Hi readers, I am here to share with you some details about a dental college in North Malabar, Kannur Dental College. I wasn’t aware of this college until a friend of mine asked me about it. She is from Bangalore and she requested my help to collect more details about this college. So whatever I share with you here, are the details I have personally collected from meeting the natives, students, faculties, and management. And from what I know, I can definitely say this is one of the Best Dental Colleges in India.

Kannur Dental College Kerala Overview

Kannur Dental College Kerala was established in the year 2005. It is situated in a small town called Anjarakandy, Kannur. The infrastructure of Kannur Dental College is so big that it is set up on vast 220 acres of land. The college has a well-revised approach that combines extensive clinical practice and course work which promotes quality training for the students.

Key Highlights

Name	Kannur Dental College
Email	dentalcollege@anjarakandy.in
Address	Integrated Campus, PO, Anjarakandy, Kerala 670611
Website	https://www.anjarakandy.in/
Establishment year	2005
Country	India
State	Kerala
City	Anjarakandy
College Type	Private
Affiliated to	Kerala University of Health and Science (KUHAS) and Kannur University
Approved by	Dental Council of India
Accreditation	–
Study Mode	Full-time
Hostel	Both Boys and Girls

Why choose Kannur Dental College Kerala?

Providing the best quality training to make sure the students have accomplished their proficiency is uncompromisable at Kannur Dental College. The teachers encourage their students to communicate for any sort of help regarding their studies. The college laboratories and clinics are well equipped with instruments of the newest technologies.

Effective training is provided in theory, practicals and clinical classes for the students to make sure that they have accomplished their proficiency in diagnosing and treating all oral problems.  For student-faculty exchange programmes, the college is associated with the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. This increases the job opportunities for students and also improve their skills to be a better professional.

Kannur Dental College Kerala Admission

Admission Procedure

BDS:

• To get admission to BDS, the candidate should attend the NEET-UG entrance exam and should get above the qualifying marks. 
• After obtaining eligibility there will be counselling conducted by KEAM. 
• Candidates should attend the counselling and according to the marks obtained the seats will be allotted.

MDS:

• For getting admission to MDS, Candidates should obtain above the cut-off marks for the NEET-PG entrance exam. 
• The mandatory counselling conducted by KEAM should be attended.
• Based on the marks obtained you will be able to choose the specialization for the postgraduation.

Eligibility Criteria

For BDS

• The candidate should be a minimum of 17 years old.
• You should pass class 12th (10+2) board examinations successfully from a recognized educational board.
• You must have at least 50% marks in biology, physics, chemistry and English separately.
• You must qualify for the NEET-UG examination and should attend the counselling conducted by UPDGM.

For MDS

• The candidate must have scored a minimum of 50% for BDS from any DCI (Dental Council of India) recognized dental college in India.
• You must qualify NEET- MDS examination.
• The candidate should have registered with the Dental Council of India / State Dental Council.
• The mandatory internship of one year should be completed by March 31st of the particular year in which the candidate seeks admission.

Documents Required

Make sure to keep a few attested copies of the documents provided below:

BDS

1. 10th Marks sheet.
2. 12th marks sheet.
3. NEET Scorecard.
4. Transfer certificate.
5. Conduct certificate.
6. Migration certificate (Only for out-of-state candidates).
7. Aadhar Card / Identity proof.
8. Community certificate, if needed.

MDS

1. 10th Marks sheet.
2. 12th marks sheet.
3. NEET Scorecard.
4. Transfer certificate.
5. Conduct certificate.
6. Migration certificate (Only for out-of-state candidates).
7. Aadhar Card / Identity proof.
8. Community certificate, if needed.
9. BDS Provisional certificate.
10. BDS Registration certificate.

Kannur Dental College Courses Offered

Bachelor of Dental surgery (BDS)

Bachelor of Dental surgery is a 5-year program which includes 4 years of classroom education along with 1 year of the mandatory rotatory internship program. In this course, students will deal with dental problems, surgeries and dentures. The internship is scheduled such that all the students will work in every department under well-experienced faculties. This improves the student’s practical knowledge and helps in grooming them to a good Dentist. 

Master of Dental surgery (MDS)

The Master of Dental surgery is a three-year program which is specialized in medical science that will concentrate on diagnosis, treatment and surgery of the dental, jaw, oral and other facial sections. MDS also focus on improving research skills, and critical & clinical skills which are unavoidable for specialist registration.

In Kannur Dental College, MDS is open for the following branches:

• Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Oral Pathology and Microbiology.
• Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
• Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry.
• Periodontology.
• Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge. 

Kannur Dental College Kerala Fees Structure

Tuition Fees For BDS

YEAR	FEE
First Year	NA
Second Year	NA
Third Year	NA
Fourth Year	NA
Fifth Year	NA

Tuition Fees For MDS

YEAR	FEE
First Year	NA
Second Year	NA
Third Year	NA

The annual fee for the chosen course will be divided yearly. Apart from the annual fee you have to pay, there are other fees as well. This extra fee includes the Hostel fee, Canteen Fee, Refundable caution fee, Material fee etc. To know about the details of the fee structure, contact the college. I have provided the contact details of the college by the end of this post. 

Placements and Scope

Kannur Dental College will not only groom you to be the best but also help you in achieving the career you wish for. Apart from the curriculum, the college organizes camps and clinical meetings for better standards. The college has a very active placement cell and has tie-ups with many other organisations. The college is very considerate of their students in helping them to pursue a job.

The Bachelor of Dental surgery is the most chosen medical course after MBBS. Being able to earn salaries from 5 Lakhs to 12 Lakhs per annum, BDS students can pursue outstanding jobs across the globe. Candidates can either join as a junior or apply for MDS. However, as a dentist, we can pick out jobs in various job profiles as: 

• Dental Surgeon.
• Forensic dentistry.
• Dental cosmetology.
• Dental transcriptionist.
• Dental consultant.
• Lecturer in Education institutions.
• Government jobs such as Dental officers in Railways, Army dental corps etc.

Ranking and Recognitions

• Kannur Dental College Kerala is recognised by Dental Council of India (DCI). 
• This college is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Science (KUHS) and with Kannur University, Kannur.
• The college is associated with the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The college offers student-faculty exchange programme.

On-Campus Facilities Offered

Hostel

Separate Hostels are provided with a home-like atmosphere. There are 3 blocks for girls and 2 blocks for boys. All the rooms are furnished and have good internet facilities. Whereas, these hostels are within walkable distance from the college. 

Uninterrupted power supply, Wifi and spacious study rooms are the main highlights of the hostels of Kannur dental college. For the banking facility, Several ATMs are installed. Free medical help and medicines are arranged for sick students. 

Library

The library can accommodate over 200 students. There are two reading halls with an area of over 5000sq.m in total. The library is filled with so many study materials including more than 5000 books and 200 CDs, all regarding dentistry and related subjects. 

Apart from that, several journals from the time period of 1995 are available here. From the E-Learning centre within the library, students can refer to and learn all the latest materials. Facilities like photocopying, scanning and printing are also provided within the library.

Canteen

There are three canteens on campus, The Clubhouse, The kiosk and the Student’s mess. In addition to that, there is a food court as well. All first-year students are demanded to dine in the clubhouse. The Cafeteria is very hygenic. Both vegetarian and Non-vegetarian food is served here. Tasty food is provided at a very reasonable price.

Auditoriums and Courts

Physical training Gym, Basketball court, Indoor court, playground for any sports like football cricket etc are constructed here, especially for students to support their physical as well as mental health. The auditorium of Kannur dental college has a seating of 500 people, whereas the campus central auditorium with air conditioning has a seating capacity of 1000 people.

Transportation 

Transportation is the main criterion considered by the students and faculty members who come from different parts of the city. To make it easy for them to reach the college, pick up and drop off are specially provided by Kannur dental college.

Patient Inflow

Being one of the Best Dental colleges in north Malabar which is easily reachable by all means of transportation, the hospital is piled up with patients. With the limited number of seats accommodated and the huge number of patients, every student gets the best opportunity to enhance their practical knowledge.

Educational Camps 

Providing awareness among people by arranging health education programs to prevent and control the oral diseases is the goal of such camps. The departments are very active in arranging such camps as it also improves the practical knowledge of the students. Kannur Dental college often conducts camps collaborating with other organizations.

College Union

A Union is formed by a council of students who are either nominated or elected by other students. The voice of students is to be heard, and it is the primary concern of this union. It is a platform where the students can freely discuss their interests and discuss over it in a very productive manner.

This union helps the students to organize activities like Sports, Social service, Health and adventure, Cultural activities etc. And Above all, the union puts their effort into maintaining peace if there are any social, religious or economic issues. The conclusions are made by proper discussions and the decision of the majority is made possible.

Contact Details

• Address : Integrated Campus, PO, Anjarakandy, Kerala 670611.

Kannur Dental College is easily accessible by all public transportation. Given below is the distance from Kannur Dental College to :

• Kannur International Airport: 10.8 Km.
• Kannur Busstand : 18.3 Km.
• Kannur Railway Station: 17.7 Km.
• Thalassery Railway Station: 17.7 Km.
• Thalassery Busstand : 18.6 Km.

Conclusion

I really hope the details I have shared above will help you to clear out all the queries you have about Kannur Dental College. With the given information you will be able to know more about the facilities, fee structure, infrastructure and information about the courses provided by the college.

Choosing the right college is one of the most important decisions a student has to make in their life. I hope this will help you to choose the college which is the best for you. If you have any questions regarding the same, Feel free to contact us with the details provided below. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is NEET required for BDS?

Yes, Qualifying NEET is one of the main eligibility for BDS.

2. Is Kannur Dental College Private or Government?

Kannur Dental College, Anjarakandy is a private college.

3. Will I get placement from Kannur Dental College ?

Yes, Kannur Dental College has a special placement cell for helping students.

4. How long is the duration for BDS degree in kerala?

BDS is a 5-year course in which one year is a mandatory internship.

5. Is there an age limit for BDS degree?

The minimum age for the candidate must be 17 years.

6. Where is Kannur Dental College situated?

Kannur Dental College is situated in a small city named Anjarakandy in the Kannur district, which is in the north Malabar side of Kerala.

7. Will I get job with only BDS?

Yes, you will. You can even start your own dental clinic.

8. Is MDS mandatory to get jobs?

No, you can find jobs without MDS too. But it is always better to have a master's degree to increase job opportunities.

9. Is it easy to reach Kannur Dental college?

The college is situated in such a place that is accessible with all means of public transportation. You can easily get cabs there any time.

10. Is Kannur Dental College recognized by DCI?

Yes, Kannur dental college is recognized by DCI and affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Science (KUHS) along with Kannur University.

You can also look for another dental college. All you need to do is click and follow the link below to go through my detailed post on:

• Indira Gandhi Dental College Kothamangalam.

A small Request… If you are a student who is currently studying in the college, We really appreciate it if you could just write your reviews about the college. And if you are an Alum, please write about your experience at this college. It will really help the candidates who are looking forward to joining this college. Thanks in advance.