To be eligible for the M.D.S. (Master of Dental Surgery) degree at Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, candidates must meet certain criteria. Firstly, applicants must have completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) degree from a recognized dental college or university. Additionally, they must have completed a compulsory rotating internship of one year in an approved dental institution. Candidates also need to qualify in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) MDS conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). The selection process is based on the NEET MDS score and subsequent counseling conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu. Meeting these eligibility criteria is essential for candidates aspiring to pursue the M.D.S. degree at Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai.