Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute
NIRF #32Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu
- Stream
- dental
- Category
- top40
- NIRF rank
- #32 in dental
- Location
- Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu
Fees, seats, cut-offs and admission rules change every year. Always verify on the institution's official website or the relevant state counselling portal before applying.
About Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute
Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute is a top40 in Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu. Listed in the NIRF dental band at rank #32 — worth comparing with peers in Tamil Nadu. Oral health — clinical, surgical and cosmetic. Students shortlisting dental colleges in Tamil Nadu usually weigh programme fit, total cost, hostel options and recent placement or clinical exposure — not the headline rank alone.
Admissions & entrance exams
- Common entry routes for Dental programmes like those at Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute: NEET-UG, INI-CET. Exact eligibility (subjects, minimum %, category relaxations) is set by the exam authority each year.
- Category tag in our database: “top40”. This usually hints at ownership (government / private / deemed) and which counselling portal lists the institute — confirm on the official site.
- All India Quota vs home-state quota can change cut-offs dramatically for Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute. Download the latest prospectus and seat matrix rather than relying on last year’s social-media screenshots.
- For a wider view of the Dental pathway (courses, typical fees band, scholarships), see our Dental stream hub linked below.
Fees & scholarships
- Govt. BDS: ₹15 K – 1 L / yr (indicative band for Dental — verify for Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute specifically).
- Private BDS: ₹3 – 10 L / yr (indicative band for Dental — verify for Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute specifically).
Placements & outcomes
Placement and internship outcomes at Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute depend on branch, batch size and market cycle. For Dental, ask the training & placement cell for the last three years’ median package, core vs non-core split, and top recruiters — compare with other NIRF-ranked peers in Tamil Nadu.
Verify before you apply
- Official website URL and whether admissions are handled in-house or via a central counselling body.
- Accreditation status (NBA for engineering branches, NMC for medical, BCI for law, etc.) for the specific programme you want.
- Hostel availability, mess charges and refund policy if you withdraw after allotment.
- Cut-off trends for your category in the last two counselling rounds (not just the opening rank).
- Migration / exit rules if you plan a branch change after year one.
Dental pathway
Courses, typical fees, key exams and career routes for the dental stream — useful context beyond this single college page.
Open Dental stream hub →FAQs
- Is Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute good for dental in Tamil Nadu?
- Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute is NIRF-ranked #32 among dental institutions, which makes it a credible name to research. Compare it with two or three alternatives in Tamil Nadu on programme accreditation, fees, location and your entrance exam score before locking a preference list.
- Which exams are needed for admission to Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute?
- Most Dental aspirants targeting institutes like Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute prepare for: NEET-UG, INI-CET. Some seats may also come through state quotas or institute-level tests — read the current prospectus.
- How do I estimate fees at Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute?
- Use the college prospectus for Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute plus the fee bands on our Dental stream hub as context. Include hostel, exam fees and caution deposit in your four-year budget, not tuition alone.
- Should I pick Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute over a lower-ranked college closer to home?
- Rank (#32) is one factor. If Kelambakkam means higher living costs or travel, weigh brand value against branch availability, alumni in your target industry, and whether you can achieve the same career goal from a nearer institute.
Related reading
Other dental colleges in Tamil Nadu
- #2
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- #8
SRM Dental College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- #13
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- #14
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- #16
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- #27
Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Top dental colleges (NIRF)
- #1
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
- #2
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- #3
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences
Delhi, Delhi
- #4
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
Pune, Maharashtra
- #5
Manipal College of Dental Sciences
Manipal, Karnataka
- #6
A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
Mangaluru, Karnataka
- #7
King George`s Medical University
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- #8
SRM Dental College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu