BDS · Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Government Dental College & Hospital, Cuddalore
A government dental college in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. How admission works, closing ranks and fees.
- Course
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
- Type
- Government
- Location
- Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
- Seats 2026-27
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How admission works
- 15% All India Quota: through MCC counselling on your NEET UG All India Rank; no domicile needed.
- 85% state quota: through Tamil Nadu counselling (the Selection Committee, DME Tamil Nadu), usually only for students with the state's domicile.
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Fees
Government colleges in Tamil Nadu: ₹16,073 a year in all (₹12,073 for SC/SCA/ST). This is the state-wide figure (official notice, 2026-27), not this college's own notice, and deemed universities charge their own fees. Source.
About the course
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) takes 5 years: 4 years of study plus a 1-year paid rotatory internship. It is regulated by the National Dental Commission (earlier the Dental Council of India). Eligibility: Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 12 and a qualifying NEET UG score.
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Common questions
How do I get admission to Government Dental College & Hospital, Cuddalore?
15% All India Quota: through MCC counselling on your NEET UG All India Rank; no domicile needed. 85% state quota: through Tamil Nadu counselling (the Selection Committee, DME Tamil Nadu), usually only for students with the state's domicile.
Is NEET required for BDS at Government Dental College & Hospital, Cuddalore?
Yes. BDS admission anywhere in India needs a NEET UG qualifying score.
How long is the BDS course?
5 years: 4 years of study plus a 1-year paid rotatory internship. The course is regulated by the National Dental Commission (earlier the Dental Council of India).
Sources
- National Dental Commission (erstwhile DCI) college list, 25 June 2026; MCC NEET UG 2026 allotment results (details on our BDS colleges page).
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