Admission
BDS Admission Process – Chettinad Dental College
Admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute is based on the candidate’s performance in the NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Entrance Requirement
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Candidates must qualify NEET-UG with the minimum percentile prescribed for their category.
Counselling Authority
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The admission process is managed by the Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chennai, under the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Application and Quota Categories
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Candidates must apply separately for counselling under the following quotas:
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Government Quota
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Self-Financing Quota
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Management/NRI Quota
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Seat allocation is determined by:
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NEET-UG score
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Seat availability
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Reservation norms
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State-specific eligibility criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Requirement |
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| Age | Must be 17 years or older as of December 31 of the admission year |
| Educational | Must have passed H.S.C. / ( 2) or equivalent with: |
| - English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology/Botany & Zoology | |
| - Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB subjects (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) |
Reporting and Admission Confirmation
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After receiving the allotment order from the Selection Committee, candidates must:
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Report to the college within the stipulated time
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Present all original documents
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Pay the prescribed fees to confirm admission
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NEET-UG Cut-Offs (Home State Quota – Tamil Nadu)
| Category | 2024 Closing Rank | 2023 Closing Rank | 2022 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (GN) | ~8,530 | ~9,296 | ~6,275 |
| Backward Class (BC) | ~11,200 | ~11,399 | ~11,079 |
| Most Backward Class (MBC) | ~10,947 | ~18,646 | ~10,650 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | ~16,752 | ~16,093 | ~13,034 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | ~25,181 | ~21,487 | – |
Note: These ranks represent the approximate closing ranks for the final round of state counselling under the Home State quota. Cut-offs for Management and NRI quotas are typically based on lower NEET scores, aligned with the minimum qualifying percentile.
For the most accurate and updated admission details, candidates are advised to refer to the official websites of:
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Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute
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Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu
For more details please visit:https://chettinaddental.edu.in/.
