Government Dental College (GDC) Bangalore is one of the first government dental colleges and research centres situated in Bangalore, Karnataka. Established in 1958, the college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). Government Dental College Bangalore is recognized by the Dental Council of India. It has been ranked 24th and 36th best dental college by NIRF Ranking 2023 and IIRF Ranking 2023, respectively.

Government Dental College Bangalore offers BDS at the UG level with an annual intake of 60 students. The college provides MDS at the postgraduate level and diploma in Dental Mechanics and Dental Hygienist. Individuals can apply for BDS and MDS at Government Dental College Bangalore based on NEET UG and NEET MDS. Students clearing NEET UG/ NEET MDS have to undergo State-level counselling conducted by the KEA. The average package for BDS at GDC Bangalore is INR 5.3 LPA while for MDS the package stood at INR 9.8 LPA.

Government Dental College Bangalore Highlights

Below are some of the important highlights of Government Dental College Bangalore:

Government Dental College Bangalore Highlights
Institution Name Government Dental College, Bangalore
Established | Institute Type 1958 | Government
Approved By Dental Council of India (DCI)
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Courses Offered BDS, MDS and Diploma
Seats Intake BDS: 60 Seats
MDS: 27 Seats
Diploma: 20 Seats
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit Based and Entrance-Exam
Entrance Exam BDS: NEET UG
MDS: NEET MDS
Facilities Available Hostel, Canteen, Auditorium, Library
Official Website https://gdcrib.karnataka.gov.in/english

Government Dental College Bangalore Courses and Fees

Government Dental College Bangalore offers BDS at the UG level and MDS at the PG level. The college offers a two-year diploma in dental mechanics and hygienist. Here are the details about Government Dental College Bangalore Courses and Fees:

Courses Courses Details Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
BDS Duration: 5 Years
Course Fee: INR 53,650		 Passed 10+2 with 50% Marks in Aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Score NEET UG + Counselling
MDS Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: INR 65,980		 Passed BDS Degree from a university recognized with 55% marks in aggregate Score in NEET MDS + Counselling
Diploma Duration: 2 Years
Specializations: Dental Mechanic and Dental Hygienist		 Passed 10+2 with 50% Marks in Aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Merit in Last Qualifying Examination

Government Dental College Bangalore Admission 2024

Government Dental College Bangalore Admission for BDS and MDS programs depends on the NEET UG and NEET MDS scores, respectively. Candidates qualifying for NEET UG or NEET MDS will have to register for the respective Karnataka NEET Counselling or MCC NEET Counselling. Candidates can seek admission to 15% of BDS seats reserved for the All India Quota and 85% reserved for the State Quota. For a diploma in dental mechanics and hygienist, students are offered admission based on the merit scored in the last qualifying examination.

Visit the official page of the Karnataka Examination Authority (http://kea.kar.nic.in/). Click on new user registration and complete the application form for counselling. Upload the required documents in the prescribed size. Pay the application form fees and download the confirmation page. Candidates can select "Government Dental College Bangalore' as their preference. After the choice filling and locking, the authorities will start the seat allotment process. Once the seat allotment is done, the results of selected candidates are released by KEA. Candidates must report to the college for document verification and pay the annual fees.

Government Dental College Bangalore Cutoff 2024

Candidates seeking admission to the Government Dental College Bangalore must meet the required cutoff rank in the NEET UG / NEET MDS.

Government Dental College Bangalore BDS Cutoff 2024

Government Dental College Bangalore BDS Cutoff 2024 will be released soon after the NEET UG counselling begins. Here is the GDC Bangalore BDS Cutoff 2023 under the All India Quota.

Round General OBC SC ST
Round 1 17311 23461 79452 174178
Round 2 32758 34872 108850 190824
Round 3 24041 31745 147608 Seats Filled
Round 4 28546 Seats Filled Seats Filled Seats Filled
Round 5 38499 Seats Filled Seats Filled Seats Filled

Government Dental College Bangalore MDS Cutoff 2024

Government Dental College Bangalore NEET MDS Cutoff in 2023 for the General Category for different rounds is listed below.

Courses Round 1 Round 2
MDS Orthodontics 51 89
MDS Conservative Dentistry 80 Seats Filled
MDS Public Health Dentistry 272 304
MDS Oral Pathology and Microbiology 304 425

Government Dental College Bangalore Ranking 2024

Government Dental College Bangalore is ranked 24th among all dental colleges in India, according to NIRF Ranking 2023.

Agency Category Year Rank in India
NIRF Dental 2023 24
IIRF Dental 2023 36

Government Dental College Bangalore Placements 2024

Government Dental College Bangalore provides placement opportunities for graduating students. The college has a placement cell that oversees the placement activities, such as seminars, training sessions, and other such events. According to the GDC Bangalore NIRF Report 2023, 35 BDS students and 24 MDS students received placements. Government Dental College Bangalore BDS median salary was INR 5.3 LPA, and MDS was INR 9.8 LPA.

Government Dental College Bangalore BDS Placement Data

The placement data for undergraduate course is as follows:

Particulars Placement Statistics (2022-2023) Placement Statistics (2021-2022)
No. of Students Placed 35 20
Median Salary INR 5.3 LPA INR 5.4 LPA

Government Dental College Bangalore MDS Placement Data

The placement data for postgraduate course is as follows:

Particulars Placement Statistics (2022-2023) Placement Statistics (2021-2022)
No. Students Graduated 27 22
No. of Students Placed 24 17
Median Salary INR 9.8 LPA INR 9.76 LPA

Government Dental College Bangalore Facilities

The various facilities provided by Government Dental College Bangalore are mentioned below:

  • Hostel: GDC Bangalore provides 100 rooms, each in both boys' and girls' hostels, furnished with required amenities and a washroom.
  • Classroom: Classrooms are equipped with modern LCD projectors to enhance the educational atmosphere.
  • Medical Facility: The college has a well-equipped health centre with a first aid facility for the students.
  • Security: CCTV cameras are available at all corners of the college with security guards appointed at both hostels.
  • Library: The library is stocked with 4,000 books related to dental courses, journals, magazines, and several books of different genres.

How to reach Government Dental College Bangalore?

Government Dental College Bangalore is located at Kalasipalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka. The convenient routes to reach college by air, bus, and rail are as follows:

Routes Distance
Kempegowda International Airport 34.7 Km
Bengaluru City Junction Railway Station 4 Km
KR Market Bus Stand 369 m

Government Dental College Bangalore FAQs

Ques. Does the Dental Council of India recognize Government Dental College Bangalore?

Ans. Government Dental College Bangalore is recognized by the Dental Council of India and affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). It offers admission to undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses in various dental disciplines.

Ques. What courses are offered at Government Dental College Bangalore?

Ans. Government Dental College Bangalore offers admission to courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma levels. Students are offered admission to BDS, MDS and diploma in Dental Mechanics and Dental Hygienist.

Ques. What are the fees for courses offered at Government Dental College Bangalore?

Ans. The fees for courses offered at Government Dental College Bangalore are as follows:

  • BDS: INR 53,650
  • MDS: INR 65,980

Ques. What are the facilities available at Government Dental College Bangalore?

Ans. The facilities offered at Government Dental College Bangalore include separate hostels for boys and girls, a library stocked with 4000 books and a spacious auditorium. The college also has a canteen and offers medical facilities to students.

Ques. What is the median package offered at Government Dental College Bangalore?

Ans. The median package offered to students pursuing a BDS degree at Government Dental College Bangalore is INR 5.4 LPA. While the average salary package of MDS students stood at INR 9.8 LPA.

Ques. How many seats are offered at Government Dental College Bangalore?

Ans. Government Dental College Bangalore offers 60 seats for the BDS program and 27 seats for the MDS program. For the diploma programs, the college offers 20 seats for dental mechanics and dental hygienists.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for admission to MDS at Government Dental College Bangalore?

Ans. Students can seek admission to MDS at Government Dental College Bangalore after completing a BDS degree with 55% marks in aggregate. Candidates must have cleared the NEET MDS examination to be selected at the college.

Ques. Which entrance exam is accepted by the Government Dental College Bangalore?

Ans. Government Dental College Bangalore accepts the NEET UG and NEET MDS for admission to BDS and MDS, respectively. Admission to a diploma program is based on the merit list of the last qualifying examination.

Ques. What documents are required for admission at Government Dental College Bangalore?

Ans. The details of the documents required at Government Dental College Bangaloree are as follows:

  • Marksheets of 10th and 12th class
  • BDS Degree and Certificate
  • NEET UG/NEET MDS Admit Card
  • NEET UG/NEET MDS Rank Card
  • NEET UG/NEET MDS Score Card
  • Application Form
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Caste Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate
  • ID Proof (Aadhar Card/Driving License)

Ques. What are the specializations offered for MDS at Government Dental College Bangalore?

Ans. Government Dental College Bangalore offers MDS in nine specializations, namely Oral Medicine & Radiology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Periodontology, Oral Pathology and Public Health Dentistry.