Government Dental College and Research Institute

Overview:-

Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore was established in the year 1964 and is managed by the Government of Karnataka. The institute is recognized by Dental Council of India (DCI) and approved by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Govt. of India. The college is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University (RGUHS).

Ownership- Government

Gender’s accepted - Co-ed

About GDCRI

Government Dental College and Research Institute is one of the top government dental colleges in Karnataka. Located in the main city of Bangalore, the college offers admission in BDS undergraduate course, 10 MDS programmes and PhD in 6 specialities. The World Health Organization (WHO) has picked the college to launch the nation's first postgraduate programme in preventive and social dentistry as well as a service clinic.

The Government Dental College in Bangalore is one of the first few dental colleges in the country post-independence and the first dental college in Karnataka to have started in 1958 with its beautiful stone walled building and campus Today, GDCRI is an innovative healthcare institute that advances the life-long educational development of students consistent with their needs, interests and abilities while strengthening the economic, socio-cultural values of its diverse community.

Scholarship

Scholarships are subjected to central/state government rules

Entrance Exams

·         National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate Courses (NEET UG)

·         National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS)

Why to get Admission in GDCRI?

Government Dental College and Research Institute is one of the oldest and top dental colleges for admission for BDS in Karnataka. The institute is permitted with an annual intake of 60 students for its undergraduate BDS programme and 30 students for its postgraduate MDS courses. The college is one of Bangalore's top government dental schools and has acquired recognition for offering Karnataka's top dental health education. Students are taught by the most engaging, knowledgeable, and highly trained faculty members here.

In terms of infrastructure and equipment, all departments are well-equipped. The campus has a well-established Biomedical Waste Management system, water recycling plant and rainwater harvesting plant. The institution has internet and intranet capabilities in place, as well as a digital library with a Helinet membership from the RGUHS that allows students to read all scientific and dentistry publications published globally from a single location. It features a Mobile Dental Unit with two dental chairs installed in it and the newest technology attached to attend to the oral health requirements of the people in the outreach. The college library has more than 10,500 books and 2000 journals.

The college offers hostel facilities for both male and female students with all the necessary amenities. The college has imparted strict anti-ragging policies and measures within its campus. The fee structure here is very affordable and it has a policy of funding the educational expenses of the poor and meritorious students enrolled in the college by the State Government.

Career Opportunities

·   Oral Pathologist

·   Dental Assistant

·   Dental Consultant

·   Dental Surgeon

·   Orthodontist

·   Periodontist

·   Dental Hygienist

·   Teacher or Professor

·   Scientist or Researcher

·   Endodontist