Government Dental College, Thrissur is a government dental institution located in Thrissur, Kerala, established in 2015. The college is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and is approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI). With an annual intake of 50 BDS seats and a student strength of approximately 247, the college operates on a 5-acre campus and is attached to the Government Medical College Hospital. The primary program offered is the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), with a total course fee of about INR 97,280.
Government Dental College, Thrissur Admission Deadlines
Admissions to Government Dental College, Thrissur are conducted through centralized counseling based on NEET UG scores for BDS. The typical application window for NEET is between November and March each year, with Kerala state counseling registration usually held in June–July. Allotment and admission processes are completed by August–September. The application fee for NEET is around INR 1,000–1,500 for General/OBC candidates and INR 800–1,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
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Event |
Typical Dates (2025) |
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NEET UG Application |
November 2024 – March 2025 |
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NEET UG Exam |
May 2025 |
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NEET UG Result |
June 2025 |
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Kerala State Counseling Registration |
June – July 2025 |
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Seat Allotment & Admission |
July – August 2025 |
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Session Commencement |
August – September 2025 |
Government Dental College, Thrissur UG Admission
The primary undergraduate program at Government Dental College, Thrissur is the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). Admission is strictly based on NEET UG scores, with 50 seats available annually. The course duration is 4.5 years plus 1-year compulsory internship. The total fee for the BDS program is approximately INR 97,280. Applicants must be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year and must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
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Program |
Duration |
Seats |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
Total Fees (INR) |
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BDS |
5 years (4.5 + 1 yr internship) |
50 |
10+2 with PCB & English, 17+ yrs age |
NEET UG rank & Kerala counseling |
97,280 |
Government Dental College, Thrissur Application Process
Admission to Government Dental College, Thrissur is conducted through centralized counseling by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala based on NEET UG scores. Candidates must first apply for NEET UG, qualify with the required percentile, and then register for Kerala state counseling. The application fee for NEET UG is typically INR 1,000–1,500 for General/OBC and INR 800–1,000 for SC/ST/PwD. Allotment is strictly merit-based, and document verification is mandatory at the time of admission.
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Register and appear for NEET UG (November–March application window).
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Qualify NEET UG with required cutoff percentile.
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Register for Kerala state counseling via CEE Kerala portal (June–July).
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Fill in college and course preferences; participate in seat allotment rounds.
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Report to the allotted college for document verification and fee payment.
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Step |
Details |
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1. NEET UG Registration |
Apply online at NTA NEET portal; pay exam fee |
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2. NEET UG Exam |
Appear for exam in May; qualify with cutoff |
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3. Kerala Counseling Registration |
Register at CEE Kerala; pay counseling fee |
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4. Choice Filling & Allotment |
Select college preferences; seat allotment as per merit |
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5. Admission & Reporting |
Report to college with documents and pay fees |
