Government Dental College Thiruvananthapuram

BDS Admission Process – Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram

Admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram is determined by a candidate’s performance in the NEET UG examination and participation in the subsequent counseling procedures.

Step-by-Step Admission Process

1. NEET UG Examination

   • Candidates must appear for and qualify the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

2. Meeting NEET Cut-off

   • Candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying percentile and score as prescribed by NTA for their respective category.

3. Counseling Registration

   • After NEET results are announced, candidates must register for the appropriate counseling process. Seats are allocated through two main quotas:

     • All India Quota (AIQ): 15% of seats are filled via the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

     • State Quota: 85% of seats are reserved for candidates with Kerala domicile, filled through the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) managed by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.

4. Choice Filling and Locking

   • Candidates must select and lock their preferred colleges during counseling. Those seeking admission to Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram should prioritize it during this phase.

5. Seat Allotment

   • Seats are allotted based on NEET All India Rank (AIR), category, preferences, and seat availability.

6. Reporting to College

   • Once allotted a seat, candidates must download the allotment letter and report to the college within the specified timeframe to complete document verification and pay the required fees.

Eligibility Criteria

• Academic Qualification: Must have passed 10 2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.

• Minimum Marks:

  • General/EWS: Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB.

  • SC/ST/OBC: Minimum 40% aggregate in PCB.

• Age Requirement: Must be 17 years or older as of December 31 of the admission year.

NEET UG Cut-off Trends

Admission cut-offs are based on the last All India Rank at which seats were allotted in each category and round of counseling.

All India Quota (AIQ) – Round 2 Closing Ranks

Kerala State Quota – Illustrative Example

Note: State Quota ranks refer to Kerala State Rank, not NEET All India Rank. These figures vary annually depending on factors such as the number of applicants, exam difficulty, and seat availability. They should be used as a general guide for expected admission trends.

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