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Government Dental College & Hospital, Vijayawada is a government dental education and healthcare institution located at Gunadala, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The institution was established in 1992–93 and is one of the oldest and most prominent government dental institutions in Andhra Pradesh.

The college provides undergraduate Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and postgraduate Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) education. The official college website states that it provides comprehensive oral healthcare services, dental education, research and community outreach programmes.

Government Dental College & Hospital, Vijayawada has been recognized by the Government of Andhra Pradesh as a Centre of Excellence for Oral Health and Oral Cancer Care. The institution also has a strategic tie-up with Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, allowing dental students to receive training in medical disciplines. 

Courses

• BDS: Bachelor of Dental Surgery

• MDS: Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

• MDS: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

• MDS: Oral Medicine & Radiology

• MDS: Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology

• MDS: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

• MDS: Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry

• MDS: Periodontology

• MDS: Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge

Course Eligibility

BDS: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English from a recognized board.

Minimum Marks: Generally 50% aggregate in PCB for General category candidates, with applicable relaxation for reserved categories as per prevailing regulations.

Entrance Exam: NEET-UG

Age Requirement: Candidate must satisfy the minimum age requirement prescribed for NEET/BDS admission.

MDS: BDS degree from a recognized dental college/university.

Internship Requirement: Completion of the compulsory one-year rotatory internship and required dental registration.

Entrance Exam: NEET-MDS

BDS Duration: 4 academic years + 1 year compulsory rotatory internship.

MDS Duration: 3 years.

Fees

Placement

Median Package: ₹4 LPA (BDS, 2023–24)

Students Placed: 24 (BDS, 2023–24)

Placement Rate: 65% (BDS, 2023–24)

Students Graduated: 32 (BDS, 2023–24)

Students Opted for Higher Studies: 5 (BDS, 2023–24)

MDS Median Package: ₹6 LPA (2023–24)

MDS Students Placed: 7 (2023–24)

MDS Placement Rate: 100%

Top Industry: Dental Healthcare, Hospitals, Clinical Dentistry, Government Healthcare, Academics & Research

Admission Process

✔ Appear for NEET-UG.

✔ Qualify NEET-UG.

✔ Register for Andhra Pradesh NEET UG counselling.

✔ Select Government Dental College & Hospital, Vijayawada.

✔ Participate in the seat-allotment process.

✔ Complete document verification.

✔ Pay applicable government/institutional fees.

✔ Complete college admission formalities.

✔ Begin the BDS programme.

College Highlights

✔ Established in 1992–93

✔ Government Dental College & Hospital

✔ Government of Andhra Pradesh Institution

✔ Located in Vijayawada

✔ Recognized by the National Dental Commission

✔ BDS Programme

✔ MDS Programmes

✔ 100 BDS Seats according to current college admission page

✔ 24 MDS Seats

✔ 8 MDS Specializations

✔ NEET-UG Admission

✔ NEET-MDS Admission

✔ 4 Years Academic Training

FAQs

Q1. Is Government Dental College & Hospital Vijayawada government or private?

Government Dental College & Hospital, Vijayawada is a government dental institution under the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Q2. When was Government Dental College Vijayawada established?

The college was established in 1992–93.

Q3. Which university is Government Dental College Vijayawada affiliated with?

The Government of Andhra Pradesh reclassified the institution under the jurisdiction of Andhra University from 2024–25. The college's own website still references Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences in its institutional profile.

Q4. How many BDS seats are available?

The current college admission page lists 100 BDS seats, comprising 15 All India Quota seats and 85 State Quota seats.

Q5. Is there any discrepancy in the BDS seat intake?

Yes. The current NDC database displays 40 BDS seats, while the college's current admission page displays 100 seats. Students should verify the final 2026 sanctioned intake through the official counselling authority before admission. 

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