Established in 2003, Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi commonly referred to as Amrita Dental College, is part of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University. It launched the UG-level BDS program in the same year, inaugurated by the then Health Minister, Sushma Swaraj. Recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI), the School currently provides BDS and MDS programs along with a diploma course in Dental Mechanics that includes comprehensive training modules.
Amrita School of Dentistry provides scholarships to talented and deserving students. It has been acknowledged as one of the largest dental colleges in Asia, featuring pre-clinical dental laboratories, lecture halls, conference centers, clinical treatment areas, research laboratories, and more. Admission to Amrita School of Dentistry is based on merit and entrance examinations. The institute accepts national entrance exams such as NEET. It employs well-trained and expert faculty members. The key highlights of the Amrita School of Dentistry are summarized in the table below:
Particulars | Amrita School of Dentistry Highlights 2025 |
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Year of establishment | 2003 |
Campus | Kochi, Kerala |
Campus size | 3.5 acres |
Recognised by | Dental Council of India |
Modes of education | Full-time |
Exams accepted | NEET |
Types of scholarships | - Merit-based scholarships - Scholarships for special disadvantaged groups - Tuition/fee waiver |
Affiliation/collabs | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham/ Amrita School of Medicine |
Official website | www.amrita.edu/school/dentistry |
Gender intake | Co-ed |
Application mode (when admissions are open) | Online |
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