GITAM Dental College was established in the year 2001, is a departmental college of GITAM University, Vishakhapatnam which is state private university. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses viz., Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS). Admissions to the BDS is based on the marks secured in NEET UG entrance exam and for MDS, applicants must have a BDS degree and qualifying marks in NEET PG.

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GITAM University Highlights

Official Website http://gdch.edu.in/
Type of Programs UG and PG
Entrance Exam NEET and NEET PG
Application Mode Online

GITAM Admission 2023 Dates 

Here are the important dates for GITAM Dental College Admission 2023: 

Events Dates
NEET UG 2023 Exam Date  May 7, 2023
NEET UG 2023 Result (Out) June 13, 2023
AP NEET UG Counselling 2023 Registration (MBBS) Start Date  July 20, 2023
AP NEET UG Counselling 2023 Registration (MBBS) Last Date July 26, 2023
Publication of Final MBBS State Merit List To Be Announced
NEET PG 2023 Exam Date March 5, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Result Date March 14, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Score Card Release Date March 26, 2023
AP NEET PG Round 1 Counselling 2023 Registration Start Date  July 22, 2023
AP NEET PG Round 1 Counselling 2023 Registration End Date  July 31, 2023
AP NEET PG Round 1 Counselling 2023 Choice Filling & Locking  September 3, 2023
AP NEET PG Round 1 Counselling 2023 Seat Allotment Result September 8, 2023

MCC conducts the NEET UG 2023 Counseling and NEET PG 2023 Counseling for admission to 15% BDS Seats and 50% MDS Seats under All-India Quota at GITAM Dental College. Here are the important dates for the same: 

Event Date
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Registration Dates July 20, 2023 – July 25, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 22, 2023 – July 26, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result July 29, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining July 31, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Registration Dates August 9, 2023 – August 14, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 10, 2023 – August 15, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 18, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 20, 2023 – August 28, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration Dates August 31, 2023 – September 4, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 1, 2023 – September 5, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 8, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 10, 2023 – September 18, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates September 21, 2023 – September 23, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking September 22, 2023 – September 24, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result September 26, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining September 27, 2023 – September 30, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Registration Dates July 27, 2023 – August 1, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 28, 2023 – August 2, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Seat Allotment Result August 5, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining August 7, 2023 – August 13, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Registration Dates August 17, 2023 – August 21, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 18, 2023 – August 22, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 25, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 27, 2023 – September 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Registration Dates September 7, 2023 – September 12, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 8, 2023 – September 13, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 16, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 18, 2023 – September 25, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates September 28, 2023 – September 30, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking September 29, 2023 – October 1, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result October 4, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining October 6, 2023 – October 10, 2023

GITAM Dental College Ranking

Agency Year Rank
NIRF (Dental) 2022 33

GITAM Dental College Admission

Admission into dental college is done through the admission portal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. The admission process is done through online mode of application. Below mentioned is the step-wise process to submit an application form for the determination of merit position:

Step 1: Go to the website http://apmedadm.ntruhs.ap.gov.in/.

Step 2: Click on ‘Online Registration’ and provide all the necessary details required.

Step 3: After entering the details, click on ‘Validate’ button. If all the details entered are correct, you will recieve a registration number which can be used for further references.

Step 4: Enter the registration number for updating other details and click on ‘Validate’ button.

Step 5: A new window will appear which will take the candidate to the application form. You will be required to fill all the details like personal details, academic records, photographs, documents and more.

Step 6: After filling the form, click on ‘Save and Exit Button’. This process can be repeated if the details entered are wrong. 

Step 7: Click on ‘Save and Pay Button’ to proceed for payment. Depending on your caste categorym the registration fee will vary. 

Step 8: You will be further directed to the payment page to complete the process. Select your mode of payment and complete the process. 

Step 9: After completion of payment, you can download the filled application process and take the prinout of the form.

Documents required

  • Admit card and rank card of NEET-2020.
  • SSC or equivalent examination showing Date of Birth
  • Memorandum of marks of qualifying examination in Intermediate examinations.
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Residence Certificate (In case the candidate is outside of Andhra Pradesh)
  • Permanent Caste Certificate
  • Aadhar Card

Application and Counseling Fee: Candidates belonging to OC/BC categories are required to pay INR 3540 (exclusive of any other charges) and INR 2950 for SC/ST categories. 


GITAM Dental College Cutoff

The candidate should secure the following cutoff scores in NEET to be eligible to take admission in GITAM Dental College. 

Category Qualifying Criteria Cutoff score (Out of 720) Remarks
General category 50th Percentile 134  Candidates scoring equal to or more than this cut-off score have been declared as qualified.
SC/ST/BC 40th Percentile 107 SC/ST/BC candidates scoring equal to or more than this cut-off score have been declared as qualified.
Persons with Disability (BC/SC/ST) 40th Percentile 107 OBC/SC/ST -PH candidates scoring equal to or more than this cut-off score have been declared as qualified
Persons with Disability (OC) 45th Percentile 120 OC-PH candidates scoring equal to or more than this cut-off score have been declared as qualified.

GITAM Dental College Courses 

Academic programs are offered under two categories viz., General and Management quota. Mentioned below are the courses offered by the college under different specializations:

  • UG Courses

Course 1: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) 
GITAM Dental College offers BDS course with a one-year rotating internship. Admissions to the course will be on the basis of their scores in NEET UG entrance exam conducted by CBSE. In BDS, 40 seats are reserved under Management Quota and 10 seats will be allotted through AP EAMCET ranks by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Intermediate graduate with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/ Biotechnology and English. 
  • OC candidates must have secured more than 50% and BC/SC/ST candidates must have obtained more than 40% marks in Science. 
  • OC PH candidates should obtain not less than 45% marks in science subjects.
  • Candidates who have secured the cutoff marks and more in NEET UG 2020 are eligible to take admission in the course.

Also, the candidate should be an Indian National or Person of Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizens of India Card Holder. S/he must also satisfy the local or non-local status in Andhra Pradesh. 

  • PG Courses

Course 2: Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)
GITAM Dental College offers three-year MDS in eight disciplines.

Eligibility Criteriabachelor’s degree holder in Dental Surgery. Candidates must also have a valid score in NEET PG 2020. Qualified candidates will have to appear for NEET PG national counseling.

Read more GITAM University Courses and Fees


Why Join GITAM Dental College?

  • Good Faculty: The institution has a blend of experienced and knowledgeable, and young and dedicated faculty who are very competent and highly qualified. They are constantly engaged in mentoring students. Quality education is imparted with the latest technical aids. Their primary aim is to make sure that the students get the best possible practical skills and required knowledge to inculcate the basic virtues of service, punctuality, and discipline.
  • Practical Training: The hospital associated with this institution helps the students practically learn dentistry. This also provides the students with a better scope of gaining education for life after college.