BDS Admission Kerala will be done on the basis of NEET 2023. Detailed information about Kerala BDS Admission article including dates, eligibility and selection process here.
Kerala BDS admission 2023 has been going on. The round 1 seat allotment result will be released on 29 July 2023. The Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE) is responsible for BDS admissions in Kerala. To study BDS in Kerala candidates will have to qualify the NEET 2023 exam. Those who qualify the NEET exam will be further eligible to partcipate in the counselling process.
Kerala BDS Important Dates 2023
The important dates for Kerala BDS admission are as follows:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration (first phase) | Till April 10, 2023 |
| Last date to submit the documents | April 20, 2023 |
| Verification of uploaded photo, signature and name by the candidate | To be notified |
| Submission of NEET scores in Kerala MBBS candidate portal | To be notified |
| Last chance to upload documents to claim reservation | To be notified |
| Fresh online Kerala MBBS 2023 application form (Phase 2) | To be notified |
| Last date to fill in the fresh application form for Kerala MBBS 2023 (Phase 2) | To be notified |
| Round one choice filling | To be notified |
| Round one result | To be notified |
| Round one reporting | To be notified |
Kerala BDS Eligibility Criteria 2023
The eligibility for Kerala BDS admission is as follows:
Course | Eligibility Criteria | Exam |
|---|---|---|
BDS |
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Kerala BDS Application Process 2023
The steps to fill the BDS application form in Kerala are mentioned below:-
First, visit the KEAM official website i.e www.cee.kerala.gov.in
Register yourself by entering all the required details.
After successful completion of the registration process, candidates will receive details of the registration number, login ID and password on their registered mobile phone and email address
After registration, fill up the BDS application form by entering your personal information, educational qualifications, and contact information, other details.
Then, the applicant must pay the application fee. Both online and offline payment options are available for the application fee.
After completing the BDS application form, the applicant needs to upload their image and asked certificates.
The general and OBC categories have an application fee of Rs 1400, while the SC/ST category has an application fee of Rs 750.
Candidates should keep or save their BDS registration slip until the admissions process for Kerala BDS 2023 is completed.
Kerala BDS Selection/ Counseling Process 2023
Candidates will be selected based on their ranking in the NEET 2023 exam. Based on the NEET-UG 2023 results, candidates will be called for BDS counselling. Shortlisted candidates will then need to participate in the counselling process, where they will be asked to fill out their choices. The CEE will conduct the counselling process in order to fill 85% of State Quota seats. All BDS seats will be assigned to the appropriate candidates only after all of the documents have been verified. BDS seats will be assigned to candidates based on their ranking, chosen option, and seat availability.
Documents required for Kerala BDS Admission 2023
The list of documents required for Kerala BDS admission 2023 are mentioned below:-
Class 10th Certificate & Mark sheet | NEET Entrance exam Admit Card |
|---|---|
Class 10th Certificate & Mark sheet | NEET Rank card |
Character Certificate | Category certificate (OBC/ SC/ ST/ SEBC) |
Medical Certificate | 10-Recent Coloured Photograph |
Address Proof |
Kerala BDS Counselling 2023
Kerala MBBS counselling results will be made available online in the form of a seat allotment list. The list will include the candidates' names, the course and college to which they have been assigned, the seat category, and the candidate's category. Candidates whose names appear on the Kerala MBBS BDS seat allotment must report to the college of their choice between the times specified.
Top BDS Colleges in Kerala 2023
Some of the top BDS Colleges in Kerala are mentioned below:-
| S.No. | Name of Institute | Total Seats | 85% State Quota Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
Government Dental Colleges | |||
| 1 | 50 | 42 | |
| 2 | 50 | 42 | |
| 3 | Government Dental College, Kottayam | 40 | 34 |
| 4 | Government Dental College, Thrissur | 50 | 42 |
| 5 | 50 | 42 | |
Self-financing Dental College | |||
| 6 | 60 | 51 | |
Private Self-financing Dental Colleges | |||
| 7 | 150 | 127 | |
| 8 | 100 | 85 | |
| 9 | 100 | 85 | |
| 10 | 100 | 85 | |
| 11 | 150 | 127 | |
| 12 | Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Ernakulam | 100 | 85 |
| 13 | Kannur Dental College, Kannur | 150 | 127 |
| 14 | 100 | 85 | |
| 15 | 150 | 127 | |
| 16 | 150 | 127 | |
| 17 | 100 | 85 | |
| 18 | Noorul Islam College of Dental Science, Thiruvananthapuram | 100 | 85 |
| 19 | Pushpagiri College of Dental Science, Thiruvalla | 100 | 85 |
| 20 | PMS College of Dental Science & Research, Thiruvananthapuram | 150 | 127 |
| 21 | PSM College of Dental Science and Research, Thrissur | 100 | 85 |
| 22 | 100 | 85 | |
| 23 | St. Gregorios Dental College, Ernakulam | 100 | 85 |
| 24 | Sri Sankara Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram | 150 | 127 |
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