GDC Mumbai BDS : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the Government Dental College of Mumbai is based on a valid NEET entrance exam score. The college boasts highly qualified faculty, all with a minimum of a Master's in Dental Surgery (MDS), and some possessing additional degrees like PhD, LLB, and MBA. The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program lasts approximately four years, followed by a compulsory one-year paid internship. Tuition fees for the BDS course are staggered, with the first year costing 55,000 INR, the second year 52,790 INR, the third year 57,680 INR, and the fourth year around 62,998 INR.

The total cost for the course is about 2.3 lakh INR. The mandatory internship offers a stipend between 11,000 INR to 20,000 INR monthly, slated to increase, providing vital practical experience. While the college does not offer direct company placements, students often find positions within the college-owned hospital. The college also supports further education like master's programs and encourages research participation. Being a government institution, it offers affordable tuition fees, making it an attractive option compared to typically expensive medical courses.

The total cost for a general category student, including the internship, ranges from 4 to 4.5 lakh INR. Tuition fees vary by category: around 95,000 INR for open category students, approximately 10,000 INR for other categories, and about 50,000 INR for EWS students, with potential batch-specific variations. Hostel fees are 5,000 INR per year, including a 1,500 INR deposit. The college also facilitates access to various scholarships from organizations like Sensodyne, Colgate, IDA, and Tata.