Total tuition for full 2-year Diploma in Dental Hygienist course: Rs. 80,000 approx.
Hostel: No college hostel for girls; private accommodation costs Rs. 6,000 - Rs. 7,000 per month. Hostel available for boys.
Admission Process
Admission is merit-based on Class 12 PCB aggregate scores; NEET UG is not required.
College publishes admission notification annually; candidates must check the official website www.gdctvm.org for application dates and forms.
Candidates fill the application form and submit it with self-attested copies of required documents to the college office within the stipulated date.
Merit list is prepared based on Class 12 PCB marks and published on the college notice board and website.
Shortlisted candidates must report for document verification with all originals and pay the prescribed fee to confirm admission.
Post-Selection Reporting
Report to Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram, Medical College Road, Chalakkuzhi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - 695011.
Documents Required: Class 10 & 12 mark sheets and certificates, School and College Leaving Certificate, Character Certificate, Domicile certificate, Category certificate (if applicable), Passport-size photographs, Medical fitness certificate, Anti-ragging undertaking.
Program overview: DCI recognized Diploma in Dental Hygienist; trains students in oral prophylaxis, scaling, dental health education, fluoride therapy, and preventive dentistry.
Career scope: Government and private dental hospitals, dental college OPDs, school dental health programs, community oral health outreach, and NGO dental camps.
Detailed Fee Structure
Annual Tuition: Rs. 40,000 approx. | Total fee for 2-year course: Rs. 80,000 approx. | Hostel charges extra as per college norms (private accommodation available)
