Government Dental College, Kozhikode

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects.Must have secured a minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for General/OBC/EWS category. Minimum 40% for SC/ST category. Minimum 45% for General-PwD category as per DCI and NMC norms.Must have completed at least 17 years of age on or before December 31 of the year of admission. No upper age limit as per NMC circular dated March 9, 2022.Must be a citizen of India.Must qualify NEET UG conducted by NTA and secure the minimum qualifying percentile: 50th percentile for General/EWS, 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC, and 45th percentile for General-PwD.Candidates from boards other than Kerala HSE, VHSE, CBSE, or CISCE must obtain an Eligibility Certificate from KUHS (Kerala University of Health Sciences), Thrissur before the admission process.Kerala domicile or nativity is required for State Quota seats (85% of total seats). All India candidates are eligible for AIQ seats (15% of total seats) via MCC counselling without domicile requirement.Candidates must be medically fit as per DCI and KUHS standards prescribed for the BDS program.

Diploma in Dental Mechanics (DCDM)

Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and English as compulsory subjects.Must have secured a minimum 45% aggregate marks in Class 12 for General/OBC/EWS category (40% for SC/ST/PwD).Must have completed at least 17 years of age on or before December 31 of the year of admission.Kerala nativity or domicile is preferred for state quota seats.Must be a citizen of India.Admission is merit-based on Class 12 scores as per CEE Kerala or GDC Kozhikode norms. NEET UG is not required for this diploma program.

Diploma in Dental Operatory Room Assistant (DORA)

Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and English as compulsory subjects.Must have secured a minimum 45% aggregate marks in Class 12 for General/OBC/EWS category (40% for SC/ST/PwD).Must have completed at least 17 years of age on or before December 31 of the year of admission.Kerala nativity or domicile is preferred for state quota seats.Must be a citizen of India.Admission is merit-based on Class 12 scores as per CEE Kerala or GDC Kozhikode norms. NEET UG is not required for this diploma program.