Government Dental College and Hospital, Srinagar Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Srinagar (GDCH) is a reputed institution which provides quality education in dentistry as well as health services. The college is affiliated with the university of Kashmir and recognized by the Dental Council of India to offer a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate dental courses. The admission process at GDCH is governed in such a way so as to select the most deserving candidates through national level entrance examinations. Usually, the admission cycle of GDCH runs along with the national calendar of dental education. To qualify for undergraduate admission, students must have completed the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) for undergraduate students. Meanwhile, worth mentioning is the postgraduate admission that will be made through the NEET MDS examination. Dates on when these exams will be held are published and circulated by concerned conducting authorities each year.

To be eligible for admission to the BDS degree, candidates must have completed the 10-2 level of education with Physics, Chemistry and Biology being necessary subjects. A candidate is also expected to satisfy other minimum age and score requirements laid down by the concerned authorities. MDS eligibility criteria include the requirement of a BDS degree recognized from accredited institutions and completion of his/her internship. For admission to postgraduate dental courses, GDCH mainly relies on NEET MDS. The schedule for NEET MDS admission into PG courses at GDCH is from 17th February - 9th March 2025 for the concerned academic year. For detailed information regarding exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation tips, kindly refer to the official NEET MDS website.

Application Process

Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Srinagar admissions process varies for each program.

For BDS Programs:

1. Qualify for the NEET-UG examination and must get the required percentile score.
2. Register at the counseling process as per state or central counseling authority.
3. Choose GDCH in the preferred college list during the counseling process.
4. If all conditions are met and seats allotted, the candidate is to report to the GDCH for document verification and completion of admission procedure.

For MDS Programs:

1. A qualified candidate would have to apply for the NEET MDS exam on the official website (application window: February 17, 2025 - March 9, 2025).
2. A candidate has to appear for the NEET MDS exam, conducted on specified dates.
3. After declaration of result, register for counseling. 4. Opt for GDCH and a specialization of choice in MDS during counseling.
4. Go forward to GDCH to finish the admission process upon selection.

For Diploma in Dental Hygienist:

1. Candidates may check with either the GDCH website or the admission office regarding application procedures. 
2. The completed application form must be submitted with required documents.
3. Candidates will be required to take an exam conducted by the board of examiners.
4. Selected candidates would have to comply with further admission formalities at GDCH.

Degree wise Admission Process

BDS: The Bachelor of Dental Surgery program at GDCH has an approved strength intake of 63 seats. BDS admission is done through merit in NEET-UG, and Students should have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

MDS Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry: This branch of postgraduate program intake is 3 seats. The admission is done through the NEET MDS examination. Candidate should have completed their BDS degree and fulfilled all eligibility criteria set by the Dental Council of India.

MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology: Like the previous specialized MDS program, the intake for this specialized MDS program is also 3 seats, and admission is taken through the NEET MDS exam.

Diploma in Dental Hygienist: The College runs the Diploma in Dental Hygienist course for those interested in training in dental health care. Admission to this course is done by examination conducted by a board of three examiners as approved by the Dental Council of India.

Typically required documents:

• NEET score card (for BDS and MDS programs)
• 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
• BDS degree certificate and internship completion certificate (for MDS candidates)
• Valid ID proof
• Passport size photographs
• Category certificates (if applicable)
• Any other documents as required by GDCH or the counseling authority.