Approvals and accreditations
The approvals the college holds to teach, and the independent bodies that have checked how it teaches, runs and cares for its patients and campus.
Recognition of BDS
The BDS degree of the college is recognised by the Government of India under the Dentists Act, 1948, for 100 seats a year.
- 2007: recognised when awarded by Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, on or after 28 May 2006 (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare letter F.No.V-12017/43/2001-PMS/DE, 31 January 2007).
- 2021: recognised when awarded by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Warangal, on or after 20 November 2020 (Gazette notification No.V.12017/4/2021-DE, 19 April 2021).
Recognition of MDS
The Government of India permitted MDS courses at the college from 2007–08, on the recommendation of the Dental Council of India, and later renewed the permission for increased seats.
- 2007: letter of intent to start MDS in seven specialties (F.No.V.12017/52/2006-DE, 23 March 2007).
- 2014: increase of seats in Periodontology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge (No.V.12017/36/2010-DE, 15 April 2014).
- 2015: renewal for the increased intake in those three specialties (F.No.V.12017/3/2015-DE, 30 March 2015).
Affiliation to the university
The college is affiliated to Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Warangal, which renews the affiliation every academic year.
For 2026–27 the university has continued the affiliation for:
- BDS, with 100 seats (Procs. No. 8400/ACAD/MM/KNRUHS/2026, 28 August 2026)
- MDS in seven specialties, with 27 seats (Proc. No. 7916/ACAD/MM/KNRUHS/2026, 6 August 2026)
NAAC Grade A
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) assesses colleges on teaching, research, infrastructure, student support and governance, and grades them from A++ to C.
NAAC accredited the college at Grade A, with a CGPA of 3.01 on a four-point scale.
ISO 9001, 14001 and 50001
ISO standards are international rules for running an organisation well. An independent certifying body audits the college against each one.
- ISO 9001, quality management: teaching, clinical and office work follow written, checked procedures that are reviewed and improved.
- ISO 14001, environmental management: the campus measures and reduces its effect on the environment, including clinical waste.
- ISO 50001, energy management: the campus tracks the energy it uses and works to use less.
The certificates are issued by Global Management Certification Services Pvt. Ltd.
