Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
Smile Architect in the Making?
BDS at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Puducherry — 5 years of hands-on training to turn your NEET hustle into a legit dental career.
Institution Cred
NAAC ‘A’ Grade with a 3.35 CGPA — UGC recognized and legit.
Key numbers
Annual Intake
100 Seats
Average CTC
₹4.5 LPA
Placement Rate
75%
Duration
5 Years
Investment
₹60.0L total
~₹12.0L per year
- Tuition Fee₹12,00,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English are mandatory.
Minimum Percentage
You need at least 50% aggregate in your Class 12 boards.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
75%
Top recruiters
ROI Reality Check
You’re looking at a ₹60L total fee against an average starting package of ₹4.5L. Breaking even will take time, so go for this only if you’re genuinely excited about dentistry — not just the paycheck.
Hostel & Scholarships Available
Moving to Puducherry for 5 years? The campus offers hostel accommodation and scholarship options — definitely worth exploring on the official site to ease the financial load.
The verdict
Worth considering
With a ₹60L fee tag and a ₹4.5L average starting salary, this is a long-game investment. The 75% placement rate and diverse recruiter mix are promising, but the ROI will be slow unless you score a scholarship or plan to build your own practice. Our data confidence is moderate (40%), so double-check the latest numbers with the college before you commit. Best for students who are passionate about oral healthcare and ready for the 5-year grind.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Genuinely passionate about dentistry and patient care
- ✓ Ready for the NEET-UG grind and a 5-year program
- ✓ Open to private practice or government dental services long-term
Doesn't match
- ✗ Need an immediate high salary to offset education costs
- ✗ Looking for guaranteed corporate placement
- ✗ Not prepared for a half-decade academic commitment