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H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla is the premier government dental institution of Himachal Pradesh. Located in Shimla, the college was established in 1994 and is operated by the Government of Himachal Pradesh.

The college provides undergraduate BDS and postgraduate MDS education along with diploma programmes in Dental Hygienist and Dental Mechanic. The BDS programme currently has an intake capacity of 75 students per year.

The institution provides dental education in a government hospital environment, giving students exposure to clinical dentistry, patient management, diagnosis, treatment procedures, community dentistry and postgraduate dental specialization.

Courses

• BDS: Bachelor of Dental Surgery

• MDS: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

• MDS: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

• MDS: Periodontology

• MDS: Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge

• MDS: Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry

• MDS: Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

• MDS: Oral Medicine & Radiology

• MDS: Public Health Dentistry

• Diploma in Dental Hygienist

• Diploma in Dental Mechanic

Course Eligibility

BDS: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology and English from a recognized board. Candidates must meet the applicable minimum marks and age requirements. Entrance: NEET-UG.

MDS: BDS degree from a recognized dental institution with completion of the compulsory rotatory internship and applicable dental registration. Entrance: NEET-MDS.

Dental Hygienist: 10+2/eligible qualification as prescribed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh and applicable dental education regulations.

Dental Mechanic: 10+2/eligible qualification as prescribed for the diploma programme.

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

MDS Duration: 3 years.

Fees

Placement

Key Recruiters

H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital does not publish a verified consolidated annual list of private-sector recruiters or an official average/highest package for BDS/MDS graduates.

Dental graduates commonly pursue careers in:

• Government Dental Hospitals
• Government Dental Services
• Private Dental Clinics
• Dental Hospitals
• Corporate Dental Chains
• Specialist Dental Practice
• Academic Teaching
• Dental Research
• Public Health Dentistry

Admission Process

✔ Complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.

✔ Appear for NEET-UG.

✔ Qualify NEET-UG.

✔ Register for the applicable Himachal Pradesh NEET counselling process.

✔ Select H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla.

✔ Participate in seat allotment.

✔ Complete document verification.

✔ Pay applicable government college fees.

✔ Complete college admission formalities.

College Highlights

✔ Established in 1994

✔ Government Dental College & Hospital

✔ Government of Himachal Pradesh

✔ Located in Shimla

✔ 75 BDS Seats

✔ Multiple MDS Specializations

✔ Government Dental Hospital

✔ NEET-UG Admission

✔ NEET-MDS Admission

✔ Very Affordable BDS Fees

✔ Approx. ₹1.5 Lakh BDS Academic Fees

✔ Approx. ₹94,500 MDS Fees

FAQs

Q1. Is H.P. Government Dental College Shimla government or private?

H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla is a government dental college operated by the Government of Himachal Pradesh.

Q2. When was H.P. Government Dental College established?

The college started BDS admissions in the 1994–95 academic session with 20 seats. The intake was subsequently increased to 75 seats.

Q3. Which university is H.P. Government Dental College affiliated with?

The college is affiliated with Atal Medical & Research University, Himachal Pradesh. The Government of Himachal Pradesh's 2025–26 prospectus identifies AMRU as the affiliating university.

Q4. How many BDS seats are available?

The current government prospectus identifies 75 BDS seats.

Q5. Which courses are offered?

The college offers BDS, MDS specializations, Diploma in Dental Hygienist and Diploma in Dental Mechanic programmes. 

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