Tripura is a hilly state in the Northeast. Bangladesh, Assam, and Mizoram border it on all sides. Agartala is the capital of Tripura. Tripura is home to diverse cultural and religious groups. Tripura is also the third-smallest state in the country. It has 8 districts and a majority Bengali population. The healthcare system has recently developed decently here. Gradually students have started to come into this State to pursue their higher medical or dental education.
I visited Tripura sometime back and I stayed there for a few days to gain more insights and knowledge about dental colleges located in Tripura.
I will include the information that is best to my knowledge concerning the colleges here in Tripura.
Even if you find the article to be lengthy, I want you to read the whole article with the use of the table of contents given below.
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List of Dental Colleges in Tripura
There is only one government dental college in Tripura. I will be giving you a perfunctory on this college below:
| Name of College | Type of College |
| Agartala Government Dental College and IGM Hospital | Government |
| College type | Government |
| Establishment year | 2023 |
| Affiliation | Tripura Central University |
| Recognition | Dental Council of India |
| Student Intake | BDS – 70 per year |
| Courses | Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) |
| Distance from the nearest railway station | 5 km from Agartala railway station |
| The nearest bus station | Narshingdi bus stop |
| The nearest airport | Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur Airport, Agartala |
Agartala Dental College was established in July 2023. It is affiliated with Tripura Central University and is recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI). the college has started with only the Bachelor of Dental Surgery course. The first batch consisted of an intake of 70 students. The college campus has been allotted 5 acres of land by the Tripura Government.
The following facilities will be available:
- Classrooms.
- Seminar Hall.
- Lecture Theatres.
- Auditorium.
- Sports Ground.
- Hostel.
- Mess.
- Canteen.
- Hospital facilities.
Fee Structure of Agartala Government Dental College:
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | Within 1 lakh per annum |
Admission Procedure to Dental Colleges in Tripura
There are two separate processes to apply for admission to the courses of BDS and MDS. I will mention this in detail below.
How to Apply for Admission to BDS Colleges in Tripura?
The eligibility criteria for admission to any dental college anywhere in India, the student must obtain the minimum qualifying score in the NEET-UG entrance examination. For government-category dental colleges, both the score and rank should be towards the higher end.
If the minimum eligibility criteria are met, then you must go through the entire counseling process until you secure admission to any college. The Tripura NEET counseling process is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Tripura. The candidates must get themselves registered for the NEET Tripura State Counselling.
The students obtaining a higher end in their NEET score can also apply for government seats through All India Counselling.
Steps in the Counselling Process for taking admission to the Government Dental College in Tripura:
- Step 1 – Registration procedure.
- Step 2 – Publishing of the merit list.
- Step 3 – Document verification.
- Step 4 – Choice filling and locking the seat.
- Step 5 – Allotment of seats.
- Step 6 – Reporting to the college authorities.
If you are still uncertain about the above-mentioned steps, I would like to guide you through all the steps and also the entire procedure without any charge and I will help you anyhow to secure a seat for yourself in the dental college provided you have sufficient amount of marks in the NEET-UG Entrance Examination.
Documents Required for Dental Admission in Tripura
These are the documents required for admission:
- Provisional Allotment Letter issued by the Directorate of Medical Education, Government of Tripura.
- Age proof certificate (Birth certificate/Class X Admit Card).
- 10th marks card.
- 10 + 2 marks card.
- NEET-UG scorecard.
- NEET-UG admit card.
- Migration certificate.
- Character certificate.
- Transfer certificate.
- Pass certificate.
- Caste certificate.
- Permanent Residence certificate.
- BPL Card in case BPL candidate.
- EWS certificate issued by a competent authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many dental colleges are there in Tripura?
There is only one government dental college in Tripura. The name of the college is Agartala Government Dental College and IGM Hospital.
2. Which is the nearest airport to Tripura?
The nearest airport to Tripura is its domestic airport called Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur Airport, Agartala.
3. What is the cut-off for applying for BDS to dental colleges in Lucknow?
The cut-off for dental colleges in Tripura is to score marks towards the higher end in the NEET-UG Entrance Examination which is necessary to go through the counselling process conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Tripura.
4. Which are the private dental colleges in Lucknow?
There are no private dental colleges in Tripura.
5. How many government dental colleges are there in Tripura?
There is only one government dental college in Tripura.
6. What are the fees of dental colleges in Tripura?
The Agartala Government Dental College and IGM Hospital is a government dental college hence the fee structure is minimal. It is within 1 lakh per annum.
7. What is the affiliation of the Agartala Dental College?
Agartala Dental College and IGM Hospital is affiliated with the Tripura Central University, Tripura.
8. How far is Tripura from Assam?
Tripura is a state situated in the northeastern region of the country. It is 550 km from the state of Assam.
Conclusion
I did my best to include all the knowledge and information on the only dental college in Tripura.
The bits and parts of information listed above are from my personal experience and also suggestions taken from my friends and people I am familiar with. and also from the students trailing their degree in this college.
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