Goverment Dental College, Alappuzha

BDS Admission Process

To get into the BDS course at Government Dental College, Alappuzha, you must qualify in the NEET-UG exam. This is a national-level entrance test for medical and dental courses.

Eligibility:

• You must be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year.

• You should have passed your 12th grade (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.

• Minimum marks required in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology):

  • General category: 50%

  • SC/ST/OBC: 40%

  • General-PwD: 45%

Counselling and Seat Allocation:

• All India Quota (AIQ): 15% of seats are filled through national-level counselling by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee).

• State Quota: 85% of seats are filled through Kerala state counselling by CEE (Commissioner for Entrance Examinations). You must register with CEE Kerala to be considered under this quota.

Seats are allotted based on your NEET rank, the choices you fill during counselling, seat availability, and reservation rules. Once you get a seat, you need to report to the college with your original documents and pay the fees to confirm your admission.

NEET Cutoff Ranks (Previous Years)

Cutoff ranks change every year depending on how many students apply, how tough the exam is, and how many seats are available. Below are some typical closing ranks from past years:

All India Quota (15% seats):

• General: 30,000 to 40,000

• OBC: 40,000 to 45,000

• EWS: 45,000 to 50,000

• SC: 1,50,000 to 1,80,000

• ST: 2,50,000 to 3,50,000

Kerala State Quota (85% seats):

• General (State Merit): 3,500 to 4,500

• SEBC: Depends on sub-category

• SC: 15,000 to 18,000

• ST: 20,000 to 25,000

These are just estimates. For the most accurate and current cutoffs, always check the official websites of MCC (for AIQ) and CEE Kerala (for State Quota) during the admission period.