Himachal Dental College, located in the serene surroundings of Paonta Sahib, marks a significant presence in the educational landscape of Himachal Pradesh since its inception in 1994. Under the auspices of the Sh. Gian Chand Dharamvir Charitable Trust, this private institution has carved a niche for itself in the field of dental education. Affiliated with the Atal Medical & Research University, Himachal Pradesh, the college is duly recognized by the Dental Council of India and the Government of India, offering 60 seats in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program and 54 seats across various Postgraduate Dental Sciences streams.
Set against the backdrop of the lush green and scenic hills of the Sundernagar valley, the college spans 5 acres, with the infrastructure occupying a constructed area of 74,686 sq.ft and a non-constructed area of 35,314 sq.ft. The state-of-the-art facilities have been meticulously designed to meet high standards in dental education, creating an exemplary student-oriented and patient-friendly environment. The college is distinguished by its commitment to excellence, facilitated by a dedicated faculty.
With 186 of the latest electronic dental chairs, the college boasts a well-maintained laboratory equipped with the latest in dental technology. The lecture halls are technology-driven, designed in a gallery style, and equipped with full audio-visual and multimedia projection capabilities, catering to a modern educational ethos. The spacious examination and seminar halls complement the academic infrastructure, fostering an environment conducive to learning and intellectual growth.
The library, a cornerstone of the college's academic resources, occupies a vast area and houses a comprehensive collection of books, national and international journals, and back volumes. An exceptional e-library facility further enhances the students' learning experience, providing access to a wealth of digital resources. The college's commitment to cutting-edge education is also reflected in its state-of-the-art preclinical labs equipped with patient simulations and a Wi-Fi-enabled campus, ensuring students are at the forefront of dental education technology.
A unique feature of the campus is its Dental Education Museum, offering valuable learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting. Accommodation is well-catered for, with well-ventilated spacious hostels for girls and boys, along with staff quarters, ensuring a comfortable stay for students and faculty alike. The expansive campus also includes a playground ideal for basketball, football, cricket, volleyball, and other sports, promoting a balanced lifestyle that encompasses both academic and physical well-being.
Affiliated with the Civil Hospital Sunder Nagar for clinical practice, Himachal Dental College provides its students with practical exposure to complement their academic knowledge, preparing them for successful careers in the dental profession.
College Name | Est. Year | Intake Capacity |
Himachal Dental College | 1994 | 60 |
Address | Himachal Dental College, Sunder Nagar, Distt. Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.. |
Phone: | +91 1907267183 |
E-mail: | [email protected] |
Website: | https://hdc.ac.in/ |
The Atal Medical & Research University, Himachal Pradesh On Behalf Of The Government Of Himachal Pradesh Department Of Medical Education & Research will be conducting the counseling on behalf of the Government of Himachal Pradesh (Department of Medical Education & Research) through Centralized Counselling Committee constituted by the Government of Himachal Pradesh. The medical aspirants seeking MBBS/BDS admission to Himachal Pradesh will have to register themselves for the Centralized Counselling process of Atal Medical & Research University, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla admission process by filling out their application form. Himachal Pradesh MBBS/BDS admission is done on the basis of marks secured in NEET-UG. Candidates who will qualify NEET Exam and meet the eligibility requirements can only register and fill the application form for Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), MBBS / BDS admission. Atal Medical & Research University, Himachal Pradesh, counseling is conducted in Three rounds (Round 1, Round 2, and Subsequent MOP UP rounds). Seat selection for Government Seats and for Management quota seats will be through web counseling.
Online Application Fee Details: | |
For General/NRI & Other Categories | 2000/- |
For SC/ST/Persons with Disability (PwD) | 1000/- |
(Entire application and counseling process shall be in online mode) |
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1. | Schedule for submission of online application form with successful transaction of fee and filling of choices/preferences, of course, colleges and quota for provisional allocation of seats through online counseling. | To be announced |
2. | Date for correction of errors, if any, committed by the candidates while filling the online application form and updating the fee of incomplete form | To be announced |
3. | Date of displaying of the provisional combined and category-wise merit list on the University website www.amruhp.ac.in of qualified candidates of NEET-UG who applied online with successful transaction of fee within prescribed date to the University and obtained the print out of confirmation copy of ONLINE application form | To be announced |
4. | Dates for correction/editing, if any, of choices/preferences, of course, colleges and quota for 1st round of online counseling online application. | To be announced |
5. | Display of result of 1stround of online counseling for admission to MBBS/BDS courses in Govt. Medical/Dental Colleges including private Medical/Dental Colleges on the AMRU website. counseling | To be announced |
6. | Last date for joining the allotted college and course | To be announced |
7. | Schedule for filling up online counselling form for 2nd round of counseling for allocation against vacant seats in Govt. Medical/Dental Colleges including Private Medical/ Dental Colleges. | To be announced |
8. | Date for correction/editing, if any, of choices/preferences of course, colleges and quota for2nd round of online counseling. | To be announced |
9. | Display of result of 2nd round of online counseling for admission to MBBS/BDS courses in Govt. Medical/Dental Colleges including private Medical/ Dental Colleges on the AMRU website. | To be announced |
7. | Last date for joining for the candidate's allotted seats in the 2nd round of counseling. | To be announced |
8. | The Schedule for subsequent/mop-up rounds of counseling shall be displayed on the university website | |
Note Any change in the counseling schedule, the same shall be uploaded on the University website www.amruhp.ac.in. Therefore, the candidates are advised to remain in touch regularly with the University website till the completion of the admission process. |
General Criteria for eligibility for State Quota Seats : Only the candidates who have qualified the NEET-UG shall be eligible to apply online for admission to MBBS/BDS Courses through centralized counseling in Government Medical/Dental Colleges including State Quota Seats in Private un-aided Medical/Dental Colleges situated in Himachal Pradesh |
Specific Criteria for eligibility: |
The following categories of candidates shall be eligible for the State Quota Seats |
Bonafide Himachali Students or the children of Bonafide Himachali, irrespective of their place of schooling. |
The children of parents who are not bonafide Himachalis and who are Central Government employees (like those of All India Services/Central Civil Services) OR employees working within the State of Himachal Pradesh in Autonomous Bodies/Institutions/Organizations/Semi Government Bodies established by Central/Other State Governments OR Serving Judges of the Hon’ble High Court of Himachal Pradesh OR Regular employees of Himachal Pradesh Government/H.P. Government Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies wholly owned by Himachal Pradesh Government shall be eligible for admissions in State Quota seats subject to fulfillment of following conditions:-
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Note : Candidates seeking admission under State Quota on the basis of eligibility criteria as defined above under Clause-IV(A)2(ii) shall be considered only Unreserved category, as the seats under reserved categories are meant only for Bonafide Himachali . Such candidates shall have to submit the certificate on the prescribed format (s) as per Appendix-13 as applicable. |
Eligibility Criteria for Management Quota Seats : The Management Quota Seats in Private un-aided Medical/Dental Colleges in the State of Himachal Pradesh, shall be filled up from the qualified candidates of NEET-UG in order of common merit drawn by the University for which there will be no condition of Bonafide Himachali. Under this quota, both Himachali and Non-Himachali (Indian National) interested candidates can apply online for admission to MBBS/BDS courses through Centralized Counselling subject to fulfillment of minimum educational qualification and age etc |
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Educational Qualifications and Other Conditions : Candidates should have passed in any one of the following qualifying examinations at the time of first round of counselling: - |
12th or (10+2 Equivalent) with Minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English for UR & 40% for SC/ST/OBC. |
Those who have qualified for NEET 2020 by scoring the minimum qualifying percentage will be eligible for Admission and Counseling. Candidates should have earned a minimum of 50 percentile (40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC and 45th percentile for General-PH) in order to become eligible for NEETUG counseling rounds |
AGE: A student must have completed an age of 17 years at the time of admission under NEET eligibility or should complete the age on or before 31st December of the year of his/her admission to the 1st year MBBS/BDS Course. The upper age limit is 25 years as of the date of examination with a relaxation of 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL category and Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates. |
Government Seats (State Quota)
Means and includes seats in Government colleges and Government share of seats in Private colleges.
Maharishi Markandeshwar ( Private Medical College )
Means and includes Management seats in Private colleges.
Government Seats | Maharishi Markandeshwar Private Medical College | ||
State quota | AIQ | State quota | Management Quota |
85% | 15% | 25% | 75% |
After Logging on to website www.amruhp.ac.in, candidate must download the prospectus and replica of ONLINE application form in order to read it carefully to satisfy his/her eligibility criteria and other requirement for submission of online application form. |
Before proceeding to apply online, please ensure that you have: Scanned copy of candidate’s recent photograph with following specifications.
Scanned copy of candidate’s signature with following specifications.
Upload documents with following specifications.
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Create an email account, if you already don’t have one. |
You must give a correct mobile number in personal details. If you don’t have mobile number, please enter your parents/guardian’s mobile number in order to communicate any important information to you. |
You must give a correct mobile number in personal details. If you don’t have mobile number, please enter your parents/guardian’s mobile number in order to communicate any important information to you. The payment shall be made online through integrated Easy Pay Payment Gateway (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) |
Click on “Apply for MBBS/BDS Counselling” on the Home Page of the University Website i.e. www.amruhp.ac.in or Click on Admission> Apply for Admission> MBBS/BDS |
Fill the fields Admission Quota and Category “Candidate’s Name”, “Father’s Name” NEET Roll No. as per NEET UG “Email id” and “Mobile number” carefully (Details should be exactly matched with NEET UG details else students will not be able to register for counselling). After entering email id click on Verify Email button to verify email, similarly after entering mobile number. On clicking the Verify button, the candidate will get OTP on the registered email id, by entering the OTP in the required text box the email id will get verified. Insert the captcha code to get yourself registered |
Use your authenticated Mobile Number & e-mail ID for the registration. Due to onetime registration, candidate must retain the system generated credentials for future login |
Photograph should be taken on or after 1 st July 2024 upto the size of 40kb NOTE:-
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On final submission of Admission form, you will not be able to edit any entry |
Allotment Letter will be generated after counselling and acceptance of allotted seat by the candidate. |
There will be following Steps to fill the form:
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AMRU will draw and notify a combined as well as category–wise merit list on the basis of All India merit ranking of NEET-UG of the qualified candidates who have submitted their application form online only, complete in all respects and has obtained the printout of confirmation copy of the said online form within stipulated period as mentioned in the prospectus. The new rank in order of merit will be assigned to the candidates in the merit list to be notified by the University for admission to MBBS/BDS courses in Government and Private un-aided Medical/Dental Colleges for filling up seats under State/Management Quota and NRI seats, as the case, may be. The said merit list will be available on the University Website www.amruhp.ac.in The candidates are advised to check their new merit rank and attend the counselling as per schedule to be notified with the merit list separately. |
Candidates will be considered in order of merit drawn by the AMRU for admission to MBBS/BDS courses under State/Management Quota in Govt. and Private Medical/Dental Colleges, as the case, may be, subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria of the prospectus. Provided further, that the candidates who do not fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria for State Quota seats will be considered in order of merit under management quota seats only in private medical/dental colleges, if otherwise, they are interested |
In case, the seats in the State Quota remains vacant even after exhausting the merit list, then the Himachali Bonafide candidates only, if admitted under Management Quota will be converted into State Quota to fill up the vacant seats under State Quota in order of merit, category-wise. The candidates so admitted/converted against such seats shall be charged the fee payable by the State Quota candidates |
Category | Reservation |
Scheduled Caste | 13% |
Scheduled Tribe | 7% |
Other Backward Class | 4% |
Backward Area | 3% |
Physically Handicapped | 3% |
Single Girl Child | 1% |
Children-son/daughter of Ex-Servicemen | 1% |
Children –son/daughter of Defence Personnel | 1% |
Ward of Freedom Fighter | 1% |
Children of J&K Migrants | 1% |
Children of Tibetan Refugees | 1% |
ESI Quota (only in Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri Govt. Medical College) | 35% |
ROUND 1 ( FREE EXIT ROUND) | |
Submission of online application form with successful transaction of fee | |
Date of displaying of the provisional combined and category-wise merit list on the University website www.amruhp.ac.in of qualified candidates of NEETUG- who applied online with successful transaction of fee within prescribed date to the University and obtained the print out of confirmation copy of ONLINE application form | |
Release of final category wise merit list | |
Filling of choices/ preferences of course/ colleges and quota for provisional allocation of seats through online 1 st round counselling. | |
1st Round Provisional seats allocation. | |
1st Round Final seats allocation. | |
Date for joining the allotted college and course | |
Display of vacancy position | |
ROUND 2 ( NO FREE EXIT ROUND) | |
Filling up fresh online counselling form for 2nd round of counseling for allocation against vacant seats in Govt. Medical/Dental Colleges including Private Medical/ Dental Colleges | |
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2nd Round Provisional Merit list | |
Filling of choices preferences of course/ college and quota for provisional allocation of seats through online 2 nd round counseling. | |
2nd Round Provisional seats Allocation | |
2nd Round of Final seats Allocation | |
Last date for joining for the candidates allotted seats in 2nd round of counselling | |
Display of vacancy position | |
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During the Second round of Counselling, if an admitted candidate of round-1, who have participated in 2nd round is not getting up gradation then he/she will retain his/her seat with category allotted in Rount-1 and will not be shifted to any other point/category | |
All candidates whose names figured in the AMRU merit list notified by the University are entitled to fill up the preferences of college/course/quota for 3rd round of counselling. If candidate is satisfied with his/ her seat allocated during the 1st or 2nd round of online counselling, he/she is not required to participate in the subsequent round of online counselling. | |
MMMCH-Solan was allowed to conduct Mop-up round at Institutional level after completion of 2nd round of Common/Centralized Counseling, as per orders of the Hon’ble High Court of H.P. on 13-11-2020 passed on CWP No. 4119 of 2020-MMU Vs. State of H.P. The aforesaid orders were applicable for the academic session 2020-21 only whereas, as per Common/ Centralized Counseling procedure, all seats are required to be filled- up by the State Common/Centralized Counselling Committee. Now as per guideline of DGHS, Govt. of India, there is no provision of Mop-up round of counseling. So, seats remaining vacant MMMCH, Solan after 3 rd round will be intimated to them and will be filled at Institutional level as per provisions in the Prospectus. A Stray Vacancy Round of Counseling for all Government Medical and Government/ Private Dental Colleges situated in Himachal Pradesh will be conducted by Atal Medical & Research University, Ner Chowk. If the State Quota seats remain vacant the same shall be filled with eligible Management quota applicants in order of merit. | |
ROUND 3 ( NO FREE EXIT ROUND) | |
Filling up fresh online counselling form for 3 rd round of counseling for allocation against vacant seats in Govt. Medical/Dental Colleges including Private Medical/ Dental Colleges | |
3rd Round Provisional Merit list | |
3rd Round Final Merit list | |
Filling of choices preferences of course/ college and quota for provisional allocation of seats through online 3rd round counseling. | |
3rd Round Provisional seats Allocation | |
3rd Round of Final seats Allocation | |
Last date for joining for the candidates allotted seats in 3rd round of counselling. | |
Display of vacancy position | |
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During the 3 rd round of Counselling, if an admitted candidate of round-2, who has participated in 3 rd round, is not getting up gradation then he/she will be allowed to retain the seat with category allotted in Rount-2. | |
Stray Vacancy Round | |
After completion of 1st , 2 nd & 3rd round of counselling, the schedule for Stray Vacancy Round of counseling shall be issued by the University and the online counselling form shall be made available on the University website www.amruhp.ac.in | |
NOTE: Candidates who are not admitted in any Medical/Dental College and are eligible for participating in the Stray Round of online counseling are required to fill up fresh choices/preferences of course, college and quota in the online application form within stipulated period | |
Note: Any change in the counseling schedule, shall be uploaded on the University website www.amruhp.ac.in . Therefore, the candidates are advised to remain in touch regularly with the University website till the completion of admission process. |
Name of Category | HPGDC, Shimla | HDC, Sunder Nagar | BDC, Budh, (Nalagarh) | HIDS, Paonta Sahib |
Total seats | 75 | 60 | 60 | 100 |
All India Quota (15% out of 60) | 11 | - | - | - |
State Quota Seats | 64 | 30 | 30 | 50 |
Group-A(Reserved) | 35 | 16 | 16 | 22 |
(1) Scheduled Caste | 10 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
(2) Scheduled Tribe | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
(3) Other Backward Classes | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
(4) Wives/Wards of Ex-Servicemen | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
(5) Wards/Wives of Defense Personnel | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
(6) Ward of Freedom Fighter | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
(7) Backward Area | 2 | - | - | - |
(8) Persons with Disability(PwD) (Benchmark disabilities as per DCI guidelines Appendix-22 ) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
(9) Single Girl Child | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
(10) Children of J&K Migrants | 2 | - | - | - |
(11) Children of Tibetan Refugees | - | - | - | - |
(12) Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) | 6 | - | - | - |
Group-B | ||||
Unreserved/ General | 29 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
Note: The above seats distribution is provisional and subject to change, if any, by the State Government on or before the first round of counseling. |
Name of Category | HDC Sunder Nagar | BDC Nalagarh | HIDS Paonta Sahib |
Total Seats | 30 | 30 | 50 |
General/Unreserved | 13 | 13 | 22 |
Scheduled caste | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Scheduled Tribe | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Other Backward Classes | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Persons with Disability(PwD) (benchmark disabilities as per DCI guidelines Appendix-22) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Government and Private Medical Colleges | Government and Private Dental Colleges | ||
College | seat | College | Seat |
IGMC, Shimla | 2 | HP Govt.Dental College, Shimla | 2 |
Dr. RPGMC,Tanda | 4 | HDC, SunderNagar | 9 |
Dr. YSGMC,Nahan | 4 | BDC,Budh,(Nalagarh) | 9 |
SLBSGMC, NerChowk, Mandi | 2 | HIDS, Paonta Sahib | 15 |
Pt. JLNGMC, Chamba | 4 | - | - |
Dr. RKGMC,Hamirpur | 4 | - | - |
MMMCH, Solan | 23 | ||
Total | 43 | Total | 35 |
Round 1 cutoff Himachal Dental College | ||||
Merit No. | Admission Type | NEET Score | AIR | Category |
859 | HP Quota | 488 | 121095 | General |
940 | HP Quota | 479 | 130174 | Single Girl child |
967 | HP Quota | 477 | 132784 | Widows/W ards of ExService men |
1078 | HP Quota | 464 | 146760 | Wards /Wives of Defence Personnel |
1280 | HP Quota | 435 | 181364 | SC |
1377 | HP Quota | 420 | 201777 | ST |
1435 | HP Quota | 410 | 215763 | OBC |
1865 | Management Quota | 305 | 408183 | General |
2316 | Management Quota | 196 | 732632 | SC |
2511 | Management Quota | 140 | 991048 | ST |
Note: The Admission Process is written as per the ordinance of the official Counselling Agency.
Fee Structure for BDS Course in respect of Private Dental Colleges asper Notification No.HFW-B(F)11-1/2020 dated 19/10/2021: | ||
Tuition Fee and other charges for 2023-24 batch(p.a.) | ||
Particulars | State Quota | Management Quota |
Tuition Fee | Rs.1,24,145/- | Rs. 2,50,000/- |
Admission Fee(one time) | Rs.25,000/- | - |
Student Fund | Rs. 5,000/- | - |
Dilapidated Fund | Rs. 8,000/- | - |
Library/Internet charges | Rs. 5000/- | |
Affiliation & nspection Charges (DCI/University) | Rs.7,000/- | - |
Security Refundable | Rs.8,000/- | - |
Note: The Fee Structure is as per the Notification of the official Counselling Agency, Please visit the official website in subject to any changes.