HP Government Dental College & Hospital Shimla

HP Government Dental College & Hospital Shimla is a dental college in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh’s capital city. It was founded in 1994 and is affiliated to Atal Medical & Research University, HP.

The college provides undergraduate and postgraduate dentistry courses, including the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS). The BDS programme lasts four years, with one year of mandatory internship, while the MDS programme lasts three years.

The college has a well-stocked library, student hostel, and a dental hospital for clinical training. The dental hospital is equipped with cutting-edge technology and offers a wide range of dental services to the community.

Admission to the college is based on the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for both the BDS and MDS Courses.

Highlights 

Name of Institute	HP Government Dental College & Hospital Shimla
Popular Name	HP Dental College, Government Dental College Shimla, HPGDC
Establishment	1994
Institute Type	Government
Affiliation	Atal Medical & Research University, HP
Approved by	National Dental Commission
Hostel Facilities	Yes (Male and Female)
Entrance Exam for UG Course	NEET UG Exam
Entrance Exam for PG Course	NEET MDS Exam
Courses	UG – BDS & PG – MDS
Official Website	https://www.hpgdcshimla.org/
Category	Dental Colleges in Himachal Pradesh
Contact	Address: HP Govt. Dental College (IGMC), Shimla-171001 Email Id: info@hpgdcshimla.org Admission Helpline Number: 9667542500

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Affiliation, Recognition, and Aid Status

Affiliated with: Atal Medical & Research University, HP
Approved by: National Dental Commission (NDC)
Aid Status: Government

Facilities

• Library: The college has a well-equipped library that houses a large collection of books, journals, and research papers related to dentistry and allied fields.
• Hostel: The college has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with comfortable rooms, mess, and other basic amenities.
• Laboratories: The college has well-equipped laboratories for preclinical and clinical training in various disciplines of dentistry.
• Dental Hospital: The dental hospital attached to the college provides a wide range of dental services to the community. It has state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, including digital radiography, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), and laser technology.
• Lecture Halls: The college has spacious and well-ventilated lecture halls equipped with audio-visual aids for effective teaching and learning.
• Sports Facilities: The college has a playground for outdoor sports activities and indoor games facilities for students.
• Computer Lab: The college has a computer lab with high-speed internet connectivity for the use of students and staff.
• Cafeteria: The college has a cafeteria that serves hygienic and nutritious food to students and staff.
• HP Government Dental College, Shimla provides all the necessary facilities to its students to ensure a comfortable and conducive learning environment.

Departments

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Oral Medicine, Diagnosis & Radiology
• Prosthodontics
• Orthodontics
• Paedodontics
• Periodontics
• Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
• Public Health Dentistry
• Oral Pathology & Microbiology

Faculty & Staff

HP Government Dental College, Shimla has a team of qualified and experienced faculty members who are dedicated to providing quality education to their students. The college has both teaching and non-teaching staff who work together to ensure smooth functioning of the institution. Here are some details about the staff and faculty at the college:

• Teaching Staff: The college has a team of highly qualified and experienced teaching staff that includes professors, associate professors, and assistant professors. They are experts in their respective fields and provide theoretical as well as practical training to the students.
• Non-Teaching Staff: The college has a dedicated team of non-teaching staff that includes administrative staff, technical staff, and support staff. They assist the teaching staff in the day-to-day functioning of the college.
• Clinical Staff: The dental hospital attached to the college has a team of experienced and skilled clinical staff that includes dental surgeons, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other supporting staff. They provide quality dental care to patients and also assist the students in their clinical training.
• Guest Faculty: The college invites guest faculty from reputed institutions and dental hospitals to deliver lectures, conduct workshops, and provide hands-on training to the students.

Courses Offered And Seat Intake

UG Course Detail

Course	Duration	Intake Seats
BDS	4.6 Years & 1 Yr Internship	75

PG Course Detail (MDS)

Course	Duration	Intake Seats
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	3 Years	3
Orthodonitics & Dentofacial Orthopedics	3 Years	3
Public Health Dentistry	3 Years	2
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge	3 Years	3
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics	3 Years	3
Oral Medicine & Radiology	3 Years	3
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry	3 Years	3
Periodontology	3 Years	3

BDS Internship

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

Course Syllabus 

For UG Course

1st Year BDS	2nd Year BDS	3 rd 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

Fee Structure

For UG Course

Course Name	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	Final Year
BDS	Rs. 45,000	Rs. 37,000	Rs. 37,000	Rs. 37,000
BDS NRI	USD 10,000	USD 10,000	USD 10,000	USD 10,000
Hostel Fee	Rs. 27,000	Rs. 24,200	Rs. 24,200	Rs. 24,200

For PG Course

Course Name	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year
MDS	Rs. 39,000	Rs. 31,500	Rs. 31,500

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 For UG Course

Qualify Exam	NEET conducted By NTA
Nationality	The applicant must be from Himachal Pradesh .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 of December 31). Furthermore, there is no upper age limit.
Qualification	The candidate must have a Class 12 credential or equivalent from a recognized board or institution. In addition, the qualifying test should include Biology, Chemistry, English, and Physics as core subjects.
Minimum Qualifying Marks	The candidate should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology in the qualifying examination. For SC/ST/OBC candidates, the minimum aggregate marks required are 40%.

NEET UG Cut-Off 2023

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

Eligibility Criteria For PG Course

Entrance Exam	NEET MDS EXAM
Age	There is no upper age limit for admission to MDS courses.
Internship	The candidate should have completed a 12-month compulsory rotating internship from a recognized Dental College or Institution by 31st March of the year of admission.
Qualification	Candidates must have an BDS degree from a recognized educational institute or Equivalent Graduate degree.
Qualifying Marks	The candidate should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in BDS course from a recognized Dental College or University. For SC/ST/OBC candidates, the minimum aggregate marks required are 40%.

NEET PG Cut Off 2023

Categories	Cut Off Percentile	Cut Off Marks
General	50th	275
SC/ST/OBC	40th	245
General-PH	45th	260
SC/ST/OBC-PH	40th	245

HP Government Dental College And Hospital Cut Off 2022 (State Quota)

Category	Second Round		Mop-up Round		Stray Round
	NEET AIR	NEET Score	NEET AIR	NEET Score	NEET AIR	NEET Score
General Category – HP Quota	117910	459	122244	454	–	–
Backward Area Category – HP Quota	270068	331	–	–	–	–
EWS Category – HP Quota	148638	427	171139	406	–	–
OBC Category – HP Quota	125805	450			–	–
SC Category – HP Quota	191254	389	280799	325	–	–
ST Category – HP Quota	205833	377	–	–	–	–
Single Girl Child	123916	452	–	–	–	–
Other Category Cutoff – 2022	522002	207	–	–	–	–
Management	–	–	–	–	–	–
NRI Cutoff – 2022	–	–	–	–	–	–

Himachal  Pradesh NEET Counseling Registration

Step 1: Registration

• Visit the official website of the university: www.amruhp.ac.in.
• Download the prospectus and replica of the online application form to review eligibility criteria and requirements.
• Create an email account if you don’t have one.
• Click on “Apply for MBBS/BDS Counselling” on the homepage or navigate to Admission > Apply for Admission > MBBS/BDS.
• Fill in the required fields, including Admission Quota, Category, Candidate’s Name, Father’s Name, NEET Roll No., Email id, and Mobile number. Make sure these details match your NEET 2023 information.
• Click “Verify Email” and “Verify” after entering your mobile number to complete the verification process using the OTP sent to your email and mobile.
• Enter the captcha code to complete the registration.

Step 2: Preparing Documents

Before you begin the online application process, make sure you have the following documents ready:

• Scanned passport-sized photograph (maximum size: 100 KB, format: .jpg or .jpeg).
• Scanned copy of your signature (maximum size: 100 KB, format: .jpg or .jpeg).
• Scanned copies of relevant documents as per eligibility requirements (maximum size: 1024 KB, format: PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG).
• Valid email address and mobile number.

Step 3: Application Form Submission

• Use your registered mobile number and email for future logins.
• Once registered, you can’t edit the application form after final submission.

The application form will have several steps:

• a)  Guideline and Online Payment.
• b)  Filling Personal Details along with uploading Photo and Signature.
• c)  Filling Address details.
• d) Filling Eligibility and Category Details (Choose your reserved category if applicable).
• e)  Filling Qualification Details.
• f)   NEET UG 2023 Entrance Details (Ensure details match your NEET UG 2023 data).
• g)  Uploading relevant Documents.
• h)  Download PDF of the application form.

• Complete each step carefully, ensuring accuracy and correctness.
• The system will validate your details with NEET UG 2023 data.
• After filling and submitting all details, take a printout of the admission form.

Step 4: Counseling Fee Payment

• Pay the application fee online through the integrated Easy Pay Payment Gateway using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Category	Application Fee (INR)
General/NRI/OBC & Others	Rs.2,000/-
SC/ST/PwD Categories	Rs.1,000/-

Step 5: Final Confirmation

• a)  After successful fee payment, the system will generate a confirmation page of the online application form.
• b)  This confirmation page, along with other relevant certificates/documents, must be submitted in person on the day of reporting at the allocated college.

Himachal Pradesh NEET Counseling Process

Step 1: Online Registration

• Visit the University website www.amruhp.ac.in
• Register and create an account.
• Provide personal details, including NEET Roll No., email, and mobile number.
• Verify your email and mobile through OTP.
• Complete registration with a captcha code.

Step 2: Online Choice Filling

• After registration, you can log in to your account.
• Fill in your choices/preferences for courses, colleges, and quotas based on merit.
• Carefully choose your preferences as allocation will be based on these choices.

Step 3: Provisional Allocation

• The University will allocate seats provisionally based on merit and your preferences.
• You can download the Provisional Allotment Letter from the University website.
• Report to the allocated college with original documents and a printout of the online application form for verification.

Step 4: Fee Payment and Admission

• Admission will be finalized after document verification, medical fitness, and fee deposition.
• Candidates not completing this process within the stipulated time will lose their allocated seat.

Step 5: Second Round of Counselling (If Required)

• If not satisfied with your seat or if you want to upgrade, participate in the second round of counselling.
• Pay the token fee as required and choose your preferences again.
• Shifting/up-gradation between colleges and courses is allowed during this round.

Step 6: Third Round of Counselling (If Required)

• If needed, participate in the third round of counselling following the same procedure as the second round.
• Pay the token fee and choose preferences.

Step 7: Stray Vacancy Round

• If you haven’t secured admission yet, participate in the Stray Vacancy Round as per the University’s schedule.
• Pay the token fee as required and select preferences.
• No inter-se-shifting from one Government Medical College to another is allowed during this round.

Step 8: Final Eligibility Determination

• The final eligibility of candidates will be determined after verification of all original documents by the Admission Committee.

Step 9: Admission Letters and Reporting

• Download the Provisional Allotment Letters and report to the allocated college within the stipulated period.
• Ensure you download all necessary documents and maintain communication with the University website for updates.

Step 10: Refund of Token Amount (If Applicable)

• If you were not allocated any seat, your token amount will be refunded.
• If you deposited token amounts more than once, refunds will be processed accordingly.

Documents Required

For UG Courses

Documents Required for All	Additional Documents Required for Reserved Category
NEET-UG-2023 Admit Card	Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
NEET-UG-2023 Marks Card with merit ranks	Parent’s Employment Certificate
10+2 or Equivalent Qualification Certificate	Equivalence Certificate (if 10+2 from a different board)
10+2 Marks Sheet	Birth Certificate (Matriculation/Higher Secondary)
Character Certificate	Domicile Certificate
Primary School Certificate (For Backward Area)	Anti-Ragging Documents
Birth Certificate (Matriculation/Higher Secondary)	Admission Fees and Dues
Domicile Certificate	–
Equivalence Certificate (if 10+2 from a different board)	–
Anti-Ragging Documents	–
Admission Fees and Dues	–

For MDS Course

• BDS degree mark sheet and certificate.
• Internship completion certificate.
• NEET scorecard.
• Transfer Certificate (TC) from the previous institution.
• Character certificate from the previous institution.
• Migration certificate from the previous institution.
• Category certificate (if applicable) – SC/ST/OBC/PH.
• Resident certificate.
• Passport-size photographs.
• Aadhaar card or any other government-issued identity card.

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 will be the conducting the counselling process for admission to Medical, Dental Colleges and Nursing Colleges for the AIQ, Central Institutes, 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 

HP Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla 

• Address: HP Govt. Dental College (IGMC), Shimla-171001
• Email Id: info@hpgdcshimla.org
• Admission Helpline Number: 9667542500
• Website: https://www.hpgdcshimla.org/

Ranking & Reputation

Name of Institute	HP Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla
Reputation	Excellent
Education	Good
Faculty	Excellent
Infrastructure	Excellent

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FAQs

Q. What are the courses offered at HP Government Dental College, Shimla?

HP Government Dental College, Shimla offers two courses in dentistry: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS). Both courses are recognized by the National Dental Commission.

Q. What is the admission process for BDS and MDS courses at HP Government Dental College, Shimla?

A. The admission process for BDS and MDS courses at HP Government Dental College, Shimla is through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Candidates must qualify the NEET exam and participate in the centralized counseling conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Himachal Pradesh.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for BDS admission at HP Government Dental College, Shimla?

Answer: For BDS admission, candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects and obtained a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for MDS admission at HP Government Dental College, Shimla?

A. For MDS admission, candidates must have completed BDS from a recognized institution and obtained a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

Q. What is the placement scenario for students of HP Government Dental College, Shimla?

A. HP Government Dental College, Shimla has a dedicated placement cell that helps students in securing placements after graduation. The college has tie-ups with various hospitals and dental clinics, and students are placed in both government and private sectors.

Q. What are the hostel facilities available at HP Government Dental College, Shimla?

A. HP Government Dental College, Shimla has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. The hostels are equipped with basic amenities such as electricity, water, and food facilities. The hostel fee is nominal and is subject to change.

Q. What are the research facilities available at HP Government Dental College, Shimla?

A. HP Government Dental College, Shimla has state-of-the-art research facilities that are equipped with the latest technologies and equipment. The college encourages research activities among the students and faculty members and has collaborations with various research institutions.