HP Government Dental College & Hospital Shimla BDS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total tuition fees for BDS at H.P. Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla, are INR 1,56,000 for the full 4-year academic programme. Year 1 tuition is INR 45,000, which includes a refundable security deposit of INR 5,000. Years 2, 3, and 4 are charged at INR 37,000 each per year. Girl students who opt for the on-campus hostel pay INR 27,000 in Year 1 and INR 24,200 from Year 2 to Year 4. Hostel accommodation during the internship year is provided free of charge.

Ans. H.P. Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla, offers a total of 75 BDS seats per year. Of these, 85% (64 seats) are filled through the Himachal Pradesh state quota via AMRUHP counselling based on NEET UG merit. The remaining 15% (11 seats) are allotted under the All India Quota through the Medical Counselling Committee. HP GDC Shimla is the only government dental college in Himachal Pradesh, making it among the most sought-after BDS institutions for NEET-qualified state domicile students.

Ans. Yes, on-campus hostel accommodation is available exclusively for girl BDS students at H.P. Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla. The hostel fee for Year 1 is INR 27,000, which includes a refundable deposit of INR 3,000. From Year 2 to Year 4, the hostel fee is INR 24,200 per year. During the internship year, hostel accommodation is provided free of charge. Male BDS students are required to arrange private accommodation in Shimla city.

Ans. Admission to BDS at H.P. Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla, requires qualifying NEET UG 2026 with a valid scorecard. State quota candidates must register on the AMRUHP portal at amruhp.ac.in and fill their college and course preferences before the July 30, 2026, deadline. AMRUHP releases the merit list and seat allotment result after choice filling closes, and allotted candidates must report for document verification and admission. The 15% All India Quota seats are filled through the MCC counselling process.

Ans. Graduates of BDS from H.P. Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla, can pursue several career paths. They may appear in the NEET MDS entrance for specialisation in areas such as orthodontics, oral surgery, or prosthodontics. Government dental service positions in Himachal Pradesh and the Indian Dental Service offer stable public sector careers. BDS graduates may also set up private dental clinics or work as associates in established practices. Teaching positions in dental colleges become accessible after completing an MDS degree.

Ans. The NEET cutoff for H.P. Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla, changes each year based on the total number of NEET-qualified candidates and the seats available. HP state quota seats are allotted based on NEET UG merit under AMRUHP counselling norms. General category candidates typically need a higher score while SC, ST, and OBC candidates qualify under relaxed cutoffs as per HP state reservation policies. The official cutoff is released by AMRUHP on the merit list after NEET UG 2026 results are published. Candidates should register on the AMRUHP portal to access the seat matrix and cutoff information.