GDC’s Faculty of Dental Science is among the oldest and most reputed dental colleges in India, also popularly known as Govt. Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram.
Quick Summary
| Year of Establishment | 1959 |
| BDS Seats Intake | 50 |
| Speciality in PG Courses | 8 |
| Seats in PG courses | 26 |
| Teaching faculty | |
| Management Type | Govt |
| College Type | Government Medical College |
| Affiliated University | |
| Affiliated Hospital | Govt. Medical college ,Thiruvannthapuram |
| Hospital Beded Capacity | |
| Hostel | Available |
| Global Recognition | |
| Postal Address | Medical college P.O, Thiruvanthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - 695011 |
| Website | www.gdctvm.org |
BDS Course at GDC, Thiruvananthapuram
- Duration: 5 years (4 years academics + 1 year compulsory internship)
- Eligibility: 10+2 (PCB) with minimum 50% + NEET UG 2026 Qualified
- Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Special Features:
- Integrated hospital exposure from 1st year
- Research-oriented curriculum
- Strong alumni network & career support
GDC BDS Fees Structure (2025-26)
The table below showing BDS fee details at Govt. Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram for the first year and the complete course for the 2025-26 academic year.
| Seat Type | Government Seat | Management Seat | NRI Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly Tuition Fee | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
GDC BDS Admission Process – 2026
1. Qualify NEET UG 2026 with required marks.
2. Register for Counselling:
o 15% All India Quota (AIQ) through MCC.
o 85% State Quota (Kerala counselling) through CEE Kerala.
3. Choose GDC, Thiruvananthapuram as your preferred college.
4. Document Verification & Fee Payment at allotted counselling centre.
5. Confirm Admission at GDC.
BDS Seat Allocation in Govt. Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram
All India Counselling Cut off Marks 2025
Below is the table of BDS 2025 cut-off marks for seat allocation at Govt. Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram, under the 15% All India Quota, under different reservation categories.
Govt. Dental College All India Cut-off Marks 2025
| Category | Sub-Category | |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | PwD | |
| General | 522 | -- |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 513 | -- |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 501 | -- |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 419 | -- |
Govt. Dental College All India Cut-off Rank 2025
| Category | Sub-Category | |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | PwD | |
| General | 30005 | -- |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 38454 | -- |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 51239 | -- |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 175610 | -- |
Kerala Counselling Cut off Marks 2025
The table below of BDS 2025 cut-off Mark for seat allocation at Govt. Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram, under the 85% Kerala State Quota, under different reservation categories
Kerala State Counselling Cut-off Ranks 2025
Below is the table of BDS 2025 cut-off ranks for seat allocation at Govt. Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram, under the 85% Kerala State Quota, under different reservation categories.
MDS Course in Govt. Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram
Post BDS you can look for various dental Specialization course available in Govt. Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram
| Specialization | Seats |
|---|---|
| Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | 4 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology | 3 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 4 |
| Oral Medicine & Radiology | 2 |
| Orthodonitics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | 3 |
| Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry | 2 |
| Periodontology | 4 |
| Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | 4 |
