Government Dental College, KottayamWhat's new?
The NEET MDS 2026 exam date has been set as May 2, 2026 (tentatively) for Government Dental College, Kottayam admission to the MDS course. The registrations for the same are expected to start soon.
Here are few more updates are given below:
- The last date for the KEAM 2026 registration for admission to the BE/BTech and BPharma courses has been extended to Feb 6, 2026 (5 PM). Further, the exam for the same will be conducted from April 13, 2026, to April 25, 2026.
- The NEET UG 2026 registration has started for admission to MBBS, BDS and other courses. The last date to register is Mar 8, 2026. Also, the NEET UG exam 2026 is going to be held on May 3, 2026.
Government Dental College, Kottayam Courses & Fees 2025
Government Dental College, Kottayam offers a full time BDS courses. Available at the UG level, admission to this course is based upon merit/entrance exam. For more information, students can refer to the table with course details along with its fees and eligibility criteria:
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
MDS(10 courses) | 1.6 LGet Fee Details | Exams : NEET MDS |
BDS(1 course) | 83.4 KGet Fee Details |
Commonly asked questions On Fees and Eligibility
Some medical field which offe best work and life balance are shown below -
Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.
Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.
Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.
Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.
Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.
Government Dental College Kottayam cutoff 2025 has been released across various specialisations in opening and closing ranks. Government Dental College NEET MDS cutoff 2024 ranged between, 15 and 350 for the General AI category candidates, wherein MDS in Orthodontics is the most competitive course. The easiest MDS specialisation to secure admission is MDS in Oral Pathology. For a detailed Government Dental College Kottayam branch-wise cutoff 2025, candidates can refer to the table below for the Round 2 cutoff.
| Course | 2025 |
|---|---|
| MDS in Conservative Dentistry | 16 |
| MDS in Orthodontics | 15 |
| MDS in Oral Pathology | 350 |
| MDS in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry | 114 |
| Courses | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| MDS | Candidate must have secured 50 percentile (40 in case of SC/ST/OBC, including PWD of SC/ST/OBC & 45 in case of UR PWD candidates) in NEET- MDS 2023. |
| BDS | Candidate must have completed 17 years of age as on the 31st December 2023. |
Government Dental College, Kottayam Fee Structure 2025
The Government Dental College, Kottayam fee depends on the course selected by the candidates. However, some components such as registration fee and hostel expenses may be same. Aspirants have to pay fee before the deadline to confirm their seat. Check below course-wise fee:
| Course Name | One-Time Fee | Tuition Fee | Hostel Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | INR 2,320 | INR 83,360 | NA |
| MDS | INR 11,580 | INR 1,56,300 | NA |
Commonly asked questions On Fees Breakdown
Government Dental College, Kottayam accepts NEET MDS scores for admission to the MDS courses. As per the 2024 MDS cutoff, the Seat Allotment Result was released for the last round, wherein the closing ranks ranged between 161 and 557 for the General AI category students. So considering the last round cutoffs, candidates with a cutoff rank of 400 are eligible to get admission at GDC Hospital, Kottayam if you are belonging to the General category. With a cutoff rank up to 400, candidates can only get MDS in Prosthodontics with a last round closing cutoff of 161.
Government Dental College, Kottayam accepts NEET MDS entrance exam scores, followed by a counselling process for admission to the MDS courses. As per the Round 1 of the GDC Chennai cutoff 2024, the closing rank for MDS courses ranged between 140 and 355, wherein Prosthodontics was the most competitive MDS course for the General AI category students. Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the NEET MDS Round 1 closing ranks of all the MDS courses offered at GDC Kottayam:
| Course | 2024 |
|---|---|
| MDS in Public Health Dentistry | 277 |
| MDS in Prosthodontics | 140 |
| MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology | 268 |
| MDS in Oral Pathology | 355 |
Government Dental College, Kottayam Admission dates 2026
MDS Admissions 2026
Eligibility- Accepting Exams: NEET MDS
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Feb '26 | NEET MDS Application Process 2026Tentative |
1 Apr '26 | KEAM 2026 admit card release |
13 Apr '26 - 25 Apr '26 | KEAM 2026 exam date |
BDS Admissions 2026
Eligibility- 10+2 with 50% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: NEET, KEAM
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
8 Feb '26 - 8 Mar '26 | NEET Registration 2026Ongoing |
3 May '26 | NEET 2026 Exam Date |
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