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Tamil Nadu Government Dental College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · Estd 1954

· Updated on 14 Jul 2026

NIRF Rank

Avg Patient Flow

400–600/day

Total Fees

₹1.5 L

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About Tamil Nadu Government Dental College

Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital was established in 1954 and is affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. As Tamil Nadu's flagship government dental institution, it runs BDS and MDS programmes across major dental specialities from its Chennai campus.

Campus & Clinical Facilities

The college operates from Chennai with a large, well-established dental hospital covering major specialities, serving one of the largest urban patient bases of any government dental college in south India.

Why Choose Tamil Nadu Government Dental College

  • Tamil Nadu's flagship government dental institution, established 1954
  • Government fee structure, among the lowest of any dental college in India
  • Large intake with strong Chennai-based clinical training
  • Affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

Key Highlights

  • Tamil Nadu's flagship government dental institution, established 1954
  • Government fee structure, among the lowest of any dental college in India
  • Large intake and strong clinical training reputation in Chennai
  • Affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

Frequently Asked Questions

How is admission to Tamil Nadu Government Dental College done?

Admission is via NEET-UG score through Tamil Nadu state-quota counselling (Directorate of Medical Education) and the MCC All India Quota process for the AIQ share.