Govt. Dental College Kottayam, commenced its first academic session in 2002 as the third dental college in Govt. sector. Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, the courses offered are recognized by Dental Council of India (DCI). Currently, the college offers courses in the field of dental sciences, at the under graduation (BDS) level & postgraduate (MDS) level. The college was formally inaugurated by Sri.A.K.Antony, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala on 1-10-2002. Sri.P. Shankaran Hon’ble Minister for H & FW presided over the function.