Al Azhar Dental College Thodupuzha BDS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Al Azhar Dental College, Thodupuzha, does not publish a fixed NEET cutoff for BDS. Admission is through CEE Kerala centralized counselling and the closing rank varies each year based on total NEET-UG dental applicants in Kerala, communal reservation norms, and the number of seats under each quota. Candidates can track previous year closing ranks through the CEE Kerala portal after allotment rounds are published.

Ans. The annual tuition fee for BDS at Al Azhar Dental College, Thodupuzha, is INR 3,21,000 per year. The total academic study fee for 4 years is INR 12,84,000. Fees may vary across government, management, and NRI quota seats. The BDS programme is a 5-year course, with the fifth year being a compulsory rotary internship. Education loans are available through major nationalised banks.

Ans. BDS admission at Al Azhar Dental College, Thodupuzha, is through the CEE Kerala centralized counselling process based on NEET-UG scores. After the NEET result is declared, candidates register on the CEE Kerala portal, submit their documents, and participate in online option entry. Seat allotment is done based on NEET rank, communal reservation norms, and preference entered by the candidate. After allotment, candidates report to the college for document verification.

Ans. Yes, Al Azhar Dental College, Thodupuzha, is a minority institution. Students from minority communities are eligible for central government minority scholarships including the Post-matric Scholarship and Merit-cum-Means Scholarship administered through the National Scholarship Portal. The minority status also entitles the institution to a separate reservation category under KUHS admission norms in Kerala.

Ans. Graduates of BDS from Al Azhar Dental College, Thodupuzha, can set up their own dental clinic, join government dental hospitals, or work in private multispecialty hospitals. MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) is the postgraduate option, with admission through NEET-MDS and KUHS MDS counselling. International dental practice opportunities are available in countries that recognise Indian dental degrees after clearing the respective licensing examinations.

Ans. After completing BDS from Al Azhar Dental College, Thodupuzha, graduates can pursue MDS in specialisations such as Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Pedodontics, Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, and Oral Medicine and Radiology. Admission to MDS is through NEET-MDS conducted by NTA, followed by counselling under the Medical Counselling Committee for All India Quota seats or through KUHS for Kerala state seats.