Drs. Sudha and Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences, Chinaoutpalli, Gannavaram Mandal, Krishna District, is an affiliated college established in the year 2005. Spread over 6.07 acres of campus, this institute is located in Andhra Pradesh and holds approval from DCI. It offers various programmes in the field of Dental studies. There are 79 faculties attached to this institute, with a total student enrolment of 562 students, offering 9 courses at 2 degree levels. The undergraduate programme consists of 81% female students, while the postgraduate programmes consist of 87%. Specialisations are offered by the institute in many dental disciplines as it is committed to education in dentistry.
The infrastructure at Drs. Sudha and Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences is fully available to support the learning and living process of its students. Separate boys' and girls' hostels are available on campus in order to provide comfortable accommodation to students coming from various regions. A well-stocked library serves as an information center and necessary IT infrastructure that provides support for new pedagogical methods. The college places much emphasis on the health of its students through a medical facility providing first-aid services. Sports facilities and an auditorium are available for extracurricular participation. The campus cafeteria provides a common area for relaxation and socialising. There is an active alumni association that keeps past and present students in touch, thereby fostering community spirit.
The total number of full-time courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels is 9 programmes. At the undergraduate level, there is one flagship programme, Bachelor of Dental Surgery. At the postgraduate level, there are various specialisations under Master of Dental Surgery.
The admission process in Drs. Sudha and Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences is mostly based on national-level entrance examinations. The institute's BDS course is based on the NEET-UG. For the postgraduate course, one has to clear the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS, popularly known as NEET MDS. These standardised tests ensure that the institute has students who have a good background in sciences and aptitude for dental studies.