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 The Thiruvananthapuram Government Dental College started during the year 1959. Till 1953 there were no dental colleges in South India. In an attempt to provide avenues for formal dental education, dental colleges were started at four state capitals of southern states. Dr.A.R.Menon was the Minister for Health when the Thiruvananthapuram Dental College was started. Dental College was first started as a part of the Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. Dr.M.Thangavelu, who was the Principal of the Medical College during the period, was instrumental in the initial organization of the institution. Dr.A.M.Clement, Dental Surgeon in the Medical College, was appointed as the first Director of Dental College. The first building of the Dental College was commissioned during 1962. In the same year, BDS degree was recognised by the Dental Council of India.  Nearly 2000 students have graduated from this great Institution so far.  Initially 30 students were admitted yearly, which later increased to 40 admissions. BDS seats were increased to 50 per year from 2010 onwards

Govt Dental College Thiruvananthapuram is one of the reputed Govt. Dental Colleges in Kerala. GDC Thiruvananthapuram college is also known as Govt Dental College Thiruvananthapuram and was founded in the year 1959-60. The college is affiliated with Kerala University and is approved by the Dental Council of India, Govt. of India. The college has become synonymous with one of the Best Dental Colleges in Trivandrum.

This article will provide you with detailed information about Govt Dental College Thiruvananthapuram (GDC Thiruvananthapuram) Fees Structure, Course offered, Admission Procedure, Cut-off, Facilities available and complete college review

Affiliation, Recognition, and Achievement:-

Affiliated with: Kerala University

Approved by: DCI

Aid Status: Govt.

PROFILE OF GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE:-

Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram was started in 1959 and was the second Dental College to be established in South India. The College has got eight full fledged Departments and all of them offer PG training. The College has published 8 papers in various international journals, and 21 in national level journals. A total of 125 paper presentations have been made by the college, ranging form world conferences to state conferences till date. The college offers speciality services to the public in Dentistry. Development programmes for the next five years include building a surgical block, upgradation of the college to AIIMS status, becoming a Research centre for Ph.D etc.

Summary: Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) Kerala website, mobile, contact address and approval / recognition details.

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