GMC Kozhikode BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the BDS programme at GMC Kozhikode?
Ans. The BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) at GMC Kozhikode is a 5-year programme comprising 4 years of academic study and a 1-year compulsory rotating internship. The curriculum covers pre-clinical dental sciences, clinical dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, and community dental health. Students undergo clinical training in the college’s dental departments, gaining experience with a wide range of patient cases. The degree is awarded by Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
Ques. What is the total fee for BDS at GMC Kozhikode?
Ans. The annual government tuition fee for BDS at GMC Kozhikode is ₹26,640. Total academic fees for the 4-year degree are ₹106,560. The 5th year internship is a stipend-bearing clinical rotation with no additional tuition fee. This makes GMC Kozhikode one of the most affordable dental colleges in Kerala.
Ques. How is BDS admission done at GMC Kozhikode?
Ans. BDS admission is through NEET UG scores. 85 percent of seats are filled through state-level dental counselling by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. The remaining 15 percent fall under All India Quota counselled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Seat allotment is merit-based on NEET UG rank within category reservations as per the seat matrix.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for BDS admission?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing at least 50 percent aggregate marks in PCB (40 percent for SC/ST). A valid NEET UG score meeting the DCI-notified minimum qualifying percentile is mandatory. Candidates must be at least 17 years old on or before 31 December of the admission year. The 10+2 board must be recognised by a statutory national or state-level board of education.
Ques. What career options are available after BDS from GMC Kozhikode?
Ans. BDS graduates from GMC Kozhikode are eligible for DCI registration and can establish independent dental practice, work in government dental hospitals, or join private multispecialty hospitals. Career advancement options include pursuing MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) in specialisations such as orthodontics, oral surgery, or periodontology. Graduates may also pursue public health dentistry roles in government departments or international opportunities in countries recognising DCI-affiliated degrees.
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