HP Government Dental College Shimla 2024-25: Admission, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Intake etc.

HP Government Dental College Shimla is one of the reputed Government Dental Colleges in Himachal Pradesh. The college, popularly known as HPGDC Shimla, was founded in 1994. It is affiliated with the Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, and is approved by the Dental Council of India, Government of India. The college was established to fortify the weakest section of the nation.

In this article, we will provide detailed information about Government Dental College Shimla (HPGDC Shimla) Fee Structure and Courses Offered, Admission Procedure, Cutoff Details, Facilities Available etc.

College Summary

Before we complete the college review, let us look at the critical details of HP Government Dental College Shimla.

College Name	H.P. Government Dental College and Hospital Shimla
Popular Name	HPGDC Shimla
Location	Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Establishment	1994
Institution Type	Private
Ranking	Good
Affiliation	Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
Approval	DCI
Conducting Authority	Atal Medical & Research University, HP
Courses Offered	BDS, MDS
Exam	NEET UG, NEET MDS
Student Count	332
Faculty Count	44
Campus Size	5 acres
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Official Website	http://www.hpgdcshimla.org/
Category	Dental College in Himachal Pradesh

Facilities

These are HP Government Dental College Shimla Facilities that are offered to students who are interested in studying or already studying.

Medical	Computer labs
Library	Sports
Auditorium	Cafeteria
Hostel	Laboratory
Hospital	OPD

Courses Offered

HP Government Dental College Shimla provides undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in various streams. Here, you can get information about HPGDC Shimla courses, along with details on intake and duration. Let’s have a look.

BDS Course

Course	Duration	Intake
BDS	5 Years (Including 1 Year Internship)	75

MDS Courses

Courses	Duration	Intake
MDS – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	3 Years	03
MDS – Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics	3 Years	03
MDS – Public Health Dentistry	3 Years	02
MDS – Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge	3 Years	03
MDS – Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics	3 Years	03
MDS – Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry	3 Years	03
MDS – Periodontology	3 Years	03
MDS – Oral Medicine and Radiology	3 Years	03

BDS Admission 2024-25

If you want admission to the BDS Course, you must follow the college admission procedure; in this section, we provide detailed information about the Government Dental College Shimla UG Admission.

Particular	Description
Entrance Exam	Candidates must qualify for the NEET UG entrance exam conducted by NTA.
Counselling Procedure	After the Qualifying for NEET entrance exam, candidates must participate in Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling, conducted by the Atal Medical & Research University, HP.

MDS Admission 2024-25

If you want admission to HP Government Dental College Shimla PG Medical Course, you must follow the college admission procedure; here in this Section, we provide detailed information about the HPGDC Shimla PG Medical Course Admission.

Particular	Description
Entrance Exam	Candidates must qualify for the NEET MDS entrance exam conducted by NBEMS.
Counselling Procedure	After Qualifying for the NEET entrance exam, candidates must participate in the Himachal Pradesh NEET MDS Counselling, conducted by the Atal Medical & Research University, HP.

Eligibility Criteria

If you want admission to HP Government Dental College Shimla, you must meet the college’s eligibility criteria, which we provide detailed information about in this section.

Courses	Eligibility Criteria
BDS	10+2 examination or its equivalent examination with 50% marks.
MDS	BDS degree or its equivalent degree.

Fee Structure

This Section will provide you with the detailed Govt Dental College Shimla Fee Structure for BDS and MDS Courses. Let’s check the fee structure.

BDS Fees

Particular	1st year	2 and 3rd Year
Tuition Fees	31,500/-	30,000/-
Security (refundable)	7,500/-	—
Hostel Fees	24,000/-	24,200/-

MDS Fees

Particular	Rs. Per Annum
1st year	39,000 including refundable security of Rs 7500/-
2nd Year	31,500
3rd Year	31,500

NRI Fees

Particular	US $ Per Annum
BDS First Year	$10000.00
BDS Second Year	$10000.00
BDS Third Year	$10000.00
BDS Final Year	$10000.00

BDS Cutoff 2023

Government Dental College Shimla cutoff for BDS is the minimum mark prescribed by the selection board for admission. Based on these cutoff scores, a merit list will be designed. Aspirants who apply for the institute need to clear the GDC Shimla BDS cutoff for various courses.

(All India Cutoff)

Category	Round 1	Round 2	Last Round
General	22479	32674	38488
OBC	34625	37825	38747
SC	102731	134085	149424
ST	119254	149610	181430
PWD	836960	836960	836960
EWS	32159	34879	34879

MDS Cutoff 2023

Candidates seeking admission to the MDS courses at Government Dental College Shimla can refer to the table below to check out the cutoff trends from the previous year.

(General-Home State)

Course	Round 1	Round 2
MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	30	–
MDS in Pedodontics	07	7
MDS in Orthodontics	76	8
MDS in Conservative Dentistry	–	4
MDS in Periodontics	–	8
MDS in Prosthodontics	–	5
MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology	–	9

(ST-Home State)

Course	Round 1
MDS in Prosthodontics	18

(SC-Home State)

Course	Round 1
MDS in Orthodontics	29
MDS in Conservative Dentistry	26

Documents Required

Candidates allotted a seat in this college will be asked to report to complete the admission formalities using the following documents:

For UG Courses

• NEET Admit Card
• NEET Scorecard or Rank Letter
• Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
• I.D. proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
• Eight passport-size photographs
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

For PG Course

• NEET MDS scorecard
• NEET MDS Admit Card
• Mark sheet of BDS 1st, 2nd and 3rd-year examinations
• Qualifying examination certificate, that is, BDS Degree Certificate Permanent or provisional certificate provided by DCI/Dental Council
• Internship completion certificate issued by the Head of the Institution
• 10th standard certificate as proof of birth
• Valid Government Identity proofs (Driving License/ PAN Card/Voter ID/Passport or Aadhar Card)
• A physically handicapped medical certificate, if required.
• SC/ST/OBC certificate, if required

Contact Details

H.P. Government Dental College and Hospital Shimla
Address: IGMC Bus Stop, Circular Road, Lakkar Bazar, Shimla, HP
Official Website: https://www.hpgdcshimla.org/

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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• Bhojia Dental College & Hospital Nalagarh
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