AMC DENTAL COLLEGE, AHMEDABAD

AMC Dental College and Hospital, established by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Medical Education Trust (AMC MET), is a premier dental institution located in the vibrant city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. For the 2026 academic year, the college continues to be a top choice for dental aspirants in Western India due to its clinical excellence and municipal support.

• Affiliation: Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
• Recognition: Dental Council of India (DCI).
• Location: Bhalakia Mill Compound, Khokhra, Ahmedabad - 380008.
• Ownership: Local Government (Municipal Corporation).
• Established Year: 2002.
• Total Intake: 100 seats for BDS and approximately 25-30 seats for MDS.
• Campus Life: Urban campus with high patient inflow, providing extensive clinical exposure.

AMC Dental College is renowned for its rigorous academic curriculum and hands-on training. The most sought-after programs for 2026 include:

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS): A 5-year undergraduate program including a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship.
• Master of Dental Surgery (MDS): A 3-year postgraduate specialization available in several disciplines:
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
  • Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
  • Periodontology
  • Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
  • Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

Admission to AMC Dental College for the 2026 session is strictly based on national-level entrance examination scores and centralized state counseling.

Candidates must register through the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) for state quota seats (85%) and All India Quota (15%) through MCC.

Note: Check exact dates on the official exam and college websites.

Note: These are approximate figures based on past trends, not official cutoffs. Check the latest official counselling cutoff before applying.

The cutoff for 2026 will depend on the difficulty of the NEET exam and the number of applicants. Based on previous trends:

• BDS (General Category): Expected NEET score range of 520 - 560 for State Quota.
• BDS (Reserved Categories): Expected NEET score range of 450 - 510.
• MDS: Highly competitive, with top ranks required for specialties like Oral Surgery and Orthodontics.

Note: These are estimates. Actual cutoffs will be released by ACPUGMEC after the 2026 results.

Note: Placement figures are indicative and not taken from the official placement report of the college. Please confirm with the college.

Dental education focuses more on clinical practice than corporate placements. However, the 2025 placement and career trends show:

• Internship Stipend: Interns receive a monthly stipend as per AMC norms (approx. ₹13,000 - ₹18,000).
• Career Paths: 60% of graduates from the 2025 batch opted for private practice in Ahmedabad or surrounding areas like Sanand and Bavla.
• Higher Studies: About 30% of students successfully cleared NEET MDS 2025 to pursue specializations.
• Government Jobs: Several alumni were recruited as Medical Officers (Dental) in Gujarat's PHCs and CHCs.

Students at AMC Dental College can avail themselves of various Gujarat state government schemes in 2026:

• MYSY (Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana): For students securing 80+ percentile in 12th Science with family income below ₹6 LPA.
• Digital Gujarat Scholarships: Financial aid for SC/ST/OBC/EBC students.
• Kanya Kelavani Nidhi: Special scholarships for female students.
• Freelance/Trust Scholarships: Various Ahmedabad-based NGOs provide merit-cum-means assistance to deserving students.

The most popular courses at AMC Dental College are categorized by their demand in the healthcare market:

• BDS: The foundation course with the highest enrollment.
• MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Known for its intensive surgical training and trauma management.
• MDS in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics: Highly popular due to the high demand for root canal treatments in private practice.
• MDS in Orthodontics: Preferred for those looking to specialize in aesthetic dental corrections.

The fee structure for the 2026 academic session is determined by the Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC) of Gujarat. Approximate figures are:

Fees are subject to revision by the FRC Gujarat and the AMC MET board.

The application for 2026 is an online-only process managed by the state counseling committee:

1. Register: Visit the official ACPUGMEC website after NEET 2026 results.
2. PIN Purchase: Purchase the online registration PIN from designated bank branches or the portal.
3. Document Verification: Visit a help center in Ahmedabad (often at B.J. Medical College or AMC MET) for physical verification of documents.
4. Choice Filling: Select AMC Dental College as your preferred choice in the online portal.
5. Allotment: If selected, download the allotment letter and pay the tuition fees to secure the seat.

The college boasts a modern 7-story building equipped with state-of-the-art dental facilities:

• Clinics: Specialized clinics for each department with over 250 high-end dental chairs.
• Laboratories: Pre-clinical prosthetic and conservative labs equipped with phantom heads for simulation.
• Library: A vast collection of national and international journals, with a dedicated e-library section.
• Auditorium: Air-conditioned hall for seminars and Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programs.
• Hostel: Separate residential facilities for boys and girls with mess services, located within or near the hospital premises.

The college is organized into nine specialized dental departments:

• Oral Medicine and Radiology
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
• Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
• Periodontology
• Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
• Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
• Public Health Dentistry
• Oral Pathology and Microbiology