GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL,CUDDALORE Dt, CHIDAMBARAM
Chidambaram
Eligibility
Government Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore – Eligibility & Selection 2025
Admission at Government Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore (Chidambaram) is entrance-based, and candidates must fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria. For UG programmes, applicants should have passed Class 12, while for PG programmes, a BDS degree is required. The details of eligibility and selection criteria for major courses are provided below:
| Courses | Common Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) | Candidates must have passed 10 2 / HSC with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects. They must obtain a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC). | NEET-UG followed by Tamil Nadu State Counselling conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME). |
| MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) | Must hold a BDS degree from a DCI-recognized dental college and must have completed a one-year compulsory rotatory internship. | NEET-MDS followed by counselling by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). |
