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GDC Trivandrum: Courses, Fees, Admission 2024, Cutoff, Ranking & Placements

Thiruvananthapuram, KeralaEstd 1959 Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram
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GDC Thiruvananthapuram Latest Updates

  • GDC Thiruvananthapuram BDS Admission 2024: Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2024 has started for admission to State Quota BDS Seats at GDC Thiruvananthapuram. The Final Seat Allotment Result for Round 1 of Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2024 has been released @ cee.kerala.gov.in. The last date to report to the institute for admission is September 5, 2024 (4:00 PM). MCC NEET UG Counselling 2024 Round 2 Registration is scheduled from September 5 to September 10, 2024 (12:00 PM) for admission to All-India Quota BDS Seats at GDC Thiruvananthapuram. The online choice filling and locking for Round 2 is from September 6 to September 10, 2024. The Round 2 Seat Allotment Result will be released on September 13, 2024. 
  • GDC Thiruvananthapuram MDS Admission 2024: Kerela MDS Admission 2024 is now open for admission to State Quota MDS Seats at GDC Thiruvananthapuram. The schedule for the Stray Vacancy Round for Kerala NEET MDS Counselling 2024 is expected to be announced soon. MCC NEET MDS Counselling 2024 is ongoing for admission to All-India Quota MDS Seats at GDC Thiruvananthapuram. The online registration for the Stray Vacancy Round of MCC NEET MDS Counselling 2024 is scheduled from September 2 to September 4, 2024 (3:00 PM). The choice filling and locking is from September 2 to September 5, 2024 (8:00 AM). The Seat Allotment Result for the Stray Vacancy Round will be released on September 7, 2024.
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About GDC Thiruvananthapuram

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Government Dental College, Trivandrum is the second oldest dental college popular with the name GDC Trivandrum. The college was established in the year 1959 and is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. GDC Trivandrum has been affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, since 2010. It is recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI). The college has been ranked 16th best dental college by India Today Ranking 2024. It has been ranked 21st best dental college by NIRF Ranking 2024 and 29th reputed dental college by IIRF Ranking 2023.

GDC Trivandrum offers BDS at the UG level with a seat intake of 50 Students. The college also offers MDS at the postgraduate level in eight different specializations. It also offers diplomas in Dental Hygienist, Dental Mechanic and DORA for a duration of two years. Government Dental College Trivandrum, is also offering PhD programs to students. The college accepts NEET UG and NEET MDS for admission to BDS and MDS, respectively. Admission to the diploma program is based on the merit of the last qualifying examination. Candidates clearing the respective entrance examination must appear for state level counselling conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE). The median salary package offered to students at the undergraduate level stood at INR 3.2 LPA. 


GDC Trivandrum Highlights

Below are some of the important highlights of GDC Trivandrum:

GDC Trivandrum Highlights
Institution Name Government Dental College, Trivandrum
Established | Institute Type 1959 | Government
Approved By Dental Council of India (DCI)
Affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur
Courses Offered BDS, MDS, Diploma and PhD
Application Mode Online | Offline
Admission Criteria Entrance-Based & Merit-Based 
Entrance Exam BDS: NEET UG
MDS: NEET MDS 
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Canteen, Auditorium, Sports activities
Official Website https://www.gdctvm.org/index.htm 

GDC Trivandrum Courses and Fees

GDC Trivandrum offers BDS, MDS, Diploma and PhD at the UG, PG, and Post-Doctoral levels, respectively. Here are the details about GDC Trivandrum Courses and Fees, along with their eligibility and selection criteria:

Courses Course Details Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
BDS

Duration: 5.6 Years
Course Fee: INR 25,380

Completed 10+2 with 50% marks in PCB (40% Aggregate marks for SC/ST). Score in NEET UG + Counselling
MDS

Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: INR 71,680 

Completed BDS Degree from a recognized institute or PG Diploma recognized by DCI with 1 Years of Experience. Score in NEET MDS + Counselling
Diploma Duration: 2 Years Completed 10+2 with 45% marks in PCB  Merit Based
PhD Duration: 3 Years Completed MDS Degree with 55% marks in aggregate As per KUHS Guidelines

GDC Trivandrum Admission 2024

Admission to BDS and MDS at GDC Trivandrum is based on the score in NEET UG and NEET MDS, respectively. Students are offered admission to a diploma based on the merit list of the last qualifying examination. Candidates seeking admission to the college must clear the respective entrance exam and appear for the Kerala NEET Counselling conducted by CEE.

Visit the official website of the state-level counselling (cee.kerala.gov.in). An individual must create an account on the counselling portal to complete the registration form. Enter details like NEET Roll Number, DOB, Mobile Number, etc. Fill out the application form with all other necessary details. Upload scanned copies of required documents in the specified format. Candidates have to lock in their selection once their preferred college and course are finalized. Pay the registration fees for counseling through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking. Candidates who are allocated a seat during the counselling process must report to the college along with the seat allotment letter to confirm admission.

Documents Required

  • Marksheet of Class 10+2
  • Graduation/Post graduation marks sheet
  • Entrance examination scorecard
  • Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar/passport/Driver’s Licence)
  • Transfer certificate/Migration certificate
  • Passport size photographs
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Printout of Registration form
  • Printout of Registration fee receipt 
  • Allotment letter/order

GDC Trivandrum Cutoff 2024

GDC Trivandrum Cutoff 2024 is yet to be released. Admission for BDS and MDS is based on the cutoff rank obtained in NEET UG and NEET MDS, respectively.

GDC Trivandrum BDS Cutoff 

Here is the round-wise GDC Trivandrum NEET UG Cutoff 2023 for the general category.

Round General  OBC SC ST
Round 1 21251 30676 139799 155039
Round 2 30599 38028 143159 196645
Mop-Up Round 25632 28640 Seats Filled 60926
Stray-Vacancy Round Seats Filled 23850 Seats Filled Seats Filled

GDC Trivandrum MDS Cutoff

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

Courses Cutoff Rank (Round 1) Cutoff Rank (Round 2) Cutoff Rank (Round 3)

MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

9 Seats Filled Seats Filled

MDS Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

48 45 Seats Filled

MDS Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge

74 147 Seats Filled

MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology

189 326 Seats Filled

MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

191 344 605

MDS Pedodontics

Seats Filled Seats Filled Seats Filled

MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Seats Filled Seats Filled Seats Filled

MDS Periodontics

Seats Filled Seats Filled Seats Filled

GDC Trivandrum Ranking 2024

GDC Trivandrum is ranked 16th among all dental colleges in India, according to India Today Ranking 2024.

Agency Category  Year Rank in India
India Today Dental 2024 16
NIRF Dental 2024 21
IIRF Dental 2023 29

GDC Trivandrum Placements 2024

GDC Trivandrum has a dedicated placement cell to assist students in securing job opportunities upon graduation. The college helps provide internship opportunities with a stipend of INR 25,000 for the BDS program. According to the NIRF 2023 report, 40 BDS students out of 44 were placed, while 21 MDS students out of 24 were placed in PG courses. The median salary package offered is INR 8.4 LPA at the postgraduate level and INR 3.12 LPA at the undergraduate level.

Here are the GDC Trivandrum Placements Highlights for various programs: 

Particulars Placement Statistics (2022-23) Placement Statistics (2021-22)
Placement Rate  98% 95%
Median package of BDS INR 3.20 LPA INR 3.12 LPA
Median package of MDS INR 8.4 LPA INR 8.4 LPA

GDC Trivandrum Facilities

GDC Trivandrum offers all the latest academic and recreational facilities to its students which are as follows:

  • Hostel: GDC Trivandrum provides a separate hostel for boys and girls with an attached washroom, bed, study area and storage space.
  • Library: The college provides a spacious air-conditioned library with around 1000 books, 100 journals and e-library options.
  • Sports: The college organizes various extracurricular activities and outdoor sports to maintain the physical and mental well-being of students. 
  • Auditorium: The college has a fully air-conditioned auditorium with visual aids, projectors and multimedia facilities.
  • Canteen: Students and staff can enjoy tasty snacks, lunch, and beverages at a very affordable rate.

GDC Trivandrum Departments

GDC Trivandrum provides following department in their institute

GDC Trivandrum Departments
OMFS Oral Medicine & Radiology Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
Orthodontics Periodontics Oral Pathology 
Prosthodontics Conservative Dentistry

How to reach GDC Trivandrum?

GDC Trivandrum is located at Medical College, Road, Chalakkuzhi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The college is easily connected by air, rail and bus transport. The convenient routes to reach college are as follows:

Routes Distance
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport 6.0 Km
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station 5.9 Km
Trivandrum Bus Stand 6.0 Km

GDC Trivandrum FAQs

Ques. Is GDC Trivandrum recognized by the Dental Council of India?

Ans. GDC Trivandrum was recognized by the Dental Council of India in 1959. The college has been affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).

Ques. What courses are offered at GDC Trivandrum?

Ans. GDC Trivandrum offers admission to BDS and MDS at UG and PG levels. The institute also offers admission to diploma and PhD courses.

Ques. What facilities are offered to students at GDC Trivandrum?

Ans. GDC Trivandrum offers facilities such as a hostel, library, laboratories, canteen, and gymnasium. It also provides air-conditioned seminar halls and auditoriums for students' comfort.

Ques. Which entrance exam is accepted by the GDC Trivandrum?

Ans. GDC Trivandrum accepts the NEET UG and NEET MDS for admission to BDS and MDS, respectively. For admission to a PhD program, an individual is offered based on KUHS guidelines.

Ques. Is there a library at the GDC Trivandrum?

Ans. GDC Trivandrum has a spacious, air-conditioned library with 3000+ books, 100 international and national journals, and around 2000 e-books. The library is open 24 hours a day for students.

Ques. What are the total fees for BDS and MDS programs at GDC Trivandrum?

Ans. For BDS at GDC Trivandrum, candidates must pay a total fee of INR 25,380. The total fee for the MDS program is INR 71,680.

Ques. Does GDC Trivandrum offer hostel accommodation?

Ans. Yes, GDC Trivandrum offers separate hostels for boys and girls. The hostel rooms are equipped with a bed, study table, cupboard, chair, and table. 

Ques. How many seats are offered at the GDC Trivandrum?

Ans. GDC Trivandrum offers the following seats to students pursuing various courses at the college:

  • BDS: 50 Seats
  • MDS: 26 Seats
  • Diploma: 25 Seats

Ques. What is the mode of application at GDC Trivandrum?

Ans. The application mode for admission to all the UG, PG, Diploma and fellowship courses at GDC Trivandrum is complete online. Candidates need to fill out the application form online for admission. 

Ques. What are the specializations offered for MDS at GDC Trivandrum?

Ans. GDC Trivandrum offers MDS in various specializations, namely Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Periodontics, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Prosthodontics, Oral Pathology and Microbiology, and Paedodontics.

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GDC Thiruvananthapuram Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
MDS9 Courses71,680 (1st Year Fees) B.D.S. with 50% + NEET MDS1 July - 18 Aug 2024
BDS25,380 (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 50% + NEET9 Feb - 20 Aug 2024

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Courses Offered By GDC Thiruvananthapuram 2024

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Program Type :
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2.5(16 Reviews)4 Years Full Time
#16out of 62 by India Today

Eligibility:

10+2 with 50% + NEET

Application Date:

9 Feb - 20 Aug 2024
3.0(1 Review)9 Courses3 Years Full Time
#16out of 62 by India Today

Eligibility:

B.D.S. with 50% + NEET MDS

Application Date:

1 July - 18 Aug 2024
1 Courses2 Years Full Time
#16out of 62 by India Today

Eligibility:

Post Graduation

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GDC Thiruvananthapuram Upcoming Application Dates 2024


Expired Events

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Verification of Joined Candidate Data by Institute (NEET MCC R1) [BDS]Aug 30, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024
Verification of Joined Candidates Data & Sharing of Data to MCC [NEET MDS Counselling] (Round 2)Aug 29, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024
Reporting at College (NEET MCC R1) [BDS]Aug 24, 2024 - Aug 29, 2024

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GDC Thiruvananthapuram Cutoff 2024

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GDC Thiruvananthapuram, NEET MDS Cutoff 2024

GDC Thiruvananthapuram, NEET MDS Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for NEET MDS is 15 - 215

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GDC Thiruvananthapuram Rankings 2024

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GDC Thiruvananthapuram Indiatoday Ranking

#16out of 62 in India 2024
#1st in Kerala
India Today

GDC Thiruvananthapuram NIRF Ranking

#21out of 40 in India 2024
NIRF

GDC Thiruvananthapuram IIRF Ranking

#29out of 60 in India 2023
#2nd in Kerala
IIRF

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Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Admission:

Admission is through mcc councelling and also Kerala neet UG counselling process and there is 3 allotments and then sports quotas and also stray vacancies. Last year cut of is 500 marks and admission gets we permanently or temporary join the college. But joining process is not online it is also Offline

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Those who are eligible for the neet exam are selected for this BDS course. last year cutoff was 570. To get admission in Kerala the student needs to apply for keam also. Admission is based on your rank. we have to stay updated for the last date

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Any person who wishes to secure an admission in this college have to pass the NEET exam . They have to apply for the keam ranklist . Admission is based on keam rankand all india rank . Dates related to admission are published in the NTA website .

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The admission is through a exam called NEET. This exam is conducted mostly on may. About january or February application for the exam start. The applicataion procedure are through online. There is cutoff marks also. We need a decent score accordinv to reservation.

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The eligibility is plus two with 40% minimum mark. We should clarify the neet entrance exam. In 2023 the cutoff for bds was around 570 in thrivanathapuram dental college. This is for general category.

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Eligibility to this course is NEET entrance exam score and rank.I had a keam rank of around 2000.There are various reservations for various castes like obc, SC, ST and for minorities. The difficulty that I faced during the admission process is that there was no accurate information about the documents required either in there website nor could anyone be contacted.

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My admission was based on score gained in NEET entrance exams. The exam was out of 720,and students those score 610 and above got MBBS admission. Unfortunately my score was 606 so i can't get mbbs, i took BDS course.

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To be eligible to apply for BDS courses in government college you have to qualify NEET. Then your have to apply for KEAM medical allied courses and upload your NEET marks in their site . You will get admission either through KEAM or through all india admission quota. Every detail regarding admission procedure is available online .

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GDC Thiruvananthapuram Faculty

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director
Dr. Jolly Marry Varghese
Dr. Mali G.Nair
Associate Professor & Head
Dr. Sam Joseph V.G.
Associate Professor
Dr. Shiji Dinakaran
Assistant Professor
Dr. Christalin R.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Anupama S. Gopinath
Assistant Professor
Dr. Anulekh Babu
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Thiruvananthapuram - 695011
Kerala, India
Get SMS Contact:  0471-2444092
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Website Link:  http://www.gdctvm.net/
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