Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai

TNGDC Chennai

Leading Government Institution for Dental Education and Healthcare

● Park Town, Chennai▣ Government Dental College▣ Established in 1953
✓DCI Approved✓NAAC A Grade✓Government Institution✓Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University — Dental Council of India Approved

About Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital (TNGDC), Chennai, established in 1953, is one of the premier government dental institutions in India. Affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and approved by the Dental Council of India, the college provides high-quality dental education and healthcare services. The institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various dental specialties. With a well-equipped teaching hospital, advanced dental labs, and experienced faculty, the college emphasizes clinical exposure, research, and patient care. It serves as a major referral center for dental treatment in Tamil Nadu.

Highlights

✓Established in 1953 — premier government dental college
✓Affiliated with Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
✓Approved by Dental Council of India (DCI)
♥Attached multi-specialty dental hospital
♥Strong clinical exposure for students
✓Affordable government fee structure
✓Experienced faculty and specialists
✓Research-focused dental programs
✓Located in central Chennai
✓High patient inflow for practical training

Courses Offered

S.NoCourse NameLevel
1BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)UG
2MDS Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPG
3MDS OrthodonticsPG
4MDS ProsthodonticsPG
5MDS Conservative DentistryPG
6MDS PeriodonticsPG
7MDS Oral PathologyPG
8MDS Public Health DentistryPG
9Ph.D. Dental SciencesPhD

Admission Process

01

Eligibility

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology minimum qualifying marks.

02

Application

Apply through NEET-UG / NEET-MDS portal.

03

Counselling / Merit

Admission through NEET counselling (All India/State quota).

04

Document Verification

Submit NEET scorecard and certificates.

05

Fee Payment

Confirm seat by paying government prescribed fees.

Facilities

⌁Campus Wi-Fi
⌂Hostel Facilities
▤Dental Library
⚗Clinical & Research Labs
✓Teaching Hospital
✓Cafeteria
✓Lecture Halls
✓Research Centers
✓Sports Facilities
✓Internship & Clinical Training

Placement Information

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Placement Rate90%
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Average Package₹6.0 LPA
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Highest Package₹18 LPA

Scholarships

  • ✓Government Scholarships
  • ✓SC/ST Scholarships
  • ✓Merit Scholarships
  • ✓First Graduate Scholarship

Hostel Facilities

⌂Separate hostels for boys and girls
⌁Wi-Fi enabled rooms
⬡24/7 security
✓Mess facilities
▤Study areas
◆Recreation rooms

Events

  • ✓Dental Conference
  • ✓Clinical Workshops
  • ✓Cultural Fest
  • ✓Health Camps
  • ✓Research Seminars

Campus Life

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Technical Clubs

  • ✓Dental Research Club
  • ✓Clinical Skills Club
  • ✓Innovation Club
  • ✓Entrepreneurship Cell
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Cultural Clubs

  • ✓Dance Club
  • ✓Music Club
  • ✓Drama Club
  • ✓Fine Arts Club
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Community Service

  • ✓Free Dental Camps
  • ✓Rural Health Programs
  • ✓Oral Hygiene Awareness
  • ✓Blood Donation Camps

Location & Distance

✈Airport20 km
▣Railway Station1 km
▣Bus Stand2 km
▣Metro1 km
♥Hospital0 km

Google Map Location

●Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, 163, Poonamallee High Road, Park Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003● Open in Google Maps

Contact Details

●Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, 163, Poonamallee High Road, Park Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003
✓+91 44 25340441✓tngdchospital@gmail.com◎www.tngdch.ac.in● Open in Google Maps