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About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Patiala offers a 5-year BDS programme comprising 4 years of academics and 1 year of compulsory rotating internship, affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences and approved by the Dental Council of India. It is one of Punjab’s oldest government dental institutions with an annual intake of 50 seats. Admission is through NEET UG via MCC AIQ and Punjab state quota counselling. The annual government-seat fee is INR 64,000.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. MCC Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
GDC Patiala BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, government seat) | INR 64,000 |
| Hostel (optional) | Hostel charges separate |
| Total Fees (5 years) | INR 3,20,000 |
- Fee structure applies to government quota seats and is subject to revision by BFUHS.
- Management and NRI quota seats carry a higher fee fixed separately by the institution.
- Hostel accommodation is available at the campus and charges are paid separately.
GDC Patiala BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET 2026 Re-Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET 2026 Result | July 20, 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 Registration Opens | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Punjab State Quota Counselling Registration | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- MCC manages the 15% AIQ seats and BFUHS manages the 85% Punjab state quota.
- Candidates must register separately on both MCC and BFUHS portals to be eligible for respective quotas.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate marks.
- Minimum age of 17 years on or before December 31 of the year of admission.
- Valid NEET UG 2026 score is mandatory for both AIQ and Punjab state quota seat allotment.
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET UG 2026 with the required cutoff for BDS admissions.
- Register on the MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) for 15% AIQ seats and fill choices for GDC Patiala.
- Register separately on the BFUHS Punjab portal for 85% state quota counselling.
- Participate in online choice filling and await seat allotment result in each round.
- Accept the allotted seat and report to Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Patiala with original documents.
- Complete document verification and pay the first-year fee to confirm admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking a government BDS seat with significantly lower fees in Punjab.
- NEET UG rank qualifies for Punjab state quota or AIQ at a government college.
- Planning to practice or pursue MDS in Punjab or North India after graduating.
- Clinical training at an attached government dental hospital is a priority.
✗ Skip if
- NEET UG score does not meet the government college cutoff for BDS in Punjab.
- Preference is for a private dental college with modern infrastructure and facilities.
- Planning to pursue dental practice or PG studies in a different state.
GDC Patiala BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility / Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | As per state government norms | SC/ST students domiciled in Punjab with a valid caste certificate |
| Punjab OBC/BC Scholarship | As per state government norms | OBC/BC students with annual family income below the prescribed limit |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships | INR 10,000 per year (first two years) INR 20,000 per year (third to fifth year) | Top 20th percentile in state board 12th exam |
| PM-YASASVI Scholarship | INR 25,000 per year | OBC/EBC/DNT students with annual family income below INR 2.5 lakh |
- Scholarship applications for state schemes are submitted through the Punjab Scholarship Portal.
- Central scholarship applications are filed via the National Scholarship Portal within the notified deadline.
GDC Patiala BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the annual BDS fee at Government Dental College Patiala for a government seat?
Ans. The annual tuition fee for a government quota BDS seat at Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Patiala is INR 64,000. The total fee over the 5-year programme amounts to INR 3,20,000. Management and NRI quota seats carry a higher fee. Hostel charges are payable separately. Fees are subject to revision by BFUHS each academic year.
Ques. How many BDS seats are available at Government Dental College Patiala?
Ans. Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Patiala has an annual BDS intake of 50 seats. Of these, 15% are filled through MCC All India Quota counselling and 85% through Punjab state quota counselling managed by BFUHS. Reserved category seats follow Punjab government reservation policy for SC/ST and OBC candidates.
Ques. What NEET score is required for BDS at GDC Patiala through All India Quota?
Ans. The AIQ cutoff for BDS at Government Dental College and Hospital, Patiala in 2025 ranged from 388 marks for Scheduled Tribe candidates to 513 marks for the unreserved general category. Cutoff scores vary each year based on the number of NEET qualifiers and seat availability. The 2026 cutoff is expected to follow a similar pattern.
Ques. Does GDC Patiala have separate state and AIQ counselling for BDS?
Ans. Yes. For BDS admission at Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Patiala, the 15% All India Quota seats are allotted through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in, while the 85% Punjab state quota seats are managed through BFUHS Punjab counselling. Candidates must register on both portals separately if they wish to be considered for both quotas.
Ques. Is internship included in the BDS programme duration at GDC Patiala?
Ans. Yes, the BDS programme at Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Patiala is a 5-year course that includes 4 years of academic study and 1 year of compulsory rotating internship at the attached government dental hospital. The internship is conducted in-house and is a mandatory requirement for the award of the BDS degree by BFUHS.
Ques. What documents are required for reporting to GDC Patiala after seat allotment?
Ans. Candidates allotted a BDS seat at Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Patiala must carry their 10th and 12th mark sheets, NEET 2026 scorecard, seat allotment letter, category certificate if applicable, domicile certificate, transfer certificate, migration certificate, and passport-size photographs. Original documents must be submitted at the time of reporting to confirm admission.