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Narayana Dental College & Hospital (NDCH), Nellore is a private dental education and healthcare institution located at Chinthareddypalem, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. The college was established on 13 August 2001 and is affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.

The institution was established under the Narayana Educational Society founded by Dr. P. Narayana. Over the years, it has developed into a multidisciplinary healthcare campus alongside Narayana Medical College and other Narayana institutions.

Narayana Dental College offers undergraduate Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and postgraduate Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programmes. The current BDS intake is 100 seats, while the 2025–26 Andhra Pradesh MDS prospectus lists 43 MDS seats across nine specialties. 

Courses

• BDS: Bachelor of Dental Surgery

• MDS: Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

• MDS: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

• MDS: Oral Medicine & Radiology

• MDS: Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology

• MDS: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

• MDS: Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry

• MDS: Periodontology

• MDS: Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge

• MDS: Public Health Dentistry

Course Eligibility

BDS: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English from a recognized board.

Minimum Marks: Generally 50% aggregate in PCB for General category candidates, with applicable relaxation for reserved categories according to prevailing regulations.

Entrance Exam: NEET-UG

Age Requirement: Candidate must satisfy the minimum age requirement prescribed for NEET/BDS admission.

MDS: Recognized BDS degree from a recognized dental college/university.

Internship Requirement: Completion of the compulsory one-year rotatory internship and required dental registration.

Entrance Exam: NEET-MDS

BDS Duration: 4 academic years + 1 year compulsory rotatory internship.

MDS Duration: 3 years.

Fees

Placement

Career Opportunities

• Private Dental Clinics
• Dental Hospitals
• Corporate Dental Chains
• Associate Dentist
• Government Healthcare
• Specialist Dental Practice
• Academic Teaching
• Dental Research
• Public Health Dentistry
• Dental Product Companies

Admission Process

✔ Complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.

✔ Appear for NEET-UG.

✔ Qualify NEET-UG.

✔ Register for Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Dental Counselling.

✔ Select Narayana Dental College & Hospital, Nellore.

✔ Participate in the seat-allotment process.

✔ Complete document verification.

✔ Pay applicable tuition and other fees.

✔ Complete college admission formalities.

College Highlights

✔ Established in 2001

✔ Private Dental College & Hospital

✔ Managed by Narayana Educational Society

✔ Founded by Dr. P. Narayana

✔ Located in Chinthareddypalem, Nellore

✔ Affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences

✔ NAAC A Grade

✔ 100 BDS Seats

✔ 43 MDS Seats

✔ 9 MDS Specializations

✔ BDS Programme

FAQs

Q1. Is Narayana Dental College government or private?

Narayana Dental College & Hospital is a private dental college managed by the Narayana Educational Society.

Q2. When was Narayana Dental College established?

The institution was established on 13 August 2001.

Q3. Which university is Narayana Dental College affiliated with?

The college is affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada. The university's 2025–26 affiliation order confirms continuation of affiliation for BDS.

Q4. Is Narayana Dental College NAAC accredited?

Yes. The college received NAAC Grade A with a CGPA of 3.13 in 2016.

Q5. How many BDS seats are available?

The current BDS intake is 100 seats. 

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