Government Dental College Thiruvananthapuram

Government Dental College Thiruvananthapuram, established in 1959, is a premier public dental institution located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. As one of the oldest dental colleges in India, it operates under the Government of Kerala and is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS). The institution has earned recognition from the Dental Council of India (DCI) and holds accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a B++ grade. Government Dental College Thiruvananthapuram offers comprehensive dental education programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, including Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in various specialisations, and PhD programmes in dental sciences. Admissions to undergraduate programmes are conducted through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), whilst postgraduate admissions are based on NEET-MDS scores. The institution is renowned for its clinical training facilities, experienced faculty, and commitment to providing quality dental education and healthcare services to the community. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and a 250-bed hospital attached to the college, students receive extensive hands-on clinical experience alongside theoretical knowledge.