PMS College of Dental Science and Research Thiruvananthapuram BDS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total tuition fee for the 5-year BDS programme under the government merit quota at PMS College of Dental Science and Research is INR 13,23,760. This covers all five academic years. Hostel charges of INR 35,000 to INR 37,000 per year are paid separately and are not included in this total. Management and NRI quota fees are higher at INR 25,50,000 for the 5-year programme and are subject to Kerala Fee Regulatory Committee approval.

Ans. Kerala BDS admissions are conducted centrally by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. After NEET-UG results, candidates register online on cee.kerala.gov.in, upload documents, and pay the counselling fee. CEE publishes a merit list based on NEET score, reservation category, and Kerala domicile status. Seats in PMS College are allotted through online counselling rounds covering government merit quota and management quota seats. Candidates receive an allotment letter and report to PMS College to confirm enrolment.

Ans. PMS College operates 363 dental units across its clinical departments, giving BDS students access to a large volume of patient cases from early in the programme. The college has completed over 2,500 dental implant procedures through its clinical setup. Specialised clinics for aesthetic dentistry, geriatric dentistry, and tobacco cessation provide exposure to areas beyond the standard BDS curriculum. This clinical infrastructure is a key reason students choose PMS College for their BDS training in Kerala.

Ans. BDS graduates from PMS College may pursue private dental practice after obtaining a Dental Council of India licence. Government dental officer posts are available through the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) and UPSC. Many graduates also apply for MDS (postgraduate dental specialisation) at KUHS-affiliated colleges through NEET-PG or AIAPGET. Other career paths include joining corporate dental chains, dental clinics in the Middle East, research institutions, and public health dental programmes. PMS College offers MDS programmes in several specialisations on campus.

Ans. Yes. PMS College provides separate hostel facilities for male and female BDS students. The college has two hostel blocks with annual charges of INR 35,000 for the old block and INR 37,000 for the new block. Hostel amenities include Wi-Fi, reading rooms, sports facilities, and round-the-clock security. Hostel accommodation is optional, and local students may choose to commute. Hostel fees are paid directly to the college and are not part of the tuition fee.

Ans. PMS College is a popular private dental college in Kerala, and the NEET-UG cutoff for government merit quota seats is competitive given the limited number of state quota BDS seats across Kerala. The exact cutoff varies each year based on the total number of applicants, NEET score distribution, and reservation category. You can refer to the previous year merit lists published by CEE Kerala on cee.kerala.gov.in after each counselling round to estimate the expected score range for your category and quota.