Govt Dental College Kottayam 2024-25: Admission, Courses, Fees, Intake etc.

Government Dental College Kottayam was established in 2001 and is a prestigious dental institution in Kerala. Referred to as GDC Kottayam, the college is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University in Thrissur and is accredited by the Dental Council of India, Government of India. Renowned for its excellence, GDC Kottayam has built a distinguished reputation as one of the foremost dental colleges in Kottayam.

This article will provide you with detailed information about the Govt Dental College Kottayam fee structure, Course offered, Admission Procedure, Cutoff, Facilities available and a complete college review.

College Summary

Before we complete the college review, let us look at some important details about Govt Dental College Alappuzha.

Name of Institute	Govt Dental College Kottayam
Popular Name	GDC Kottayam
Institute Type	Government
Location	Kottayam, Kerala
Year of Establishment	2001
Affiliated to	Mahatma Gandhi University
Approved by	Dental Council of India (DCI)
Counselling Conducted Authority	Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala
Courses offered	BDS
Intake Capacity	UG: 40 PG: 26
Hostel Facility	Yes (Male and Female)
Campus Size	4 acres
Official Website	http://www.gdckottayam.org/
Category	Dental College in Kerala

Fee Structure

This Section will provide details of the Govt Dental College Kottayam Fees for BDS & MDS Courses. Let’s check the fee structure.

BDS Fees

Here, you can learn about the Govt Dental College Kottayam BDS Fees.

Course	Fees (1st Year)
BDS	25,380/-

MDS Fees

Here, you can learn about the Govt Dental College Kottayam MDS Fees.

Course	Fees (1st Year)
MDS	71,680/-

Admission Process for Govt Dental College Kottayam

Admission to Govt Dental College Kottayam is based on the score obtained in the NEET exam. you must follow the college admission procedure; here in this Section, we provide detailed information about the UG/PG Admission Process.

Procedure	MBBS Course	MD/MS Course
Entrance Exam	NEET UG	NEET MDS
Eligibility	10+2 passed with a Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.	BDS degree or its equivalent degree.
Counselling Procedure	Kerala NEET Counselling	Kerala NEET MDS Counselling

Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2024

• Candidates complete the application form by providing their personal, academic, and necessary information.
• The Kerala NEET UG Counselling Authority releases the state merit list.
• Candidates have their documents verified at designated centers.
• Candidates select and lock in their preferred courses and colleges.
• Seats are allocated based on preferences, availability, merit rank, and reservation criteria.
• Candidates report to the designated colleges within the specified date and time for admission.

Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2024

• Candidates register online using their NEET PG roll number and email address.
• Candidates pay the necessary security deposit.
• The final merit list is compiled based on NEET PG scores and posted on the website.
• Candidates log in to fill in their preferred choices of colleges and courses.
• Candidates log in to fill in their preferred choices of colleges and courses.
• Candidates who accept the allotment letter can join the allotted college and remain eligible for the second round of counselling for a potential seat upgrade.
• Physically disabled candidates must appear before a medical board.
• Reserved category candidates are granted admission according to state government regulations.
• Candidates must present original documents during admission, and any falsification of information can result in the cancellation of admission.

BDS Cutoff 2023

The cutoff marks for NEET 2023 will depend on the various factors that affect the exam. The following is the NEET cutoff for 2023:-

Category	Cutoff
General	3977
SEBC-EZHAVA	4299
SC	15863
ST	24579

MDS Cutoff 2023

This Section will provide the NEET 2023 Announced Cutoff of the Government Dental College Kottayam.

General-All India Cutoff

Course	Round 1	Round 2	Last Round
MDS in Orthodontics	26	46	46
MDS in Public Health Dentistry	316	396	562
MDS in Prosthodontics	70	127	127
MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	60	60	60
MDS in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry	139	190	190

Documents Required

Candidates who will be allotted a seat in this college will be asked to report to complete the admission formalities with the following documents.

For UG Candidates

• NEET Admit Card
• NEET Scorecard or Rank Letter
• Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
• ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
• Eight passport-size photographs
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

For PG Candidates

• NEET MDS scorecard
• NEET MDS Admit Card
• Mark sheet of BDS 1st, 2nd and 3rd-year examinations
• Qualifying examination certificate, that is, BDS Degree Certificate (5)Permanent or provisional certificate provided by DCI/Dental Council
• Internship completion certificate issued by the Head of the Institution
• 10th standard certificate as proof of birth
• Valid Government Identity proofs (Driving License/ PAN Card/Voter ID/Passport or Aadhar Card)
• A physically handicapped medical certificate, if required.
• SC/ST/OBC certificate, if required

Contact Details

Government Dental College Kottayam
Address: Gandhinagar, Kottayam, Kerala – 686008
Contact No: +91-9355895156

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)