Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute
⚲ Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Deemed · Estd 1988
★ 4.5 · Updated on 14 Jul 2026
NIRF Rank
#20
Avg Patient Flow
250–450/day
Total Fees
₹16.0 L
Rating
★ 4.5
About Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute Dental College
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute's dental college was established in 1988 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, named after former Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran. The broader institute operates as a deemed university with a multi-disciplinary portfolio spanning engineering, medical, dental, and allied health-sciences education.
The dental college runs BDS and MDS programmes across major dental specialities, benefiting from the institute's broader academic infrastructure and established presence within Chennai's competitive private education landscape.
Campus & Clinical Facilities
The Chennai campus houses a dedicated dental hospital with facilities across major specialities, alongside the institute's broader multi-disciplinary academic blocks shared across its engineering and medical schools.
Why Choose Dr. MGR Dental
- •Over three decades of dental education history
- •Ranked #20 nationally in NIRF 2024 Dental
- •Access to a broader multi-disciplinary deemed-university ecosystem
- •Established presence within Chennai's competitive private dental landscape
Key Highlights
- ✓ Established 1988, named after former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran
- ✓ Part of a broad multi-disciplinary deemed university spanning engineering and medical education
- ✓ Ranked #20 in NIRF 2024 Dental
- ✓ Established presence within Chennai's competitive private dental education landscape
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Dr. MGR' refer to?
The institute is named after M.G. Ramachandran, a former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and popular film actor, reflecting the naming convention common among several Tamil Nadu private educational institutions.
How is admission to Dr. MGR Dental done?
Admission is via NEET-UG score; as a deemed university, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute conducts its own centralised counselling based on NEET rank for BDS seats.