Top Government Dental Colleges in Punjab: “Punjab”– The land of five rivers. Punjab is well known for its agricultural goods and world-famous Bhangra. The state has so much diversity that you will fall in love with the people and their culture. Apart from its historical background, the state also serves as a prime educational hub for the people of Northern India. In this article will let you know about the Top Government Dental Colleges in Punjab. Becoming a doctor is every dental aspirant’s dream. To achieve your dream, you first have to clear the NEET-UG 2024 Entrance. Most parents and students in Punjab give more weight to Medical Programs than Dental courses. But in the last couple of years, the craze of Dental Studies has grown many folds, and the ratio of students applying for the Dental Entrance exam has increased.
Although the state of Punjab has the most number of dental colleges in Northern India, due to its whopping population, one has to score high in NEET to secure a seat in Dental Colleges. Throughout the article, you will learn about Top Government Dental Colleges in Punjab.
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Government Dental Colleges in Punjab
Here is the updated list of all Government Dental Colleges in Punjab officially made by the Dental Council of India. To know detailed information about Fee Structure, courses offered, Admission Procedure, Cutoff list, Facilities available, and a complete review of Govt. dental colleges in Punjab, click on the college link.
| S. No. | Name of College | Establishment Year | Affiliated with | Fee Structure |
| 1 | Govt. Dental College & Hospital Patiala | 1956-57 | Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) | MDS:1,25,000/- |
| 2 | Punjab Govt Dental College & Hospital Amritsar | 1952-53 | Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) | BDS:80,000/- |
NEET 2024 Cutoff (Expected)
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET 2024) had been conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). The NEET exam is the only gateway for admissions into different medical & dental UG courses offered by various government and private medical colleges. Candidate can submit their NEET Form only through online mode.
| Category | NEET cutoff percentile | NEET cutoff marks (2024) |
| General | 50th percentile | To be released |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40th percentile | To be released |
| General-PwD | 45th percentile | To be released |
| SC/ST/OBC-PwD | 40th percentile | To be released |
NEET UG Cutoff 2023
| Category | NEET 2023 cutoff | NEET cut-off marks | Number of Candidates |
| UR/EWS | 50th percentile | 720-137 | 1014372 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 136-107 | 88592 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 136-107 | 29918 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 136-107 | 12437 |
| UR / EWS & PH | 45th Percentile | 136-121 | 405 |
| OBC & PH | 40th Percentile | 120-107 | 179 |
| SC & PH | 40th Percentile | 120-107 | 50 |
| ST & PH | 40th Percentile | 120-108 | 23 |
Punjab NEET 2024 Counselling
Candidates applying for Medical/Dental Colleges in Punjab must register for NEET counselling 2024. Counselling of NEET 2024 for All India Quota will be conducted in two rounds in online mode.
- Step 1: Visit the official website of MCC and click on ‘New Registration’.
- Step 2: Log on to the MCC website and click on ‘Candidate login’.
- Step 3: Enter your Roll Number and Password.
- Step 4: You will be redirected to a new page where you will have to enter details like Name, Roll No, Registration No, Mother’s Name, Contact No etc. When you’re done, click on ‘Submit’.
- Step 5: After this, you will be shown all your details per the NTA database. Verify the information and click on ‘Confirm Registration. A registration slip will be generated. Candidates are advised to save this page.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many government and private Dental colleges are approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI)?
There are 2 Government and 14 Private Dental Colleges approved by DCI in Punjab.
What is the total no. of seats offered for Top Government Dental Colleges in Punjab?
There are a total of 127 seats among all the 2 Government Dental Colleges of Punjab.
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