Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram – Application/Admission Process

Application Process for BDS:

Entrance Examination: Candidates must appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and obtain a valid score.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, securing at least 50% aggregate marks.
• Candidates should be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year.

Counseling Process:

• Create an account on the counseling portal and fill out the registration form.
• Participate in the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.
• During choice filling, prioritize GDC Thiruvananthapuram at the top of the list.

Admission Confirmation:

• If allotted a seat, download the allotment letter and report to GDC Thiruvananthapuram within the specified time frame.
• Pay the annual fee of ?25,380 to finalize admission.

Application Process for MDS

Entrance Examination: Candidates must qualify for the NEET MDS entrance exam.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must hold a BDS degree from a recognized institution.
• Completion of a one-year internship is mandatory.

Counseling Process:

• Similar to BDS, candidates must register on the counseling portal and participate in CAP rounds.
• Prioritize GDC Thiruvananthapuram during choice filling.

Admission Confirmation:

Upon receiving an allotment letter, candidates must report for document verification and pay the MDS fee of ?71,680 to secure their seat.

Required Documents for Admission:

Candidates need to prepare the following documents for submission during the admission process:

For BDS:

• NEET Admit Card
• NEET Scorecard
• Class 10 and Class 12 certificates
• Valid ID proof (Aadhar/PAN/Passport)
• Allotment letter
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-sized photographs

For MDS:

• NEET MDS scorecard
• BDS degree certificate
• Internship completion certificate
• Class 10 certificate as proof of birth
• Valid ID proofs
• Caste certificate (if applicable).

This structured approach ensures that candidates are well-prepared for their application to GDC Thiruvananthapuram.