Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]

Government Dental College and Hospital (GDCH), Ahmedabad, offers a 4-year BDS programme affiliated to Gujarat University. Admission is through NEET-UG with 125 seats available. Annual tuition fee is INR 20,000 per year, making GDCH one of the most affordable dental colleges in Gujarat. As a government institution, the college provides clinical training within an attached public hospital, serving both academic and community healthcare needs of the region.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

GDCH Ahmedabad BDS Fees 2026

• University examination fees are charged separately by Gujarat University.
• Hostel and mess charges are billed separately by the institution.
• Other institutional charges may apply as per Gujarat government norms.

GDCH Ahmedabad BDS Admission 2026

• Gujarat state quota seats are filled via ACPUGMEC (medadmgujarat.org).
• MCC handles 15% AIQ BDS seats through national counselling rounds.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB (40% for SC, ST, and OBC candidates)
• Qualified NEET-UG with minimum qualifying percentile as prescribed by the National Medical Commission
• Minimum age of 17 years on or before December 31 of the admission year
• Indian nationals and OCI card holders with valid NEET-UG scores are eligible

Admission Process

• Appear for the NEET-UG examination and obtain scorecard
• Register on the Gujarat ACPUGMEC portal for state quota counselling or MCC AIQ for national quota
• Complete document verification at designated ACPUGMEC help centres in Gujarat
• Fill and lock college and course preferences on the ACPUGMEC portal
• Download seat allotment letter and report to GDCH Ahmedabad with original documents
• Pay prescribed fees and complete admission formalities to secure the BDS seat

✓ Opt for this if

• Candidates seeking the most affordable BDS education in Gujarat
• Students preferring a government institution over private dental colleges
• Those wanting clinical exposure in a high-footfall public hospital setting
• Those planning dental practice in Ahmedabad or Gujarat after graduation

✗ Skip if

• NEET rank qualifies for a higher-ranked dental college nationally
• Seeking a private dental college with modern equipment and dedicated clinics
• Need international programme exposure or research-focused BDS training
• A college with strong placement support and entrepreneurship network is preferred

GDCH Ahmedabad BDS Scholarships 2026

• Apply via the National Scholarship Portal or Gujarat government scholarship portal.
• Scholarship applications are typically accepted from October to November each year.

GDCH Ahmedabad BDS FAQs

Ques. What is the total BDS fee at Government Dental College Ahmedabad?

Ans. The annual tuition fee for BDS at Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, is INR 20,000 per year. Over the 4-year programme, the total tuition fee comes to INR 80,000. University examination fees, hostel charges, and other institutional fees are charged separately. GDCH is among the most affordable dental colleges in Gujarat due to its government status and is regulated by the Gujarat government fee structure.

Ques. How many BDS seats are available at GDCH Ahmedabad and how are they distributed?

Ans. Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, offers 125 BDS seats per academic year. Of these, 15% are filled through MCC All India Quota counselling and the remaining 85% are allocated through Gujarat State NEET Counselling conducted by ACPUGMEC. All admissions are based on NEET-UG merit rank with category-wise reservation as per Gujarat government norms.

Ques. Which university awards the BDS degree at GDCH Ahmedabad?

Ans. Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, is affiliated to Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. The BDS degree is conferred by Gujarat University after the student completes all four years of coursework and the mandatory one-year rotating internship at the attached government hospital. Students must pass all university-conducted professional examinations to be eligible for the degree.

Ques. How does Gujarat state BDS counselling work for GDCH Ahmedabad admission?

Ans. Gujarat state BDS admission is conducted by ACPUGMEC through the medadmgujarat.org portal. Candidates must register online, complete document verification at a designated help centre, fill college preferences, and await seat allotment results. State quota seats at GDCH Ahmedabad are allotted across multiple rounds based on NEET-UG merit and category reservation norms set by the Gujarat government.

Ques. What is the internship structure after BDS at GDCH Ahmedabad?

Ans. After completing the 4-year BDS programme, students at GDCH Ahmedabad must complete a 1-year compulsory rotating internship at the attached government hospital. The internship covers oral surgery, periodontics, orthodontics, conservative dentistry, and other specialities. Completion is mandatory for the Gujarat University BDS degree and for registration with the Dental Council of India, which is required to practise dentistry.

Ques. Are scholarships available for BDS students at Government Dental College Ahmedabad?

Ans. Yes, SC and ST students are eligible for the Gujarat Government Post-Matric Scholarship covering tuition fee reimbursement. OBC students can apply for state OBC scholarship schemes with partial fee support. All students may also apply through the Central Government’s National Scholarship Portal for category-based assistance. Applications are generally accepted from October through November each academic year.