GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE, KANNUR

1. NEET-UG Examination Requirement

• Mandatory Qualification: Admission to the BDS program requires a valid and qualifying score in the NEET-UG exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

• Application Process: Candidates must register for NEET-UG and appear for the exam in the designated testing window.

2. General Eligibility Criteria

• Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31, 2025.

• Educational Qualification: Must have passed 10 2 or equivalent examination with the following subjects:

  • Compulsory: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English

• Minimum Marks Required in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology):

  • General Category: Minimum 50% aggregate

  • Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC): Minimum 40% aggregate

• NEET-UG Qualification: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifying percentile set for NEET-UG 2025, as prescribed by the Dental Council of India (DCI).

3. Counselling and Admission Process

• Counselling Authority: Admission to state quota seats is managed by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala through centralized counselling.

• Registration: Eligible candidates must register on the CEE Kerala official website (typically cee.kerala.gov.in) by submitting an application and paying the required fee.

• Merit List Preparation: CEE Kerala publishes a state merit list based on NEET-UG scores and applicable eligibility criteria, including domicile requirements.

• Choice Filling: Candidates must log in to the counselling portal and submit their preferred choices of colleges and courses. To be considered for admission to Government Dental College, Kannur, it must be listed among your top preferences.

• Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on NEET-UG rank, filled preferences, seat availability, and reservation norms.

• Reporting to College: After seat allotment, candidates must:

  • Download the allotment memo

  • Pay the prescribed admission fee

  • Report to Government Dental College, Kannur with original documents for verification

Documents Typically Required at Reporting

• NEET-UG 2025 Admit Card and Scorecard

• Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets and Passing Certificates

• Kerala Domicile/Nativity Certificate (for state quota)

• Caste/Community Certificate (if applicable)

• Transfer Certificate (TC) from last institution

• Character Certificate

• Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)

• Recent Passport-sized Photographs

Important Advisory

Candidates are strongly advised to regularly check:

• The CEE Kerala website for counselling updates

• The official website of Government Dental College, Kannur for the latest prospectus, fee details, and admission notifications