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Dental Chairs
186
2016-17
OPEN category rank bands based on 1 year of closing rank data (7 categories tracked)
High Chance
< 1,176
Qualified every year
Moderate Chance
1,176–1,323
Qualified some years
Low Chance
1,323–1,470
Did not qualify in any year
The college is affiliated with Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla-5. The college was established in 1994. MDS programs include Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry and Orthodonitics & Dentofacial Orthopedics.
The attached hospital is Civil Hospital Sunder Nagar (Govt. General Hospital). Hostel accommodation is available for 300 students.
BDS cutoff history at Himachal Dental College is erratic — AIR 2,135 in 2023, AIR 1,762 in 2024, AIR 2,836 in 2025. Budget for uncertainty when listing this college. This is one of the most competitive dental colleges under Himachal Pradesh counselling. Only top-ranked candidates should list it as a realistic BDS target.
University
Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla-5
Hospital
Civil Hospital Sunder Nagar (Govt. General Hospital)
Admin Authority
Trust
Campus Area
1,10,000 sq ft (2.5 acres)
| Specialty | Permitted | Admitted |
|---|---|---|
| Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | 6 | 6 |
| Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry | 6 | 6 |
| Orthodonitics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | 6 | 6 |
| Periodontology | 5 | 5 |
| Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | 6 | 6 |
Boys' Hostel
50 capacity
Girls' Hostel
250 capacity
College data sourced from Dental Council of India