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BDS Intake
50
Dental Chairs
169
3.4 per student · 2016-17
Dental College, Trivandrum is a dental college in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The college is affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur. Founded in 1959, it has over 60 years in dental education.
MDS programs include Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry and Oral Medicine & Radiology. The attached hospital is Govt. Medical college,Thiruvannthapuram (Attached with Medical College).
It ranks 35th in the NIRF 2025 Dental Rankings with a score of 54.73. Hostel accommodation is available for 1160 students.
University
Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur
Hospital
Govt. Medical college ,Thiruvannthapuram (Attached with Medical College)
Admin Authority
State Govt./UT Administration
Campus Area
81,783 sq ft (1.9 acres)
NIRF Rank
#35 (Score: 54.73) — 2025
| Specialty | Permitted | Admitted |
|---|---|---|
| Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology | 3 | 0 |
| Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry | 2 | 1 |
| Oral Medicine & Radiology | 2 | 1 |
| Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | 4 | 0 |
| Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | 4 | 1 |
| Orthodonitics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | 3 | 0 |
| Periodontology | 4 | 1 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 4 | 0 |
Boys' Hostel
412 capacity
Girls' Hostel
748 capacity
College data sourced from Dental Council of India and NIRF Rankings