Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS] (General Surgery)

Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Tiruchengode offers a 5-year BDS programme affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and approved by the Dental Council of India. Established in 2007, the college has 100 BDS seats for women, filled entirely through Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling. The management quota annual fee is INR 6,00,000, totalling INR 24,00,000 for the four academic years of the programme.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Seat allotment begins September 2026 (Tentative).

Vivekanandha Dental BDS Fees 2026

• Government quota annual fee is INR 2,50,000 (total INR 10,00,000 for 4 academic years) allotted through TN DME counselling.
• Internship year fee is payable separately as per the college’s annual notification.
• Hostel, mess, and other charges are payable separately from tuition.

Vivekanandha Dental BDS Admission 2026

• TN DME conducts 100% of private BDS admissions through state NEET UG counselling.
• All rounds are conducted online through the official portal at tnmedicalselection.net.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects from a recognised board
• Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB at 10+2 for General category (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
• Minimum age of 17 years as on 31 December of the year of admission
• Valid NEET UG 2026 scorecard with qualification in the relevant category

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET UG 2026 with a valid score meeting the minimum eligibility percentile for BDS
• Register through the Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling portal at tnmedicalselection.net
• Upload required documents including NEET scorecard, 10+2 mark sheet, and domicile proof
• Fill and lock preferred dental colleges during the choice-filling period
• Accept the allotted seat and pay the admission deposit within the deadline
• Report to Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Tiruchengode with original certificates

✓ Opt for this if

• NEET rank qualifies for government quota at INR 2,50,000 per year
• Seeking a women-exclusive dental institution in Tamil Nadu
• Planning to pursue MDS in-house after BDS (9 specialisations available)
• Tamil Nadu domicile eligible for TN DME state counselling allocation

✗ Skip if

• NEET rank qualifies for a government dental college in Tamil Nadu
• INR 6,00,000 per year management quota fee exceeds budget
• Prefer a co-educational dental institution
• Located outside Tamil Nadu with no state quota eligibility for TN DME

Vivekanandha Dental BDS Scholarships 2026

• Tamil Nadu state scholarships are applied through the e-Kalvi portal annually.

Vivekanandha Dental BDS FAQs

Ques. What is the total BDS fee at Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Tiruchengode?

Ans. The management quota annual tuition fee at Vivekanandha Dental College for Women is INR 6,00,000, totalling INR 24,00,000 for the four academic years of the BDS programme. Government quota annual fee is INR 2,50,000, totalling INR 10,00,000 for four academic years, allotted through Tamil Nadu DME NEET UG counselling. The internship year fee and hostel charges are payable separately as per the college’s annual schedule.

Ques. How many BDS seats are available at Vivekanandha Dental College for Women?

Ans. Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Tiruchengode has 100 BDS seats in total. All 100 seats are filled through Tamil Nadu DME NEET UG state counselling for the 2026 academic session. The seats are distributed across government quota and management quota categories based on the Tamil Nadu reservation policy and NEET UG rank.

Ques. What is the admission process for BDS at Vivekanandha Dental College?

Ans. Admission to BDS at Vivekanandha Dental College for Women is entirely through Tamil Nadu DME NEET UG counselling. Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026, register at tnmedicalselection.net, fill choices during the choice-filling period, and accept the allotted seat within the deadline. TN DME conducts three rounds of counselling, namely Round 1, Round 2, and a mop-up round, before the academic session begins in September or October.

Ques. What is the NEET UG cutoff for BDS at Vivekanandha Dental College?

Ans. The NEET UG cutoff for BDS at Vivekanandha Dental College for Women varies each year based on the total number of NEET qualifiers, available seats, and category-wise competition in Tamil Nadu counselling. The cutoff is published as a closing rank for each round by Tamil Nadu DME after seat allotment. Candidates can refer to the official TN DME seat allotment data at tnmedicalselection.net for previous year cutoff trends.

Ques. What career options are available after BDS from Vivekanandha Dental College?

Ans. BDS graduates from Vivekanandha Dental College for Women can register with the Tamil Nadu Dental Council and practise as licensed dentists. Career options include private dental practice, government dentist roles through TNPSC and NHM Tamil Nadu, and postgraduate specialisation through NEET MDS. The college itself offers 9 MDS specialisation programmes with 29 PG seats, giving BDS graduates direct in-house postgraduate pathways in Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, and other disciplines.

Ques. Is Vivekanandha Dental College for Women only for female candidates?

Ans. Yes, Vivekanandha Dental College for Women is a women-only institution and admits only female candidates to the BDS programme. All 100 BDS seats are reserved for women. Admission is through Tamil Nadu DME NEET UG counselling and is open to all female candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 and meet the Tamil Nadu state quota eligibility or management quota criteria.