Ragas Dental College - 2024 Admission, Fees, Courses, Ranking, Placement

Ragas Dental College & Hospital (RDCH)

Ragas Dental College & Hospital commonly called "RDC Chennai", is a Unit of Jayas Group.  This Dental College located at the outskirts of Chennai was founded in the year 1987 by Dr. B.P. Rajan, a conservative dentist, under the aegis of Ragas Educational Society.  Its first Dean was Dr. Vasanta Rao.

The Ragas campus is located in about 6 acres of scenic land on the famous East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

RDCH is Affiiated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and approved by Dental Council of India (DCI), Govt. of India.  The college is Accredited by NAAC.

Ragas Dental College and Hospital offers BDS, MDS and PhD programs. The college also offers Diploma Programs in Dental Hygiene and Dental Mechanic.  For admission into the UG and PG programs the eligibility criteria is based on the ranking in the NEET and NEET MDS Entrance Exam    reapectively.

Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai ensures that sufficient physical Infrastructure is made available, easily accessible and efficiently utilized.  Students now have access to cutting-edge amenities and a stress-free learning environment on a well-kept, beautiful green campus. The campus contains well-ventilated Classrooms, Lecture Halls and Seminar Rooms where interactive lectures are held using ICT-equipped facilities, LCD projectors, and LAN features.  The other infrastructural facilities include Auditoriums, Indoor & Outdoor Sports facilities, Hospital, Pharmacy, Transportation, Hostels, Cafeteria and ATM.

RDCH is known beyond India as an Institute for advanced studies in the field of Dentistry and can look back on a long tradition.  Its programs are characterized by academic diversity – a blend of International atmosphere of learning in a Traditional setting with modern teaching facilities. The college provides a forum for public lectures, national and international seminars, workshops and symposium. 

Expressly committed to the constitutional principle of freedom of research and teaching, Ragas Dental College undertakes Basic, Applied, Subject-specific and Trans-disciplinary Research.

VISION

Our college is guided by its well defined vision – STRIVE TO SERVE

To create an environment of excellence where dental education combines scientific knowledge with ethical values

MISSION

To impart cutting edge clinical skills in an evidence based approach
The imparted clinical skills will be used to treat patients holistically
To provide quality dental health care with a human touch which adheres to one motto of “Strive to serve”
To constantly steer towards innovating teaching & learning experience along with research.

Admission Process
ADMISSION IN SELF-FINANCING MEDICAL COLLEGES AFFILIATED TO THE TAMILNADU Dr. M.G.R MEDICAL UNIVERSITY IS DIVIDED INTO
GOVERNMENT SEATS IN SELF-FINANCING MEDICAL MANAGEMENT QUOTA SEATS INCLUDING NRI OF SELF FINANCING MEDICAL COLLEGES
Phases Of Online Counselling: There are four rounds of counselling

First Phase of counselling
Second Phase of counselling
Mop-up counselling (ONLINE)
Stray Round of counselling (ONLINE)
Eligibility Criteria for admission to Post Graduate Course
Eligibility Criteria for admission to Post Graduate MDS Course
Category Minimum Eligibility Criteria Cut-off score(out of 800)
General 50thPercentile 272
SC/ST/OBC(including person with disability) 40thPercentile 238
General Persons with Disability 45thPercentile 255
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:-

Candidates should be Citizens of India and should have undergone BDS course including the entire Compulsory Residential Rotatory Internship (CRRI) period in the State of Tamil Nadu and they should have registered with the Tamil Nadu Dental Council.
Candidates who are Natives of Tamil Nadu completed BDS in other State should furnish their Certificates of Nativity of Tamil Nadu issued by the competent authority and supported by the following documents: Valid copy of Aadhar Card, Driving Licence, Voter’s ID, Passport and Proof of Parent’s Documents is Mandatory (Aadhar Card and School Certificates) If copy of the supporting documents is not produced, then the application will be summarily rejected.
Candidates seeking admission to MDS course, they have to qualify the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test- NEET MDS 2021 conducted by the National Board of Examinations. The eligibility criteria prescribed by Directorate General of Health Service, Government of India, New Delhi, in accordance with the MDS Course Regulations, 2017 notified by the Dental Council of India (DCI) with prior approval of Minister of Health and Family Welfare Department (MoHFW), Government of India, New Delhi shall taken into account for admission to MDS Course in the academic year
Candidates who have cleared their BDS Examination and completed / completing the CRRI period on or before 31-03-2021 are only eligible to apply. However the candidates should possess the Permanent Dental Council Registration Certificate of the States or of India or the Provisional Registration Certificate of the Dental Council at the time of the counselling.
Candidates should possess BDS Degree awarded by the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University or any other Universities recognized by the Dental Council of India and Candidates who have qualified from other Universities except Annamalai University should produce ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE from the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Guindy, Chennai-600 032 at the time of Counselling.The online prospectus for admission to MDS Courses in 2023 – 2024 session in Tamil Nadu Government Dental Colleges, and for admission to Government seats in Self

The highest package received is 6 LPA, and the lowest package is around Rs. 80,000 per annum. Many students have joined private clinics and also government hospitals. Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is really good.

4,20,000 for the duration of four years until their course is not completed. Every year selected candidates will get Rs. 1,05,000 as their education Fund. Under this Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship, 2023, 57 candidates from first-year BDS will be selected to avail the benefit.

RDC Chennai Facilities

Boys Hostel
The college has a boy’s hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students.


Girls Hostel
The college has a girl's hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students.


Medical/Hospital
The college has a health center with a first aid facility for the students.

Library
The college has a library facility for all students.


Sports
The college has sports facilities for all students.


I.T Infrastructure
The college has excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students.

Cafeteria
The college has a canteen facility for staff and students.

Auditorium
The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminar.


Transport Facility
The college has a transport facility for students and staff.

Transport
The college has a full fledged transport service which provides transport for the students and staff at a 50 km radius. The service offers a hassle free and safe transport on daily basis.