 |
| Total Fees (5 years) | INR 30,00,000 |
- One-year compulsory internship follows the 5-year academic course.
- Internship fees are billed separately from the annual tuition structure.
- Hostel and examination fees are charged separately from academic tuition.
SRIHER BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration Closes | 8 March 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Admit Card Release | 14 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Exam | 21 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Result | 20 July 2026 |
| MCC Deemed Counselling Begins | August 2026 |
- All 100 BDS seats filled through MCC of DGHS centralised counselling at mcc.nic.in.
- NRI and OCI candidates are admitted through MCC under the designated NRI quota.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognized board
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General and EWS category (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
- Minimum age 17 years as of 31 December 2026
- Valid NEET-UG 2026 score meeting the minimum qualifying percentile for the chosen category
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with the required percentile for General or reserved category
- Register on the MCC portal at mcc.nic.in during the Deemed University counselling window
- Pay MCC registration fee and refundable security deposit as required by MCC guidelines
- Fill and lock the college choice list including Sri Ramachandra Dental College
- Report to SRIHER campus with original documents on receiving MCC seat allotment letter
✓ Opt for this if
- NIRF top-10 dental college ranking is a priority for the degree
- Comfortable with INR 6,00,000 per year fee at a deemed university
- Want MCC-based transparent counselling with no direct management quota seats
- Prefer high patient-load clinical training in a 2,500-bed attached teaching hospital
✗ Skip if
- Total budget for the 5-year BDS course is below INR 30,00,000
- Prefer a government dental college for substantially lower fees through state counselling
- NEET-UG score is below the typical SRIHER BDS closing rank for the chosen category
SRIHER BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility/Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Founder-Chancellor Merit-cum-Means | Up to INR 50,000 per year | From 2nd year onwards, academic merit and family income criteria |
| Tamil Nadu Government Support | INR 1,000 per month | State-enrolled eligible students via state government portal |
| National Scholarship Portal | Varies by scheme | SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates apply at NSP.gov.in |
- Founder-Chancellor scholarship is awarded from the 2nd year of study onwards.
- Students must maintain satisfactory attendance and academic records to remain eligible each year.
- 13 out of 40 under NIRF Dental Ranking 2025.
- 15 out of 70 under IIRF Dental Ranking 2025.
- 11 out of 32 under The Week Dental Ranking 2022.
Read more on SRIHER Rankings here
SRIHER BDS FAQs
Ques. What NEET-UG rank is typically needed for BDS at SRIHER?
Ans. SRIHER BDS admission is entirely through MCC Deemed University counselling based on NEET-UG merit. For General category, the closing rank in recent years has been around 10,00,000 to 12,00,000 at the All India Deemed University quota level. The exact cutoff varies each cycle based on the number of applicants and total seat availability at deemed institutions nationally.
Ques. What is the total fee for BDS at SRIHER?
Ans. The total tuition fee for the 5-year BDS programme is INR 30,00,000, charged at INR 6,00,000 per year. This covers academic years only. A one-year compulsory rotating internship follows the course. Hostel charges, examination fees, and other dues are billed separately from the annual tuition figure.
Ques. Is BDS admission at SRIHER available through management quota?
Ans. No. SRIHER has stated that all BDS seats at Sri Ramachandra Dental College are allotted through MCC of DGHS centralised counselling only. There is no separate management quota or direct admission process outside MCC. Candidates must register on mcc.nic.in during the Deemed University counselling round to secure a seat.
Ques. How is SRIHER Dental College ranked nationally?
Ans. Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital is ranked #10 in the Dental category by NIRF 2024, placing it among the top private dental institutions in India. This ranking reflects faculty quality, research output, clinical training infrastructure, and graduate outcomes across the five-year programme and one-year internship.
Ques. When does clinical training begin for BDS students at SRIHER?
Ans. BDS students at SRIHER begin clinical training from the 2nd year of the programme. The dental college operates a high-volume OPD within Sri Ramachandra Hospital, giving students exposure to diverse dental cases across oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics, and prosthodontics. Simulation lab training in the first year prepares students for live clinical work.
Ques. Are there scholarships available for BDS students at SRIHER?
Ans. Yes, SRIHER offers the Founder-Chancellor Merit-cum-Means Scholarship of up to INR 50,000 per year from the second year of study for students with good academic standing and demonstrated financial need. Tamil Nadu government scholarships and National Scholarship Portal schemes for SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories are also available to eligible enrolled students.