Government Dental College

Government Dental College Kottayam (GDC Kottayam) is a government dental college established in 2002. It is located in Kottayam, Kerala, and was inaugurated by Sri. A.K. Antony, former Chief Minister of Kerala.

GDC Kottayam is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University and approved by the Dental Council of India. The Quality Assurance Monitoring Committee of the University (QAMC) has ranked the college with an A grade.

GDC Kottayam offers BDS at the undergraduate level and MDS at the postgraduate level. The college also offers two diploma-level courses.

The total seat intake capacity of the campus is 66 (BDS: 40 & MDS: 26). MDS programs are offered in specializations such as Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry, Periodontics, Orthodontics and Oral Pathology.

The college offers diplomas in Dental Operating Room Assistant and Dental Mechanic for two years.

Admission to GDC Kottayam BDS and MDS programs is based on NEET UG and NEET MDS scores respectively. Candidates with a valid NEET score must appear for State-level Counselling.

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, conducts counselling for State quota seats. For the BDS program, 15% of seats are reserved under the All India Quota, and 85% are reserved under the State Quota.

Admission to the Diploma courses is based on merit in the last qualifying examination.

Students in the UG program get a one-year internship with a stipend of INR 23000 from the institute.

Candidates must register on the Kerala State Counselling website at https://cee.kerala.gov.in/main.php. After successful registration, the candidate receives a unique application number and password.

The candidate must complete the application form using the application number and password. Enter the Roll Number, Mobile Number, Date of Birth, and other required details. Candidates must lock in GDC Kottayam as their preferred college.

The CEE will release the state allotment lists on the website. The applicant must carry the allotment letter and other required documents for the document verification process at the allotted college. Finally, pay the admission fee to complete the admission formalities.

GDC Kottayam Cutoff 2024 is yet to be released. Admission for BDS and MDS is based on the NEET UG and NEET MDS scores, respectively.

GDC Kottayam BDS Cutoff

The round-wise GDC Kottayam NEET UG Cutoff 2023 for the general category is as follows:

GDC Kottayam MDS Cutoff

GDC Kottayam NEET MDS Cutoff in 2023 for the General Category for different rounds is listed below.

GDC Kottayam has a placement cell that assists students in achieving their desired jobs in reputed hospitals and firms. The college provides internship opportunities to BDS students with a stipend of INR 23,000. Students pursuing internships after MDS courses are offered a stipend of INR 53,000.

According to the NIRF 2023 report, 18 BDS students out of 33 were placed, while 20 MDS students out of 23 were placed in PG courses. The average salary offered after completing BDS is INR 3 LPA and INR 6.5 LPA for the MDS program.

Here are the GDC Kottayam Placements Highlights for various programs:

GDC Kottayam offers facilities for students, which are as follows:

GDC Kottayam Hostel

GDC Kottayam provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls, including a bed, storage space, study area, and recreational facilities. The breakdown of hostel fee charged at the college is as follows:

The hostel charges at Government Dental College (GDC) Kottayam are listed below.

The college provides several facilities for its students.

• Library: The library has more than 1000 textbooks and national and international & e-journals.
• Auditorium: The auditorium can accommodate over 500 people. It is used for seminars and cultural events.
• Cafeteria: The canteen provides hygienic food for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian students.
• Sports Ground: A large sports ground is available for students.
• Hospital: The campus has a hospital with an ICU, OPD, and medical room.

GDC Kottayam has the following departments.

GDC Kottayam is located on Gandhinagar, Kottayam, Kerala. It is connected by air, bus, and railway.

Is GDC Kottayam a private or government institute?

Government Dental College Kottayam (GDC Kottayam) is a government college approved by DCI. The college is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University.

What are the facilities offered at GDC Kottayam?

The facilities offered at GDC Kottayam are:

• Library
• Canteen
• Laboratory
• Computer Labs
• Independent Hostels
• Hospital

What is the cutoff of NEET MDS in Orthodontics for admission to GDC Kottayam?

The NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff rank for MDS in Orthodontics at GDC Kottayam for the general category stood at 26 in round 1 and 46 in round 2.

What is the total seat intake capacity for BDS at GDC Kottayam?

The total seat intake capacity for the course is 40. The duration of the course is 4.6 years with one year of compulsory internship.

What is the total tuition fee for MDS in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics at GDC Kottayam?

The total tuition fee for MDS in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics is INR 79,040. The duration of the course is three years.

What types of courses are available at GDC Kottayam?

GDC Kottayam offers undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses. It offers BDS at UG and MDS at PG level. The college also offers a diploma in dental mechanics.

How many total specializations are offered under the MDS course at GDC Kottayam?

There are nine specializations under the MDS course. These include OMFS, Prosthodontics and crown bridge, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Periodontics, Orthodontics & Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Pathology & Microbiology, and others.

Is there a hostel facility at GDC Kottayam?

GDC Kottayam provides separate hostel rooms for boys and girls. Each room has a study area, attached washroom and bed. An individual needs to pay a caution money of INR 5,000.

Which entrance exam is accepted by GDC Kottayam?

Admission to BDS and MDS programs is based on NEET UG and NEET MDS scores, followed by counselling. Admission to the diploma program is based on the merit list of the last qualifying examination.

The following documents are required at the time of admission at GDC Kottayam:

• 10th Certificate and Mark sheet
• 12th Certificate and Mark sheet
• Migration Certificate
• Medical Certificate
• Minimum eight color passport-size photographs
• Reserved Category Certificate
• Proof of Residence in case of reserved category (SC, BC, ESM, GEN, etc.)