BDS · Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu
Government Dental College, Pudukkottai
A government dental college in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. How admission works, closing ranks and fees.
- Course
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
- Type
- Government
- Location
- Pudukkottai, 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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MCC 2026 BDS closing ranks
The last All India Rank that got a BDS seat here in each round of MCC counselling, 2026. A dash means no seat in that category was allotted in that round.
| Quota | Category | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Stray |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India (15%) | General | 28,032 | 36,130 | 46,692 | 51,346 |
| All India (15%) | OBC | 35,735 | 43,766 | 46,755 | 51,821 |
| All India (15%) | SC | 1,20,301 | 1,31,544 | 1,43,135 | 1,62,142 |
Source: MCC NEET UG 2026 allotment results (Rounds 1–3 and stray), as used in our college predictor. Listed by MCC as “Govt dental college Pudukkottai”.
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, Pudukkottai?
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, Pudukkottai?
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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