Apply for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery programme at JKKN Dental College & Hospital, Komarapalayam — DCI approved, NAAC A grade, with 100 seats, 200+ dental chairs, and 92% placement assistance.
DCI Approved
Dental Council of India
NAAC A Grade
Accredited Institution
TN Dr. MGR University
Affiliated
Govt. of Tamil Nadu
Approved
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at JKKN is a 5-year undergraduate dental programme designed to produce skilled, ethical dental surgeons with strong clinical, academic and research foundations.
Candidates must satisfy all of the following requirements to be eligible for BDS admission.
Passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects
50% aggregate in PCB for General; 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates
Valid NEET-UG 2026 qualifying score is mandatory for all candidates
Minimum 17 years as on 31 December 2026 (no upper age limit)
Indian nationals, NRI, and Foreign nationals eligible per DCI norms
Medically fit to pursue dental education and clinical practice
A transparent, NEET-based admission process completed in five simple steps.
Appear for NEET-UG 2026 and secure the minimum qualifying percentile prescribed by NMC/DCI.
Register at www.jkkn.ai/apply/jkkn-admission-2026 and fill the BDS application with required details.
Participate in Tamil Nadu state counselling (Govt Quota) or apply directly to JKKN (Management Quota).
Visit campus with all original documents for verification and seat confirmation.
Complete fee payment and receive admission confirmation letter for the 2026-27 BDS batch.
Keep these documents ready (originals + 2 sets of self-attested photocopies) for verification.
NEET-UG 2026 Scorecard & Rank Letter
10th Standard Marksheet & Certificate
12th Standard Marksheet & Certificate
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Conduct / Character Certificate
Community Certificate (if applicable)
Nativity Certificate (Tamil Nadu candidates)
Aadhaar Card / Government ID Proof
8 Passport-size Photographs
Migration Certificate (out-of-state candidates)
Income Certificate (for scholarships)
Medical Fitness Certificate
Transparent fee structure across Government Quota and Management Quota seats.
As per TN Govt Norms
Allotted through TN state counselling based on NEET rank.
₹ 4,50,000 / year
Includes tuition fee and student instruments kit.
₹ 5,50,000 / year
Includes tuition, instruments, hostel and mess.
As per DCI norms
Contact admissions for the latest NRI fee structure.
Installment payment options and scholarships are available. For the complete fee structure including exam fees, hostel & mess, visit fee structure page.
Key timelines for the BDS 2026-27 admission cycle (subject to NMC/DCI/TN counselling notifications).
NEET-UG 2026 Examination
May 2026 (tentative)
NEET-UG 2026 Results
June 2026 (tentative)
JKKN Online Application Opens
March 2026
TN State Counselling
July – August 2026
Management Quota Admission
July – August 2026
Academic Session Begins
September 2026
A BDS degree from JKKN opens up diverse career options — from private practice to global healthcare.
Start your own clinic or join an established practice as a registered dental surgeon.
Pursue postgraduate specialisation via NEET-MDS in Ortho, Endo, Prostho, Periodontics, and more.
Join Apollo Dental, Clove Dental, Sabka Dentist, Dental Planet, and other national chains.
Serve as a government dental surgeon in PHCs, district hospitals, ESI, and railways.
Join Indian Army Dental Corps, Navy, and Air Force as a Short Service Commission officer.
Practice abroad after qualifying exams — UK (NHS), UAE, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Australia.
Teach at dental colleges, pursue PhD, or contribute to dental research and publications.
Work with leading dental product manufacturers, implant companies, and laboratories.
39+ years of dental education excellence (since 1987)
200+ dental chairs & 100+ hospital beds for clinical exposure
500+ daily patients — hands-on training from Year 1
DCI approved, NAAC A grade accredited institution
India's 1st AI-Integrated Dental Campus
92% placement assistance with national & international tie-ups
9 specialised dental departments with expert faculty
NH-544 location — accessible from Salem, Erode, Coimbatore, Tiruppur
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum 50% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC), a valid NEET-UG 2026 qualifying score, and must be at least 17 years old as on 31 December 2026.
JKKN Dental College & Hospital offers 100 BDS seats per year, approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
BDS Management Quota tuition fee is ₹4,50,000/year (Dayscholar with Instruments) or ₹5,50,000/year (with Hostel and Instruments). Government Quota fee is as per Tamil Nadu state norms.
BDS admission is NEET-UG based. Qualify NEET-UG 2026 → Apply online → Participate in TN state counselling (Govt Quota) or apply directly (Management Quota) → Document verification → Fee payment and enrolment.
NEET-UG scorecard, 10th and 12th marksheets, transfer certificate, conduct certificate, community certificate, nativity certificate, Aadhaar, photographs, and migration certificate (for out-of-state candidates).
BDS at JKKN is a 5-year program — 4 years of academic study (pre-clinical, para-clinical, clinical) followed by 1 year of compulsory rotating internship (CRRI) across 9 specialised dental departments.
Yes — merit, sports, single parent, and government scholarships: PMSS (₹2.5L–6L/year for SC/SCA/ST/BC-CC), First Graduate (₹40K/year), Community Scholarship (₹5K–10K/year), Naan Mudhalvan (₹1,000/month for Tamil medium students).
Yes. JKKN provides separate boys and girls hostels with 24/7 security, Wi-Fi, mess facilities, and study rooms. Hostel charges are included in the ₹5,50,000/year Management Quota package.
BDS graduates can pursue private practice, government services, MDS specialisation, corporate dental chains, armed forces dental corps, international practice (UK NHS, UAE, Singapore, Australia), research, academics, and dental industry roles.
Join 100 BDS students admitted every year at JKKN Dental College & Hospital — DCI approved, NAAC A grade, with industry-leading clinical exposure and placement support.
