There are about 32 that offers M.D.S. (Master of Dental Surgery) courses in Tamil Nadu. Out of these 3 are government colleges and 22 are privately owned. Some of the top M.D.S. (Master of Dental Surgery) colleges in Tamil Nadu are Saveetha University, SRM University Chennai, SRMCRI Chennai, Dr MGR Educational And Research Institute, Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Ragas Dental College & Hospital, Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital (GDCH), Chennai, Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital, Rajas Dental College, Sree Balaji Dental College. The admission criteria for these colleges is to pass in the qualifying examination or appear for the entrance examination. Only top scoring candidates are offered admission to these top colleges. The fees for top M.D.S. (Master of Dental Surgery) colleges in Tamil Nadu range from INR 73,400 - INR 80,00,000.
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Saveetha University specialties
Rankings : National Leader in Specialized Education - Ranked #13 Nationally in the University category (NIRF 2025) - Ranked #1 in India for Dental studies (NIRF 2024) and #2 (NIRF 2025)
Specializations : MILA Teaching Methodology - Multiple Interactive Learning Algorithm (MILA) replaces traditional lectures with small-group interactive sessions - iPad-based paperless education system integrated across medical and dental disciplines
Region : Strategic Healthcare & IT Hub - Located in Chennai, the 'Healthcare Capital of India', providing unparalleled clinical exposure - Proximity to major industrial and IT corridors (Sriperumbudur and OMR) for engineering placements
Fees : Tiered Fee Structure - Engineering: Rs 8-10 L (Total) - Dental (BDS): Rs 45-50 L (Total)
ROI : Excellent Clinical & Professional ROI - High return on investment for Dental and Medical graduates due to intensive clinical training and 95%+ placement rates - Strong engineering ROI with median packages significantly higher than regional averages
Partnerships/Exchange Programs : Global Academic Footprint - 1000+ active MoUs with international universities and industries - Dual degree and exchange programs with the University of Dundee (UK), University of Plymouth (UK)