Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
B.D.S. at Saveetha Institute
5-year integrated Bachelor of Dental Surgery · Chennai
NIRF Ranking 2024
Among Universities in India
Key numbers
Annual Intake
260 seats
Duration
5 Years
NAAC Score
3.66 / 4
Annual Fee
₹8,00,000
Investment
₹40.0L total
~₹8.0L per year
- Tuition & Academic Fees₹8,00,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English
Minimum Aggregate
At least 50% in Class 12
Admission Basis
Entrance exam — NEET-UG
Entrance exams
Your 5-Year Dental Journey
Year +0
Year 1
Pre-clinical prosthodontics & basic medical sciences
Year +1
Year 2
Pre-clinical training & intro to clinical concepts
Year +2
Year 3
Clinical postings begin — hands-on patient care starts
Year +3
Year 4
Oral & maxillofacial surgery, community dentistry rotations
Year +4
Year 5
Internship, research in dental materials, licensure prep
Budget Check: ₹40L Total
The program spans 60 months. Factor in hostel and living costs in Chennai on top of the ₹8L/year tuition. Scholarships are available—check if you qualify before you commit.
The verdict
Good fit
Saveetha is a strong bet if you're all-in on dentistry. NIRF #11, A++ NAAC accreditation, and clinical exposure from Year 3 are major wins. The ₹40L total fee is the real hurdle—plan your finances or secure a scholarship before jumping in.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Dental surgery career
- ✓ Early clinical exposure
- ✓ Strong academic infrastructure
Doesn't match
- ✗ Tight budget
- ✗ Interest in non-clinical tech roles