Government Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Government Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai

St. George Hospital, Fort,
P.O. Bazargate, Mumbai (T),
Mumbai (Dist.), Maharashtra - 400 001, India

+91 22 - 22620668 / +91 22620669

[email protected]

http://www.gdcmumbai.org

Government Dental College and Hospital, formerly known as Sir CEM Dental College, was established in 1938. It is managed by the J. J. Group of Hospitals & Govt. of India.

Formerly known as Sir CEM Dental College, Government Dental College and Hospital was established in 1938. It is one of the oldest and pioneering colleges in Mumbai that is managed by the J. J. Group of Hospitals & Govt. of India. J. J. Group of Hospitals is a multi-specialty Government Hospital.

Government Dental College and Hospital is affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. The college has also received recognition and approval from the Dental Council of India (DCI), New Delhi.

The college aims at providing improved services in dental care to the patients through research, education and clinical expertise.

Government Dental College and Hospital started off from the first floor of Grant Medical College, Sir J. J. Group Of Hospitals, Byculla in Mumbai. There were just 6 dental chair units back then.

In the field of dental sciences, Government Dental College and Hospital has been rated as one of the best. Under the Government of NCT of Maharastra, the college has been recognized as a centre of excellence. For the past seven years, the Outlook Magazine has ranked the college as third from the top among all the government dental colleges in India.

Government Dental College and Hospital offers postgraduate (MDS) and undergraduate programmes (BDS) of five years and three years, respectively. The college also offers specializations in various courses. The college also offers distance education programmes under the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, with which it has a tie-up.

Government Dental College and Hospital has various research partnerships, exchange programmes, and collaborations with top institutions and universities all around the world.

The selection process of the college is based on merit, as per state quota, according to the rules laid down by the university. There is an online application process through which students can apply for admission to the courses of their interest. A form available online enables them to fill in their educational achievements and interests.

Before applying for admission to the college, students should check whether their total aggregate marks, i.e., the best of four or PCM or PCB, whichever is applicable falls within the percentage as specified by the college for admission.

To qualify for the admission, students have to take an entrance test which is conducted by the CBSE. This is as per the rules laid down by the university. Based on the all India basis score, students are admitted to the college. As per government regulations, 15% of the seats (5 seats) are reserved for the SC, 7½% (2 seats) for the ST and 27% (9 seats) are reserved for the OBC.

Type of College

Government

Accreditation & Recognition

DCI

Established

1938

Affiliation

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik

The college has an attractive campus situated in secured and serene atmosphere suitable for learning with Young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff
The college has well-equipped with all modern facilities like digital classrooms, library, laboratories, operation theatre's, canteen, computer center, seminar halls & medical facilities etc. as required for the students to study here
The college campus is eco-friendly and free from outside disturbance which provides a congenial atmosphere for study
The institution has a team of highly qualified, talented and dedicated teachers who encourage the updated dental knowledge in all the fields and assist the BDS & MDS Students with high skills in practical’s so that they can shine very well in their future dental practice
The library now contains 5,000 books of various subject’s, 25 National Journals and 75 International Journals. There is a reading room attached to the library wherein dailies, Magazines, periodicals, e-books, Photocopying services, Internet connection are available
The library has 3 separate sections - a) Reference (b) Lending and (c) Reading
The college has established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) to assure the quality of the college
The State Government and the Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
Seminars are organized at departmental levels from time to time to enrich the level of knowledge of the students in the relevant field
Hi-Tech internet facilities can be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs
The Institution established one anti-ragging committee. The Institution formed one committee associated with students and teachers for anti-ragging. The decision of the committee is the final for any punishment against ragging
Continued Dental Education (CDE) programme is conducted once in 3 months in the college. Its importance is to gain more knowledge in the field of dentistry.
Hi-Tech theory class was taken through "Touch On Cloud" Software to the Students with iPad and Laptops
The patients were explained and counseled about their problems through the i-Pad explanation with pictures. In order to understand the basic relation between Sugar & Dental Caries as well as improper brushing technique and Periodontal diseases, this i-Pad counseling got overall success criteria
Mentor-Mentee system is a program designed exclusively for students to interact with one faculty who helps the student to solve academic, and other personal problems. Mentor, in turn, interacts with Deputy Chief Mentor and Chief Mentor for further measures. Apart from this, counseling is provided by professional counselors
Department of Periodontics has conducted the "Laser Hands-on Course" for all the CRRIs who posted in the department and also given demon in Vegetables and patients with appreciation Certificate
The college strongly believes in overall development of the student and hence extracurricular activities of the students are given equal importance
The Root Canal Treatment (RCT) has been done under the "Endodontic Microscope" in Post Graduate Clinic of Conservative and Endodontic Department
Annual Cultural week and Sports week are arranged to bring the talents of the students to the fore while prizes won at intercollegiate tournaments speaks volumes especially the group dance troupe

Medical

Streams	Mode	Duration	Eligibility
Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS)	Full Time	5 years	10+2
Master of Dental Surgery	Full Time	3 Years	BDS

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