Government Dental College, Shimla BDS · NEET cutoff 2026
Government Dental College, Shimla is a government college in Himachal Pradesh offering BDS. In MCC’s 2026 counselling, All-India Quota Open-category seats closed at All-India Rank 36,942 in round 1, 38,861 in round 3 and 29,258 in the stray vacancy round. By round 1 Open closing rank it was #43 in demand among BDS colleges in MCC’s 2026 counselling (a measure of demand, not quality).
- Type
- Government
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- All-India Quota (15%) (MCC)
- 11
- MCC college code
- 200153
Fees: MCC’s Participating Institute Details list each college’s profile, college fee, hostel fee and bond, where the college has uploaded them (choose the institute type, then search for code 200153). The colleges supply these documents, so confirm the fees with the college before you choose it.
Government Dental College, Shimla: NEET cutoff trend 2024–2026
Round 1 closing rank by year
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025→2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 31,005 | 34,576 | 36,942 | Got easier |
| EWS | 31,019 | 37,924 | – | – |
| OBC | 35,026 | 36,033 | 38,841 | Got easier |
| SC | 1,43,418 | 1,46,316 | 1,24,423 | Got harder |
| ST | 1,49,457 | 1,90,648 | 1,50,009 | Got harder |
| Open PwD | – | 10,58,225 | 5,18,036 | Got harder |
Government Dental College, Shimla: All-India Quota (15%) closing ranks
11 seats in round 1
| Category | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Stray |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 36,942 | 36,695 | 38,861 | 29,258 |
| OBC | 38,841 | 39,939 | 40,452 | – |
| SC | 1,24,423 | 1,46,047 | 1,54,900 | 1,40,510 |
| ST | 1,50,009 | 1,50,009 | – | – |
| Open PwD | 5,18,036 | 10,38,116 | – | – |
HP Government Dental College, Shimla: Himachal Pradesh (AMRU) closing ranks
Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh, 2026 · NEET All-India Rank
Government colleges
Government colleges’ HP quota seats (MCC fills the 15% All-India Quota of MBBS and BDS, AACCC that of AYUSH), for Himachal candidates by category.
| Category | Round 1 | Round 2 | Stray |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 1,16,508 | 1,27,965 | 1,54,846 |
| SC | 1,72,025 | 1,84,846 | 1,94,102 |
| ST | 1,50,009 | 1,67,621 | 2,69,430 |
| OBC | 1,22,543 | – | – |
| EWS | 1,35,689 | 1,40,424 | – |
5 more categories (backward area, disability, single girl child, defence, ex-servicemen, J&K migrant, Tibetan refugee, freedom fighter and IRDP / BPL seats)
| Category | Round 1 | Round 2 | Stray |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backward area | 1,31,374 | 1,31,742 | – |
| Single girl child | 1,17,804 | – | – |
| Wards / wives of defence personnel | 1,22,666 | – | – |
| Widows / wards of ex-servicemen | 1,23,357 | 1,31,431 | – |
| Children of J&K migrants | 2,22,482 | 3,13,837 | 5,19,890 |
Who can apply: HP quota seats are for bonafide Himachalis and others the prospectus lists; management and NRI seats are open more widely (rules in AMRU’s prospectus). Ranks are NEET All-India Ranks (B.Sc Nursing: AMRU entrance merit numbers). Fees: AMRU’s prospectus lists each college’s fee; confirm it with the college before you choose it.
How to read these rankings
- Your NEET All-India Rank
- Your own rank in the NEET exam across India (from NTA). Smaller is better. Use it for every category.
- Closing rank (Round 1, 2, 3, Stray)
- The highest All-India Rank that still got a seat at that college in 2026, for one quota, category and round, from MCC’s official results. The stray vacancy round is the last round. If your rank is equal or smaller, it got in that year.
- ★ NIRF 2025 #
- The government’s quality ranking of institutions (Ministry of Education): teaching, research, graduate outcomes, outreach and reputation. It says nothing about cut-offs. Some ranks are for the university a college belongs to.
- High demand · Top 10 / Top 50
- Where the college stands among all MBBS (or BDS) colleges by its round 1 Open closing rank in 2026: how early toppers chose it. It measures demand, not quality.
What was the NEET cutoff for Government Dental College, Shimla in 2026?
In MCC’s 2026 counselling, the Open-category closing rank was 36,942 in round 1, 36,695 in round 2, 38,861 in round 3 and 29,258 in the stray vacancy round (NEET All-India Rank). Category-wise closing ranks are in the tables above.
How many BDS seats does Government Dental College, Shimla have?
In MCC’s round 1 seat matrix, 11 seats were All-India Quota (15%).
Is it getting harder to get into Government Dental College, Shimla?
Its Open-category round 1 closing rank was 31,005 in 2024, 34,576 in 2025, 36,942 in 2026 (MCC All-India counselling). From 2025 to 2026 it got easier. A smaller closing rank means fewer ranks got a seat.
How do I get admission to Government Dental College, Shimla through NEET?
Qualify NEET (UG), register for MCC’s counselling, include this college in your choices and lock them before the deadline. The other 85% of seats go through Himachal Pradesh’s state counselling.