KozhikodeGovt. Dental College

Govt. Dental College, Kozhikode

Kozhikode, KeralaEstd 1981
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About Govt. Dental College

Government Dental College, Kozhikode is a government college also referred to as GDC Kozhikode. The college was established in the year 1981 in Kozhikode in the state of Kerala. GDC Kozhikode is affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur. The Government dental institute has been approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI), Government of India. GDC Kozhikode is the second dental college in the government sector in India. It is one of the reputed colleges and offers undergraduate, postgraduate and paramedical courses to students with the best faculty and facilities.

  • The college offers a BDS programme based on the NEET UG scores at the undergraduate level. 
  • At the postgraduate level, it offers an MDS programme based on NEET-MDS scores.
  • GDC Kozhikode offers MDS in eight specializations. 
  • GDC Kozhikode provides two paramedical courses with a seat intake of 10 students per course.
  • Girls Hostel facility is available at GDC Kozhikode for the dental students. 

The college has an intake of 50 students for the BDS course. The two paramedical courses offered by GDC Kozhikode are Dental Operatory Room Assistant (DORA), and Diploma course in Dental Mechanics (DCDM). The college caters to the need of dental patients in the Malabar region for more than 40 years. 


GDC Kozhikode Highlights

Government Dental College, Kozhikode Highlights
Established | Institute Type 1981 | Government
Approved By Dental Council of India (DCI)
Affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur
Entrance Exam BDS: NEET UG
MDS: NEET MDS
Courses Offered BDS, MDS and Paramedical Courses 
Application Mode Online | Offline
Admission Criteria Entrance-Based & Merit-Based 
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Canteen, Auditorium, Sports activities
Official Website http://www.gdckozhikode.org/

GDC Kozhikode Admission 2023 Dates

Here are the important dates for GDC Kozhikode Admission 2023: 

Events Dates
NEET UG Admit Card 2023  May 4, 2023
NEET UG 2023 Exam Date May 7, 2023
NEET UG Result 2023 June 13, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Online Application Start Date June 16, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Last Date of Application July 13, 2023 (4:00 PM)
Last Date to Add Courses in the Submitted Application Form July 13, 2023
Last Date for NEET Scores Submission in Kerala MBBS Candidate Portal July 13, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Choice Filling July 26, 2023 – July 31, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Provisional Result  August 2, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Final Result  August 3, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Choice Filling August 18, 2023 – August 22, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Result August 25, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Final Result August 26, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Reporting September 1, 2023 – September 4, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration September 7, 2023 – September 9, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Choice Filling  September 12, 2023 – September 13, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Provisional Result  September 14, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Final Result  September 15, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Registration September 23, 2023 – September 25, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Choice Filling  September 25, 2023 – September 26, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Provisional Result  September 26, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Final Result  September 27, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Reporting & Joining  September 28, 2023 – September 29, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Exam Date March 5, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Result March 14, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Online Application Start Date July 7, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Last Date of Application July 20, 2023 (4:00 PM)
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Choice filling  August 7, 2023 – August 12, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Allotment List August 17, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Reporting  August 18, 2023 – August 21, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Choice Filling  September 1, 2023 – September 4, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Provisional Result September 5, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Final Seat Allotment  September 6, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Reporting  September 8, 2023 – September 11, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration September 17, 2023 – September 21, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Seat Allotment  September 27, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Reporting September 28, 2023 – September 30, 2023

MCC conducts the NEET UG 2023 Counseling and NEET PG 2023 Counseling for admission to 15% BDS Seats and 50% MDS Seats under All-India Quota at GDC Kozhikode. Here are the important dates for the same: 

Event Date
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Registration Dates July 20, 2023 – July 25, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 22, 2023 – July 27, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result July 29, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining July 31, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Registration Dates August 9, 2023 – August 14, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 10, 2023 – August 15, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 18, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 20, 2023 – August 28, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration Dates August 31, 2023 – September 4, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 1, 2023 – September 5, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 8, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 10, 2023 – September 18, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates September 21, 2023 – September 23, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking September 22, 2023 – September 24, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result September 26, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining September 27, 2023 – September 30, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Registration Dates July 27, 2023 – August 1, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 28, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Seat Allotment Result August 7, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining August 8, 2023 – August 14, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Registration Dates August 17, 2023 – August 22, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 19, 2023 – August 22, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 25, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 27, 2023 – September 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Registration Dates September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023 
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023 
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 28, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 29, 2023 – October 6, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result October 14, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining October 15, 2023 – October 20, 2023


GDC Kozhikode Courses & Fees

The following are the courses offered for the students at GDC Kozhikode-

Courses Details Eligibility Criteria  Selection Criteria 
BDS Duration: 4 + 1 Year (one year of compulsory rotating internship)
Seat Intake: 50
Fees: INR 25,380
The interested candidate must have passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate score of 50% marks from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as main subjects or any equivalent examination. A valid score in NEET UG + Counselling
MDS Duration: 3 Years + 1 Year Senior Residency 
Specializations: Oral Pathology, Pedodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Conservative & Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Orthodontics
Seat Intake: 18
Fees: INR 71,680
The interested candidate must have a BDS degree from any recognized institute with an internship completion certificate. A valid score in NEET MDS + Counselling
Diploma 

Duration: 2 Years
Specializations: Dental Mechanics, Dental Operatory Room Assistant 
Seat Intake: 10 (Each Specialization)

10th or Matriculation exam by CBSE or any equivalent exam conducted by any State Board or Equivalent. All SC/ST candidates have a relaxation of 5% in the minimum aggregate. Merit-Based 

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GDC Kozhikode Admission 2023

Admissions to GDC Kozhikode BDS and MDS courses are based on the merit in entrance examinations of NEET UG and NEET MDS respectively. Once the applicant qualifies for these examinations, he or she needs to appear in the State Counselling Process conducted by CEE, Kerala to be eligible for the 85% BDS and 50% MDS State Quota respectively. The applicant can also take admission to GDC Kozhikode through the All India Counselling Process conducted by MCC for the 15% BDS seats and 50% MDS seats. Admission to the Diploma courses is based on the merit scored in the last qualifying examination. 

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How to Apply for GDC Kozhikode State Counselling? 

The candidate has to register on the Kerala State Counselling portal by visiting the official website https://cee.kerala.gov.in/main.php.  After successful registration at the portal, the candidate will get the Application Number and Password. These details will be used in future log-in at the website. Follow the steps mentioned below for the online application form procedure:

  • Visit the official website https://cee.kerala.gov.in/main.php.
  • Click on the Candidate Portal.
  • Enter the Application Number and Password.
  • After logging in to the Candidate Portal, click on “NEET Result Submission”.
  • Provide NEET UG 2023 Roll Number, NEET UG 2023 Application Number, Date of Birth and other details.
  • The candidate’s NEET result particulars will be visible on the screen & after its verification, click on the submit button.
  • The Allotment lists will be released by the authority on the portal.
  • The applicant has to attend the counselling session in the allotted college at the given date and time.
  • The applicant has to carry the allotment letter and other required documents when appearing for the counselling process at the allotted college. 

How to Apply for GDC Kozhikode All India Counselling? 

  • After getting a valid score in NEET UG for BDS and NEET MDS for the MDS course, candidates will be appearing for the AIQ counselling process.
  • Register on the website of the counselling authority.
  • Enter the relevant details like NEET UG/MDS registration number, name, date of birth, etc for completing the registration.
  • Login using the credentials to choose the GDC Kozhikode from the given list.
  • Candidates have to lock in their selection once their preferred college and course are finalized.
  • MCC will check the scores of applicants and an allotment letter will be sent to the students after verification.
  • Candidates have to attend the counselling on the given date, place and time.
  • For confirmed admission, candidates need to pay the fees and contact the college authorities.

Documents required for GDC Kozhikode Admission 2023 

  • NEET 2023 Admit Card
  • 10+2 Qualifying Examination Pass Certificate and Mark Sheet
  • Eligibility certificate from any University of Kerala for candidates who have passed their 10+2 qualifying examination from a board other than the Government of Kerala or CBSE or ICSE.
  • Receipt of Payment of Fees
  • Allotment Letter
  • Proof of Date of Birth
  • Physical Fitness Certificate
  • Transfer Certificate from the last attended institutes
  • Migration Certificate (if applicable)
  • BDS Degree issued by Concerned University (For MDS)
  • Graduation Marksheet and Certificates (For MDS)
  • Internship Certificate (For MDS)
  • State Dental Council/DCI Registration Certificate (For MDS)

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GDC Kozhikode Cutoff 2023 

GDC Kozhikode offers admission to students who match the qualifying cutoff for the dental institute. The BDS and MDS courses are based on the NEET UG and NEET MDS cutoffs. The candidates should have the respective rank or scores prescribed by GDC Kozhikode.

GDC Kozhikode BDS Cutoff 2023

The cutoff for the BDS course at GDC Kozhikode is as follows: 

Course 2023 2022 2021
BDS 25094 81769 22023

GDC Kozhikode MDS Cutoff 2023

GDC Kozhikode MDS Cutoff by rank for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff for NEET-MDS is 5 - 252 rank.

GDC Kozhikode Placements

Government Dental College, Kozhikode does not have a placement cell as such. However, a one-year internship with a monthly stipend is offered to undergraduate and postgraduate students. These internships help in practical training and the overall development of the students. 

Course Stipend Per Month
BDS INR 25,000
MDS  INR 55,000

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GDC Kozhikode Scholarships

GDC Kozhikode offers scholarship facilities to the selected students as per the scholarship policy of the Government of Kerala. It offers various scholarship schemes for undergraduate students. The GDC Kozhikode scholarships are given on the basis of applications filled in by the students.

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GDC Kozhikode Facilities

GDC Kozhikode offers numerous facilities to its students which are required for the smooth functioning of a dental institute. The college provides a hostel, library, cafeteria, sports facilities, well-equipped classrooms etc. The details of different facilities are given here:

  • Hostel: Hostel facilities are available for ladies enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate & paramedical courses.  Full-time security is ensured by the watchman on the hostel premises. The hostel building has 72 double rooms and 36 single rooms.
  • Central Library: The library at GDC Kozhikode has 1789 books, 142 bound volumes of journals, 23 E-journals, and 21 E-books. The college library also has computer and internet facilities.
  • Cafeteria/Mess: A cafeteria with different food options is available at GDC Kozhikode.
  • Classrooms: The classrooms of GDC Kozhikode are large and ventilated enabling the students to study in a good learning environment.
  • Sports Activities: The college promotes sports among students and organizes various sports competitions for both male and female students.

The other facilities available at GDC Kozhikode are Auditorium, Anti-Ragging Cell, Health and Medical facilities, and Transportation facilities. 

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GDC Kozhikode Faculty

The Faculty members at GDC Kozhikode are highly qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable. They are well-versed with their work and provide their best to impart knowledge to the students in the dental field. Each department has assistant professors, lecturers, associate professors, and more. More than 50 members are involved in the faculty and there are around 70 staff members.

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GDC Kozhikode FAQs

Ques. When was GDC Kozhikode established?

Ans. GDC Kozhikode was established in the year 1981 in the state of Kerala. The college started as a department of dentistry in another college in 1969, it was later on expanded to a dental wing in 1979. It became the second government dental college in the country in 1981. 

Ques. What is the annual seat intake of the MDS course in Oral Medicine and Radiology at GDC Kozhikode?

Ans. GDC Kozhikode offers admission to 2 students in the MDS course in Oral Medicine and Radiology. However, the total seat intake at GDC Kozhikode for MDS is 18 in different specializations. 

Ques. Is GDC Kozhikode a Co-Ed institute?

Ans. Yes, GDC Kozhikode grants admission to both male and female students. Hence, it is a Co-Ed institute. 

Ques. What is the total intake capacity of the BDS course at GDC Kozhikode?

Ans. GDC Kozhikode grants admission to 50 students every year in the BDS programme. 

Ques. Does GDC Kozhikode offer hostel facilities?

Ans. GDC Kozhikode offers hostel facilities to female students. There are 72 double rooms and 36 single rooms available in the hostel. It provides 3-time meal facility in a day. It also has a separate space for indoor games. 

Ques. What types of courses are available at GDC Kozhikode?

Ans. GDC Kozhikode offers undergraduate, postgraduate and paramedical/ diploma courses.

Ques. What are the admission criteria for GDC Kozhikode?

Ans. GDC Kozhikode offers admission to students based on merit in NEET UG and NEET MDS examinations followed by the All India and State Counselling Process.

Ques. Which university is GDC Kozhikode affiliated with?

Ans. GDC Kozhikode is affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur.

Ques. What facilities are available at GDC Kozhikode?

Ans. GDC Kozhikode offers numerous facilities to its students such as accommodation facilities, a library, dental clinics, sports facilities, well-equipped classrooms, a cafeteria etc.

Ques. Where is the pin code of GDC Kozhikode?

Ans. GDC Kozhikode pincode is 673008. The college is located on Dental College Road, Kozhikode in the state of Kerala.

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    Dr. Anita Balan
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    Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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    Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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    Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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    Dr. Shobha Sundereswaran
    Department of Orthodontics
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    Dr.Sudha
    Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology
    Professor & Head
    Dr.M.Ramesh Kumar
    Department of Conservative Dentistry
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    Department of Prosthodontics

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