BDS · Salem, Tamil Nadu
Vinayaka Mission'S Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem
A deemed university dental college in Salem, Tamil Nadu, with 100 BDS seats in 2026-27. How admission works, closing ranks and fees.
- Course
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
- Type
- Deemed university
- Location
- Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Seats 2026-27
- 100
How admission works
- All seats: through MCC deemed university counselling, open to any NEET-qualified student; no domicile rule.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deemed university | General | 11,02,848 | 11,76,035 | – | 8,08,841 |
Source: MCC NEET UG 2026 allotment results (Rounds 1–3 and stray), as used in our college predictor. Listed by MCC as “VMS Dental College, Salem”.
Fees
We have not yet verified a 2026-27 fee for this college. Fees are fixed each year by the state fee committee (or by the university for deemed colleges). Ask us and we confirm the current fee in writing.
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 Vinayaka Mission'S Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem?
All seats: through MCC deemed university counselling, open to any NEET-qualified student; no domicile rule.
How many BDS seats does Vinayaka Mission'S Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem have?
100 seats in 2026-27, as listed by the National Dental Commission.
Is NEET required for BDS at Vinayaka Mission'S Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem?
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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