About GDC Thiruvananthapuram
Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram, established in 1959, is a premier government institution affiliated with KUHS and recognized by the DCI. It offers quality dental education through its BDS program, combining academic excellence with practical clinical training in a modern hospital setup, making it a top choice for aspiring dentists.
Latest Updates
NEET UG 2025: Joint entrance exam scheduled, followed by Kerala state counselling via CEE Kerala.
NIRF Ranking 2024: Ranked 21st in the Dental category
Established: 1959
Type: Government Dental College
Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Affiliation: Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)
Accreditation: Dental Council of India
NIRF Ranking: 21st in Dental category (2024)
Annual BDS Seats: 50
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Duration: 5 years (4 years study + 1-year compulsory rotatory internship)
Eligibility:
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English
Minimum 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories)
Qualifying NEET UG score
Total Seats: 50 per academic year
Total Tuition Fee: ₹97,500 (approx.)
Hostel Fees: ₹25,380/year tuition + ₹2,27,500 total hostel fee
I BDS: Oral Histology, Dental Anatomy, Human Anatomy & Physiology
II BDS: Oral Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology
III BDS: Conservative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics
IV BDS: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Public Health Dentistry
Internship: Rotational postings in clinical departments
Qualify NEET UG 2025
Kerala state counselling through CEE Kerala (Govt quota/reservation per state rules)
Seat allotment and admission via KUHS portal
Complete admission formalities and join
All-India Quota (General Category)
Round 1 closing rank: 23,966
Final closing rank: 29,673
Kerala State Quota
Round 1: 3,295
Round 3: 3,558
Placements
Placement Services: Mostly via hospital and PG recruitment; internship stipends approx. ₹7,000–18,000/month
2022 Placement Data:
40 UG graduates, ~40 placed
Average salary: ₹3.12 LPA
PG: 21 students placed, average ₹8.4 LPA
Career Options:
Clinical practice (solo/clinic/hospital)
Government dentist positions (e.g., Railways, Army)
Academics/research
Advance studies (NEET MDS)
Health administration/management
NIRF Dental Ranking: 21st in 2024, improved from 25th (2023)
India Today Dental Ranking 2024: 16th out of 62
State Government Scholarships based on merit & financial need (e.g., OBC, SC/ST, EWS)
Internship Stipends received during practicum (₹7k–18k/month)
Campus Facilities
Clinical Facilities: Modern dental hospital with well-equipped departments
Library: Comprehensive collection of dental, medical textbooks & journals
Hostels: Separate for men and women; includes dining, recreation, and security facilities
Sports & Cultural Life: Annual events, indoor/outdoor sports facilities
Student Feedback: Active sports scene; hostels w/ basic issues (e.g., no women’s hostel)
GDC Trivandrum - FAQs
Q1: How many seats are available for BDS at GDC Thiruvananthapuram?
A: There are 50 seats annually for the BDS program.
Q2: What is the annual tuition fee?
A: Approximately ₹97,500 total, spread over 5 years.
Q3: What NEET rank is needed to get admitted?
A: General category closing rank was ~29,673 (AIQ) and ~3,558 (Kerala quota) in 2024.
Q4: Does the college provide placement?
A: No campus placements, but internship stipends average ₹7–18k/month. Some UG and PG batch placements via hospital recruitment.
Q5: What are typical career options after BDS?
A: Options include clinical practice, pursuing MDS, academic roles, government jobs, or health administration.
