Government Dental College & Hospital Nalanda

Government Dental College & Hospital Nalanda is a prominent institution located in the picturesque town of Paithna-Bhaganbigha, Rahui, Nalanda, Bihar. Situated approximately 10-12 kilometers away from Biharsharif Town and about 80 kilometers from the state capital, Patna, this college offers a serene and conducive environment for learning and healthcare services.

The academic excellence at GDCH is complemented by the commitment of its faculty. The teaching process is enriched with audio-visual aids in all lecture theatres and Medical Education Units, making the educational experience more effective and comprehensible.

Highlights 

Name of Institute	Government Dental College & Hospital Nalanda
Popular Name	Government Dental College, GDCH Nalanda
Year of Establishment	2023
Institute Type	Government
Affiliated to
Approved by	National Dental Commission, New Delhi
Hostel Facilities	Yes (Male and Female)
Entrance Exam for UG courses	NEET UG Exam
Website	https://gdchnalanda.ac.in/
Counselling Conducting Authority	Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board
Course	BDS
Category	Dental Colleges in Bihar
Contact	Address: PAITHNA, BHAGANBIGHA, RAHUI, NALANDA BIHAR – 803118 Email ID: principalgovtdentalcollegerh@gmail.com Admission Helpline Number : 9667542500

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Affiliation, Recognition, and Aid Status

• Affiliated with: 
• Approved by: National Dental Commission
• Aid Status: Government

Facilities

Government Dental College Nalanda offers a variety of services to its students and employees, some of which are listed below:

• Library: The college has a well-stocked library with a large collection of books, journals, and other reference materials related to dentistry and allied sciences.
• Laboratories: The college has well-equipped laboratories for various branches of dentistry, including prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery.
• Clinical facilities: The college has a dental hospital with several dental units and state-of-the-art equipment for providing quality dental care to patients. The students get hands-on clinical training under the guidance of experienced faculty members.
• Hostel: The college offers its students the option of staying in hostels, with separate residences for boys and girls. All the essential amenities needed for a comfortable stay are provided in the hostels.
• Sports facilities: The college has a playground and sports facilities for its students to participate in various sports activities.
• Research facilities: The college has a research cell that facilitates research activities and encourages students and faculty members to carry out research projects in various areas of dentistry.
• Computer lab: The college has a computer lab with internet connectivity, which provides students with access to online resources and research materials

Faculty and staff

Government Dental College Nalanda faculty and staff are known for being supportive and student-friendly. They strive to create a positive and encouraging learning environment in which students can develop their dental skills and knowledge.

• Faculty members are highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields, and they provide students with personalised attention and guidance. They encourage students to participate in a variety of academic and extracurricular activities that will aid in the development of their personality and skills.
• Staff members are friendly and approachable, and they are always willing to assist students with any problems or concerns. They offer a variety of support services, such as hostel accommodation, library services, and administrative assistance, to assist students in focusing on their studies and achieving their goals.

Courses Offered and Intake Capacity

For Undergraduate Courses

Course	Duration	Intake Seats
BDS	4 and ½ years + 1 Year Internship	100

BDS Internship

Subjects	Duration
Oral Medicine & Radiology	1 Month
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	1 ½ Months
Prosthodontics	1 ½ Months
Periodontics	1 Month
Conservative Dentistry	1 Month
Orthodontics	1 Month
Community Dentistry/Rural Services	15 days
Oral Pathology & Microbiology	1 Month
Orthodontics	3 Months
Elective	15 days

Course Syllabus 

For UG Course

1st Year BDS	2nd Year BDS	3rd Year BDS	4th Year BDS
General Human Anatomy including Embryology and Histology	General Pathology and Microbiology	General Medicine	Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
General Human Physiology and Biochemistry	General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics	General Surgery	Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology	Dental Materials	Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology	Oral Medicine and Radiology
–	Pre-clinical Prosthodontics	–	Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
–	Pre clinical Conservative Dentistry	–	Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry
–	–	–	Periodontology
–	–	–	Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
–	–	–	Public Health Dentistry

Fees Structure

UG Course Details

Course	Tuition Fees (Annually)	Misc Fees	Caution Money (Refundable)
BDS	Rs 4,100/-	Rs. 1,490	Rs. 1,000

NOTE: The above-shared fees can vary from the actual fees and are subject to change. To know the exact fee structure, candidates can connect with a counseling expert at the Admission Helpline No. 9667542500

Eligibility Criteria

Qualify Exam	NEET conducted By NTA
Nationality	Applicants must be Indian citizens.NRI candidates with Indian passports are also eligible to apply. Under the NRI Category, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian origin (PIO) are eligible to apply.
Age Limit	17 years old (as on December 31, ). In addition, the candidate’s maximum age should be 25 years.
Qualification	The candidate must have passed from a recognised board/institute with a Class 12 credential or equivalent. In addition, the qualifying test should include Biology, Chemistry, English, and Physics as core subjects. Minimum 50% is required for the general category, 40% for SC/ST, and 45% for Physically Disabled candidates.

NEET UG Cut Off

Category	Qualifying criteria		NEET Cutoff 2022	NEET Cutoff 2023
UR/EWS	50th Percentile		715-117	720-137
OBC	40th Percentile		116-93	136-107
SC	40th Percentile		116-93	136-107
ST	40th Percentile		116-93	136-107
UR / EWS & PH	45th Percentile		116-105	136-121
OBC & PH	40th Percentile		104-93	120-107
SC & PH	40th Percentile		104-93	120-107
ST & PH	40th Percentile		104-93	120-108

Government Dental College – Cut-Off 2022 (State Quota)

Rounds	First Round		Second Round		Mop-Up Round
Category	(AIR)	Marks	AIR	AIR	Marks	AIR	Marks
UR	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
MM	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
BC	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
EWS	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
EBC	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Government Dental College – Cut-Off 2022 (MCC)

Rounds	First Round		Second Round		Mop-Up Round		Stray – 1		Stray – 2
Category	(AIR)	Marks	AIR	Marks	AIR	Marks	AIR	Marks	AIR	Marks
UR	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
EWS	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
OBC	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
ST	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Counselling Registration & Process

Step	Description	Actions Required
I.	Registration	1. To fill out an online application form, go to BCECE Board’s website (bceceboard.bihar.gov.in)  2. Fill in personal information. 3. Enter NEET-UG 2023 Roll No. and verify it. 4. Enter Date of Birth and other details. 5. Verify the entered data. 6. Provide a valid email ID and mobile number. 7. Receive a successful registration message. 8. Log in using the email ID and Password.
II.	Personal Information	1. Sign in to your account. 2. Complete personal information. 3. Click on “Save & Continue.”
III.	Upload Photo and Signature	1. Upload passport size photo. 2. Upload signature in Hindi and English. 3. Click on “Save & Continue.”
IV.	Educational Information	1. Enter educational details. 2. Click on “Save & Continue.”
V.	Preview your application	1. Verify all entered information. 2. Click “Back to Edit” for corrections if needed. 3. Click “Save & Continue” for updates.
VI.	Payment of Counselling Fee and Security Deposit	1. Click “Proceed to Payment.” 2. Follow payment instructions on the screen. 3. Pay Counselling Fee and Security Deposit.

Counselling Fee (Non Refundable)

Category	Non Refundable Fees
Unreserved/BC/EBC	Rs. 1200
SC/ST/DQ	Rs. 600
All Category (Private Colleges)	Rs. 1200

Security Deposit (Refundable)

Sl. N.	Institution/College Type	UR / EWS Category Fee	SC/ ST/ BC/ EBC Category Fee
i.	Government Medical/Dental/Veterinary	Rs. 10,000/-	Rs. 5,000/-
ii.	Private Medical Colleges	Rs. 2,00,000/-	Rs. 2,00,000/-
iii.	Private Dental College	Rs. 50,000/-	Rs. 50,000/-
iv.	Both (Private Medical & Dental) Colleges	Rs. 2,00,000/-	Rs. 2,00,000/-
v.	Both (Government Medical/Private Medical) Colleges	Rs. 2,00,000/-	Rs. 2,00,000/-
vi.	Both (Government Medical/Private Dental) Colleges	Rs. 50,000/-	Rs. 50,000/-
vii.	Both (Government Medical/Private Medical/Dental) Colleges	Rs. 2,00,000/-	Rs. 2,00,000/-

Step Seven: Downloading of Application Form

• After paying the Counselling/Registration Fee and Security Deposit by the scheduled date and time, download the hard copy of the online submitted Application Form.
• Keep the hard copy safe as it contains all the information provided by you and your UGMAC-ID for future use during counselling.
• No need to send the hard copy to the Board’s office; keep it for the counselling session.

Important Notes:

• Editing or modification of the application form is not allowed after submission.
• The Counselling Fee is non-refundable.
• Ensure you complete all steps before the due date, don’t wait until the last minute.
• If a payment issue occurs, do not wait, instead, re-pay the Counselling Fee/Security Deposit.
• The final merit list will be published on the Board’s website as per the advertised schedule.
• Online registration and submission are one-time processes before the 1st counselling, no further chances will be given.
• Confirm the fee structure of private colleges before applying.
• Editing opportunity will be available for those who successfully filled their application and made payment on time.
• Mop-up counselling will be offline, and details will be provided in the relevant advertisement.
• NRI candidates must select “NRI” during online registration and provide the required documents for NRI quota.
• DQ (Disability) candidates must submit the DQ certificate from authorized centers/institutes at the time of counselling.
• Bring all required original certificates/documents during counselling, including NEET(UG)-2023 Admit Card and Score Card, residential certificate, caste certificate, and more.

Step Eight: DQ (Disability) Certificate Submission

• DQ candidates must submit a Disability Certificate issued by authorized Centers/Institutes.
• After filling and downloading the hard copy of the online application form, candidates should consult any authorized Medical College/Centre/Institute for a disability test to obtain the disability certificate.
• Only certificates issued from authorized Institutes/Centers will be accepted, candidates are responsible for ensuring the certificate’s validity.

Step Nine: Submission of Required Documents

At the time of counselling/allotment on the scheduled date, every candidate must submit the following original documents:

• Original Admit Card of NEET(UG)-2023
• Original Score Card of NEET(UG)-2023
• Passing Certificate/Mark sheet/Admit Card of Matric/equivalent exam.
• Passing Certificate/Mark sheet/Admit Card of Intermediate/10+2/equivalent exam.
• Residential Certificate.
• Caste Certificate.
• All the Certificate/documents in original as per the requirements of admissions in Private Medical/Dental Colleges.
• Six copies of the passport size photographs, which were pasted on the Admit Card of NEET (UG)-2023.
• Downloaded print of Online filled Application Form of UGMAC-2023.
• Aadhar Card.
• Any other documents required, such as DQ (PH)/SMQ/EWS Certificate, etc.

Conditions for MBBS/BDS Counselling – Method of Selection and Admission

Merit List

• The merit list for UGMAC-2023 will be based on NEET (UG)-2023 results.
• There will be four rounds of counselling: Round-1, Round-2, Mop-up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.
• Round-1 and Round-2 will be conducted online, while Mop-up Counselling will be offline.

Counselling Process

• Candidates will fill their choices online based on the UGMAC-2023 merit list.
• Seat allotment results will be published online.
• Candidates allotted seats in Round-1 must report for physical document verification.
• Candidates who choose upgradation in Round-1 will wait for Round-2 seat allotment.
• After Round-1 seat allotment, candidates can choose to upgrade their seat for Round-2.
• If a candidate’s seat from Round-1 is retained in Round-2, they must physically report for document verification.
• Upgraded seat allotment in Round-2 requires candidates to submit their Round-1 document verification slip.
• Once a seat is retained in Round-2, the candidate must take admission; quitting is not allowed.
• Fresh choice filling/modification is available for Round-2 Counselling for eligible candidates.
• Provisional seat allotment is based on online choice filling; final allotment depends on identity and document verification.
• Candidates who have opted for upgradation in Round-1 but retain their seat in Round-2 cannot quit the seat.
• Candidates admitted in Round-1 or Round-2 cannot participate in further rounds.
• Security deposit will be refunded to candidates not admitted after all rounds.
• Security deposit will be forfeited for certain conditions, including not taking admission or discrepancies during document verification.
• Discrepancies generated during document verification can lead to seat cancellation and fresh choice filling.
• Candidates are advised to regularly check the BCECE Board’s website for updates.
• MCC guidelines will be followed in case of discrepancies or confusion.

Additional Information

• For reserve categories, all institutions are considered as one unit.
• Dates and venue for document verification will be on the provisional allotment letter.
• Candidates must bring relevant original documents mentioned in the prospectus during verification.
• Candidates must join the course within the prescribed period in Round-2.
• Minimum percentile marks are required based on category for eligibility.
• No candidate can pursue and complete more than one course from the same examination and session.

MCC Counseling Registration

Step	Action	Description
1	Visit MCC Official Website	Go to the official MCC Counselling 2023
2	Find the Registration Link	Locate and click on the “Registration” or “New Registration” link on the homepage.
3	Read the Instructions	Carefully read and understand the provided instructions, guidelines, and eligibility criteria.
4	Fill in Personal Details	Enter accurate personal information: full name, date of birth, gender, contact number, email, etc.
5	NEET UG Details	Provide NEET UG exam details: roll number, application number, and exam year.
6	Generate Login Credentials	Create a unique username and strong password for future access to the counseling portal.
7	Payment of Registration Fee	Pay the prescribed fee using available online payment options. Follow provided payment instructions.
8	Verify and Submit	Review entered information, make corrections if needed, and submit the registration form.
9	Confirmation and Printout	Receive a confirmation message/email upon successful submission. Print or save as PDF for records.
10	Keep Registration Details Secure	Safely store registration number, login credentials, and payment receipt for future reference.

Counselling Fee

(Non-Refundable)

Institution Type	UR	SC/ST/OBC/PwD
15% AIQ/Central Universities	Rs. 1,000	Rs. 500
Deemed University	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 5,000

Security Fee (Refundable)

Institution Type	UR	SC/ST/OBC/PwD
15% AIQ/Central Universities	Rs. 1,0000	Rs. 5,000
Deemed University	Rs. 2,00,000	Rs. 2,00,000

MCC Counselling Process

MCC is conducting the counselling process for admission to Medical, Dental Colleges and Nursing Colleges for the AIQ, Central Institues, University, AIMS, JIPMER , Deemed universities, AMU, BHU and etc. The Counselling will be held in Four Rounds Namely Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and additional Round known as Stray vacancy round which will be the last round for the counselling and admission. Here’re are some details about each round given below:

ROUND-1:

• Register for Main Counseling: Visit www.mcc.nic.in and register for Round-1 by paying a Non-Refundable Registration fee and Refundable Security Deposit.
• Choice Filling and Locking: Choose your preferred institutes and courses during the specified days and lock your choices.
• Seat Allotment Round-1: Based on your choices and merit, seats will be allotted in Round-1.
• Result Publication: The Round-1 result will be published on the MCC website.
• Upload Essential Certificates: After the result is declared, upload the necessary certificates as per the guidelines.
• Physical Reporting: If allotted a seat, physically report to the allocated Medical/Dental College with original documents. Those who want to upgrade to Round-2 must report with their original documents.

ROUND-2:

• Candidates Not Allotted in Round-1: If you weren’t allotted a seat in Round-1, no need to register again. You will automatically be considered for Round-2.
• Fresh Registration for Round-2: New candidates or those who didn’t register in Round-1 must register for Round-2 by paying the fees.
• Choice Filling and Locking: Fill new choices and lock them during the specified period.
• Seat Allotment Round-2: Seats will be allotted based on your choices and merit.
• Result Publication: The Round-2 result will be published on the MCC website.
• Upload Essential Certificates: After the Round-2 result is declared, upload the necessary certificates as per the guidelines.
• Physical Reporting: If allotted a seat in Round-2, physically report to the allocated Medical/Dental College. Upgraded candidates must take relieving from Round-1 seat and join Round-2 seat.

ROUND-3:

• Candidates Not Allotted in Previous Rounds: If you were not allotted a seat in Round-1 or Round-2, no need to register again. You will be considered for Round-3.
• Fresh Registration for Round-3: New candidates or those who didn’t register in Round-1 or Round-2 must register for Round-3 by paying the fees.
• Choice Filling and Locking: Fill new choices and lock them during the specified period.
• Seat Allotment Round-3: Seats will be allotted based on your choices and merit.
• Result Publication: The Round-3 result will be published on the MCC website.
• Upload Essential Certificates: After the Round-3 result is declared, upload the necessary certificates as per the guidelines.
• Physical Reporting: If allotted a seat in Round-3, physically report to the allocated Medical/Dental College.

FINAL STRAY VACANCY ROUND:

• Fresh Registrations: Candidates must register for the Final Stray Vacancy Round.
• Elimination: Candidates with allotted seats in other rounds will be eliminated from the Stray Vacancy Round.
• Stray Vacancy Round: The AIQ Stray Vacancy Round for vacant seats will be conducted online by MCC of DGHS, MoHFW.
• Seat Allotment: Seats will be allotted based on merit in the Stray Vacancy Round.
• Joining Allotted Seat: If allotted a seat in the Stray Round, the candidate must join the allocated seat/college. Failure to join will result in debarment from NEET examination for 01 year and forfeiture of fees.

(Note: Candidates can participate in Round-2 or Round-3 directly without fresh registration if they are not allotted a seat in the previous round. Upgraded candidates cannot claim their previous round seat.)

Contact Details

Government Dental College and Hospital, Nalanda

• Address: PAITHNA, BHAGANBIGHA, RAHUI, NALANDA BIHAR – 803118
• Email ID: principalgovtdentalcollegerh@gmail.com
• Admission Helpline Number : 9667542500

Ranking & Reputation

Name of Institute	Government Dental College and Hospital, Nalanda
Reputation	Good
Education	Excellent
Faculty	Good
Infrastructure	Excellent

Documents Required

• NEET admission card 
• NEET result/scorecard 
• Class 10 or similar exam passing certificate/mark sheet/admission card
• Class 12 or similar exam pass certificate/mark sheet/admission card
• Certificate of residency
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Six copies of the passport-sized photographs (same as the one printed on the admit card of NEET
• Application form for Bihar NEET or UGMA
• Aadhaar Card
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)

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FAQs

When was Government Dental College and Hospital established Nalanda?

Government Dental College and Hospital was established in 2023.

Which courses are offered by Government Dental College and Hospital?

Government Dental College Nalanda offers BDS Course with 100 seats intake capacity.

Does Government Dental College and Hospital provide hostel facilities to its students?

Yes, the college offers hostel accommodations to its students, with separate facilities for boys and girls.

What facilities are provided by Government Dental College and Hospital?

A library, laboratories, clinical facilities, a hostel, sports facilities, research facilities, and a computer lab are all available at the college.

How much is the tuition fee at Government Dental College Nalanda?

Tuition Fee at Government Dental College is Rs. 4,100.