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PROSPECTUS-Post Graduate Dental Surgery-2020
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
PROSPECTUS FOR ADMISSION TO THE

POST-GRADUATE COURSES IN DENTAL SURGERY
(MDS - MASTER OF DENTAL SURGERY) - 2020
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DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: 695011
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DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM- 695011
Prospectus for Admission to the Post - Graduate Courses

In Dental Surgery (MDS - Master of Dental Surgery)
In Dental Colleges in Kerala – 2020
(Approved vide G.O (Ms) No.49/2020/H&FWD dated: 10.03.2020)

(Ref: B1/5005/2019/DME)
[Prospectus issued for earlier years is not valid]
1.Preface:
1.1: The Director of Medical Education(DME), Government of Kerala

conducts Post Graduate courses in Dental Surgery (MDS-Master of Dental
Surgery) in eight different specialties, in the Government Dental Colleges at
Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode and nine specialties at Government Dental
College, Kottayam. Government also allots seats in the Self Financing Dental
Colleges in the State, duly approved by DCI and KUHS.
1.2: A total of 70 seats are available in Government Dental Colleges in the

State for the year 2020. Of these seats, 35 seats have been surrendered to
Govt. of India under All India Quota. Selection and allotment to these All
India Quota (AIQ) seats will be conducted by the Director General of Health
Services, New Delhi. All conditions mentioned in the Prospectus for the year
2020 is also applicable to All India Quota candidates. There are 35
seats under 50% Kerala State Quota in the Government Dental
Colleges.
1.3: Seats in MDS courses are also likely to be available in the Self
Financing Dental Colleges in Kerala conducting MDS Courses. The details of
the Self Financing Dental Colleges and MDS seats available for 2020 will be
notified separately.
1.4: The National Board of Examinations, New Delhi has been notified as the
authority to conduct NEET MDS – 2020. The selection and allotment of
candidates for Post Graduate Dental Courses – 2020, to the State Quota
seats in Govt. Colleges and seats available in the Self Financing Dental
Colleges in Kerala will be made from the rank list prepared by the
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala on the basis of NEET MDS
2020 rank list prepared by the National Board of Examination, Govt. of India
and subject to satisfying the eligibility condition as in clause 4 of the
prospectus for admission to MDS Courses 2020.
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1.5: NOTE:- The candidates are requested to visit the DCI website
for information regarding the status of seats (whether recognized
or permitted) before taking admission.
2. Duration of the Course, Date of Course
Commencement & Closing of Admissions:
2.1: The academic duration of the course shall be three calendar years (36
months) from the date of commencement of the course. No other
reduction in the duration of the course shall be granted.
2.2: The date of commencement of the Course and the last date of
completion of admission process will be as per the time schedule fixed by
the Government of India / Supreme Court of India. For this purpose, the time
schedule annexed with DCI Regulations, 2006 as amended from time to time
will be strictly adhered to. Accordingly, the MDS Courses will start on 2nd
May 2020. The last date of admission shall be 31st May 2020.
2.3: There shall be no admission of students in respect of any MDS course

beyond 31st May 2020 under any circumstances. The Kerala University of
Health Sciences, Thrissur shall not register any student admitted after the
said date. The Kerala State Admission Supervisory /Regulatory Committee or
the Dental Council of India(DCI) may direct, that any student identified as
having obtained admission after the last date of closure of admission to be
summarily discharged from the course of study, or any dental specialty
qualification granted to such a student shall not be a recognized
qualification for the purpose of registration under the Indian Dentists Act,
1948. Any Self financing institution which grants admission to any student
after the last date specified for the same, and in violation of condition of
admissions as prescribed by DCI or by the State shall also be liable to face
such action as may be prescribed by Kerala State Admission Supervisory
Committee or DCI including surrender of seats equivalent to the extent of
such admission made from its sanctioned intake capacity for the succeeding
academic year. Further, Kerala University of Health Sciences may also take
steps to dis-affiliate such Colleges who violate/ repeatedly violate the said
rule.
3. Fee Structure :
3.1. Fee Structure applicable for Government Dental Colleges-2020 is given

below :
1 Tuition fee Rs.51,975/-per annum***
2 Miscellaneous fee Rs. 11,550/-per annum***
3 Caution Deposit Rs. 11,550/-***

(for the recovery of loss or damage to
(refundable): Laboratory eqpt, tools etc)
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4 Other Fee As applicable

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University Fees As applicable
*** if any changes occur in the fee structure, the final fee
structure will be published by Government.
3.2: The above fee indicated in 3.1 is applicable only for Government Dental
Colleges.
3.3: The University Fees payable will be actuals as prescribed by the Kerala
University of Health Sciences from time to time and shall be collected from
the Candidates and remitted through the Principal of the College concerned.
3.4: Tuition fees will have to be remitted to the CEE account in specified
Post offices in Kerala,notified by CEE using e-challan or through online
payment facility provided in the candidate portal of the official website of
the Commissioner for Entrance Examination. Other fees remitted in one
College will be refunded/transferred to the last station where the candidate
fixes their allotment through higher option. The fee for document
verification will not be refunded / transferred.
3.5:The fee structure for the Post Graduate Dental (MDS) seats of Self
Financing Dental Colleges will be issued separately before Centralized
Allotment Process(CAP).
3.6:The fee (except the caution deposit) once remitted shall not be
refunded under any circumstances in the case of those who discontinue the
course after the last date of admission. Moreover, they will be bound to pay
the liquidated damages as prescribed by Government.
3.7.In respect of Government Dental Colleges, a candidate need pay the
fees only once at the time of first admission. If a candidate moves over from
one specialty MDS course to another specialty MDS course of his/ her higher
option from the same rank list, in the same Government College or another
Government College within the State, the entire fee remitted shall be
adjusted for the new course.
3.8: However movement from one college to another by re-allotment from

AIQ Allotment to State Allotment or vice versa will require the payment of all
fees except tuition fees stipulated in Clause. 3.1.
3.9:In case of allotment from a Government College to a non-

Government/Self financing Dental College, all the fees has to be remitted
afresh and at the rates prescribed. Candidates can seek for refund of all
other fees except tuition fees from the earlier allotted Government College.
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3.10: Service candidates are also required to remit all the required fees. Fee
remitted by Service candidates will not be refunded / reimbursed under any
circumstances.
3.11. Claims for fee concession
3.11.1.Claim for fee concession to SC/ST and OEC Candidates:

Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe communities
allotted against merit seats or against the seats reserved for them are
exempted from payment of fees. Candidates belonging to Other Eligible
Communities (OEC) admitted against merit seats or against Government
seats through SEBC reservation are also exempted from payment of fees.
[G.O (P) No.50/ 2009/ SC/STDD dated 02/07/2009].They should upload Non-
Creamy layer certificate obtained from the Village officer concerned in the
prescribed format along with the online application as per GO(P)
No.1/2015/BCDD dated 1/01/2015.The List of OEC Communities is given in
Annexure-I and list of communities eligible for educational concessions as
is given to OEC in Annexure – II of the prospectus.
3.11.2: Claim for fee concession to candidates belonging to communities

listed in Annexure-II, whose family income is up to Rupees Six Lakhs
(Rs.6.00 Lakhs) are eligible for educational concession as per existing rules.
GO(Rt) No.2319/2015/H&FWD, Dated.21/07/2015.They should upload
community and income certificates (for the financial year 2019-20) from the
Village Officer/Thahasildar in the prescribed format along with the online
application.
Note: (Income from the Salary):In the case of candidates whose parents are
employed, the Basic Pay and Dearness Allowance of the employee(s) are to
be taken into account of the purpose of calculating total annual family
income. Inclusion of interim relief in the annual income will be as per the
orders of Revenue Department. HRA , Special Pay, Deputation Pay, TA,PTA
and Honorarium etc. neeneed not be counted for calculating the annual
family income.
3.11.3: Claim for fee concession to the Children of Fisherman:

Candidates who are the children of Registered Fisherman allotted against
merit seats reserved for them are exempted from payment of fees to
Professional Degree Courses(UG/PG) as per G.O.(M.S)No.47/2014/FPD,Dated
09.06.2014.
3.11.4: Claim for fee concession to the inmates of Sri Chitra Home,
Nirbhaya Home & Juvenile Home :Candidates who are inmates of Sri
Chitra Home, Nirbhaya Home & Juvenile Homes and other institutions run
by Government allotted against Merit Seats are exempted from payment of
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fees to Professional Degree Courses As per G.O.(MS)

No.130/90/H.Edn.,Dated.31.05.1990. A certificate in this regard the
authority concerned is to be uploaded for availing the fee concession.
4.Eligibility for Admission:

4.1: Academic Qualification:
4.1.1: The candidate/applicant must be an Indian National /Person of Indian
Origin.
4.1.2: Possessing a BDS degree from an approved Dental College and duly
awarded by any one of the Universities in Kerala or duly recognized by the
Government of India as equivalent thereto under the Indian Dentists Act,
1948 and who has,
4.1.3: Obtained registration from the Kerala State Dental Council after
passing the final BDS examination or its equivalent there to with eligibility
for full Registration in Kerala State Dental Council in all respects, and has,
4.1.4: Completed one year (12 months) Compulsory Rotating Internship in
an approved/recognized Dental College only shall be eligible.
4.1.5: Applicants who have completed or who will complete one year
Compulsory Rotating Resident Internship (CRRI) as per DCI Regulations on or
before 31-03-2020 are eligible to apply for admission.
4.1.6: Admission to the candidate will be given only on the production of
the Registration of Kerala State Dental Council in original, and in the case of
those already registered, on producing an up to date, annual valid renewal
certificate of the Registration in the Kerala State Dental Council.
4.1.7: The condition of one year Compulsory Rotating Internship is not
applicable to those candidates who had passed their final BDS Examination
on or before 1988 and hold a BDS Degree from a Dental College duly
recognized by the Dental Council of India and have obtained provisional or
permanent registration from the Kerala State Dental Council.
4.1.8: However, a candidate who, after passing the final qualifying
examination (BDS or the foreign dental degree recognized by GOI/DCI), is
undergoing 12-month compulsory rotating internship/practical training and
is likely to complete the same by 31 st March 2020 can take up the NEET
MDS 2020, but he/she shall not be eligible for admission unless he/she has
completed the compulsory rotating internship and obtained permanent
registration on or before 31st March 2020 or the candidate produces a
certificate from the head of Institution that he/she will be completing
internship by 31st March 2020.
4.1.9: No condonation of CRR-Internship of 12 months period shall be

accepted except in respect of :
(i) the students of the batch admitted during the academic session 2007-
2008 and have completed 4½ year BDS Course along with 06 months
compulsory rotating internship
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and
(ii) the students admitted during the academic session 2006-2007 at

Rajah Muthiah Dental College, Annamalai University those have completed
05 years BDS Course without internship. Further, the dates indicated by
candidates with regard to 12 months Compulsory Rotating Internship i.e.
starting date, completion date, shall be treated as final and candidates will
be required to submit the original Compulsory Rotating Internship
completion certificate at the time of counseling.
4.1.10: The cut off dates for the recognition of the Dental Colleges, from
where the candidates have passed their BDS Degree Course and completed
compulsory rotating Internship for the year 2019 will be 31 st October 2019.
The Colleges recognized after this date will not be considered.
4.1.11: Candidates who are already pursuing an MDS Course in Kerala

State in any University or in another University outside the State are not
eligible for admission unless/ till they complete the course duration of the
MDS course which is 3 years /36 calendar months. Such candidates who are
already pursuing MDS Courses in seats secured through either the All India
Quota or State Quota and are applying for a seat in the Kerala State pool
MDS seats are however at liberty to vacate the seat so occupied by them by
paying liquidated damages as prescribed for the seat occupied by them as
per the Prospectus of the year of their admission, failing which they will be
refused for admission in 2020. Such candidates may opt for the specialty
subject and the college at their own risk and cost.
4.2. Nativity:-Applicants should satisfied any of the following

conditions:
4.2.1: Indian Citizen of Kerala Origin. Persons of Indian Origin

(PIO)/Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) will be also treated at par with Indian
Citizens for the limited purpose of admission, provided they execute a bond
to serve as Senior Resident for 3 years as envisaged in Clause 19 of the
prospectus. However POI/OCI candidates will not be eligible for any kind of
reservation.
4.2.2: Candidates, who are sons/daughters of Non-Keralite parents, who

have obtained BDS Degree from any of the Dental Colleges in State of
Kerala.But they will not be eligible for communal/Special/PD
reservation & any other benefits.
4.3.Age:
4.3.1: There is no upper age limit for General Quota candidates.
4.3.2: For Service candidates, whose retirement age is upto 62 years

relaxation of the upper age limit will be 52 years, for Post Graduate Degree
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Courses as on 01-01-2020. Candidates in the service of DHS/MES/IMS submit

a bond(Rs.200/- non judicial stamp paper) at the time of admission, that
they shall serve the Government of Kerala in any capacity which the
Government deems fit, up to the age of 60/62years as per the terms and
conditions prescribed by the Government and that they will not take up
employment elsewhere during this period, if the government has
requisitioned their services.
4.4: Qualifying Criteria:

4.4.1: All candidates including service candidates seeking admission to post
graduate Dental Courses in the State of Kerala for the academic year 2020
shall have to qualify the National eligibility cum Entrance test for Post
Graduate Dental Courses (NEET MDS -2020) conducted by the National
Board of Examination, New Delhi and should figure in the rank list prepared
by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations.
4.4.2: In order to be eligible for admission to any MDS course for 2020, it
shall be necessary for candidates including those who apply under service
category(General) to obtain a minimum of marks at 50 thpercentail in the
NEET MDS 2020. However, in respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled
Castes(SC), Scheduled Tribes(ST), Socially and Educationally Backward
Classes (SEBC), the minimum marks shall be at 40 th percentile . In respect ,
But the P.D. Candidates belongs to SC/ST/OBC the minimum marks shall be
at 40thpercentile .
Sl.N Category Qualifying criteria

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1 General 50th Percentile
2 SC/ST/OBC/SC-PD/ST-PD/OBC- 40th Percentile
PD
3 General-PD 45th Percentile
4.4.3: Rank and Category lists shall be prepared by the CEE based on the
NEET MDS 2020 as per the eligibility provisions contained in the Prospectus
for admission to MDS-2020.
5.Distribution of Seats:
The distribution of seats under State quota for MDS degree courses in the
three Government Dental Colleges(Thiruvananathapuram/Kottayam/Calicut)
for 2020-2021 Academic year is given in respect of nine specialties
Annexure III. The rotations carried over/continued from previous year is
indicated in the notes. The distribution of seats under various categories for
Dental PG-Degree course, subject wise, in each of the Dental Colleges for
2020-21 is furnished in Annexure III(a). The details regarding
recognized/permitted seats are available in the website of DCI. Hence the
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candidates are requested to visit the website for the same. The course wise
and college wise distribution of the available seats in Self Financing Dental
Colleges for different specialties will be furnished later before the CAP.
Note: Allotment of seats from the rank list for all MDS courses in Self
Financing Dental colleges will be made in accordance with the orders
of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India / Hon’ble High Court of Kerala
or the orders of the Government of Kerala / Government of India as
per the law in existence at the time of the Centralized Allotment
Process (CAP) and subject to the Self Financing Dental Colleges
entering into consensual agreement (if any) with Government.
6.Allotment of Seats under State General Merit Quota and

other Reservation Quotas.
6.1: Reservation for All India Quota for MDS Courses: These are the
50% seats set apart in MDS courses in Government Dental colleges in the
State for candidates allotted by Government of India-DGHS, through the
NEET-2020. These are not included in this prospectus.
6.2: Reservation for Persons with Disabilities: Person with
disabilities category ( PD) candidates are given 5% reservation, which is
distributed among all the categories
6.3: State General Merit quota :– 50% of the seats under State Quota
will be allotted under General Merit .
6.4: Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward classes
(SEBC):-
Leaving the seats set apart for Persons with disabilities – (5%), 9 % of the
remaining seats under State quota shall be reserved for candidates
belonging to socially and Educationally Backward Classes. The percentage
break up of seats as per the SEBC reservation is shown below.
(a). Ezhava (EZ) -3%
(b). Muslim (MU) -2%
(c). Other Backward Hindu (BH) -1%
(d). Latin Catholic (LC) -1%
(e). Other Backward Christian (BX) -1%
(f). Kudumbi (KU) -1%
6.5: The seats if any Unavailed by the Reservation candidates will be

transferred to State Merit quota.
6.6: Reservation for Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes

(SC/ST):- 10% of the seats under State Quota will be given to Scheduled
Caste (8%) and Scheduled Tribe (2%) candidates.
6.7: Un-availed seats of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe: The

seats un-availed of, by the SC candidates will go to the ST candidates and
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vice versa. The seats Un-availed by both the SC and ST candidates will go
to OEC Categories. (G.O.(MS)No.14/2017/SCSTDD,Dated.02.02.2017).OEC
candidates should upload Non-Creamy layer Certificate should be
“state education purpose”obtained from the competent authority
of Revenue Department concerned for the claim of un-availed
seats of SC and ST candidates. The seats that still remain un availed
of, if any will go to the General Merit Quota.
6.8 : Admission of Government Service candidates:- No seats are
reserved for service category. However weightage in the marks may be
given to candidates in the Government service as an incentive upto 10 %
of the marks obtained for each year of service in remote and / or difficult
or rural areas upto the maximum of 30% of the marks obtained in NEET.
The remote, difficult and rural areas shall be defined by State
Government/competent authority from time to time.( Published in the
Gazette of India, Part III, Section 4)(DCI Notification No. 87/2017,
Dated 05/11/2017.
6.9: Prerequisites: All candidates including those claiming reservation

seats shall have to duly qualify in the NEET MDS 2020 with the minimum
prescribed marks for the particular reservation category to be eligible for
admission to any MDS courses in 2020 as per Clause .4
7:METHOD FOLLOWED FOR ARRIVING AT THE SEAT

MATRIX
7.1: For identification of Open (Unreserved), SC, ST , SEBC ( BH, BX, EZ, KU,
LC, MU) and Person with disability seats in Open (Unreserved), SC and ST,
SEBC Categories in respect of Government Dental Colleges:
7.2: In Government Dental Colleges/ Institutions besides reservation for SC

(8%) and ST (2%) there is reservation for SEBC candidates (9%) with
internal further distribution Ezhava 3%, Muslim 2%, BH 1%, LC 1%, BX 1%,
Kudumbi 1%.
7.3: Person with disabilities category (PD) candidates are given 5%

reservation, which is distributed among all the categories.
7.4: The principles to be followed:-
(a) Roster Preparation
(i) Roster for the current year is prepared as an extension of the last
year’s roster.
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(ii) Assignment of reservation categories to roster points is driven by

computing the gap between the total share of seats due to the
categories and the seats actually allocated up to that point in the
extended roster.
(iii) Mapping of categories to roster points makes use of a category

hierarchy, with blocks of reserved and unreserved seats at the top
level, and the block of reserved seats further divided in to the SC-ST
and the SEBC blocks at the next level. The SC-ST and SEBC blocks in
turn are divided in to the respective constituent categories at the
bottom level. Though the quota for Persons with benchmark
disabilities (PwD) is an independent sub group, being a horizontal
reservation its share of seats is constituted with proportional
contribution from the constituents of the SC-ST and SEBC groups.
(b) Assignment of seats to roster points for forming the seat matrix
(i) Seat Matrix for the current year is prepared as an extension of the
last year’s seat matrix.
(ii) After reservation categories are assigned to roster points, the next
step is to map roster points to seats. The procedure for mapping
roster points to seats in participating institutions relies on a well
defined hierarchical grouping of the seats available at the time of seat
matrix preparation. At the highest level, there is a distinction between
subjects and the next level is defined institution-wise.
(iii) The roster points with categories assigned to them are processed
one after the other. When a roster point is considered for mapping to
a seat, the unassigned seats are examined along the seat hierarchy
defined above. At each level of the hierarchy, choice of seat is made
based on a computation of the gap between the due seats and the
seats accrued up to that stage in the extended seat matrix in respect
of the concerned category, separately for the constituent groups at
that level. The group in which the category is having higher deficit will
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be pursued. This logic is applied through the levels until the bottom-
most level is reached and the roster point will get assigned to a seat
in a particular speciality and institution combination.
(iv) In case additional seat(s) is / are contributed by any institution

after finalization of seat matrix due to creation of additional seat or
starting of new course after freezing of seat distribution (seat matrix),
before start of next round (second / third) of counselling the same will
be added to the roster and the seat matrix by applying the above
defined procedures for extension of roster and seat matrix.
(v) In case an institution withdraws any seat after finalization of seat

matrix as mentioned above, on account of de-recognition of seat or
due to furnishing of wrong information earlier, the same would be
deleted from the list without changing/disturbing remaining seat
matrix. However, as the deleted seats will not be part of the accrued
seats when the next extension (due to availability of additional seats
or the next year’s seat matrix preparation) of the roster and seat
matrix takes place, the lost assignments of seats to roster points will
be automatically compensated when such extensions happen.
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8: Determination Criteria for Claims for Reservation:
8.1. SEBC:
8.1.1: Candidates belonging to Socially and Educationally Backward Classes
as per G.O.(P) No.208/1966/Edn. dated 2.5.1966, G.O(MS)No.10/2014/BCDD
dated, 23/05/2014, G.O (P) No.1/2015/BCDD dated 01/01/2015, G. O. (MS)
No.4/2015/H.Edn.dated 05.01.2015, G.O(MS) No.15/2015/H.Edn. dated
19/01/2015 and G.O(MS)No.03/2018/BCDD dated, 09/04/2018 should
produce a certificate to the extent that the candidates belongs to the
community which is designated as a Socially and Educationally Backward
Class and does not belong to the category of Creamy layer, in the proforma
given as Annexure-IV of the Prospectus. Only the claims of the candidates
of those communities that are included in the SEBC list as Annexure-V will
be considered. Claims by candidates belonging to other communities, which
are not included in the list, will be rejected even if certificates from the
concerned Revenue Officers have been obtained and uploaded during the
online application process.
8.1.2: Candidates claiming reservation under SEBC Quota shall

invariably obtain Non-Creamy layer Certificate from the competent
authority of Revenue Department concerned. The above certificate
should be uploaded in the prescribed format along with the online
the application.
8.1.3: The candidature/allotment/admission of the candidates who furnish
fake Non-Creamy layer certificate is liable to be cancelled. Such candidates
are also liable to be debarred from appearing for the allotment/admission
process for a period extending up to two years.
8.1.4: Applicants claiming reservation under 'Latin Catholic ' quota should
invariably produce a non creamy layer certificate from the concerned Village
Officer specifying that they belong to Latin Catholic Community. The
certificate obtained from the Revenue Officer in support of the community
claim cannot be subjected to any change at any subsequent stage.
8.1.5: Reservation under SEBC for children of inter-caste married

couples: Children of Inter caste married couple with either the father or
mother or both belonging to a community included in SEBC list, are eligible
for reservation under SEBC. Such candidates should furnish a Non-Creamy
layer certificate specifying the community of the candidate from the Village
Officer in the prescribed format for the State Education Purpose.
Candidates with father and mother belonging to different communities, both
of which are included in the SEBC list, can avail communal reservation under
any one of the communities of their parents, to be mentioned by the
candidate in the relevant column of the online application. (For example a
candidate born out of inter-caste marriage between an Ezhava and a Muslim
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can claim the reservation benefit applicable either to Ezhava or Muslim only
and not against both).
Note :-The claim made in the online Application will be final and
cannot be changed subsequently.
8.1.6: Candidates who are children of Inter-Caste married couple of whom

one is SC/ST, will be eligible for educational and monetary benefits
admissible to SC/ST as per para 2 (ii) of GO (Ms) No.25/2005/SCSTDD
dated 20.6.2005, and if eligible for reservation under SEBC, will be
granted the same, based on the Non-Creamy layer certificate for State
education purpose in Annexure-IV and the inter-caste marriage
certificate in Annexure-VI of the prospectus issued by Tahsildar and to
be uploaded by them along with online application.
8.1.7: The reservation benefits under SEBC are given to the castes and
communities listed under the SEBC, which is given in Annexure-V. Any
candidate whose community is not included in any of the
categories belonging to SEBC list (see Annexure-V) will not be
considered for reservation benefits. He /She will not be eligible
for relaxation of qualifying marks also.
8.1.8:Un-availed seats of SEBC category :
The seats un-availed by the SEBC category candidates will be transferred to

General Merit subject to clause 7.4
8.1.9:Those candidates claiming reservation under SEBC Quota, the

certificates in proof of the same shall be uploaded along with the online
application.
Note:- Late Submissions will not be accepted.
9: Claim for reservation under Scheduled Caste/

Scheduled Tribe Quota :
9.1: Candidates claiming reservation under Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled

Tribes Quota shall obtain the Caste/ Community Certificate from a Revenue
Officer not below the rank of a Tahsildar. The Christian converts who have
subsequently embraced Hinduism shall produce Caste/Community
Certificate in the prescribed format (State Education purpose).The
following Certificate shall also be got recorded by the Revenue Official,
below the Certificate issued:- “The Certificate is issued after observing
the guidelines issued in Government Circular No. 18421/E2/SC/STDD
dated, 15-12-1987.”
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9.2: The applications for the reserved seats under Scheduled

Castes/Scheduled Tribes quota which do not contain SC/ ST Certificate
(Community Certificate State Education purpose) from the Tahsildar ,
will not be considered on any account for claiming community reservation
against the seat reserved for SC/ST candidates - vide G.O. (MS).
31/90/SC/STDD dated, 25-05-1990. The Community Certificate shall clearly
specify that the candidate himself/herself (not the father or mother) belongs
to the Scheduled Castes /Tribes. The Community Certificates obtained
earlier for other purposes shall not be accepted. The candidates who are
reconverted to Hinduism from Christianity of Scheduled Caste origin shall
upload Community Certificate from the Tahsildar concerned along with the
Gazette Notification regarding re-conversion.
9.3: The claim for reservation under Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes
quota shall also be subject to verification and clearance by the screening
committee constituted for the purpose by Government vide G.O.(P) No.19 /
2002/ SC/STDD dated 20-04-2002 and as authorized by section 6 of the
Kerala (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Regulation of issue of
Community CertificateAct-1996 (Act 11 of 1996).
9.4: The SC/ ST claims in respect of those who have migrated from one
State to another will be subject to the provisions of GO (MS) 10/86/SC/STDD,
dated, 12-02-1986. Only the children of those who had migrated to this
state before the promulgation of the constitution (Scheduled Tribes) order
1950, and ordinarily reside in this state can claim SC/ST benefits from the
State of Kerala. They must be able to prove this if required.
9.5: SC/ST caste status of children of parents contracted inter-caste

marriage will be subject to the orders/clarification issued in G.O(MS)
No.11/05/SC/ STDD dated 22.03.2005, G.O(MS) No.25/05/SC/STDD dated
20.06.2005 and the judgment dated 10.08.2005 of the Full Bench of the
Honorable High Court of Kerala in WP 2483/2005 and connected cases. Their
SC/ST claim will be subject to verification and clearance by the Screening
Committee constituted by the Government vide G.O.(P)
No.19/2002/SC/STDD dated 20-04-2002. The application of such candidates
for the reserved seats of SC/ ST which do not contain certificate from the
concerned Tahsildar in the prescribed form shall not be considered on any
account (vide G.O. (MS).31/90/SC/STDD Dated, 25-05-1990.) The
Community Certificate shall clearly specify that the candidate
himself/ herself (not the father or mother) belong to the Scheduled
Castes/Scheduled Tribes. There is no separate reservation quota for the
children born of Inter-caste married Couples of whom one is a scheduled
Caste/Scheduled Tribe.
Note:-The names of castes and communities are given in

annexure-VII & VIII of the prospectus .Community certificate from
Tahsildar is to be obtained in the prescribed format and uploaded
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during the Online Application.
WARNING :
9.6: Those who produce false SC/ ST Certificate for claiming reservation
under SC/ ST quota shall be liable for the penalties stipulated in section 15
of the Act referred to in Clause(c). Candidates and their guardians who make
such applications are warned that in addition to prosecution they will have
to suffer the following consequences, in case the SC/ ST Certificate produced
is found to be false and the candidate does not belong to any SC/ ST
Communities, under section 16 of the Act: “16 Benefits secured on the basis
of false Community Certificates to be withdrawn.
9.6.1: Whoever not being a person belonging to any of the Scheduled

Castes or Scheduled Tribes secures admission in any education institutions
against a seat reserved for such castes or tribes or secures any appointment
in the Government, Government undertakings, Local Authority or in any
other Company or Corporation owned or controlled by the Government or in
any aided institution against a post reserved for such castes or Tribes or
enjoys any other benefits intended exclusively for such castes or tribes by
producing a false Community Certificate shall, on cancellation of the false
community certificate, be removed by cancelling the irregular admission in
the concerned education institution, or as the case may be removed from
the said service forthwith and any benefit enjoyed by him as aforesaid shall
be withdrawn forthwith.
9.6.2: Any amount paid to such person by Government or any other agency
by way of Scholarship, grant, allowance stipend or any other financial
benefit shall be recovered as if it is an arrear of public revenue due on land.
9.6.3: Any Degree, Diploma or any other education qualifications acquired

by such person after securing admission in any education institution on the
basis of a false Community Certificate shall also stand cancelled on
cancellation of the Community Certificate obtained by him/her”.
10: Claims for Reservation of seats for Persons with

Disabilities(PD):-(See the annexure-IX)
10.1: Five percent of the seats available to the State for allotment from the
State rank lists are reserved for candidates with benchmark disabilities for
all courses in Govt./Aided Colleges as stipulated in Section 32, Chapter VI of
the Persons with Disabilities Act 2016. As per Clause 2 (r), Chapter I of the
Act, ‘Person with benchmark disability’ means a person with not less than
40% of a specified disability where specified disability has not been defined
in measurable terms and includes a person with disability where specified
disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the
certifying authority.
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10.2: Generally, candidates who have a minimum of 40% disability alone

will be eligible to apply for this quota. Candidates seeking admission to
Medical Courses will have to satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed by the
Medical Council of India for ‘Persons with Disabilities’ (See Annexure No.IX
appended).
10.3: For claiming reservation under PwD category, the certificate of

disability from the District Medical Board certifying the percentage of degree
of disability has to be produced before the State Medical Board at the time
of medical verification.
The certificate of disability from the District Medical Board must be

produced at the time of medical verification.No document/certificate
is to be uploaded to the online application.
10.4: The State Medical Board constituted by the Government under the
Chairmanship of DME consisting of Medical Experts in General Medicine,
ENT, Neurology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry and
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, will examine the degree of Physical
disability of the candidates who are provisionally included in this category.
The State Medical Board will have powers to review the certificate issued
by the District Medical Board.
10.5:A State Level Committee constituted by the Government under the

Chairmanship of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations consisting of
the members in the Medical Board constituted under the Chairmanship of
DME will take a final decision on the eligibility of a candidate for PwD quota
as per the criteria and the suitability of the candidate to study a particular
course applied by him/her.Necessary orders constituting State Level
committee and State Medical Board will be issued by Government in due
course and the same will be notified.
10.6: Only those candidates who are having a minimum 40% of any
disability and are found to be physically suitable by the Committee for the
courses opted by the candidates will be chosen for a course as only the
physically fit can undergo the rigors of a professional course. The
recommendations of this State Level committee will be binding on the
candidates. The selection of candidates under this category will be based
on the merit in the Entrance Examination and physical suitability, and not
on the basis of the degree of disability.
10.7: The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations will prepare and publish
the list of candidates eligible under PwD quota based on the
recommendations of the State Level Committee.
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10.8: “In case no qualified candidates are available under PD

Category, the seats will go to General Merit.” Seats will be
earmarked for the PD Category as per the order of subjects shown
in seat Distribution list published later.
11: Claim of Admission for Service candidates:

11.1: No State Quota seats are reserved for Service Candidates, But only
weightage will be given as per clause 11.2
11.2:The applicants under Service candidates should be regular staff under

Medical Education Department/ Health Service Department / Insurance
Medical Service and should have completed a minimum period of one year
on duty under regular appointment. The merit of candidates who are in
service of Government weightage in the marks may be given by the
Government/competent authority as an incentive up to 10% of the marks
obtained for each year of service in remote and/or difficult or rural areas up
to the maximum of 30% of the marks obtained in NEET. The remote, difficult
and rural areas shall be as defined by State Government/competent
authority from time to time. Provisional Service if any, before the
regular appointment will not be considered. (Annexure-X)
Note:- Published in the Gazette of India, Part III, Section 4)(DCI

Notification,No. 87/2017, Dated 05/11/2017)
11.3:The total service will be reckoned as on the date of notification for

inviting application by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala
for admission to Post Graduate Dental Course-2020. Unauthorized
absence or absence due to L.W.A. (including leave on Medical
ground) and the deputation periods of the candidates will not be
counted for the purpose of calculating the minimum service.
However the period of deputation of Health Service Department candidates
to autonomous institutions/projects/societies/other agencies under the
administrative control of health department will be counted as eligible
service candidates. The rank list prepared by CEE based on the NEET MDS-
2020 will be criteria of selection.
11.4:The Controlling authorities concerned (Head of the Department

concerned) have power to deny admission in respect of service candidates
who are facing disciplinary action depending upon the gravity of the offence.
However this will be subject to review and approval of the Government.
11.5: Service candidates discontinuing the course for any reason shall be
bound to pay to Government a sum equal to liquidated damages levied
from merit students.
Note: All institutions outside jurisdictional area of Municipalities
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and Corporations will be included in the category of Rural Area.
11.6: Lectures working in Government Dental/Medical Colleges in

the state are eligible to apply only in the speciality in which they
are recruited through PSC and appointed as regular lectures.
11.7: Application & Selection of Service candidates:

The Service candidates should also apply to the Commissioner for Entrance
Examinations. They should invariably forward through proper channel, a
copy of the application printout along with the copies of all required
documents duly attested by a competent Officer and service details such as
date and number of KPSC advice, Certificate of Date of commencement of
regular service from the appointing authority and service details from the
Accountant General to the controlling officer
concerned(DME/DHS/DIMS).Before forwarding to the CEE, the DME will place
the same before the Post Graduate selection committee for scrutiny. The
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations will finalize the rank list based on
the merit of NEET-MDS-2020. The P.G. Selection committee has power to
deny admission in respect of the service candidates who are facing
disciplinary action. Service candidates who are facing disciplinary action
involving major penalty shall not be recommended by the HOD concerned.
The declaration relating to this may also be attached along with the
application. However this will be subject to review and approval of the
Government. Service candidates for Degree courses can be claimed only
once during the period of whole service in one department viz.MES/DHS/IMS.
11.8 : The total service will be reckoned as on the date of notification for
inviting application by CEE for admission to the courses. Unauthorized
absence or absence due to Leave without Allowance (including leave on
medical ground) and the deputation periods of the candidates will not be
counted for the purpose of calculating the minimum service.SC/ST
candidates admitted under Service Quota are not eligible for any exemption
of fees.
12: How to apply:

A qualified candidate in NEET MDS-2020 seeking admission to the courses
should apply online through the website www.cee.kerala.gov.in of the
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations.
Application fee for General candidates is Rs.1000/-(Rupees Thousand only)
and in the case of SC/ST candidates and those eligible for SC/ST benefits as
per G.O (Ms) No.25/05/SCSTDD dated 20.06.2005 is Rs.500/-(Rupees Five
Hundred only)/-.The application forms and the prospectus will not be
available from the Dental Colleges or from the office of the Commissioner
for Entrance Examinations.
Step wise procedure for applying online:There are 5 steps for the
online submission of application and all the steps are mandatory. Candidates
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should complete all steps and the candidates are advised to keep the
printout of the confirmation page application for future reference.
For the online submission of application, candidate has to visit the website
www.cee.kerala.gov.in where he/she can find the link “PG Dental 2020 -
Online Application”.
12.1:Step 1: Registration
This is a one-time process. Candidate should provide NEET Student ID,

Date of birth for entering the registration page. Date of birth must be
same as that of NEET registration page. Candidates will be prompted to
enter mobile number and create a password and as outcome of the
registration process a system generated unique Application Number will be
displayed which the candidate has to note down and use for the rest of the
application submission process as well as the allotment process. Candidates
are advised to create a strong, unique password. The requirements of a
strong password are:
a minimum length of 8 characters
a minimum of one alphabet character [a-z or A-Z]
a minimum of one number (0-9)
a minimum of one symbol [! @ # $ % ^ & * ]
The candidate has to re-enter the password for confirmation.
Don’t use a shared password or disclose the password to others. Be
informed that the application number and password will be required through
the remaining stages until the end of the admission process for accessing all
the online facilities related to PG Dental 2020.
12.2: Step 2: Fill Application
All the basic information required for processing your application are to be
filled in at this step. Before filling the details, please read the Prospectus
carefully.
The data provided here will be used for processing the application. Any
mistake in filling this page or providing false/incomplete/wrong
information will affect the candidate’s eligibility for admission or
claim for reservation under any category. It is obligatory that the
candidate should fill all the mandatory items in the application.
Candidates should take utmost care while filling the Online
Application. Applicant should ensure that the data provided are
correct before proceeding to next step.
In the last stage of ‘Fill Application’ step, press ‘Save and Preview’
button that will redirected you to Preview of Application Form’ to view the
filled application form completely. If found any mistake and require any
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changes, back again to fill application section and make necessary change.
If information shown in preview page are correct, candidates need to accept
declaration and press ‘Save & Finalise’ to complete fill application steps.
Note:- No modification will be possible after the Final

submission.
12.3: Step 3: Pay Application Fee

Two payment methods are available for remitting the application fee.
 Online Payment
 e-Challan
Online Payment:
The Application fee can be paid through online payment. Those having an
Internet banking account, Credit card or Debit card can make use of this
feature. Candidates availing this facility should read and follow each of the
instructions given in the website carefully in order to ensure that the
payment is successful. On successful payment, the candidate will be guided
back to the home page wherein he/she will find the ‘Pay Application fee’ tab
at the top turned green. If the payment transaction was unsuccessful, a
message to that effect will be displayed on the screen and the candidate
can navigate to the homepage and continue payment. On the other hand, if
the candidate fails to receive the final confirmation (success or failure)
message and is uncertain about the outcome of the transaction, due to
communication failure or otherwise, he/she can re-login to the home page
and inspect the ‘Pay Application Fee’ tab at the top to see if it’s green or
not. If it has not turned green, the payment has not succeeded and the
candidate may try for online payment afresh or resort to the e-challan
payment mode. If the candidate’s account is debited for an unsuccessful
transaction, the amount will be reverted to his/her account within five
working days.
e-Challan Payment (Post Office):
When the mode of payment is e-Challan, the applicant needs to take
printout of e-Challan by clicking the link ‘Print e-Challan’. Payment can be
made in cash at any of the Head Post Offices in Kerala. The e-Challan
should be handed over to post office counter along with the required cash.
The post office’s official will make necessary entries both in their online
portal and e-Challan form. The counter foil of the e-Challan must be
collected back from the post office official. It must be ensured that the
official has recorded the Transaction ID pertaining to the payment on the
counterfoil of the e-Challan and put the office stamp and his/her initials at
the designated places on the counterfoil. If the payment was successful, the
‘Pay Application Fee’ tab in the candidate’s home page turns green.
Candidates are advised to login to the website and examine the ‘Pay
Appliation Fee’ tab to make sure that the fee status has been updated by
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the post office official. If the payment tab has not turned green, the
candidate should immediately contact the concerned post office and get the
payment status updated. The list of Post Offices for collecting application fee
is published in the web site.
12.4: Step 4: Upload Certificates / Documents
 The uploaded document should be in PDF format.
 Make sure the Upload Certificates are original and in colour.
 The file size must be between 10 KB and 300 KB.
 The document should be clear enough to read.
Before uploading documents/Certificates & Signature of

candidate :
 The Originals of the uploaded documents should be furnished before the

admitting authority as and when required.
 The uploaded documents will be verified with the original documents by
the admitting authority and the documents will be accepted only after this
verification.
 It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure the correctness and
clarity of the documents uploaded.
 Uploading of any false or bogus documents may lead to disqualification
of the candidacy.
 On a plain white sheet, the candidate should put his/her signature with
black/blue
ink. Scanned image of Signature must be clear.
 Scan this signature and crop around the signature. Do not scan the full
sheet. Scanned
 Dimensions of the image of signature must be 150 pixels width and
100 pixels height.
 File size should be below 30 KB
The Following are the Certificates required Online Application
submission
12.4.1: Nativity Proof : PDF format of the Nativity proof must be

uploaded. The uploaded document should be clear. Uploading Nativity proof
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is a mandatory for all candidates, for details of nativity condition see clause
4.B of the prospectus.
i) For Kerala Origin
(a)Relevant page of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate/ Indian

Passport/ Birth Certificate of the candidate or either of the parent showing
Place of Birth in Kerala.Incase certificate of parent attached,
corroborative certificate to establish in relationship the parent and the
candidate should be also uploaded.
OR
(b) Nativity certificate for Kerala Origin, obtained in the prescribed format
available in the website, from the Village Officer to show that he/she or
his/her/her father/mother was born in Kerala.
ii) For Non Keralites (see claue 4.2.2)
For Non-Keralite applicants who have undergone BDS Course in the Dental
Colleges in Kerala, a certificate(format for download available in the
website) into that effect obtained from the Principal of the Dental College,
where he/she has studied, shall be uploaded. But they will not be
eligible for communal / PD reservation and any other benefits.
12.4.2. Community or Non-Creamy Layer Certificate : It is applicable
only for those candidates who wish to avail any communal reservation
should upload the PDF format of Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for SEBC /
OEC ) or Community Certificate (SC/ST).
12.4.3: SC/ST Candidates: Original Community Certificate obtained from
Revenue officer not below the rank of Tahsildar.
12.4.4: SEBC/OEC Candidates:Original Non-Creamy Layer Certificate
obtained from Revenue officer not below the rank of Village Officer.
12.4.5: Income Certificate : Candidates belonging to the communities
listed in Annexure –II, whose family income is up to Rs.6 lakhs are eligible
for educational concession. For cliaming this, upload Income Certificate
obtained from the Village Officer.
12.4.6: Inter-Caste Marriage Certificate : Those candidates who wish to
avail inter-caste benefit need to upload PDF format of Inter-caste Marriage
Certificate.
12.4.7: Certificate for claiming Persons with Disabilities (PD) : For
claiming PD reservation as per Clause 10 Certificate of disability obtained
from the District Medical Board is produced before the Medical Board at the
time of suitability assessment.
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12.4.8: Document to prove age (service candidates only): Relevant

page of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate /Senior Secondary
Certificate / Indian Passport /Birth certificate.
12.4.9: Claim for fee concession to the Children of Fisherman: For

claiming children of fisherman candidates.(if applicable).
12.4.10: Documents to be uploading for claim under NRI Quota Candidate

(if applicable).
Note:The Originals of the uploaded documents will have to before

the admitting authority as and when required.
12.5:
Step 5 : Print Confirmation Page
After completing the uploading of all necessary certificates/documents, take

a printout of the Confirmation page by clicking on the link ‘Print
Confirmation Page’. Candidates are advised to keep the printout of the
confirmation page for future reference.
No need to send the hard copy of confirmation page or any

supporting documents to the CEE office
12.5.1: For In-Service Candidates: - The print out of the Confirmation

page (including printout of uploaded documents) along with the following
documents should be forwarded to the Head of the concerned Department.
1.Declaration (in original) to the effect that she/he has not undergone PG
Dental Course under Service candidates.
2.Service details, in Original from the Accountant General.
3.Details of Service from the Head of the Department in Original in the
format prescribed.
4.Date of Birth ( Self attested Proof)
DO NOT SEND THE PRINTOUT OF CONFIRMATION PAGE TO THE CEE

OFFICE
13: Documents to be furnished before the admission

authority
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Candidates should produce all the Original Documents at the time of

admission.
 Printout of Confirmation Page
 Admit card of PG Dental (MDS) Entrance Examination,Kerala-2020 issued
by CEE.
 Allotment memo issued by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations.
 Date of Birth Proof. : Secondary School Leaving Certificate /Senior
Secondary Certificate /Indian Passport /Birth certificate.
 Degree certificate of the qualifying examination (BDSCourse)
 CRRI Certificate(House Surgeoncy).
 Cerificate of Eligibility / Equivalency certificate from Kerala University of
Health Sciences,Thrissur for candidates who have passed the qualifying
examination (BDS Degree) from approved universities outside of Kerala.
 Registration certificate from Kerala Dental Council & up to date
Renewal certificate.
 In the case of candidates who are undergoing internship in the Dental
colleges of the state, Certificate from the concerned Principal to the effect
that He/she will complete internship by 31-01-2020 should be produced.
 NEET MDS-2020 Score Sheet.
 Originals of all the Uploaded documents/Certificates.
 “Transfer Certificate” & Conduct Certificate from the from the
institution last studied .
 “Relieving Order” from the institution last worked for those in
Government Service (Through the permission of Head of the
Department)
 Admit card issued by NBE,New Delhi.
 Any other documents mentioned in the allotment notification from CEE.
13.1: Additional documents in original to be presented by the
Service Candidates:
a. Declaration to the effect that he/she has not undergone PG Dental

course under Service Category.
b. Service Details from the Accountant General of Kerala.
c. Details of Service from the Head of the Department in the format
prescribed.
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Service Candidates should send the printout of Confirmation page,

along with all the required documents, by Registered Post/Speed
Post/Hand Delivery to the Controlling Officer concerned (Director of
Medical Education/Director of Health Services/ Director of
Insurance Medical Services),before the time and date notified by
the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations.
14. Entrance Examination:
All candidates seeking admission to the PG Dental(MDS)Courses-for the

academic year 2020 will have to appear for the NEET MDS-2020 conducted
by National Board of Examinations, New Delhi. The candidates are
requested to refer the National Board of examinations website for detailed
schedule of NEET MDS-2020.The selection of the candidates shall be made
from the rank list prepared by the Commissioner for Entrance Examination,
Kerala on the basis of NEET MDS 2020 rank list subject to the satisfying the
eligibility conditions as in Clause-4 of the Prospectus.
15: Rank List and Category List

15.1: The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations will prepare and publish
the rank list and category lists of SC, ST, SEBC and PD candidates under
General Quota who qualify in the Entrance Examination. The list will be
made available in the website”www.cee-kerala.org” and Press release will
also be given regarding the publication of the lists. The candidates who
satisfy the eligibility conditions as per clause IV of the Prospectus for
Admission to PG Courses in Dental Surgery 2020 alone will be considered for
admission to MDS Courses.
15.2: The rank list of qualified Service Candidates shall be prepared by the
Commissioner for Entrance Examination as per clause 11 & 12 of the
prospectus, by the DME/DHS/DIMS as the case may be.
15.3: Candidates are advised to verify the rank list and category lists
published by the Commissioner for entrance Examinations, and satisfy
themselves regarding their position in the list, such as, inclusion under
different categories, eligibility for communal/special reservation, etc.
Complaints, if any, in this regard may be sent to the Office of the
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, within a period specified in the
publication of the lists concerned, for necessary action. Revised Category
list will be published after considering the objections/complaints, filed by the
candidates. Complaints received thereafter will not be entertained under
any circumstances.
15.4: Admission to the Entrance Examination, and the rank obtained in the
Entrance Examination or inclusion in the merit list or allotment, will not
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entitle the applicant for admission to the course ,unless the applicant
satisfies the rules regarding the eligibility for admission to MDS courses as
laid down in the Prospectus for Admission to the Post Graduate Dental (MDS)
Surgery Courses-2020.
16: Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) and Online

Submission of Options:-
The Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) will be done online to give

allotment to the Dental PG Courses under General and Service category.
Candidates will be allowed to exercise their option for individual
specialities/colleges as per their ranks. The allotment of courses/colleges for
the General Merit and reservation categories will be strictly in accordance
with the rank list and category lists mentioned in clause 15 above.
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) will carry out a

Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) of under State system. Centralized
Allotment Process (CAP) will be done online to give allotments to the Medical
PG Dental courses under General & Reservation seats as per clause 15 of
the prospectus.
16.1: General Quota

The allotment to all the courses for all categories will be made through a
Centralized Allotment Process which is a Single Window System (SWS) of
Allotment to give allotments to the PG Dental seats in the Dental Colleges
based on the options submitted online by the candidates who have been
included in the Rank list and Category lists prepared by the CEE based on
the Entrance Examination for Admission to MDS Courses-2020. The
Centralised Allotment is a simple and transparent process of allotment to
the courses and it gives the candidate opportunity to exercise his/her
options for colleges of his/her choice conveniently in the order of his/her
preference considering all those available to be chosen from. The allotments
will be strictly based on the options exercised, the rank obtained and eligible
reservations of the candidate. Candidates should register options only to
those courses and colleges which they are sure to join on allotment. If the
candidate fails to remit fee/join the college, he/she will not be eligible for
any further allotment to any course/college.
16.2: The Single Window System of Admissions for the PG Dental (MDS)
Courses 2020 will be done by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations
(CEE), Kerala, with the technical support of the National Informatics Centre
(NIC).
16.3: The Courses and the Seats in the Medical Colleges to be allotted by
the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations will be included in the SWS
and will be done as per the provisions of allotment.
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16.4: Candidate to register options: Options can be registered only

through the website, www.cee.kerala.gov.inCandidates included in the
Rank list and Category lists of PG Dental Entrance Examination, Kerala-2020
will have to register their options in the ‘Home Page’ of the candidate
through the website within the stipulated time. Candidates can access this
website and follow the instructions given therein to register their options for
courses and colleges.
Note:-Options submitted to the CEE by Fax, Post, Hand delivery

etc., will not be processed or considered on any account for allotment of
seats.
16.5: Time schedule for registering options: The facility for registering
of options will be available only during the period specified in the
notifications to be issued by the CEE. Wide publicity will be given through
electronic and print media regarding the schedule and related matters. The
facility will be withdrawn once the time period is over and candidate will not
have access to this facility after the specified time. A candidate, not
registering his/her options as per the time schedule announced, will not be
considered for allotments against any of the seats available then,
irrespective of his/her rank. No extension of time will be granted under any
circumstances for registering options.
16.6: Eligibility for registering options: Only those candidates included

in the Rank list and Category lists of PG Dental Entrance Examination,Kerala-
2020 prepared by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations are eligible
to register their options online. Moreover, the candidates registering their
options should satisfy all the eligibility conditions as per Clause 4 of the
Prospectus for Admission to Post-Graduate Courses in Dental Surgery– 2020.
Principal/Head of the Institution will be personally responsible for

verification of eligibility conditions as prescribed in the Prospectus for
Admission to Post Graduate Courses in Dental Surgery-2020 of the
Government of Kerala, when the candidate reports for admission. Only
those candidates who are found to be qualified as prescribed shall be
admitted to the college/institution irrespective of the fact that he/she has an
allotment through the SWS.
16.7: Essentials for registering options: In order to register the options

on the website each candidates should have particulars such as
Application Number and Password assigned to them for NEET PG Dental
-2020.The candidates should not disclose their password to any other
person/persons which may lead to the misuse, for which the
CEE/Government will not be responsible. (All these numbers are candidate
specific and hence are available only to the candidate). The candidate must
also have access to internet facility. The candidate should follow the
procedure given below for registering options.
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16.8: Procedure for Registering Options: Any candidate, who wishes to

register his/her options, should have the ‘Application number’, and
‘password’ readily available with him/her. The candidate must also have
access to internet facility. The candidate should follow the procedure given
below for registering options:
16.9: Accessing the website:

The candidate can access the website, www.cee.kerala.gov.in from any
computer having internet facility. The platform can be Windows-based or
Linux-based and the browser preferably ‘Fire fox’ will be sufficient.
16.10: Logging on to the Candidate's Home page: The candidate can

log on to his/her home page by entering the details (i.e, Application number
and password) correctly. Application number of the candidate is a seven-
digit number assigned to the applicant while he/she submits the online
application to CEE for the PG Dental Entrance Examination, Kerala 2020. (All
these numbers are candidate specific and hence are available only to the
candidate).If the system finds that the one who has requested for ‘login’ is
the genuine candidate, the candidate will be directed to his/her ‘Home
page’. If any discrepancy is observed by the system on these numbers, the
candidate will not be permitted to proceed further in which case the
candidate may recheck the entries made or contact the Office of the
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations for further instructions.
16.11: Courses and Colleges available for registering options: The

list of Courses and Colleges for allotments through the SWS will be available
in the Home page of the candidate. The ‘College List’ link when clicked will
show all the Colleges and their three-letter codes. A candidate may examine
this list further to see the courses and the number of seats for each
category in these colleges by clicking on the College Code. An overall idea
of the Colleges and their Codes will help the candidate to register his/her
options without any difficulty.
16.12: How to register options in his/her Home Page: By entering the

option number for a course-college combination the candidate can fix
his/her preference numbers for the course-college combinations displayed in
the Home Page. Here all the eligible options of the candidate will be
displayed course-wise and the candidate is expected to enter his/her
preference number for a particular combination.
By clicking on the ‘Option Registration’ tab, the Course - College -

Fee combination list will be displayed in the Home Page. Here all the
eligible options of the candidate will be displayed and the candidate should
select only those options in which he/she is interested. The candidate is
expected to select the options in his/her order of preference. All options
registered by the candidate will be processed. If a candidate gets allotted to
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a particular seat, based on his/her option, he/she is bound to accept it,

failing which, he/she will lose that allotment as well as all the existing
options. The option once lost will not be available in the subsequent phases.
16.13 Online option Confirmation for participating in subsequent

phases of allotment: Candidates who are having valid options and are
willing to participate in the second allotment/subsequent allotment have to
log in to his/her Option Registration Page and Confirm their options by
clicking the ‘Confirm’ button available in his/her Option Registration Page.
Candidates can delete their unwanted options or alter the priority of existing
options only after the online option confirmation.
16.14 Necessity of Saving the selected options: For saving the work,
the Save menu item is to be clicked. It’s important to save the work
frequently. The last saved data only will be available in subsequent sessions.
All unsaved data will be lost on exit, by loging out or other means.
So, please make sure that the selected course-college-quota
combinations are saved before exit. CEE will not be responsible for
the loss of unsaved data due to not saving the data before exit.
Don’t press refresh or back button: Don’t refresh the page by any
means other than by clicking the given buttons or tabs. Also, no attempt
should be made to open the option registration page in multiple tabs or
windows. If for any reason you exit the system by loging out or otherwise,
you can start all over again from the home page after loging in.
16.15 Printing of the Option List based on the options registered:

After saving the selected options (after necessary additions, deletions and
re-arrangements), a printout of the final list of selected course-college
combinations may be taken and kept as a record for your own reference.
16.16 Logging off from the Home page: Once the candidate is satisfied
with the options registered, he/she should ‘Log off’ the system by clicking on
"logout" link. Don’t exit the system without logging out. The process
of ‘Registration of Options’ is complete when the candidate logs off. This
action is compulsory for preventing the misuse of his/her Home Page by
others.
17: Processing of Options and Allotment:
17.1: Allotment Schedule and Allotment Memo: After the period

earmarked for registering options, the options will be processed and the
allotment for all courses will be published on the website,
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www.cee.kerala.gov.in, on the date notified by the CEE. The allotment

memo, the printout of which can be taken from the website, will show the
course and college to which the candidate is allotted and the fee to be
remitted for the course allotted. The schedule of allotment will be notified
separately. Necessary notifications will be issued by the Commissioner for
Entrance Examinations of Kerala.
17.2: Remittance of Fee:

The prescribed fee for the Course will have to be remitted by the candidate
to the CEE Account in specified branches of Post Offices in Kerala to be
notified by the CEE, as per the time schedule prescribed. After the candidate
remits the fee in the first allotment, a fee receipt will be issued by the bank
as token of allotment and remittance of fee. Those candidates who do not
remit the fee on or before the date prescribed for the same will lose their
allotment as well as the eligibility for further online allotments. The second
allotment will be published on the date specified. Candidates who have not
received any allotment in the first allotment and who have received an
allotment in the second allotment will have to remit the prescribed fee for
the course allotted. If a candidate has a different allotment than the one
received in the first allotment, the fee for which is higher than that remitted
as per the first allotment, he/she will have to remit the difference in fee.
17.3 : Admission for all courses:

Candidates allotted to courses, and who remit the fee as prescribed, should
take admission in the college allotted as per the schedule prescribed by the
CEE. Candidates who do not take admission will lose their allotment as well
as the claims for further allotments.The candidates are liable to pay
admission fee as prescribed by the University concerned at the time of
admission.
Note:-No extension of time for reporting to the college will
be granted under any circumstances.
17.4:
Online Option Confirmation / Cancellation of unwanted
options/Rearrangement options : Candidates who are having valid
options and who are willing to participate in the second
allotment/subsequent allotments have to log in to his/her Home page and
confirm their options by clicking the ‘Confirm’ button available in his /her
Home page. Candidates can delete their unwanted options or alter their
priority for existing options only after the online option confirmation. If a
candidate who does not confirm the higher order options by clicking the
‘Confirm’ button available in his /her Home page, his/her higher order
options will not be available in subsequent phases. However , his/her,
existing allotment shall be retained , subjected to the condition of the
Prospectus.
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17.5: After each allotment, the options below the ‘allotted one’ of the
candidate will automatically be removed from the option list of the
candidate. For example, if a candidate had registered 10 options in all, and if
he/she is allotted his/her 5th option, all options from 6 to 10 will be removed
from the option list. Since the 5th option is the allotted one, it will not be
seen in the option list. Options from 1 to 4 only will remain valid and will be
considered for future allotments.
17.6 : If a candidate is satisfied with an allotment and does not want to be

considered against his/her remaining options, he/she will have the facility to
cancel all the remaining options. He/she may also cancel specific options
among the remaining options as per his/her desire. The candidate will also
have the facility to alter the priority of the remaining options. But the
candidate will not be permitted to register any fresh options to the existing
ones.
17.7 : The facility for confirmation and cancellation/deletion/alteration will

be available for a specified period of time as notified, after which the facility
will be withdrawn. A candidate retaining all or any of the options after each
allotment is bound to accept the next allotment, if any, given to him/her. If
the candidate fails to accept the allotment, he/she will lose all the
allotments/admission and will not be considered for any further allotments
to any course or college.
17.8 : Further Allotments:
Details regarding further allotments after the first allotment will be
notified by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations. Additional
seats, if any, added/sanctioned during the validity period of the
rank list will be filled in the final CAP on the basis of rank lists and
Category Lists mentioned in Clause 15.
17.9: Forfeiture of the claims in CAP :

The claims in Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) conducted by the CEE will
be cancelled under the following reasons.
(i) Non payment of tuition fee as specified in the allotment
memo.
(ii) Non joining of the course/college within the stipulated time
as specified by the CEE.
(iii) Discontinued with TC to join courses other than the courses
allotted by the CEE or for any other reason.
17.10: Other Rules:
 A Candidate can register all the available options if he/she desires so.
However, it is not compulsory that the candidates should exercise all
the options.
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 A candidate will not be allotted a seat in a course of a college if he/ she

has not opted the course-college combination during option
registration process of CAP for PG Dental-2020.
 A candidate is bound to accept an allotment as per the priority
registered in the Option list and he/she has to surrender the seat
already occupied by him/her, if he/she is allotted based on options
furnished against arising/future vacancy. Request to retain the existing
admission after an allotment is made, based on the option registered,
will not be considered under any circumstances.
 Failure to report for admission in the allotted institution, after remitting
the required fee within the stipulated time will result in the forfeiture
of his/her allotment to that course and for any course in any stream.
He/she will not be considered for online allotment to any future/arising
vacancies in any stream.
 For each phase of CAP for PG Dental -2020 subsequent to the initial
phase, confirmation of the higher order options by logging in to the
home page and clicking the confirm button is mandatory to participate
in that phase of allotment even if no cancellation/re-arrangement of
options is desired. Non-confirmation of higher order options for a
particular phase of CAP will lead to automatic deletion of higher order
options, making them unavailable for the subsequent phases also.
18: Mop Up Counseling:

18.1:Conditions of Mop Up Counseling:
(a) This does not form the part of Counseling. In the Mop Up Counseling
for filling up the remaining vacant seats, if any, may be conducted
after the completion of the Mop Up Counseling process.
(b)A candidate who figures in the Rank list/Category lists prepared as
per clause 15 of the Prospectus for Admission to PG Courses in
Dental Surgery 2020 and have not obtained admission under All
India Quota (AIQ) alone is entitled to attend the process.
(c) Candidates who have obtained admission in the 1 st & 2nd phase
allotment in Kerala Government merit seats for an MDS course in
any of the Govt. Dental Colleges shall eligible to participate in the
Mop up Counseling for the same subject in other Govt. Dental
Colleges.
(d)Similarly candidates who have obtained admission in the 1 st & 2nd
phase allotment Government merit seats for a course in any of the
Self Financing Dental Colleges shall be eligible to participate in the
Mop Up Counseling for the same subject in other Self Financing
Dental Colleges. However a candidate who got admission in
Government Merit seat of a Self Financing Dental Colleges shall be
permitted to take admission in the same /other subject in a
Government Dental Colleges through Mop Up Counseling . But a
candidate admitted in management seat shall be permitted
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to take admission in merit seat in the any subject in Self

Financing Dental Colleges without considering speciality.
(e) Any vacancy that may arise after the cut-off date for admissions
prescribed by the Government of India/Supreme Court will be
considered as lapsed and no allotment/transfer will be made to
these seats under any circumstances.
(f) No allotment/transfer to PG Dental courses will be done

under any circumstance after the last date of admission
prescribed by the Government of India/Supreme Court.
(g)Changes, if any effected by the Hon’ble Supreme
Court/DGHS, New Delhi, in the time schedule for admission
process will be applicable for the State Quota seats in Self
Financing Dental Colleges also.
(h)Additional Service candidate seats , if any ,sanctioned during the
validity of the rank list will be filled up in the final CAP.
(i) Any vacancy that may arise after the cut- off date for admissions
prescribed by the Government of India / Hon’ble Supreme Court will
be considered as lapsed and no allotment / transfer will be made to
these seats under any circumstances.
(j) No allotment /transfer / Surrender / Exchange to P.G.Dental
Courses-2020 will be done under any circumstance after the
last date of admission prescribed by the Government of
India / Hon’ble Supreme Court.
(k) Changes, if any effected by the Hon’ble Supreme of India
/Director General of Health Services, New Delhi, in the time
schedule for admission process will be applicable for State
Quota seats in Self Financing Dental Colleges also.
18.2: Documents in original to be produced at the time of

Admission
18.2.1:Candidates should produce all the Original Documents at the time of

admission.
 Printout of Confirmation Page
 Admit card of PG Dental (MDS) Entrance Examination,Kerala-2020 issued
by CEE.
 Allotment memo issued by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations.
 Date of Birth Proof. : Secondary School Leaving Certificate
/Senior Secondary Certificate /Indian Passport /Birth certificate.
 Degree certificate of the qualifying examination (BDSCourse)
 CRRI Certificate(House Surgeoncy).
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 Cerificate of Eligibility / Equivalency certificate from Kerala University of

Health Sciences,Thrissur for candidates who have passed the qualifying
examination (BDS Degree) from approved universities outside of Kerala.
 Registration certificate from Kerala Dental Council & up to date
Renewal certificate.
 In the case of candidates who are undergoing internship in the Dental
colleges of the state, Certificate from the concerned Principal to the effect
that He/she will complete internship by 31-01-2020 should be produced.
 NEET MDS-2020 Score Sheet.
 Originals of all the Uploaded documents/Certificates.
 “Transfer Certificate” & Conduct Certificate from the from the
institution last studied .
 “Relieving Order” from the institution last worked for those in
Government Service (Through the permission of Head of the
Department)
 Admit card issued by NBE,New Delhi.
 Any other documents mentioned in the allotment notification from CEE.
18.2.1: Additional documents in original to be presented by the
Service Candidates:
 Declaration to the effect that he/she has not undergone PG Dental

course under Service Category.
 Service Details from the Accountant General of Kerala.
 Details of Service from the Head of the Department in the format
prescribed.
 Service Candidates should send the printout of Confirmation
page, along with all the required documents, by Registered
Post/Speed Post/Hand Delivery to the Controlling Officer
concerned (Director of Medical Education/Director of Health
Services/ Director of Insurance Medical Services),before the time
and date notified by the Commissioner for Entrance
Examinations.
18.3 : Distribution of un-availed seats under All India Quota &

conditions governing /seeking admission and or holding multiple
MDS seats concurrently in other States & AIQ :-
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18.3.1: The distribution of MDS seats that are reverted back from the All
India Quota (AIQ)will be strictly as per the State allotment policy. The course
wise distribution will be decided after these seats are reverted back. The
college wise distribution statement will be furnished by the Director of
Medical Education. After assessing the number of seats reverting to State
quota from AIQ, Government will decide and notify the distribution of seats
to merit and reservation categories following the very same reservation
principles adopted in respect of the State quota. The specialty wise and
College wise distribution will be decided only after these seats are reverted
back. The details of distribution for these seats as informed by the DME will
be displayed at the allotment centre by CEE.
18.3.3: As a general principle, a candidate is entitled only to be admitted

to one MDS seat either in AIQ or in any one State in the Union of India under
any quota (subject to nativity and eligibility) for one MDS specialty of his
choice. It is noted that in past years candidates hold more than one MDS
seat at a time, under different quota, either in Kerala and or AIQ or in
another State and do not disclose same. Some eventually do not join
causing the MDS seat to lapse after the cutoff date. As it is a precious man
power resource such a practice is to be curbed.
18.3.4: A candidate who has taken admission under AIQ will not be
considered for admission to State quota after the last date
announced by DGHS for option/surrender of AIQ seat to DGHS.
18.3.5: A candidate who has taken admission in a State, other than Kerala,
for MDS concurrently shall declare same, and if he/she does not cancel the
higher option in Kerala State allotment within the stipulated time, will forfeit
the allotted seat in this State. CEE reserves the right to cancel his/her
admission on the basis of documentary evidence without any further formal
notice for same.
18.4: ALLOTMENT TO SELF FINANCING DENTAL COLLEGES:

Allotment to all MDS seats available in Self Financing Dental Colleges will be
conducted by CEE. The detailed procedure shall be published by separately.
19: Liquidated damages and Execution of Bond :-
19.1 General Terms:

The candidates selected for MDS Degree courses will have to execute two
bonds in stamped paper (all pages of the bond should be in stamped paper)
of the total value of Rs.200 of Kerala stamp paper each at the time of joining
the course to the effect that:
19.2: He / she shall not discontinue the P.G Dental course that has been
allotted to him/her after the final Centralised allotment Process.
19.3: All the candidates admitted to Postgraduate Dental (MDS) Courses
shall serve the Government in Health Services or Medical Education Services
as decided by the Government of Kerala for a period not less than one year
after the completion of the course, on such remuneration and terms and
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conditions as decided by the Government. This period of one year service

will be exclusively for that course only. No cumulative effect for services
done elsewhere.
19.4: In the case of Service candidates, He /She shall serve the Government
for a period of 10 years or up to superannuation, whichever is earlier , after
the completion of the course. Service candidates who get admission and
have not completed the period of probation as on the day before the date of
admission will have to serve the Government for an additional period of 2
years.
19.5: Conditions:
19.5.1: If a Post Graduate students (SC/ST/OEC & BPL Category) & Service
candidates discontinues the P.G Dental course after the final Centralised
allotment Process he/she shall pay Rs.20,00,000/-(Rupees Twenty Lakhs
only) as Liquidated Damages and also refund the stipend already received.
19.5.2: A candidate leaving one course to join another, before or during the
final Centralised allotment Process shall not be liable to pay the Liquidated
Damages.
19.5.3: The Liquidated Damages will not be recovered from students

moving from All India Quota to State quota and vice versa, provided the
admission relates to the same year and before the final Centralised
allotment Process for the State.
19.5.4: If service candidates violate the terms mentioned in clause 19.3

above, it will be construed as Professional Misconduct and the fact reported
to the Kerala Dental Council for suitable action including cancellation of
Registration by the Council. A sum of 20,00,000/-(Rupees Twenty Lakhs
only)from MDS Degree Candidates (in addition to the stipend drawn during
the period of the course and the amount spent by Government for their
studies with interest as fixed by Government) will be levied as liquidated
damages from those who fail to do the Government service as stipulated.
19.5.5: Service candidates during their period of bonded obligation will not
be eligible for sanction of Leave Without Alllowances(L.W.A) under
Appendix Clause XII.B of the KSR for the period of bonded duration of
10 / 12 years.They will not be permitted to resign from service seek
Voluntary Retirement from service during said the period.
19.5.6: If candidates other than service candidates violate the terms

mentioned in clause 19.4 above, it will be construed as Professional
Misconduct and the fact reported to the Kerala Dental Council for suitable
action including cancellation of Registration by the Council. A sum of
20,00,000/-(Rupees Twenty Lakhs only)from MDS Degree Candidates
(in addition to the stipend drawn during the period of the course and the
amount spent by Government for their studies with interest as fixed by
Government) will be levied as liquidated damages from those who fail to do
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the Government service as stipulated.
19.5.7: No Admission shall be valid without getting the bond as

detailed above executed at the time of joining or within 7 days from
the date of admission at the discretion of the Principal. Any lapse in
this regard will be treated as the liability of the Principal concerned. After 7
days the admission is liable to be cancelled. Candidates getting admission in
the final allotment will have to execute the bond within 7 days. Otherwise
their admission shall be cancelled and they are bound to pay the liquidated
damages as mentioned in clause 19.5.4. The original certificates after due
verification will be kept in the safe custody of the Principal concerned. The
candidates will not be eligible for stipend until the execution of bonds. There
shall be two separate Bonds – one for the Service Candidates and another
for non-service candidates. Format of Bond will be available in the office of
Principal of the Dental Colleges concerned. A copy of the same is also
annexed as XI & XII.
19.5.8: The parents/guardians shall stand as sureties for non-service

candidates. The signature of the candidate and the sureties have to be
attested by a Gazetted officer of state/central Government or
Gram/Block/District/Panchayath President/ Municipal Chairperson/ Mayor or
MLA/MP, by countersigning in the bond agreement as a witness.
19.5.9: The certificates which are to be submitted in the colleges at the

time of admission will be released only after the completion of compulsory
bonded service or in the case of bond violation, the liquidated damages are
paid.
19.5.10: If Govt. is not in a position to offer job either under Medical

Education Services or Health Services to fulfill the Compulsory Government
Service as per the bonded obligation within one year after completion of the
course, the candidates will be absolved of the bonded obligation.
Government have power to use their services (if required) through
recruitment boards (KPSC etc) or by direct recruitment on contract basis
whichever is deemed fit as per the circumstances prevailing at the time.
20: Validity of the list :

The validity of the rank list will be up to 31-05-2020 or the final date of
admission whichever is later. Its validity will also be subject to Orders of the
Hon’ble High Court and Supreme Court of India. The records of the PG
Entrance Examinations will be preserved only till 01/06/2020 or the day
after the final date of admission announced by the DCI /Apex
court/Government of India, whichever is later.
21: Transfer of candidate:

No transfer & Mutual Transfer will be allowed from one college to
another after the closing of admission. Re-allotment will be considered
only before the closing of admission as per the Guidelines/directions of the
Dental Council of India/ Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
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22. Duration, Date of joining:
22.1: The duration of the Postgraduate Dental courses including University

Examination is three calendar years or 36 months.
22.2: For the purpose of reckoning the duration of the course, any
candidate will be deemed to have joined the course on the date on which
the candidate actually commences the academic programme as certified by
the Principal concerned. This date should be given as the date of joining in
the Post Graduate register maintained by the University.
22.3: Residents shall acquire a minimum of 80% attendance in each

year of study for promotion to next year even if there is no exam.
22.4: A candidate acquiring 80% attendance separately for each year of

study (no cumulative effect) only will be eligible for appearing for the final
University examination and for issuance of the Course completion certificate
which is a pre-requisite to appear for the final MDS University examination.
22.5: He/she will have to physically undergo and complete the total
duration of 36 monthsof the course before being awarded/given the MDS
Degree certificate. Candidates who avail maternity/medical leave will have
to do an extension equivalent to the period of leave availed, and shall have
to do same in the respective year of study itself.
23: Residency System:

23.1: Residency Programme has been introduced in the three Government
Dental Colleges in the State as per G.O.(MS) 429/09/H&FWD dated,
16.12.2009 under which all the Postgraduate Students have been
designated as Junior Residents. The Junior Residents have to undertake
academic, teaching and clinical duties as assigned to them under Residency
Programme. The Junior Residents in Government Dental Colleges are to be
paid stipend as applicable during the duration of the course. The service
conditions of Postgraduate students/Junior Residents in three Government
Dental Colleges are governed by the rules and regulations elaborated in
Residency Manual Annexured to G.O. (MS) 429/09/H&FWD dated 16.12.2009
and its amendments from time to time.
23.2: As an academic requirement the Junior Residents/Postgraduate

Students should have a minimum percentage of attendance as stipulated by
the Universities. However, for stipendary calculation all the 365 days of the
year are working days for post graduate students/Junior Residents. However,
they will be permitted to avail casual leave for 20 days, but not more than
10 days at a stretch. Any other leave will entail extension of the course.
Those who take leave without prior sanction are liable to be considered to
be on unauthorized absence. If the Junior Resident /Postgraduate Student is
un authorisedly absent for more than 10 days, he / she will be terminated
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from the course and liquidated damages will be levied.
22.3: All PG students/Junior Residents are eligible for weekly off for one day.
This will be allowed by the Head of the Department concerned without
affecting the routine functioning of the Department. Weekly off cannot be
accumulated.
23.4: Female Postgraduate students are entitled to avail stipend during

maternity leave and its extension only once during the entire course of
study.
23.5: CMEs, workshops and other academic programmes conducted by

recognised academic bodies are essential aspects of PG training
programme. All PG students may be permitted to attend such programmes
without affecting the routine working of the Departments concerned subject
to a maximum of 20 days annually.
23.6: The Principals of Dental Colleges on the recommendation of the

Heads of Departments shall sanction special casual leave to PG students
they apply prior to the CME programme and the Head of Department is
convinced about the genuineness of the programme and utility for the
particular course. The student on returning from the programme should
submit attendance certificate to the Head of the Department.
23.7: No Post Graduate student/Junior Residents shall leave the country

without prior sanction of the Director of Medical Education. They shall not
take up any employment abroad. Any violation will be viewed seriously
warranting termination of the candidate from the course and levying of
liquidated damages.
23.8: No Post Graduate student shall be permitted to take any PSC

appointment in the same or any other specialty department or any other
Government department during the 36 month period of MDS study. However
they can get themselves discharged from the course on payment of the
stipulated liquidated damages to take up such PSC appointment.
Suppression of this material fact shall be reason sufficient to discharge him
from probationary service.
24:. Private Practice:

Post Graduate students/Junior Residents shall not engage in private practice
of any sort during the course of study.
25: General Rules :
25.1: Not withstanding anything contained in the Prospectus, the
Government may at any time, on their own volition or otherwise after calling
for the records of the case, revise any order passed by a subordinate
authority.
25.2: This Prospectus is subject to modification/addition as may be
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considered necessary by the Government and issued as executive

orders/notification.
25.3: The selected candidate should report before the Principal concerned
on the date and time as directed by the CEE. No extension of time for joining
the course will be granted under any circumstances. Failure to appear
before the Principal concerned for admission on the date and time fixed will
forfeit his/her selection to the course.
25.4: All students getting selected should get themselves vaccinated
against Hepatitis, before admission. A certificate to this effect will have to
be produced at the time of admission.
25.5: The medium of instruction for the P.G.Dental courses will be English.
25.6: Transfer to other institutions is not admissible other than by CEE
allotment.
26: OTHER ITEMS:

26.1: The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations will not entertain any
request for change of the date of Entrance Examinations or Centralised
Allotment Process or enquiries with regard to the date of declaration of the
results.
26.2: All disputes pertaining to the examination, selection or admission

shall fall within the jurisdiction of the Hon'ble High Court of
Kerala,Erunakulam.
26.3: Any other items not specifically covered in this prospectus will be
decided by the Government of Kerala or Commissioner for Entrance
Examination and his/ her decision shall be final.
27: Preventive measures against ragging:
According to the Kerala Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1998, 'ragging' means

doing of any act by disorderly conduct to a student of an educational
institution, which causes or is likely to cause physical or psychological harm
or raising apprehension or shame or embarrassment to that student and
includes teasing or abusing or playing practical jokes or causing hurt to such
students or asking a student to do any act or to perform something which
such student will not in the ordinary course be willing to do. All Institutions
will have to abide by the directives of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India,
Dated May 16, 2007 in SLP No.(s) 24295 of 2006 University of Kerala Vs
Council, Principals’, Colleges, Kerala &Ors [with SLP (C) No.24296-99/2004 &
W.P.(Crl) No.173/2006 & SLP (C) No.14356/2005] and the recommendations
approved by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on effective prevention of
ragging in educational institutions. In case, the applicant for admission is
found to have indulged in ragging in the past or if it is noticed later that
he/she has indulged in ragging, admission may be refused or he/she shall be
expelled from the educational institution. It shall be the collective
responsibility of the authority of the institution to see to it that effective
steps for preventing ragging are taken. Anti-ragging committees and anti-
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ragging squads will have to be formed to take effective measures against

ragging and they should adhere to the stipulations and effectively monitor
and comply with the directives. Each of the students of the institution and
his/her parents, or guardian are required to submit a combined undertaking
at the time of registration/admission in prescribed format available in
(Annexure-XIII) which is mandatory for registration/admission.
Dr.Remla Beevi.A
Director of Medical Education
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Consolidated list of Annexure’s of P.G.Dental Coures-2020
Sl.No. Subject of Annexure Old Annexure Annexure

No’s No’s
1 List of OEC X I
2 List of Communities Eligible XI II
for Educational concessions as
is given to OEC
3 Seat mapping in I III
Govt.Dental College
4 List of Govt.Seat Distribution II III(a)
5 FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE
PRODUCED BY SOCIALLY AND XIII IV
EDUCATIONALLY BACKWARD
CLASSES(SEBC)/OTHER
ELIGIBLE COMMUNITIES(OEC)
5 List of SEBC IV V
6 Inter-Caste Certificate V VI
7 List of Scheduled Castes(SC) VIII VII
8 List of Scheduled Tribes(ST) IX VIII
9 Rules for Reservation of seats for - IX
Persons with Disabilities
10 Declaration for Service III X
Candidates
11 Bond VI XI
12 Bond(for Service Candidates) VII XII
13 Undertaking from students as per XIV XIII
the provisions of anti-ragging
verdict
14 BOND Erratum XIV
G.O.(Rt)No.830/2019/H&FWD orders
Dated, Thiruvananthapuram,
02/04/2019)
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ANNEXURE - I
LIST OF OTHER ELIGIBLE COMMUNITIES (OEC)
[ G.O(MS)No.7/2013/BCDD dated, 19/07/2013, GO (Ms) No.14/2017/BCDD dated:

02.08.2017)
Sl.N OEC (ST) Sl.N OEC (SC)

o. o.
1 Allar(Alan) 1 Chakkamar
2 Chingathan 2 Madiga
3 Irivavan 3 Chemman/Chemmar
4 Kalanadi 4 Kudumbi
5 Malayan, Konga-Malayan(Kasargod, 5 Dheevara/Dheevaran (Arayan, Valan,
Kannur, Wayanad and Kozhikode
Districts) Nulayan, Mukkuvan, Arayavathi,
Valanchiyar, Paniyakal, Mokaya, Bovi,
Mogayar, Mogaveerar)
6 Kundu-Vadiyan 6 Scheduled Caste converted to
Christianity
7 Kunnuvarmannadi 7 Kusavan, Kulalan, Kumbharan,
Velaan, Velaar, Odan, Andhra Nair,
Andhuru Nair,
8 Malamuthan 8 Pulaya Vettuvan (Except Kochi State)
9 Malavettuvar (Except Kasargod and
Kannur Districts)
10 Malayalar
11 Panimalayan
12 Pathiyan (other than Dhobies)
13 Hindu Malayali
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ANNEXURE – II
List of Communities which are eligible for Educational
concessions as is given to OEC
[G.O (MS) No. 10/2014/BCDD Dated 23.05.2014]
1 Vaniya (Vanika, Vanika Vaisya, Vanibha Chetty, Vaniya Chetty, Ayiravar,
Nagarathar and Vaniyan
2 Veluthedathu Nair (Veluthedan and Vannathan)
3 Chetty/Chetties (Kottar Chetties, Parakka Chetties, Elur Chetties, Attingal
Chetties, Pudukkada Chetties, Iraniel Chetties, Sri Pandara Cetties, Telugu
Chetties, Udiyankulangara Chetties, Peroorkada Chetties, Sadhu Chetties, 24
Mana Chetties, Wayanadan Chetties, Kalavara Chetties and 24 Mana Telugu
Chetties
4 Ezhavathi (Vathy)
5 Ganika
6 Kanisu or Kaniyar Panicker, Kani or Kaniyan (Ganaka) or Kanisan or Kamnan,
Kalari Kurup/Kalari Panicker
7 Vilkurup, Perumkollan
8 Yadavas (Kolaya, Ayar, Mayar, Maniyani and Iruman), Erumakkar
9 Devanga
10 Pattariyas
11 Saliyas (Chaliya, Chaliyan)
12 Pandithar
13 Vaniar
14 Ezhuthachan
15 Chakkala/Chakkala Nair
16 Reddiars (throughout the State except in Malabar Area)

17 Kavuthiya
18 Veerasaiva (Yogi, Yogeeswara, Poopandram, Malapandaram, Jangam,
Matapathi, Pandaram, Pandaran, Vairavi, Vairagi)
19 Vilakkithala Nair – Vilakkithalavan
20 Vaduka – Vadukan, Vadugar, Vaduka, Vaduvan
21 Chavalakkaran
22 Agasa
23 Kaikolan
24 Kannadiyans
25 Kerala Mudalis
26 Madivala
27 Naikkans
28 Tholkolans
29 Thottian
30 Mooppar or Kallan Moopan or Kallan Moopar
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ANNEXURE III
SEAT MAPPING 2020-21
grp year seqno course college category
MDS 2020 1 MX TVD UR
MDS 2020 2 PO KKD UR
MDS 2020 3 PO TVD UR
MDS 2020 4 OR KTD UR
MDS 2020 5 PO TVD LC
MDS 2020 6 PO KTD UR
MDS 2020 7 OR KTD UR
MDS 2020 8 OR KKD UR
MDS 2020 9 MX TVD SC
MDS 2020 10 MX KKD UR
MDS 2020 11 MX KTD UR
MDS 2020 12 MX KTD UR
MDS 2020 13 MX KTD UR-PD
MDS 2020 14 OR TVD UR
MDS 2020 15 PM KTD UR
MDS 2020 16 PM TVD UR
MDS 2020 17 PM TVD UR
MDS 2020 18 PM KKD EZ
MDS 2020 19 PH KTD UR
MDS 2020 20 MR KKD UR
MDS 2020 21 MR TVD UR
MDS 2020 22 MR KTD SC
MDS 2020 23 PR KKD UR
MDS 2020 24 PR KTD UR
MDS 2020 25 PR TVD UR
MDS 2020 26 PR TVD BX
MDS 2020 27 CD KKD UR
MDS 2020 28 CD KTD UR
MDS 2020 29 CD KKD UR
MDS 2020 30 CD TVD UR
MDS 2020 31 CD TVD SC
MDS 2020 32 PD KTD UR
MDS 2020 33 PD KKD UR
MDS 2020 34 PD TVD UR
MDS 2020 35 PD KTD UR-PD
ANNEXURE III (a)
SEAT DISTRIBUTION 2020-21
KKD:Govt.Dental College, Kozhikode
Course Total UR SC ST EZ MU BH BX LC KU UR-PD
Conservative Dentistry[CD] 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oral Medicine & Radiology[MR] 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oral & Maxillo Facial Surgery[MX] 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Orthodontics[OR] 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pedodontics[PD] 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oral Pathology & Microbiology[PM] 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Prosthodontics[PO] 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Periodontics[PR] 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 9 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
KTD:Govt.Dental College, Kottayam
Orthodontics[OR] 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pedodontics[PD] 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Public Health Dentistry[PH] 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Periodontics[PR] 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 13 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
TVD:Govt.Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram
Orthodontics[OR] 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pedodontics[PD] 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Periodontics[PR] 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Total 13 9 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Grand Total 35 27 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 2
ANNEXURE-IV
FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY SOCIALLY AND EDUCATIONALLY

BACKWARD CLASSES(SEBC)/OTHERELIGIBLE COMMUNITIES(OEC) FOR
ADMISSION TO PROFESSIONAL DEGREE/PG DEGREE COURSES IN
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF KERALA AND IN
AIDED/IUNAIDED SELF FINANCING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OTHER THAN
MINORITY INSTITUTIONS UNDER ARTICLE 30 (1)
This is to certify that

Shri/Smt…………………………………………………………………………….
Son/daughter of
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Of…………………………………village……………………………………………………
District/Division
In the State of Kerala belongs to

…………………………………………………………………………..
Community which is designated as a socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC)
/Other Eligible Communities(OEC)as serial No.……………………in the PG Dental
Prospectus-2020 Annexure V.
2.This is also to certify that the above Shri./Smt.

…………………………………………….does not belong to the category of “Creamy layer’ in
the light of the guidelines of G.O(P)No.1/2015/BCDD dated
01/01/2015…………………………………………and the schedule prescribed there under to
exclude the “Creamy Layer” among the designated “Socially and Educationally
Backward Classes (SEBCs)” in the State of Kerala .
Signature:
Place: Name:
Date: Designation :
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ANNEXURE-V
LIST OF SOCIALLY AND EDUCATIONALLY BACKWARD CLASSES (SEBC)

FOR WHOM CREAMY LAYER CRITERIA IS APPLICABLE
[Vide G.O.(P)208/66/Edn. Dated 02.05.1966,G.O.(Ms)No.

95/08/SCSTDD dated 06.10.2008 &G.O.(Ms)No. 58/2012/SCSTDD
dated16.04.2012]
I. EzhavasincludingEzhavas,Thiyyas,Ishuvan, Izhuvan, IlluvanandBillava

II. Muslims(allsectionsfollowing Islam)
III. LatinCatholics
IV. Other BackwardChristians
(a) SIUC
(b) ConvertsfromScheduledCastesto Christianity
V. Kudumbi
VI.Other Backward Hindus, i.e.
1. Agasa
2. ArayasincludingValan,Mukkuvan,Mukaya,Mogayan,Arayan,Bovies,Kharvi,
NulayanandArayavathi
3. Aremahrati
4. Aryaincluding Dheevara/ DheevaranAtagara, Devanga, Kaikolan,
(Sengunthar) Pattarya, Saliyas (Padmasali, Pattusali, Thogatta,
Karanibhakatula, Senapathula, Sali, Sale, Karikalabhakulu, Chaliya)
Sourashtra, Khatri, Patnukaran, Illathu Pillai, IllaVellalar, Illathar
5. Bestha
6. Bhandari orBhondari
7. Boya
8. Boyan
9. Chavalakkaran
10. Chakkala(ChakkalaNair)
11. Devadiga
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12. Ezhavathi(Vathi)
13. Ezhuthachan, Kadupattan
14. Gudigara
15. GaladaKonkani
16. GanjamReddies
17. Gatti
18. Gowda
19. Ganika including Nagavamsom
20. Hegde
21. Hindu Nadar
22. Idiga including Settibalija
23. Jangam
24. Jogi
25. Jhetty
26. KanisuorKaniyar-Panicker, Kaniyan, Kanisan, KannianorKani, Ganaka
27. xxx
28. KalarikuruporKalariPanicker
29. Kerala Muthali
30. Kusavan including Kulala, Kumbaran, Odan, Oudan (Donga) Odda
(VoddeorVaddeorVeddai) Velaan, Velaans, Velaar, AndhraNair, Anthuru
Nair.
31. Kalavanthula
32. Kallan including IsanattuKallar
33. Kabera
34. Korachas
35. Kammalas including Viswakarmala,
Karuvan, Kamsal as, Viswakarmas,Pandikammala, Malayal-Kammala,
Kannan,Moosari, Kalthachan, Kallasari, Perumkollen, Kollan, Thattan,
Pandithattan, Thachan, Asari, Villasan, Vilkurup, Viswabrahmins, Kitara,
Chaptegara.
36. Kannadiyans
37. Kavuthiyan
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38. Kavudiyaru
39. elasiorKalasiPanicker
40. KoppalaVelamas
41. Krishnanvaka
42. Kuruba
43. Kurumba
44. Maravan(Maravar)
45. Madivala
46. Maruthuvar
47. Mahratta(Non-Brahman)
48. Melakudi(Kudiyan)
49. xxxx
50. Moili
51. Mukhari
52. Modibanda
53. Moovari
54. Moniagar
55. NaickenincludingTholuvaNaickerandVettilakkaraNaicker
56. Padyachi(Villayankuppam)
57. Palli
58. Panniyar orPannayar
59. Parkavakulam(Surithiman,Malayaman,Nathaman, MoopanarandNainar)
60. Rajapuri
61. Sakravar(Kavathi)
62. Senaithalaivar,Elavania,Senaikudayam
63. SadhuChetty including Telugu Chettyor 24 Manai Telugu Chetty and
WynadanChetty
64. Tholkolan
65. Thottiyan
66. Uppara(Sagara)
67. Ural Goundan
68. Valaiyan
69. VadaBalija
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70. Vakkaliga
71. Vaduvan(Vadugan)
72. VeeraSaivas(Pandaram,Vairavi,Vairagi,Yogeeswar,MatapathiandYogi)
73. Veluthedathu Nair includingVannathan,VeluthedanandRajaka
74. Vilakkithala Nair includingVilakkathalavan,AmbattanPranopakari,Pandithar
andNusuvan
75. VaniyaincludingVanika,VanikaVaisya,VaisyaChetty,VanibhaChetty,Ayiravar
Nagarathar,Vaniyan
76. YadavaincludingKolaya,Ayar,Mayar,Maniyani,Eruman,GollaandKolaries
77. Chakkamar
78. Mogers of Kasargod Taluk
79. Xxxx
80. Xxxx
81. Xxxx
82. Reddiars(throughout the state except in Malabar area)
83. Mooppar or Kallan Moopan or Kallan Moopar
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Annexure -VI
INTER-CASTE MARRIGE CERTIFICATE FOR SON / DAUGHTER OF INTER-

CASTE MARRIED COUPLES
Certified that Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . an applicant for admission to PG

Dental course- 2020 is the son/daughter of an Inter-caste married
couple, and his/her father Shri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . belongs
to. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . community and his/he mother Smt. ..... . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . belongs to. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . community.
Signature of Tahasildar:
Name of Tahasildar:
Name of Taluk & District:
Place:
Date:
(Office Seal)
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ANNEXURE – VII
LIST OF SCHEDULED CASTES (SC)

[As Amended by The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Second Amendment) Act, 2002
[Act 61 of 2002) Vide Part VIII – Kerala - Schedule 1 Notified in the Gazette of India dated
18.12.2002,
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Act 2007, The Constitution
(Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Act 2016, No.24 of 2016]
1 Adi Andhra
2 Adi Dravida
3 Adi Karnataka
4 Ajila
5 Arunthathiyar
6 Ayyanavar
7 Baira
8 Bakuda
9 xxx
10 Bathada
11 xxx
12 Bharathar (Other than Parathar), Paravan
13 xxx
14 Chakkiliyan
15 Chamar, Muchi
16 Chandala
17 Cheruman
18 Domban
19 xxx
20 xxx
21 xxx
22 Gosangi
23 Hasla
24 Holeya
25 Kadaiyan
26 Kakkalan, Kakkan
27 Kalladi
28 Kanakkan, Padanna, Padannan
29 xxx
30 Kavara (other than Telugu speaking or Tamil
speaking Balija Kavarai, Gavara, Gavarai,
Gavarai Naidu, Balija Naidu, Gajalu Balija or
Valai Chetty)
31 Koosa
32 Kootan, Koodan
33 Kudumban
34 Kuravan, Sidhanar, Kuravar, Kurava,
Sidhana
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35 Maila
36 Malayan [In the areas comprising the
Malabar District as specified by Sub-Section
(2) of section 5 of the State Re-Organization
Act 1956 (37 of 1956)
37 Mannan (£Ë¯Ï), Pathiyan, Perumannan,
Peruvannan, Vannan, Velan
38 xxx
39 Moger (other than Mogeyar)
40 Mundala
41 Nalakeyava
42 Nalkadaya
43 Nayadi
44 xxx
45 Pallan
46 Palluvan, Pulluvan
47 Pambada
48 Panan
49 xxx
50 Paraiyan, Parayan, Sambavar, Sambavan,
Sambava, Paraya, Paraiya, Parayar
51 xxx
52 xxx
53 xxx
54 Pulayan, Cheramar, Pulaya, Pulayar,
Cherama, Cheraman, Wayanad Pulayan,
Wayanadan Pulayan, Matha, Matha Pulayan
55 xxx
56 Puthirai Vannan
57 Raneyar
58 Samagara
59 Samban
60 Semman, Chemman, Chemmar
61 Thandan (excluding Ezhuvas and Thiyyas
who are known as Thandan, in the erstwhile
Cochin and Malabar areas) and (Carpenters
who are known as Thachan, in the erstwhile
Cochin and Travancore State) Thachar
(Other than Carpenters).
62 Thoti
63 Vallon
64 Valluvan
65 xxx
66 xxx
67 Vetan
68 Vettuvan, Pulaya Vettuvan (in the areas of
erstwhile Cochin State only).
69 Nerian
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ANNEXURE – VIII
LIST OF SCHEDULED TRIBES (ST)

[As Amended by The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders
(Amendment) Act, 2002 (Act 10 of 2003) Vide Part-VII - Kerala - Second
Schedule Notified in the Gazette of India dated 8.1.2003,
G.O(Ms)No.06/2014/SCSTDD dated, 29/01/2014]
1 Adiyan
2 Arandan [Arandanan]
3 Eravallan
4 Hill Pulaya, Mala Pulayan, Kurumba

Pulayan, Kuravazhi Pulayan, Pamba
Pulayan
5 Irular, Irulan
6 Kadar [Wayanad Kadar]
7 xxx
8 Kanikkaran, Kanikkar
9 Kattunayakan
10 [Kochuvelan]
11 xxx
12 xxx
13 Koraga
14 xxx
15 Kudiya, Melakudi
16 Kurichchan [Kurichiyan]
17 Kurumans, Mullu Kuruman, Mulla

Kuruman, Mala Kuruman
18 Kurumbas, [Kurumbar, Kurumban]
19 Maha Malasar
20 Malai Arayan [Mala Arayan]
21 Malai Pandaram
22 Malai Vedan [Malavedan]
23 Malakkuravan
24 Malasar
25 [Malayan, Nattu Malayan, Konga Malayan

(excluding the areas comprising the
Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad and
Kozhikode Districts)
26 Malayarayar
27 Mannan (£Ò¯Ï)
28 xxx
29 Muthuvan, Mudugar, Muduvan
30 Palleyan, Palliyan, Palliyar, Paliyan
31 xxx
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32 xxx
33 Paniyan
34 Ulladan, [Ullatan]
35 Uraly
36 Mala Vettuvan(in Kasaragod & Kannur
districts)
37 Ten Kurumban, Jenu Kurumban
38 Thachanadan, Thachanadan Moopan

39 Cholanaickan
40 Mavilan
41 Karimpalan
42 Vetta Kuruman
43 Mala Panikkar
44 Maratis of Kasargod and Hosdurg Taluk
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Annexure IX
MCI Guidelines regarding admission of students with specified disabilities under the Rights of Person
with Disabilities Act-2016 with respect to admission in Medical courses
Sl. Disability Type of Specified Disability Range

Disability
No. Type Disabilities Eligible for Eligible for Not Eligible for
Medical
Medical Medical Course
Course, Eligible
Course, Not for
Eligible for PwD Quota
PwD Quota
1. Physical A. Locomotor a. Leprosy cured Less than 40-80% disability More than 80%
40%
Disability Disability, person*
including disability
b. Cerebral
Specified Palsy**
Disabilities (a to f). c. Dwarfism
d. Muscular
Dystrophy
e. Acid attack
victims
f. Others*** such
as
Amputation,
Poliomyelitis, etc.
* Attention should be paid to loss of sensations in fingers and hands,

amputation, as well as involvement of eyes and corresponding
recommendations be looked at.
** Attention should be paid to impairment of vision, hearing, cognitive

function etc. and corresponding recommendations be looked at.
*** Both hands intact, with intact sensations, sufficient strength and range
of motion are essential to be considered eligible for medical course
B. Visual a. Blindness Less than - Equal to or More

40%
Impairment (*) b. Low vision than 40%
disability (i.e. Disability
Category '0 (i.e. Category III
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(10%)', 'I and
(20%)' & 'II above)
(30%')
C. Hearing a. Deaf Less than - Equal to or more

40%
impairment@ b. Hard of hearing than 40%
Disability Disability
(*) Persons with Visual impairment / visual disability of more than 40% may
be made eligible to pursue Graduate Medical Education and may be given
reservation, subject to the condition that the visual disability is brought to a
level of less than the benchmark of 40% with advanced low vision aids
such as telescopes / magnifier etc.
@ Persons with hearing disability of more than 40% may be made eligible
to pursue Graduate Medical Education and may be given reservation,
subject to the condition that the hearing disability is brought to a level of
less than the benchmark of 40% with the aid of assistive devices.
In addition to this, the individual should have a speech discrimination score

of more than 60%.
D. Speech & Organic/ Less than - Equal to or more

neurological 40%
language than 40% Disability
causes Disability
disability$
$ It is proposed that for admission to MBBS course the Speech Intelligibility Affected (SIA) score
shall not exceed 3 (Which will correspond to less than 40%) to be eligible to pursue the MBBS
course. The individuals beyond this score will not be eligible for admission to the MBBS course.
Persons with an Aphasia Quotient (AQ) upto 40% may be eligible to pursue MBBS course but
beyond that they will neither be eligible to pursue the MBBS course nor will they have any
reservation.
2. Intellectual a. Specific # currently there is no Quantification scale available to

learning assess the severity of SpLD, therefore the cut-off of 40%
disability is arbitrary and more evidence is needed.
disabilities
Less than Equal to or more More than 80% or
(Perceptual 40%
than 40% disability severe nature or
disabilities, Disability
Dyslexia, - significant
Dyscalculia, But selection will be cognitive/

based on the
Dyspraxia & intellectual
learning disability
Developmental
competency
aphasia)#
evaluated with the
help of the
remediation/
assisted
technology/
aids/i nfrastructural
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changes by the
Expert Panel
b. Autism Absence or Currently not Equal to or more

spectrum
Mild recommended due than 60% disability
disorders
Disability, to lack of objective or presence of
Asperger method to establish cognitive/intellectu

al
syndrome presence and
extent disability and/or if
(disability of
of mental illness. the person is
40- 60% as deemed
However, the
per ISAA) unfit for pursuing
benefit of
where the MBBS course by an
reservation/quota
individual is expert panel
may be considered
deemed fit
for in future after
MBBS course developing better
by an expert methods of
panel disability
assessment.
3. Mental Mental illness Absence or Currently not Equal to or more
behaviour mild recommended due than 40% disability
Disability: to lack of objective or if the person is

less
method to establish deemed unfit to
than 40%
presence and perform his/her
(under extent
duties. Standards
IDEAS) of mental illness.
may be drafted for
However, the
the definition of
benefit of
“fitness to practice
reservation/quota
medicine”, as are
may be considered
used by several
in future after
institutions of
developing better
countries other
methods of than
disability India.
assessment.
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4. Disability a. Chronic i. Multiple Less than 40-80% disability More than 80%
Sclerosis 40%
caused due Neurological
to ii. Disability
Conditions Parkinsonism
b. Blood i. Haemophilia Less than 40-80% disability More than 80%

40%
Disorders ii. Thalassemia
Disability
iii. Sickle cell
disease
5. Multiple More than one Must consider all above while deciding in individual cases
of the
disabilities recommendations with respect to presence any of the
above above, namely, Visual, Hearing, Speech & Language
including specified disability, Intellectual Disability, and Mental Illness as a
component of Multiple Disability.
deaf disabilities
Combining Formula as notified by the related Gazette
blindness
Notification issued by the Govt. of India
a + b (90-a)
90
(where a= higher value of disability % and b=lower value

of disability % as calculated for different disabilities)
is recommended for computing the disability arising when
more than one disabling condition is present in a given
individual. This formula may be used in cases with

multiple disabilities, and recommendations regarding
admission and/or reservation made as per the specific
disabilities present in a given individual
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ANNEXURE-X
Declaration for Service Candidates
(To be submitted by Service for PG Dental courses –
2020)
I,Dr.............................................
(Name)..................................................................................................................
....................................................................................(Designation) hereby
declare that I have not availed the benefit of reservation under Service
category previously for undergoing Post Graduate Dental Courses-2020 in
any of the specialities.
OR
I,Dr............................................
(Name)..................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................
...............(Designation) hereby declare that I have not availed the benefit of
reservation under Service Category previously only for undergoing Post
Graduate Dental Course-
2019in.....................................................................................................
(Speciality)
Signature:...................................
Name:.........................................
Designation:...............................
Countersigned
by:.......................
(Controlling Officer: DME/DHS/DIMS/DMS)
Signature:........................................
Name:..............................................
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Designation:.....................................
Date :
(Office Seal)
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Annexure -XI
BOND
(Total value of ₹ 200/-Kerala Stamp Paper*)
To be executed by all candidates admitted to Postgraduate Dental Courses in the State Medical
Colleges
TO KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that
We . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
. . . . . Residing at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . herein after
called the ‘Bounden’ (which expression shall unless excluded by or repugnant to the context include his
heirs, executors, Administrators and legal representatives) and . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . herein after called the first surety and second surety
respectively (which expression shall unless excluded by repugnant to the context include their respective
heirs, executors, administrators and legal representatives) bind ourselves jointly and severally to pay the
Governor of Kerala( herein after called the Government)on demand without demur a sum of Rs . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . Rupees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the probable amount that Government may have to spend for
paying stipend and further sum of Rs.20,00,000/-(Rupees Twenty lakhs only) as liquidated damages.
Signed this. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .day of………………….in the year Two Thousand

and Nineteen ......................................................... . . . . . . . . . .by the
Bounden
Shri. . ........................................................... (Full address).
In the presence of witnesses:(Name &Official Address is compulsory )

1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................................
WHEREAS the Bounden has been under the rules, which will form part of this deed as if
incorporated herein, herein after called the Rules, selected to undergo the course of study. Government
will give the monthly stipend to the Bounden (admissible as per rules) for the study of-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........................................................................
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [here enter the name of the course of study ] in Government Medical College, . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Name of college) condition of his executing a bond supported by two sureties in the terms
appearing herein after which the Bounden has agreed to do.
Now the condition of the above written obligation is that in the event of the Bounden not
conforming to or observing the rules and conditions, regarding the progress of his study or interrupting or
discontinuing his course, at any time after the final centralized allotment process or participating in a
strike or leave the training course on account indiscipline or misconduct on his part, or for other reasons
not considered valid and satisfactory by the Secretary to Government of Kerala, Health and Family Welfare
Department whose decision in this behalf shall be final, the Bounden and the sureties shall jointly and
severally pay and refund to the Government on demand and without demurral the amount spent on the
Bounden on account of the said course of studies, together with the liquidated damages of
Rs.20,00,000/- (Rupees fifty lakhs only) if the bounden discontinues the course after the final
Centralised Allotment Process (CAP). This decision of the Secretary to Government of Kerala, Health and
Family Welfare Department as to the commission of a breachor as to any indiscipline or misconduct on the
part of the Bounden as also the amount of compensation payable and as to whether the Bounden has or
has not performed and observed the conditions and Bounden obligations under these presents shall be
final and binding on the Bounden and the sureties.
It is further agreed and declared that in the event of the Bounden being unsuccessful in any of the
qualifying examinations conducted in the said Institute, the Government may at their discretion, with hold
the payment of stipend for the continuance of further studies and the decision of the Secretary to
Government of Kerala, Health and Family Welfare Department in this behalf shall be final and binding.
Provided further that the Bounden and the Sureties do hereby agree that all sums found due to the
Government under or by virtue of this bond may be recovered jointly and severally from them and their
prospective movable and immovable as if such sums were arrears of land revenue under the provisions of
the Revenue Recovery Act for the time being in force or in such other manner as to the Government may
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deem fit.
It is agreed that the liability of the sureties here under shall not be impaired or discharged by
reason of time being granted or any for bearance, act or omission of the Government (whether with or
without the knowledge or consent of the sureties) in respect or in relation to the several obligations and
conditions to be performed or discharged by the Bounden or by any other matter or thing what so ever
which, under the law relating the sureties, shall but for this provision have the effect of releasing the
sureties from such liability not shall it be necessary for the Government, to sue the Bounden before doing
either of the sureties for amounts due here under.
It is agreed that the expense of Stamp duty to this document shall be borne by the Bounden
IN WITNESS WHERE OF the Bounden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .........................

. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . ...................................
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .and. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sureties have put their respective hands the day and year herein above written Signed by the Bounden in
the presence of witnesses:
(Signature of the Bounden)
Signed by ………………………………………….
(Signature of the sureties) (Residential Address of the sure ties is compulsory)
Signed by …………………………………………..............................................................................
(Signature of the witness)
(Official Address & Residential Address of the witness is compulsory)
(OFFICE SEAL)
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Witness must be a person as mentioned in the clause 19.5.8 of the Prospectus.
Remember: The Originals of the uploaded documents will have to be furnished before the
admitting authority as and when required
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ANNEXURE XII
BOND
(Total value of Rs.200/-KeralaStampPaper*)
TO KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that
We Shri/Smt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . son/ daughter/ wife of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
residing at. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .
(herein after called the ‘Bounden’) and
(1) Shri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Residing at. .
........ .................. .................. .................. .........
......... ....
And
(2) Shri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Residing

at. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
............ .....
(here enter name and address) (herein after called ‘Sureties’) do here by bind ourselves and
each of us, our and each of our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally to pay
the Governor of Kerala (here in after called the Government) on demand a sum of` ₹…………….
………………… (the total amount of stipend drawn during the period of study) and the amount
spend by Government for their studies with interest as fixed by Government and`** in addition
to the stipend towards Liquidated damages/ penalty for violation of the conditions in clause of
the PG Dental Prospectus 2020-21.
Signed this………. Day of …….………. in the year …………by the bounden Shri/Smt. ……………
Signature
In the presence of witnesses:
1. .......... ........
Signed by Shri/Smt. ………..……………… (Residential Address is compulsory)
WHEREAS the Bounden Shri/Smt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .has been

selected to undergo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. ... (here enter the name of the course of study) in Government Medical College, . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Name of College), Kerala for a period of two/three years.
AND WHEREAS the Government have agreed to pay stipend to the Bounden during the
period of the said course of study”
ANDWHERE AS the Government have agreed to incur the said expenses on condition
that after successful completion of the course of study within the prescribed period the
bounden shall serve the Government for a period of *** and also subject to the terms and
conditions here in after appearing and the bounden and the sureties have agreed to the same.
NOW the condition of the above written obligation is that in the event the Bounden after
successful completion of the Post Graduate course of study to which he was selected, fails to
serve the Government for a period of ***, the Bounden and shall forthwith pay to the
Government on demand the sum of Rs……………………………….(the total amount of
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stipend Drawn during the period of Study) and **in addition to the amount spend by
government for their studies with interest as fixed by Government towards liquidated
damages for violation of the conditions of the Medical PG Dental Prospectus 2020. In the
matter of deciding what moneys are to be paid by the Bounden and the sureties and
decision of the Government shall be final and legally binding on the bounden and sureties
and upon the payment of such sum the above written obligation shall be void and of no
effect otherwise this shall be remaining full force and effect.
PROVIDED further that the bounden and the sureties do hereby agree that if the
Bounden fails to serve the Government for a period of *** years, it may be construed as
professional misconduct and the fact reported to the T.C Medical Council for suitable
action including cancellation of Registration by the council.
PROVIDED further that the bounden and the sureties do hereby agree that all sums
found due to the Government under or by virtue of this bond may be recovered jointly
and severely from them and their properties movable and immovable as if such dues
were arrears of land revenue under the provisions of the Revenue Recovery Act for the
time being force or in such other manner as the Government may deem fit.
THE liabilities of the sureties under this Bond is Co-existent with that of the
Bounden and shall not be affected by the Government giving time or any other indigence
to the bounden or by the Government varying of the terms and conditions here in
contained.
It is agreed that the certificates submitted at the time of admission will be released
by the Principal only after satisfactorily completing the bonded obligation.
Signed by the Bounden……..
(Residential Address of the sureties and the official address of the witnesses is
compulsory)
Signed by the Surety
1.
2.
(OFFICE SEAL)
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Note:
*All pages should be in stamped paper
** Strike out which is not applicable-Bond amount to be executed:
For all candidates ` 20,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty Lakhs only))

*** a) No. of years to be served -for General candidates –1 year
b) No. of years to be served –for Service candidates- 10 years out of which 2 years
shall be in difficult and remote areas as defined by the Government, to be served
immediately after completion of the course or till superannuation.
ANNEXURE – XIII
(Undertaking from the students as per the provisions of anti-ragging verdict

by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India)
I, Mr./Ms...................................................................................... Roll No....................

Program: ................................ student of ............................................... do hereby
undertake on this day.............................Month .........................Year......................... the
following with respect to above subject and Office Order
No...........................................................................................................
1) That I have read and understood the directives of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of
India on anti-ragging and the measures proposed to be taken in the above
references.
2) That I understand the meaning of Ragging and know that the ragging in any
form is a punishable offence and the same is banned by the Court of Law.
3) That I have not been found or charged for my involvement in any kind of
ragging in the past. However, I undertake to face disciplinary action/legal
proceedings including expulsion from the Institute if the above statement is
found to be untrue or the facts are concealed, at any stage in future.
4) That I shall not resort to ragging in any form at any place and shall abide by the
rules/laws prescribed by the Courts, Government of India and Institute
authorities for the purpose from time to time.
......................................
Signature of the student
I hereby fully endorse the undertaking made by my child/ward.
Signature of Mother/Father and/or Guardian
Witness.........................................…
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ANNEXURE XIV
(As per G.O.(Rt)No.830/2019/H&FWD Dated,Thiruvananthapuram,
02/04/2019)
BY THESE PRESENTS BOND EXECUTED BY ................................. in favour of the

( name of institution)(herein after referred to as institution, which expression
shall mean and include his successors and assigns) Signed by me on this
the ........ day of ................ 2020.
I am fully aware of the fact that the fee that I am remitting

while taking admission during the current year is the fee
fixed for the academic year 2020-2021 and also that it may
vary subject to final decision of the Fee Regulatory
Committee to be constituted.
I do hereby undertake to pay the difference of fee if any, over and above the
fee fixed during the last year.
I further undertake that, I shall make the payment of the above deficit amount
to the
institution within one month from the date of notification of the final fee.
I am fully aware that in case of failure on my part to fulfil

the bonded conditions, my admission shall automatically
stands cancelled.
IN WITNESS, Whereof Sri./Smt ................................ have signed, sealed and

delivered this bond on the day, month and year first above mentioned.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of the witnesses:
WITNESSES:
1. Sri./Smt. ..................................................
2. Sri./Smt. ..................................................
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PROSPECTUS-Post Graduate Dental Surgery-2020

PROSPECTUS FOR ADMISSION TO THE

Prospectus for Admission to the Post - Graduate Courses

(Approved vide G.O (Ms) No.49/2020/H&FWD dated: 10.03.2020)

1.1: The Director of Medical Education(DME), Government of Kerala

1.2: A total of 70 seats are available in Government Dental Colleges in the

2.3: There shall be no admission of students in respect of any MDS course

3.1. Fee Structure applicable for Government Dental Colleges-2020 is given

2 Miscellaneous fee Rs. 11,550/-per annum***

3 Caution Deposit Rs. 11,550/-***

4 Other Fee As applicable

3.8: However movement from one college to another by re-allotment from

3.9:In case of allotment from a Government College to a non-

3.11. Claims for fee concession

3.11.1.Claim for fee concession to SC/ST and OEC Candidates:

3.11.2: Claim for fee concession to candidates belonging to communities

3.11.3: Claim for fee concession to the Children of Fisherman:

fees to Professional Degree Courses As per G.O.(MS)

4.Eligibility for Admission:

4.1.9: No condonation of CRR-Internship of 12 months period shall be

(ii) the students admitted during the academic session 2006-2007 at

4.1.11: Candidates who are already pursuing an MDS Course in Kerala

4.2. Nativity:-Applicants should satisfied any of the following

4.2.1: Indian Citizen of Kerala Origin. Persons of Indian Origin

4.2.2: Candidates, who are sons/daughters of Non-Keralite parents, who

4.3.2: For Service candidates, whose retirement age is upto 62 years

Courses as on 01-01-2020. Candidates in the service of DHS/MES/IMS submit

4.4: Qualifying Criteria:

Sl.N Category Qualifying criteria

6.Allotment of Seats under State General Merit Quota and

6.5: The seats if any Unavailed by the Reservation candidates will be

6.6: Reservation for Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes

6.7: Un-availed seats of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe: The

6.9: Prerequisites: All candidates including those claiming reservation

7:METHOD FOLLOWED FOR ARRIVING AT THE SEAT

7.2: In Government Dental Colleges/ Institutions besides reservation for SC

7.3: Person with disabilities category (PD) candidates are given 5%

7.4: The principles to be followed:-

(a) Roster Preparation

(ii) Assignment of reservation categories to roster points is driven by

(iii) Mapping of categories to roster points makes use of a category

(iv) In case additional seat(s) is / are contributed by any institution

(v) In case an institution withdraws any seat after finalization of seat

8: Determination Criteria for Claims for Reservation:

8.1.2: Candidates claiming reservation under SEBC Quota shall

8.1.5: Reservation under SEBC for children of inter-caste married

8.1.6: Candidates who are children of Inter-Caste married couple of whom

8.1.8:Un-availed seats of SEBC category :

The seats un-availed by the SEBC category candidates will be transferred to

8.1.9:Those candidates claiming reservation under SEBC Quota, the

Note:- Late Submissions will not be accepted.

9: Claim for reservation under Scheduled Caste/

9.1: Candidates claiming reservation under Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled

9.2: The applications for the reserved seats under Scheduled

9.5: SC/ST caste status of children of parents contracted inter-caste

Note:-The names of castes and communities are given in

during the Online Application.

9.6.1: Whoever not being a person belonging to any of the Scheduled

9.6.3: Any Degree, Diploma or any other education qualifications acquired