Government Dental College and Hospital or GDCH Mumbai is a government-run college situated in the heart of Mumbai city. It was established in 1938 and is affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health and Sciences and is DCI recognized. It offers BDS, MDS, and various PhD and fellowship programs. It also offers Dental Mechanic and Dental Hygienist diploma courses. The college grants admission as per the NEET UG and NEET PG scores. Admission to fellowship and certificate courses are granted per the college's merit criteria.

The college offers 4 years BDS course at the undergraduate level. The total BDS course fee for academic session 2023-24 is Rs.1,05.600 for the first year. GDCH Mumbai fee structure for BDS is Rs. 94,500/ as tuition fees, Rs. 1000/- (Library Fee), and Rs. 10100/- (Others Fees).

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The students can avail of various merit-based scholarships offered by the Maharashtra government and the college. Government dental college and hospital offers a number of facilities including hostels for boys and girls, a library, cafeteria, health centre, gym, auditorium, I.T. infrastructure, and sports facilities. The campus is located 650m away from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus while the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is 22.9 km away.

Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai Highlights

Established Year 1938
Type Government
Affiliation with Maharashtra University of Health and Sciences (MUHS)
Recognized by Delhi Council of India, New Delhi (DCI)
Courses BDS, MDS, PhD, Fellowship programs, Diploma.
Admission criteria Entrance(NEET, NEET PG), Merit-based
Scholarships Available
Facilities Hostels, Library, Gym, Health center, Cafeteria, Sports facilities, Auditorium

Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai FAQs

Ques: What are the minimum marks in NEET to get into GDCH Mumbai?

Ans: Based on the previous year's NEET 2022 cut-off, to get a rank of 56503, you are required to score at least 530–540 marks in NEET 2023.

Ques: How are the faculty and overall course curriculum at GDC Mumbai?

Ans: The faculty is experienced and good. No department lags behind in teaching. The college is equipped with the latest technology. As it is a government college, the students get enough exposure and practical experience with patients.

Ques: How to get admission to GDC Mumbai?

Ans: To qualify for GDC Mumbai, you have to clear NEET-UG entrance with 540-530 marks. After that, register for the counseling process. You can take admission through AIQ or State counseling.

Ques: What is the eligibility for diploma courses in dental?

Ans: The minimum eligibility for diploma courses is the student must have passed the 12th examination with a minimum of 50% from a recognized board. The selection is done on the basis of merit.

Ques: How many seats are there for BDS and MDS?

Ans: For BDS the intake capacity is 125 and for MDS is 50.