GDC Patiala BDS Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per year, government seat)	INR 64,000
Hostel (optional)	Hostel charges separate
Total Fees (5 years)	INR 3,20,000

Fee structure applies to government quota seats and is subject to revision by BFUHS.

Management and NRI quota seats carry a higher fee fixed separately by the institution.

Hostel accommodation is available at the campus and charges are paid separately.

GDC Patiala BDS Admission 2026

Event	Date
NEET 2026 Re-Exam	June 21, 2026
NEET 2026 Result	July 20, 2026
MCC AIQ Round 1 Registration Opens	August 2026 (Tentative)
Punjab State Quota Counselling Registration	August 2026 (Tentative)

MCC manages the 15% AIQ seats and BFUHS manages the 85% Punjab state quota.

Candidates must register separately on both MCC and BFUHS portals to be eligible for respective quotas.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate marks.

Minimum age of 17 years on or before December 31 of the year of admission.

Valid NEET UG 2026 score is mandatory for both AIQ and Punjab state quota seat allotment.

Admission Process

Qualify NEET UG 2026 with the required cutoff for BDS admissions.

Participate in online choice filling and await seat allotment result in each round.

Accept the allotted seat and report to Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Patiala with original documents.

Complete document verification and pay the first-year fee to confirm admission.

✓ Opt for this if

Seeking a government BDS seat with significantly lower fees in Punjab.
NEET UG rank qualifies for Punjab state quota or AIQ at a government college.
Planning to practice or pursue MDS in Punjab or North India after graduating.
Clinical training at an attached government dental hospital is a priority.

✗ Skip if

NEET UG score does not meet the government college cutoff for BDS in Punjab.
Preference is for a private dental college with modern infrastructure and facilities.
Planning to pursue dental practice or PG studies in a different state.

GDC Patiala BDS Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility / Schedule
Punjab Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	As per state government norms	SC/ST students domiciled in Punjab with a valid caste certificate
Punjab OBC/BC Scholarship	As per state government norms	OBC/BC students with annual family income below the prescribed limit
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships	INR 10,000 per year (first two years) INR 20,000 per year (third to fifth year)	Top 20th percentile in state board 12th exam
PM-YASASVI Scholarship	INR 25,000 per year	OBC/EBC/DNT students with annual family income below INR 2.5 lakh

Scholarship applications for state schemes are submitted through the Punjab Scholarship Portal.

Central scholarship applications are filed via the National Scholarship Portal within the notified deadline.

GDC Patiala BDS FAQs

Ques. What is the annual BDS fee at Government Dental College Patiala for a government seat?

Ans. The annual tuition fee for a government quota BDS seat at Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Patiala is INR 64,000. The total fee over the 5-year programme amounts to INR 3,20,000. Management and NRI quota seats carry a higher fee. Hostel charges are payable separately. Fees are subject to revision by BFUHS each academic year.

Ques. How many BDS seats are available at Government Dental College Patiala?

Ans. Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Patiala has an annual BDS intake of 50 seats. Of these, 15% are filled through MCC All India Quota counselling and 85% through Punjab state quota counselling managed by BFUHS. Reserved category seats follow Punjab government reservation policy for SC/ST and OBC candidates.

Ques. What NEET score is required for BDS at GDC Patiala through All India Quota?

Ans. The AIQ cutoff for BDS at Government Dental College and Hospital, Patiala in 2025 ranged from 388 marks for Scheduled Tribe candidates to 513 marks for the unreserved general category. Cutoff scores vary each year based on the number of NEET qualifiers and seat availability. The 2026 cutoff is expected to follow a similar pattern.

Ques. Does GDC Patiala have separate state and AIQ counselling for BDS?

Ans. Yes. For BDS admission at Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Patiala, the 15% All India Quota seats are allotted through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in, while the 85% Punjab state quota seats are managed through BFUHS Punjab counselling. Candidates must register on both portals separately if they wish to be considered for both quotas.

Ques. Is internship included in the BDS programme duration at GDC Patiala?

Ans. Yes, the BDS programme at Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Patiala is a 5-year course that includes 4 years of academic study and 1 year of compulsory rotating internship at the attached government dental hospital. The internship is conducted in-house and is a mandatory requirement for the award of the BDS degree by BFUHS.

Ques. What documents are required for reporting to GDC Patiala after seat allotment?

Ans. Candidates allotted a BDS seat at Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Patiala must carry their 10th and 12th mark sheets, NEET 2026 scorecard, seat allotment letter, category certificate if applicable, domicile certificate, transfer certificate, migration certificate, and passport-size photographs. Original documents must be submitted at the time of reporting to confirm admission.

Govt. Dental College & Hospital Patiala BDS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

GDC Patiala BDS Fees 2026

GDC Patiala BDS Admission 2026

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GDC Patiala BDS Scholarships 2026

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