DCI Recognition
Dental Council of India Recognition
Indira Gandhi Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Jammu is recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI), New Delhi for both BDS and MDS programmes. The college meets all DCI standards for infrastructure, faculty and clinical facilities.
Regulatory Compliance
All courses are conducted strictly as per the DCI Regulations 2006 (as amended) and subsequent notifications. The curriculum, examination pattern and clinical requirements adhere to DCI guidelines.
AISHE Registration
The institution is registered with the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. AISHE Code: C-23012
Established
The college was established in 2004 under the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, Health & Medical Education Department, providing quality dental education to students of J&K.
University Affiliation
Affiliated University
The college is affiliated to Government Medical College, Jammu / University of Jammu for the purpose of examination and award of degrees. All degrees are conferred by the affiliating university.
Degree Awarded
Successful candidates are awarded the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) by the affiliating university on fulfilling all academic and clinical requirements.
BDS Curriculum — Year-wise Subjects
100 SeatsThe BDS programme spans 4 academic years followed by a 1-year compulsory rotatory internship. The curriculum is as prescribed by the Dental Council of India.
First Year BDS
- General Human Anatomy including Embryology & Histology Theory & Practical
- General Human Physiology & Biochemistry Theory & Practical
- Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology Theory & Practical
Second Year BDS
- General Pathology & Microbiology Theory & Practical
- General & Dental Pharmacology & Therapeutics Theory & Practical
- Dental Materials Theory & Practical
- Preclinical Conservative Dentistry Practical
- Preclinical Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge Practical
Third Year BDS
- Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology Theory & Practical
- Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics Theory & Clinical
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Theory & Clinical
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics Theory & Clinical
- Periodontology Theory & Clinical
Fourth Year BDS
- Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge including Implantology Theory & Clinical
- Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry Theory & Clinical
- Oral Medicine & Radiology Theory & Clinical
- Public Health Dentistry Theory & Clinical
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (continued) Clinical
Internship
- Compulsory Rotatory Clinical Internship All Departments
- Community Dental Health Posting PHD / Field Work
- Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) Posting 4 Weeks
MDS Specialities & Curriculum
16 SeatsThe MDS programme is a 3-year postgraduate course offered in 8 dental specialities. Each speciality has 2 seats per year. Click the PDF button to download the curriculum for each speciality.
Surgical management of diseases, injuries and defects of the oral and maxillofacial region. Advanced training in dentoalveolar surgery, trauma, implants and reconstructive procedures.
Advanced training in preservation of tooth structure and endodontic treatment. Includes biomaterials, adhesive dentistry, rotary endodontics and microscope-assisted procedures.
Rehabilitation of missing teeth and oral structures. Training in complete and partial dentures, fixed restorations, implant prosthetics and maxillofacial prosthetics.
Diagnosis and treatment of malocclusion and dentofacial deformities. Includes fixed appliances, functional appliances, orthognathic surgery planning and cleft rehabilitation.
Comprehensive dental care for children from infancy through adolescence. Includes behaviour management, interceptive orthodontics and community preventive dentistry.
Diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases and conditions affecting supporting structures of teeth. Includes periodontal surgery, implantology and tissue regeneration.
Diagnosis of oral mucosal diseases, orofacial pain and advanced radiological imaging. Includes CBCT, digital radiography and systemic disease manifestations in oral cavity.
Histopathological and cytological diagnosis of oral diseases. Training in advanced laboratory techniques, immunohistochemistry, molecular pathology and oral oncology.