Drs. Sudha & Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences

Drs. Sudha & Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences offers a comprehensive dental education through its undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The primary undergraduate course is the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), while the postgraduate offerings fall under the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), with multiple specializations available.

BDS Fee Structure

For the academic year 2024–25, the tuition fees for the BDS program are categorized based on the type of seat allotment:

These amounts exclude additional costs such as university fees, registration charges, and miscellaneous expenses, which may total approximately ₹50,000 per year. Therefore, the overall cost for the full five-year BDS course can vary significantly depending on the category of admission.

MDS Program and Specializations

The college also offers a three-year MDS program for students who have completed their BDS degree. Available specializations include:

• Oral Medicine & Radiology

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

• Periodontics

• Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

• Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

• Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry

• Prosthodontics, Maxillofacial Prosthesis & Implantology

• Public Health Dentistry

• Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology

These programs are designed to provide advanced clinical training and academic depth in each specialty.

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

While the institute itself does not offer internal scholarships, students have access to various external financial aid options:

• Government Fee Reimbursement: Available to eligible students admitted under the A Category (Government Quota), particularly those from economically weaker sections in Andhra Pradesh.

• Merit-Based Scholarships: The Siddhartha Academy, which oversees the institution, may award scholarships to students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance.

• Indian Dental Association (IDA) Scholarships: Students who are IDA members and rank among the top three in their batch may qualify for scholarships and recognition from the association.

Additionally, the college supports students in securing educational loans from nationalized banks, helping ease the financial burden of tuition and related expenses. 

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