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Registration last date - September 29th, 2025
Round 3 Registration - September 29th – October 5th, 2025
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Government Dental College, Bangalore, offers BDS and MDS undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The BDS program is a 5-year course (which includes 1 year of internship) for those who have completed the 2nd PUC and have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as principal subjects, had a course percentage of 50%, and qualified for NEET-UG. The college offers 60 BDS seats every year.

The MDS program is a 3-year postgraduate program for students who have completed BDS and qualified through NEET-MDS. There are seats available under the State quota and All India Quota, which include seats reserved for SC/ST/OBC students. Admissions will be processed by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). The college has a total of 27 MDS seats, and there are around 3 seats allocated for each main specialization, like Conservative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Paedodontics, Periodontology, etc.

Government Dental College, Bangalore Admission: Quick Highlights

The information below provides a quick highlight of the Government Dental College Admission.

Particulars	Details
Basic Admission Criteria	BDS: 2nd PUC with PCB & NEET-UG MDS: BDS & NEET-MDS
Entrance Exams	NEET-UG (BDS) NEET-MDS (MDS)
Application Mode	Online
Location	Bengaluru, Karnataka
Registration / Payment for Round III	September 29th, 2025
Choice Filling / Locking for Round III	September 29th, 2025
Seat Allotment for Round III	September 30th – October 2nd, 2025
Result for Stray Vacancy	September 25th – September 26th, 2025
Reporting / Joining for Stray Vacancy	September 27th, 2025

Government Dental College, Bangalore Admission: Dates & Deadlines 2025-2026

Government Dental College Admission officially conducts admissions via NEET-UG (BDS) and NEET MDS (MDS), followed by centralized MCC (All India Quota) and KEA (State Quota) counseling. The college does not issue a separate application form.

Program	Event	Date/Deadline
BDS (Counselling)	Round 2 Institute Reporting Deadline	September 25th, 2025
BDS (Counselling)	Round 3 Registration	September 29th – October 5th, 2025
BDS (Counselling)	Round 3 Choice Filling	September 30th – October 5th, 2025
BDS (Counselling)	Round 3 Choice Locking	October 5th, 2025
BDS (Counselling)	Round 3 Seat Allotment Result	October 8th, 2025
MDS (NEET MDS 2026)	NEET MDS 2026 Application Window (Tentative)	February 16th – March 8th, 2026
MDS (NEET MDS 2026)	NEET MDS 2026 Examination Window (Tentative)	March 16th – 19th, 2026
MDS (NEET MDS 2026)	NEET MDS 2026 Result Publication (Tentative)	May 12th – 16th, 2026

Government Dental College, Bangalore Admission Process

The following outlines the admission procedure for several programs at Government Dental College, Bangalore.

Online Application – The students should register with and apply to the official admission portal of the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) or the MCC admission portal (depending on which quota the student is applying to).
Application Form – The students will fill out the application form, including details about their academic history, personal details, and contact details.
Upload Documents – Students will upload all mandated mark sheets, certificates, NEET admit cards, score cards, and one valid proof of identification.
Entrance Exam/Selection – Admission will be based on the students' NEET-UG (for BDS) score or NEET-PG (for MDS), including centralized counselling for KEA (state quota) or MCC (All India quota).
Confirmation and Admission – A student selected for admission will be required to verify their documents, pay the corresponding admission fee (where applicable), and accept the allotted seat as their choice in order to secure their admission.

Government Dental College, Bangalore Admission: Documents Required

The following documents are required for admission to various programs at Government Dental College, Bangalore:

10th standard mark sheet & passing certificate
12th standard mark sheet & passing certificate
NEET-UG admit card
NEET-UG scorecard/rank letter
Transfer Certificate
Character Certificate
Passport-size photographs (recent)
Caste / Category Certificate (if applicable)

Government Dental College, Bangalore Admission: Cutoff comparison

Government Dental College Bangalore tends to have higher cutoffs (lower and better NEET ranks) than private dental colleges in Bangalore, mainly due to affordability, standing and demand. Statistically, cutoffs vary by All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota, and by General vs. Reserved categories.

Government Dental College Admission: Closing Ranks Comparison General Category

The table shows NEET 2025 closing ranks and marks for BDS in Government and Private dental colleges (General Category).

College/Type	Example College	BDS 2025 Closing Rank (General, AIQ)	Details
Government	Government Dental College & Research Institute, Bangalore	34,472 (Final Closing Rank 2025)	Highly competitive, top choice in Karnataka
Private	Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College, Bangalore	Often 60,000 (up to 1,00,000)	Easier admission, higher closing rank
Private	The Oxford Dental College, Bangalore	Well above 40,000+	Less competitive compared to GDC
Government (Historical)	GDC Bangalore (2020)	17,425	Shows increasing demand and rising competition

BDS Admission at Government Dental College, Bangalore

Government Dental College in Bangalore offers a 5-year full-time program leading to a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) qualification. The BDS program will be taught over 5 years (4-year academic + 1-year compulsory internship), and overarching outcomes from the course will include knowledge of dental sciences, clinical training, and patient management. Admission is based purely on NEET-UG scores through either MCC (All India Quota) or KEA (State Quota) Counseling.

Government Dental College, Bangalore Admission: BDS Eligibility

Please check the eligibility requirements for admission to the BDS program at Government Dental College, Bangalore.

Particulars	Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Minimum Marks	50% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC) 45% (PwD)
Entrance Exams	NEET-UG

Government Dental College, Bangalore Admission: BDS Cutoff

The NEET Cut-off of Government Dental College for different categories and round-wise is mentioned below.

GDC Bangalore Admission: NEET Cut-off for General Category Round 1

The table below represents the NEET Cut-off for Government Dental College for the general category (Round 1)

Course	2023	2024	2025
BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery	17311	20488	21785

GDC Bangalore Admission: NEET Cut-off for General Category Last Round

The table below represents the NEET Cut-off for Government Dental College for the general category (Last Round )

Course	2023	2024	2025
BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery	38499	45866	34472

GDC Bangalore Admission: NEET Cut-off for OBC Category Round 1

The table below represents the NEET Cut-off for Government Dental College for the OBC category (Round 1)

Course	2023	2024	2025
BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery	23461	24175	32671

GDC Bangalore Admission: NEET Cut-off for OBC Category Last Round

The table below represents the NEET Cut-off for Government Dental College for the OBC category (Last Round )

Course	2023	2024	2025
BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery	31745	56556	42126

GDC Bangalore Admission: NEET Cut-off for SC Category Round 1

The table below represents the NEET Cut-off for Government Dental College for the SC category (Round 1)

Course	2023	2024	2025
BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery	79452	119066	143021

GDC Bangalore Admission: NEET Cut-off for SC Category Last Round

The table below represents the NEET Cut-off for Government Dental College for the SC category (Last Round )

Course	2023	2024	2025
BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery	147608	311156	165284

GDC Bangalore Admission: NEET Cut-off for ST Category Round 1

The table below represents the NEET Cut-off for Government Dental College for the ST category (Round 1)

Course	2023	2025
BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery	174178	159742

GDC Bangalore Admission: NEET Cut-off for ST Category Last Round

The table below represents the NEET Cut-off for Government Dental College for the ST category (Last Round )

Course	2023	2024	2025
BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery	190824	540846	201011

MDS Admission at Government Dental College, Bangalore

The Government Dental College offers a 3-year MDS program with specializations in disciplines like Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontology, Oral Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, etc. Students can take part in the admission process through NEET MDS along with KEA Counseling. Students must have a BDS degree and a 1-year compulsory internship certificate. The admission process ends after the verification of documents and payment of fees.

Government Dental College, Bangalore Admission: MDS Eligibility

Please check the eligibility requirements for admission to the MDS program at Government Dental College, Bangalore.

Particulars	Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications	BDS from a recognized institute
Internship	Completed 1-year compulsory rotatory internship
Entrance Exams	NEET MDS

MDS at Government Dental College Admission: NEET MDS Cutoff (General Category)

GDC Bangalore's NEET MDS cutoffs reveal that the more competitive specializations close within the top 100 ranks, and the less preferred branches go up to 600+. We have limited data on it from 2023, but the recent years 2024 and 2025 present a clear trend.

Year	Conservative Dentistry	Orthodontics	Periodontology	Paedodontics	Oral Pathology	Oral Medicine & Radiology
2025	-	35	488	-	-	635
2024	60	-	226	260	725	-
2023	80	89	-	-	425	-

GDC Bangalore Admission: FAQs

Ques. What is the duration of the BDS course?

Ans: The BDS course lasts for 5 years, which consists of 4 years of study and 1 year of internship, which is required.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for admission to the BDS program?

Ans: You must have completed the 10+2 program with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. General students require 50% or higher, SC/ST/OBC require 40% or higher, and PwD students require 45% or higher.

Ques. What is the learning outcome of the BDS program?

Ans: The students learn dental sciences, practice clinical training and patient management.

Ques. What is the scope of work after BDS?

Ans: You can work as a general dentist, or pursue MDS specialization, or work in teaching, research, or government health services.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for admission to the MDS program?

Ans: You need to complete the BDS program from an accredited institution and have completed the mandatory 1-year rotatory internship.

Ques. What is the final stage of admission?

Ans: The last stage of admission is completing the verification of documents and paying tuition.

Ques. What is the duration of the MDS program at the Government Dental College?

Ans: The MDS program is 3 years long.

Ques. What are the MDS Specializations and courses?

Ans: Specializations include Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontology, Oral Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, etc.

Government Dental College, Bangalore Admission: Fees, Eligibility, How to Apply