P.S.M. College of Dental Science and Research Thrissur BDS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total tuition fee for the 5-year BDS programme at PSM College, Thrissur is INR 16,06,500, payable at INR 3,21,300 per academic year. An optional hostel facility is available at an additional INR 59,500 per year. You should confirm the latest fee schedule with the college admissions office before joining, as fees may be revised by the Fee Regulatory Committee for the 2026 session.

Ans. BDS admission at PSM College of Dental Science and Research, Thrissur is through NEET UG, conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA). NEET 2026 was held in May 2026 and results were declared in June 2026. After the result, candidates participate in Kerala CEE BDS counselling for seat allotment. Both government and management quota seats are filled through the Kerala CEE process.

Ans. You must have passed class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board, with a minimum aggregate of 50% in PCB subjects (40% for SC and ST candidates). A valid NEET UG scorecard for the admission year is mandatory. The minimum age requirement is 17 years as on 31 December of the relevant admission year.

Ans. Based on the 2024 Kerala CEE BDS counselling, the NEET rank cutoff at PSM College, Thrissur ranged from rank 12,519 in Round 4 to rank 23,683 in Round 1. Cutoffs vary across counselling rounds and change each year based on NEET performance and applicant pool. The 2026 cutoff will be determined after the NEET 2026 result and Kerala CEE seat matrix is published.

Ans. BDS graduates from PSM College can practise as licensed dentists in private clinics, hospitals, and government dental departments. Career paths include oral surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, and public health dentistry. Many graduates pursue MDS for specialisation, while others appear for government dental officer exams. PSM graduates working in Kerala also benefit from high demand for dental professionals in the Gulf, a major recruitment destination for Kerala-based dentists.

Ans. Yes, BDS students can apply for the Kerala Post-Matric Scholarship through the Kerala Scholarship Portal if they belong to SC, ST, or OBC categories with Kerala domicile. SC and ST students with family income below INR 2,50,000 per year can also apply for the NSP Post-Matric Scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal. Minority community students from Kerala may additionally be eligible for the Kerala Minorities Welfare Scholarship based on qualifying income criteria.