CKS Theja Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Tirupati: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

CKS Theja Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Tirupati is one of the well-reputed private colleges regarded amongst the top dental colleges in India, was affiliated with Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada. The Institute conducts various undergraduate (BDS) and postgraduate (MDS) programs in dental specialties. The selection process to the college is very competitive based on a national-level entrance test for admission. The score done on UG NEET is the basis for admission into undergraduate programs. The notification for this examination is usually out in February in the month of May. Any candidate aspiring for admission to a postgraduate level must qualify for NEET-MDS.

A candidate has to pass the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects to be eligible for BDS admission. The candidates should have completed BDS from a recognized college in order to be eligible for MDS programs.  All relevant dates regarding admission are mostly in accordance with NEET-UG and NEET-MDS. Thus, it is suggested that candidates keep checking the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA), as well as the Institute, for the latest updates concerning application dates, examination dates, and result notifications.

Application Process

For both BDS and MDS, the general processes applying to CKS Theja Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Tirupati can be summarized as follows:

1. NEET Registration: The candidates must register for NEET-UG (for BDS) or NEET-MDS (for MDS) through the official NTA website. The NEET-UG application form opens in February and closes in March.

2. Entrance Examination: The candidate shall appear for the NEET-UG or NEET-MDS as per the given schedule.

3. Result Declaration: Wait for NEET announcements from the NTA.

4. State Counselling Registration: Post-result, all eligible candidates shall register for the State level counselling conducted by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) for admissions into dental colleges in the state.

5. Document Verification: Candidates should attend document verification as per the schedule announced by the APSCHE and bring following original documents:

• NEET score card
• 10th grade mark list and pass certificate/12th grade mark list and pass certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate
• Recent passport-sized photos

6. Choice filling: Participate in the online choice-filling process within which candidates rank their preferred colleges and courses.

7. Seat allotment: A candidate's allotment is based on his NEET rank, choices filled and seats available.

8. Reporting to the Institute: If a seat is allotted to the candidate in CKS Theja Institute, he has to report to the college within a given time period for document verification and payment of fee admission confirmation.

9. Medical examination: The institute may demand a medical examination for information about the applicant's health condition.

Degree wise Admission Process

BDS: In the institute, there are 100 BDS-course seats available for admission. Admission shall be purely on the merit secured in NEET-UG. The selection shall be done after the merit list is available based on NEET score and subsequent counselling by state authority.

1. MDS: CKS Theja Institute shall offer the MDS in these specialties:
2. Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (6 seats
3. Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (6 seats)
4. Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge (6 seats)
5. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (3 seats)
6. Oral Medicine and Radiology (3 seats)
7. Oral Pathology and Microbiology (3 seats)
8. Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (3 seats)
9. Periodontology (2 seats)

Based on NEET-MDS rank, the MDS admissions are conducted through counseling by the state authority that allocates seats according to the rank and preference of candidates.