Government Dental College Thrissur

1. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed 10 2 or equivalent examination.

• Required subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.

• Minimum marks required:

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

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

2. NEET UG Requirement

• NEET UG qualification is mandatory for admission.

• NEET UG is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

• Admission is based on the NEET score and rank, which determines eligibility for counseling and seat allotment.

3. Age Criteria

• Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2025.

• There is no upper age limit for BDS admission as per current guidelines.

4. Counseling and Admission Process

• After qualifying NEET UG, candidates must register for counseling:

  • All India Quota (AIQ): 15% of seats, managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

  • State Quota (Kerala): 85% of seats, managed by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.

• Admission is finalized based on NEET rank, category, seat availability, and college preference.