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Tamil Nadu Government Dental College, Chennai is as dental wing of Madras Medical College. It was established as an independent Dental College in 1979. Itaims at imparting ethical and value based dental education in order to churn out professionals competent enough to serve the humanity. They also aim at making the dental healthcare better in the country by performing research in the field of dentistry, medicine and information technology. Their mission is to make this institute reach the centre of excellence in the dental higher education as per the global standards. It was formerly affiliatedto the Madras University.

Facts and Figures of Tamil Nadu Government Dental College, Chennai-

Establishment Year	1953
Institute Type	Public
Affiliated to	TamilnaduDr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
Approval	Dental Council of India

Why to Join Tamil Nadu Government Dental College, Chennai?

Infrastructure- It has a spacious infrastructure with a comfortable, relaxing environment. This provides a perfect ambience for studies to the students.
Faculty Member- The institution has a prestigious team of faculty who are very highly qualified and have been actively and constantly participating in different national and international conferences. They are not only educational guides to the students, but also mentors who direct them towards fulfilling their ultimate aim of serving the humankind.
Facility- It also provides academic facilities like class rooms with audio visual aids. The library has been well stocked with books, Indian and international journals and many other online reference materials.

GDC Chennai Fees & Eligibility

Popular Full time Courses

Course	Fees	Eligibility	Application Date
(148 Views) BDS	₹16,073 (1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 50% + NEET	12 Aug - 20 Aug 2025
(141 Views) MDS 9 Courses	₹32,350 (1st Year Fees)	B.D.S. with 50% + NEET MDS	12 Aug - 18 Aug 2024
(69 Views) Diploma 2 Courses	₹2,240 (Total Fees)	10nth	-
Ph.D 2 Courses	₹15,000 (1st Year Fees)	Post Graduation	-

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What Students Say

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Things I like is hospital and college are present in same building so we can understand the subject easily and the patient flow is very high so that you can improve your skills in dentistry well ~ Angel, BDS
Girls boys ratio is nearly 7:3 ...hostel is available for both girls and boys ~ Angel, BDS
College is available in central area.. transport facilities are good ~ Angel, BDS

Dislikes

Here there is lack of some facilities to overcome the patient flow ~ Angel, BDS
Working hours is more for students so can't concentrate in classes ~ Angel, BDS
There is no government holidays for students ~ Angel, BDS

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Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]

Angel

3.7

Tamilnadu Government Dental College and Hospital - [TNGDCH], BDS

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024(Enrolled 2020)

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Things I like is hospital and college are present in same building so we can understand the subject easily and the patient flow is very high so that you can improve your skills in dentistry well
Girls boys ratio is nearly 7:3 ...hostel is available for both girls and boys
College is available in central area.. transport facilities are good

Dislikes

Here there is lack of some facilities to overcome the patient flow
Working hours is more for students so can't concentrate in classes
There is no government holidays for students

Students view on course curriculum

When we use the curriculum it will be much useful in practical application.. Teaching methods are good..it will be better if every faculty uses the given modern facilities Timing of exam is 3 hours and not much difficult

Internship opportunities provided by the college

Internship is compulsory in the same college for 1 year Salary will be provided by the institution itself In every department there is particular time period to work and we need to complete that to be graduated

Total fees of the course and scholarships availability

Yearly ?11,000/- and will change for every year There is exam fees too and will change according to year of studying For 3 papers 7000/- For 8 papers nearly 20,000/- Scholarship accordingly to categories

Events organized, and facilities available in the campus

Tamil mandram, hostel day, culturals are the functions celebrated here There is library and e library Sports is available but not given much importance ..No extracurricular activities available ... article publication is encouraged

Facilities provided in the college hostel

Room is provided with fan , cupboard and cot.. Meal is good but the menu will not be changed at any time Hostel fee is nearly 4000 per month Hostel is available near college It is well ventilated and maintained somewhat good

Students view on faculties

Nearly five to six faculties are present for every department... they are approachable at any time..they will clarify the doubt at any time.. Exams vary according to the year..3 to 8 papers..3 to 4 students fail in a year..course is much relevant

How to get admission in the college and what sets the college stand out ?

I got this college through counseling..this college has good patients flow and fees is affordable .. admission process is by qualifying through NEET Then counseling will be conducted where we can select college according to mark

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Students Who Applied in GDC Chennai

aryan tripathiJaipur,RajasthanInterested in BDS 12th Board: 70.80%Last Active On: Jun 26, 2025
DheekshithaChennai,Tamil NaduInterested in B.Sc (Medicine) 12th Board: 66.4%Last Active On: Jun 25, 2025

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Courses Offered By GDC Chennai 2025

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Streams :

GeneralOral SurgeryDental HygieneOrthodonticsProsthodonticsOral RadiologyDental MechanicsEndodonticsOral PathologyPeriodonticsPublic Health Dentistry

Degree :

BDSMDSDiplomaPh.D

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Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]

1st Yr Fees:₹16,073

4.1(7 Reviews)5 Years Full Time

#7out of 49 by The Week

(Based on 148 views last year)

22 Students have shown interest in the last 30 days

Eligibility:

10+2 with 50% + NEET

Application Date:

12 Aug - 20 Aug 2025

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS]

1st Yr Fees:₹32,350

1.5(1 Review)9 Courses3 Years Full Time

#7out of 49 by The Week

(Based on 141 views last year)

13 Students have shown interest in the last 30 days

Eligibility:

B.D.S. with 50% + NEET MDS

Application Date:

12 Aug - 18 Aug 2024

Diploma

Total Fees:₹2,240

0.2(1 Review)2 Courses2 Years Full Time

#7out of 49 by The Week

(Based on 69 views last year)

8 Students have shown interest in the last 30 days

Eligibility:

10nth

Ph.D

1st Yr Fees:₹15,000

2 Courses3 Years Full Time

#7out of 49 by The Week

Eligibility:

Post Graduation

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GDC Chennai Upcoming Important Dates 2025

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Registration, Fee Payment, Choice Filling (Round 1) [BDS]	Tentative Aug 12, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025

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NEET Result Release Date	Jun 14, 2025
NEET Exam Date	May 04, 2025
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Registration, Fee Payment, Choice Filling (Round 1) [BDS]	Tentative Aug 12, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025

Expired Events

Events	Dates
NEET MDS Counselling	Jun 24, 2025
NEET Result Release Date	Jun 14, 2025
NEET MDS Result	May 15, 2025

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GDC Chennai Rankings 2025

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GDC Chennai The Week Ranking

#7out of 49 in India 2024

#1 in Tamil Nadu

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GDC Chennai IIRF Ranking

#34out of 60 in India 2024

#5 in Tamil Nadu

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Why To Join GDC Chennai - Reviews & Rating

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M Vinayagam

4.6Helpful

BDS

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

Life of GDC in a note

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My college atmosphere and ambience is so good you wil will feel refreshed refreshed while entering campus

Dislikes

There is strict in college proper uniform also
My college has located in crowded area in chennai

Student Snaps:

Admission:

I havnot applied to any other college because this is only government institute free of cost and number uno College of this state ..I scored enough marks on neet so I got merit seat in this college and I'm glad

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Gokula kannan m

4.3Helpful

BDS

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

Life of Second year in gdc

Likes

I like college administration block and sports ground
I like this collge environment and campus

Dislikes

Minimal infrastructure in my collage and parking
My college has minimum parkkng facilities inside the campus

Admission:

I have not applied for any other collgees because its it number one government college in tamil nadu its a well known nd prestigious institute in india its a best to collge to pursue dentistry and alumins of this college are well known doctors

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College Ninja

4.3Helpful

BDS

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2025(Enrolled 2018)

Life of an average GDC

Dislikes

Not proper administration block inside this clg
Infrastructure is under development for past two years

Student Snaps:

Admission:

I haven't applied any other colleges because this was the only government renowned institute in tamilnadu when I cleared my neet exam and aspired to become a dentist thank God I got my cut off marks for securing a seat in this clg

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Jovitha D J

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BDS

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024(Enrolled 2021)

About TNGDCH

Admission:

I choose this college because it's number one dental college in India and Asia , have high number of patients flow around 700op per day over Asia. You can gain knowledge and skill which will lead you to reach high in your life

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Angel

3.7Helpful

BDS

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024(Enrolled 2020)

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College is available in central area.. transport facilities are good

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Naveen

4.3Helpful

MDS, Public Health Dentistry

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2020

Naveen's Review On Tamilnadu Government Dental College And Hospital - [TNGDCH], Chennai

Course Curriculum Overview:

Yes, it is relevant to what we are going to do in future. It is a profeesional course so we are trained to become a best clinician in this institution. A lot of patients flow is here so we can learn many things about dentistry than other private dental colleges

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Priya Antony

1.5

Diploma, Dental Hygienist

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2020

Priya Antony's Review On Tamilnadu Government Dental College And Hospital - [TNGDCH], Chennai

Course Curriculum Overview:

Curriculum activities and academic for bds is overall good but for diploma courses there is no proper classroom and they will not allowing them for any other activities.And there is no lunch time for Dental hygienist students.

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manigandan

3.7Helpful

BDS

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2016

Manigandan's Review On Tamilnadu Government Dental College And Hospital - [TNGDCH], Chennai

Admission:

The only draw back in the college is the bribe prevailing in the office administration. Student been compelled to bribe officials to get any certificates, scholarships etc. Apart from that everything seems to be fine.

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Baburaj

4.2Helpful

BDS

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2015

Baburaj's Review On Tamilnadu Government Dental College And Hospital - [TNGDCH], Chennai

Admission:

The best part is we had good Campus with all facilities. The faculty members really helped us to overcome future fears. And also they helped us to take correct decisions. We had all enjoy I our college and also got plenty of patient exposure and knowledge. The bad part is still our college has no inpatient wards.

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Basic Information about the Faculty of GDC Chennai

Principal

Dr. B. Sarvanan

Professor and Head, Department Oral Medicine and Radiology

Dr. S. Jaychandran

Department Oral Medicine and Radiology

Professor, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology

Dr. G. Murali Gopika Manoharan

Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology

Professor and Head, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. G. Uma Maheshwari

Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. B. Sarvanan

Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Professor and Head, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Dr. M. C. Sainath

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Dr. G. Vimala

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Professor and Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Dr. M. Kavitha

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Professor and Head, Department of Oral Pathology

Dr. I. Ponniah

Department of Oral Pathology

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Opposite Park Station, Muthusamy Salai
Chennai - 600003
Tamil Nadu, India

Get SMS Contact: 044-25340681

Get Call Details: 044-25340681

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Comments

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horpi amo

Jul 4, 2024 03:48

Is there all India management quota in Tamil Nadu government dental college?

Ashish Ramtari

Sep 19, 2024 11:45

Kindly contact directly to the admission authority of TNGDCH to know the answer of your query. The official contact number of the institute is 044 2534 0441.

thusarabanu

Mar 8, 2024 17:39

Diploma in dental course details

Ashish Ramtari

Mar 9, 2024 07:33

The details of Diploma in Dental course is given below:

Duration- 2 years
Total fee- INR 2,240
Mode- Diploma course
Eligibility- 10^th or marticulation examination

farzana k

Nov 27, 2023 21:32

What is the main purpose of diploma in dental

Sweta Kumari

Nov 28, 2023 18:22

A Diploma in Dental helps the candidates will become oral health professionals whose primary responsibility would be to critically examine, and perform diagnoses, and treatments related to oral health issues such as teeth or gum diseases, mouth injuries, or other dental contingencies.

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