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GDC Amritsar BDS FAQs
Ques. How many BDS seats does Punjab Government Dental College, Amritsar offer?
Ans. Punjab Government Dental College and Hospital, Amritsar offers 50 BDS seats per academic year. Of these, 85% (42 to 43 seats) are state quota seats filled through BFUHS Punjab counselling, and the remaining 15% (7 to 8 seats) are All India Quota seats filled through MCC counselling on mcc.nic.in.
Ques. What is the total BDS fee at Punjab Government Dental College, Amritsar?
Ans. The total BDS course fee for government seats at Punjab Government Dental College and Hospital, Amritsar is INR 3,20,000 for the five-year programme. The annual fee for government seats is INR 64,000. Hostel charges and other institutional fees are payable separately as per BFUHS norms. Management quota and NRI quota fees are significantly higher.
Ques. Which university is Punjab Government Dental College, Amritsar affiliated to?
Ans. Punjab Government Dental College and Hospital, Amritsar is affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, which is the nodal university for medical and dental education in Punjab. The college is also approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI). The BDS degree is awarded by BFUHS upon successful completion of the five-year programme.
Ques. Which counselling authority handles BDS admission at Punjab Government Dental College?
Ans. BDS admissions at Punjab Government Dental College, Amritsar are managed through two channels. The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot conducts online counselling for the 85% state quota seats on bfuhs.smartpad.in. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) fills the 15% All India Quota seats through mcc.nic.in. Both processes require a valid NEET-UG 2026 score.
Ques. What are the career options after BDS from Punjab Government Dental College, Amritsar?
Ans. BDS graduates can work as dental surgeons in government and private hospitals, open their own dental clinic, or join defence dental services. Higher education options include MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) specialisations in Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, and Oral Surgery through NEET-MDS. Government dental officer posts through Punjab PSC are also pursued by graduates from this college.
Ques. What is the eligibility for BDS admission through NEET-UG 2026 in Punjab?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board. General category students need a minimum aggregate of 50% in PCB, while SC/ST/OBC candidates need 40%. A valid NEET-UG 2026 score is mandatory. The minimum age is 17 years as on 31 December 2026. Punjab domicile is required for state quota seats.
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