G.D.C.H. Jamnagar

B.D.S.

Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

A five-year government dental program with classroom learning, pre-clinical training, hospital exposure, and a compulsory rotating internship.

Duration (4+1) 5 Years
Admission Route NEET-UG
Entry Qualification 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Intake 125 Seats

Program Overview

As per new rules of Dental Council of India, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree is awarded at the successful completion of five academic years (4 years of study + 1 year of internship) of intense and certified study in dental care.

The objective of the course is to train and to educate students with every finer aspect of dental care with help of lectures, seminars and conferences by dedicated staff and faculty. The course is offered here at Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Jamnagar. The college is affiliated to Saurashtra University.

Training Focus

  • Oral Medicine and Radiology
  • Periodontology and Oral Implantology
  • Prosthodontics
  • Endodontics
  • Oral Surgery
  • Public Health Dentistry

Eligibility

Applicants should have completed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The program follows NEET-UG based admission, with minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by the competent authorities.

Seat and Counselling Notes

  • 15% of seats are filled through All India Quota counselling by MCC.
  • The remaining seats are filled through the Gujarat state counselling process.
  • The institute follows government quota admission norms and does not operate management or NRI quota seats.

Application Steps

  1. Complete the relevant counselling and allotment process through the official admission authorities.
  2. Report to the institute with all original documents and required photocopies.
  3. Submit the admission form and complete fee payment as instructed.
  4. Finish hostel and institutional formalities wherever applicable.
  5. Retain hard copies of the submitted forms and fee receipts for future reference.

Documents Required

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 marksheet
  • Allotment letter issued by the competent counselling authority
  • Transfer certificate if applicable
  • Character certificate
  • Passport-size photographs