BDS · Kottayam, Kerala

Government Dental College, Kottayam

A government dental college in Kottayam, Kerala. How admission works, closing ranks and fees.

BDSGovernmentKerala
Course
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Type
Government
Location
Kottayam, Kerala
Seats 2026-27
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How admission works

  • 15% All India Quota: through MCC counselling on your NEET UG All India Rank; no domicile needed.
  • 85% state quota: through Kerala counselling (CEE Kerala), usually only for students with the state's domicile.

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MCC 2026 BDS closing ranks

The last All India Rank that got a BDS seat here in each round of MCC counselling, 2026. A dash means no seat in that category was allotted in that round.

QuotaCategoryRound 1Round 2Round 3Stray
All India (15%)General33,28741,22139,19550,965
All India (15%)OBC35,05744,018––
All India (15%)SC1,39,199––1,80,381

Source: MCC NEET UG 2026 allotment results (Rounds 1–3 and stray), as used in our college predictor. Listed by MCC as “GOVT. DENTAL COLLEGE, KOTTAYAM”.

Fees

Government colleges in Kerala: ₹20,840 a year. This is the state-wide figure (official notice, 2026-27), not this college's own notice, and deemed universities charge their own fees. Source.

About the course

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) takes 5 years: 4 years of study plus a 1-year paid rotatory internship. It is regulated by the National Dental Commission (earlier the Dental Council of India). Eligibility: Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 12 and a qualifying NEET UG score.

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Common questions

How do I get admission to Government Dental College, Kottayam?

15% All India Quota: through MCC counselling on your NEET UG All India Rank; no domicile needed. 85% state quota: through Kerala counselling (CEE Kerala), usually only for students with the state's domicile.

Is NEET required for BDS at Government Dental College, Kottayam?

Yes. BDS admission anywhere in India needs a NEET UG qualifying score.

How long is the BDS course?

5 years: 4 years of study plus a 1-year paid rotatory internship. The course is regulated by the National Dental Commission (earlier the Dental Council of India).

Sources

  • National Dental Commission (erstwhile DCI) college list, 25 June 2026; MCC NEET UG 2026 allotment results (details on our BDS colleges page).

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