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About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science (IGIDS), Kothamangalam, Ernakulam, Kerala, offers a 5-year BDS programme (4 years academic plus 1-year compulsory internship) with 100 seats annually. Affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, and approved by the Dental Council of India, admission is through NEET-UG scores and Kerala CEE counselling. Annual tuition fee for General category students is INR 3,21,300, making the total tuition for 4 academic years INR 12,85,200.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Kerala CEE counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
IGIDS Kothamangalam BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee (General Category) | 3,21,300 |
| Annual Tuition Fee (NRI Category) | 6,00,000 |
| Hostel Fee (per year, optional) | 59,500 |
| Total Tuition (4 Academic Years, General) | 12,85,200 |
- NRI category total tuition for 4 academic years amounts to INR 24,00,000.
- Hostel fee is optional and charged separately from tuition for resident students.
- KUHS examination and university fees are billed separately each academic year.
IGIDS Kothamangalam BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opened | Feb 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closed | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card Released | Jun 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result Declared | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Kerala CEE Counselling Registration | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- Kerala CEE counselling for BDS is conducted at cee.kerala.gov.in based on NEET-UG merit.
- Management quota seats are allotted directly by IGIDS Kothamangalam outside the CEE Kerala process.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum 50% aggregate (40% for reserved category candidates).
- Qualified NEET-UG 2026 with minimum 50th percentile (40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC).
- Minimum age 17 years as on December 31 of the admission year.
- Kerala domicile or eligibility as per CEE Kerala norms for state quota seats.
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 and access scorecard from the NTA result portal at nta.ac.in.
- Register on the CEE Kerala portal at cee.kerala.gov.in during the Kerala NEET counselling registration window in August 2026.
- Fill college preferences and select IGIDS Kothamangalam during the choice-filling period.
- Check the Round 1 seat allotment result and, if allotted IGIDS Kothamangalam, report with original documents within the reporting window.
- For management quota seats, contact IGIDS Kothamangalam directly with NEET scorecard and 10+2 marksheets.
- Complete admission formalities by paying the first-year fee and submitting all documents to the college administration.
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking BDS in central Kerala under KUHS with DCI approval.
- Secured a qualifying NEET score and want a CEE Kerala merit seat.
- Prefer a private dental college in Ernakulam district established in 2007.
- Planning a dental career in Kerala or Gulf countries with a KUHS degree.
✗ Skip if
- Annual tuition of INR 3,21,300 exceeds the planned budget.
- Need a dental college with a large attached multi-specialty dental hospital.
- Looking for BDS outside Kerala or in a different university system.
IGIDS Kothamangalam BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Kerala Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST | Tuition fee reimbursement plus maintenance allowance | SC/ST students domiciled in Kerala with annual family income below prescribed limit |
| Kerala OBC Post-Matric Scholarship | Maintenance allowance as per government norms | OBC students from Kerala enrolled in professional courses |
| National Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students | Course fee plus maintenance allowance | SC students with annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs |
| National Minority Post-Matric Scholarship | Tuition fee plus maintenance allowance | Students from notified minority communities with annual family income below INR 2 Lakhs |
- Kerala state scholarship applications are submitted through the eGranthalaya portal or welfare department offices.
- Central government scholarship applications are submitted at scholarships.gov.in after college verification.
IGIDS Kothamangalam BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the total BDS fee at IGIDS Kothamangalam?
Ans. The annual tuition fee at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science, Kothamangalam, is INR 3,21,300 for General category students. Over 4 academic years, the total tuition fee is INR 12,85,200. NRI category annual fee is INR 6,00,000, making the 4-year NRI total INR 24,00,000. Hostel accommodation is available at INR 59,500 per year for resident students. University examination and annual registration fees are charged separately by Kerala University of Health Sciences.
Ques. How many BDS seats are available at IGIDS Kothamangalam?
Ans. Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science, Kothamangalam, has 100 BDS seats per academic year. These are distributed among the state merit quota allotted through CEE Kerala counselling, the management quota allotted directly by the institute, and the NRI quota. The majority of state-quota seats are filled through NEET-UG merit via the Kerala CEE portal at cee.kerala.gov.in. Exact quota-wise distribution is published in the CEE Kerala prospectus each year.
Ques. What is the NEET cut-off for BDS at IGIDS Kothamangalam?
Ans. BDS admission at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science, Kothamangalam, requires a minimum NEET-UG score of at least the 50th percentile for General category candidates. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC) need a minimum 40th percentile. Actual closing ranks depend on the number of applicants and available seats each year and are published after each round of CEE Kerala counselling. Candidates scoring 200 to 450 marks in NEET typically fall within the BDS admission range at private colleges in Kerala.
Ques. Is IGIDS Kothamangalam approved by the Dental Council of India?
Ans. Yes. Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science, Kothamangalam, is approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI), the statutory regulatory body for dental education in India. The college is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, and was established in 2007. DCI recognition ensures that the BDS degree is valid for registration with the Kerala Dental Council and for practising as a dentist in India or for proceeding to MDS postgraduate programmes.
Ques. How does Kerala CEE counselling work for BDS at IGIDS Kothamangalam?
Ans. Kerala CEE BDS counselling is conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala, for state-quota BDS seats across both government and private dental colleges. Eligible NEET-qualified candidates register at cee.kerala.gov.in, upload documents, and fill college preferences including IGIDS Kothamangalam. Seat allotment across multiple rounds is based on NEET-UG rank and category. Allotted candidates report to IGIDS Kothamangalam with original documents and pay the first-year fee to confirm admission.