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Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College - [VMSDC], Salem logo

Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College - [VMSDC], Salem

  • Tamil Nadu
  • Estd 1986
  • VMU, Salem
  • DCI

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Overview

About VMSDC Salem

There is always a thing with the institutions that have made a great impact and that is their beginnings would always be humble. This point stands no exception even to this institution which has carved a space for itself in the field of higher learning in India. There is no dearth of students who wish to study dental sciences and this institution has turned into a place to be to study the course of dental sciences.

Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariyar Dental College is located in Salem in Tamil Nadu and is that educational institution who fame has reached all corners of this country. The colleg was instituted in the year 1986 as an affiliated institution under the University of Madras and later on affiliated to the Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai with three courses viz., Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Diploma in Dental Mechanic and Diploma in Dental Hygienist and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS).

The institution is situated on a campus that is spread over 10 acres and is known for calm and serene atmosphere. The environment there only encourages students to bring out the best in them.

There is no effort left when it comes to turning the students into highly learned individuals who would venture out into the world and effectively handle responsibilities on the work space. Courses in Dental Science are offered here at graduate and postgraduate level and are taught by faculty who are highly qualified.

Facilities

  • Library

  • Laboratory

  • Hostel

  • Medical

  • Comp Labs

  • Canteen

  • Transport

  • Security

  • Cafeteria

  • Classrooms

  • Sports

Highlights of Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College - [VMSDC], Salem

Attributes
Name Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College - [VMSDC], Salem
Year of Establishment Estd 1986
Type Public
Exam Frequency Deemed to be University
Approvals & Recognitions DCI
Courses Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral
Location Salem, Tamil Nadu
Email
Contact Details 0427-2477318, 2477723
Website https://www.vmsdcsalem.com/

Why Choose VMSDC Salem ?

The institution is a place to a very great infrastructure that is considered to be in tandem with the best in the country. It is always aimed at providing maximum comfort to students. The library is one of the worth mentioning points as far as infrastructure is concerned. It is ideally the great store house of knowledge on all subjects related to dental sciences. 

The books related to subjects like histology, embryology, osteology, physiology, biochemistry and various other subjects are found. It remains very accessible to those who are interested in knowledge. The library is also highly advanced technically and this enables many more to use them. The faculty here is also highly qualified and leave no stone unturned to ensure students turn into individuals with expertise.

There is more to it, courses are offered at graduate and postgraduate level, classrooms, laboratories and other amenities used for teaching are highly advanced and come in handy for students to learn lessons.  Accessibility to quality food is also another highlight and there are canteens that serve quality food. Clinical skill training programmes are conducted for the students regularly and they help students enhance their knowledge.

It is not only academics that gets a big boost here, even extra curricular events and sports also get a great deal of priority. There are amenities at the college to conduct both indoor and outdoor games. The institution is a place to be for studies as there are lot of fine points like the ones mentioned above. Students always get the best here.

The college offers undergraduate courses in engineering, management, computer applications and students who have the required eligibility condition can apply for them. Those who have passed plus-two from a recognised educational institution submit applications to gain admisison in undergraduate courses.

These courses are taught by faculty who are highly qualified and they leave no stone unturned to ensure students get the best of the knowledge. More details about the undergraduate courses are provided in the table below and students can refer them for more information:

BDS

On the basis of competitive entrance examination regulation, a candidate must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50 % marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the qualifying examination and not less than 50 % marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in the competitive examination.

In respect of candidates belonging to scheduled castes, scheduled tribes or any other categories notified by the government the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination and competitive entrance examination(NEET National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test ) be 40 % instead of 50 % as stated above

Dental Hygienists

He / She passed in 10+2 or equivalent course, with science subject (Physics Chemistry and Biology) from recognized Indian University / Pre University / Intermediate Board

Dental Mechanics

He / She passed in 10+2 or equivalent course, with science subject (Physics Chemistry and Biology) from recognized Indian University / Pre University / Intermediate Board

The college offers postgraduate courses in dental sciences and students who have the required eligibility condition can apply for them. Those who have passed bachelors degree in the relevant from a recognised educational institution can submit applications to gain admisison in postgraduate courses. Students who have passed postgraduation in relevant discipline can apply for PhD courses.

These courses are taught by faculty who are highly qualified and they leave no stone unturned to ensure students get the best of the knowledge. More details about the postgraduate courses are provided in the table below and students can refer them for more information:

1 Oral Medicine & Radiology
2 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
3 Periodontics
4 Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
5 Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
6 Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
7 Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
8 Oral Pathology & Microbiology

Undergraduate Courses Fee

VMSDC Salem Undergraduate fee Structure

Undergraduate programme related to dental sciences is offered at the college and candidates who have confirmed their admission after going through the required procedure can pay the fees. The fees comprises various elements and one of the main component is tuition fees.

The tuition fee is cost incurred on studying the course. The other elements of the fee are caution deposit, laboratory charges, library charges. Tuition fee is commonly featuring element for all courses, the other components like caution deposit, laboratory charges vary from course to a course. Details to pay the fees can be obtained from the authorities concerned at the college. The tuition fee to be paid is mentioned below for the sake of the students:

BDS

On the basis of competitive entrance examination regulation, a candidate must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50 % marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the qualifying examination and not less than 50 % marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in the competitive examination.

In respect of candidates belonging to scheduled castes, scheduled tribes or any other categories notified by the government the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination and competitive entrance examination(NEET National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test ) be 40 % instead of 50 % as stated above

Rs 4,10,000

Dental Mechanics

He / She passed in 10+2 or equivalent course, with science subject (Physics Chemistry and Biology) from recognized Indian University / Pre University / Intermediate Board

Rs 40,000

Dental Hygienists

He / She passed in 10+2 or equivalent course, with science subject (Physics Chemistry and Biology) from recognized Indian University / Pre University / Intermediate Board

Rs 15,000

 

Postgraduate Courses Fee

VMSDC Salem Postgraduate Fee Structure

There are lot of postgraduate programmes related to dental sciences that are offered at the college and candidates who have confirmed their admission after going through the required procedure can pay the fees. The fees comprises various elements and one of the main component is tuition fees. The tuition fee is cost incurred on studying the course. The other elements of the fee are caution deposit, laboratory charges, library charges.

Tuition fee is commonly featuring element for all courses, the other components like caution deposit, laboratory charges vary from course to a course. Details to pay the fees can be obtained from the authorities concerned at the college. The tuition fee to be paid is mentioned below for the sake of the students:

PROGRAMME Tuition Fee Per Year in (Rs)
BDS 4,10,000
MDS Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics 14,00,000
MDS Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics 14,00,000
MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 12,00,000
MDS Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge 11,00,000
MDS Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry 11,00,000
MDS Periodontology 9,00,000
MDS Oral Medicine & Radiology 5,50,000
MDS Oral Pathology & Microbiology 4,00,000

VMSDC Salem Eligibility Criteria

Condition of eligibility depends upon the type of the course the candidates wants to apply in the college. There are graduate, postgraduate and doctorate programmes that are provided at the college. Condition of eligibility differs for all these type of programmes.

A pass in plus-two is a must to apply for graduate courses, candidates who have passed bachelors degree in the relevant discipline can apply for postgraduate courses. Students with a postgraduate degree pass can apply for the doctorate admissions. More details are provided in the table below for the sake of the students and they can refer them:

BDS

On the basis of competitive entrance examination regulation, a candidate must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50 % marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the qualifying examination and not less than 50 % marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in the competitive examination.

In respect of candidates belonging to scheduled castes, scheduled tribes or any other categories notified by the government the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination and competitive entrance examination(NEET National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test ) be 40 % instead of 50 % as stated above

MDS

Candidates admitted into the Master of Dental Surgery Degree course should have passed the B.D.S degree examination of this University or an examination of any other University duly recognized by the Dental Council of India and should have registered with any State Dental Council and should fulfill the NEET Criteria & Criteria put forth by the DGHS.

Diploma In Dental Mechanics

He / She passed in 10+2 or equivalent course, with science subject (Physics Chemistry and Biology) from recognized Indian University / Pre University / Intermediate Board

Diploma In Dental Hygienists

 

He / She passed in 10+2 or equivalent course, with science subject (Physics Chemistry and Biology) from recognized Indian University / Pre University / Intermediate Board

VMSDC Salem Selection Criteria

Candidates after ensuring that they are fulfilling the required eligibility conditions can apply for NEET UG if they wish to study BDS, students wishing to study postgraduation - MDS have to apply for NEET PG. The procedure to apply for NEET UG and NEET PG is online. There are respective websites where candidates can visit to apply for NEET UG/PG.

Post visiting the official website, the registration can be taken up and then account comprising username and password has to be created. Post creation of user account, they can login and then start filling the application form. The application form must be filled with details like the name of the candidate, date of birth, address, communication information like email, mobile number, course desiring to apply, qualification details. Post filling with these details, students have to pay the registration fees and then submit the application form. 

Post application submission, students have to appear for a written test (NEET UG/NEET PG) and pass it with required score, candidates who pass the written test with required score can take part in the further admission procedure which comprises an interview. The required score is also known as minimum qualifying marks or cutoff marks, the score of candidates in the test has to be either greater than cutoff marks or equal to it if they are to be eligible to take part in the further admission process which comprises counselling.

Candidates who pass NEET UG/PG with the required score have to register for counselling, they can choose this college while registering. Students who apply through counselling will be provided seats based on their performance in NEET, Qualifying Exam. Students who get the seat can convey their acceptance and pay the fees and join the institution for classes as per the specifications.

VMSDC Salem Admission

The process of admission begins with ensuring of fulfilling of required eligibility conditions. Candidates after ensuring that they are fulfilling the required eligibility conditions can apply for NEET UG if they wish to study BDS, students wishing to study postgraduation - MDS have to apply for NEET PG. The procedure to apply for NEET UG and NEET PG is online. There are respective websites where candidates can visit to apply for NEET UG/PG.

Post visiting the official website, the registration can be taken up and then account comprising username and password has to be created. Post creation of user account, they can login and then start filling the application form. The application form must be filled with details like the name of the candidate, date of birth, address, communication information like email, mobile number, course desiring to apply, qualification details. Post filling with these details, students have to pay the registration fees and then submit the application form. 

Post application submission, students have to appear for a written test (NEET UG/NEET PG) and pass it with required score, candidates who pass the written test with required score can take part in the further admission procedure which comprises an interview.

The required score is also known as minimum qualifying marks or cutoff marks, the score of candidates in the test has to be either greater than cutoff marks or equal to it if they are to be eligible to take part in the further admission process which comprises counselling.

Candidates who pass NEET UG/PG with the required score have to register for counselling, they can choose this college while registering. Students who apply through counselling will be provided seats based on their performance in NEET, Qualifying Exam. Students who get the seat can convey their acceptance and pay the fees and join the institution for classes as per the specifications.

Candidates have to check the eligibility for the exam and ensure they are fulfilling it so as to minimize the chances of rejection of their application at a later stage. The condition of eligibility can be checked from the notification in connection with the exam which would be available at the official website for the exam established by the organisation conducting the exam. Post, ensuring the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria, candidates can follow the procedure mentioned below:

  1. Visit the official website of the exam and click the link for registration and wait for the form to appear.
  2. Post appearance of the form, candidates can fill it with the details like their name, age, date of birth, qualification details, permanent and temporary address, their email id and mobile phone number and submit them and create an account comprising username and password and submit them.
  3. The students would receive confirmation message of successful submission and post submission they can view the details about the username and password created and website where they can use the username and password.

3A. Sometimes after confirmation, candidates may receive an One Time Password (OTP) either on their mobile phone or email after submission of registration form. In that case, they can enter the OTP and receive the final confirmation of submission of registration form and the details about username and password created.

  1. Applicants can login in with the help of credentials (username and password) created and start filling the application form with details – the name (of the candidate), age, date of birth, educational qualification, residential address and permanent address, the course they wish to study, the test centre where they wish to write the test.
  2. Post filling all the details, applicants have to upload the documents, the documents to be uploaded would depend on the type of the course, they are wishing to apply for the exam. The documents to be uploaded for UG course are:

10th class marksheet

12th class marksheet or suggested alternatives if marksheets are yet to be obtained

Community Certificate (if applicable)

Differently Abled Certificate (if applicable)

Photograph of the candidate

Scanned image of candidate’s signature

The documents to be uploaded if applying for PG courses are:

10th class mark sheet

12th class mark sheet or suggested alter natives if mark sheets are yet to be obtained

UG mark sheet or suggested alternatives if mark sheets are yet to be obtained

Community Certificate (if applicable)

Differently Able Certificate (if applicable)

Photograph of the candidate

Scanned image of candidate’s signature

6. Post uploading of the documents, candidates can pay the registration fee using the online modes like credit card, debit card and net banking and obtain confirmation. After obtaining the confirmation, candidates can check for errors in the application and rectify them if any. Post rectification/verifying, application can be submitted and confirmation for successful submission can be obtained. 

VMSDC Salem Campus Life

The life on campus is more than comfortable as the amenities there are on par with the best in the country. The focus will be on academics where each program is comprehensive to provide the student with sufficient inputs and training in relevant skills so as to help the students embark on a professional career. Apart from providing core inputs related to the specific program the student will also be provided with an exposure to inter-disciplinary areas.

Added to this the students will be trained to increase their competence in communication skills, reasoning skills, critical, creative thinking capabilities and a capacity to drive for continuous self learning towards individual development. If the work on academics for the day is over, the time to relax will be a good thing to by socialising with friends on the campus or in the eateries which are brilliant when it comes to serving good food.

One should never be able to forget, the library on the campus which is a great storehouse of knowledge. Students who want to spend their leisure hours gaining some knowledge in connection with his or her respective subject can make way to the library.

There is ample scope for extra curricular activities, students can take part in them and bring out their innate talents. The next would be the amenities, classrooms are designed in a way that give students the maximum comfort. 

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