Bachelor of Dental Surgery
BDS at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
5-year integrated program • Chennai • 100 seats
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (University)
#51
Total Intake
100 Seats
NAAC Score
3.31 (A Grade)
Avg CTC (2025)
₹5 LPA
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) are mandatory.
Minimum Aggregate
Score at least 50% in your 12th board exams.
Entrance exams
Your 5-Year Dental Journey
Year +0
Year 1
Build your foundation with Dental Anatomy, Histology & basic medical sciences.
Year +1
Year 2
Dive into Oral Pathology, Microbiology & pre-clinical lab work.
Year +2
Year 3
Start clinical practice: Conservative Dentistry & Prosthodontics on real patients.
Year +3
Years 4–5
Advanced rotations in Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics & internship.
Investment
₹75.0L total
~₹15.0L per year
- Tuition Fee₹15,00,000per year
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
75%
Top recruiters
Steep Price Tag, Modest Start
You’re looking at a ₹75 lakh total investment with zero scholarships. With the average starting package hovering around ₹5 LPA, the ROI is a slow burn—great if you’re planning to specialise or open your own clinic later, but rough if you need immediate payback.
The verdict
Worth considering
Sathyabama checks the boxes for early clinical exposure, a full-fledged Chennai campus, and NAAC A-grade infrastructure. But the ₹75 lakh fee wall with no scholarship safety net—and a starter salary of ~₹5 LPA—makes this a ‘go for it only if dentistry is truly your calling’ situation.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Dedicated to a career in dentistry
- ✓ Wants early patient-facing clinical exposure
- ✓ Looking for a Chennai-based private university
Doesn't match
- ✗ Needs scholarship or low-debt graduation
- ✗ Expecting high starting salary immediately
- ✗ Still exploring between medicine and allied health