Conduct Of MDS Final Year Exams Delayed Due to Pandemic
DCI emphasizes that the MDS program requires three full academic years of training. All universities offering MDS programs are instructed to adhere to the three-year timeframe. Final year exams cannot be conducted before the completion of the entire course duration.
NBEMS Fixes Date For Foreign Dental Screening Test
The FDST will be conducted on March 16, 2024. This test is for Indian citizens/ overseas citizens of India. The applicants must already possess primary dental qualifications awarded by dental institutions outside India.
NEET-MDS Internship Completion Deadline Extended
The extension has been provided until June 30, 2024. However, despite this extension, the NEET-MDS Exam 2024 is scheduled to proceed as planned on March 18, 2024.
DCI Publishes Lists of Defaulting Dental Colleges On Matters Concerning Anti-Ragging
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has published two lists of defaulting dental colleges on matters concerning anti-ragging: List of defaulter Dental Colleges who have not conducted/uploaded Anti Ragging Orientation Program 2023-24 Report on DCI Anti Ragging Online Module and List of defaulter Dental Colleges who have not uploaded Anti Ragging Report, Oct 2023 on DCI Anti Ragging Online Module.
Key Provisions of National Dental Commission Act, 2023 Enforced From February 29th
Among the key areas covered by these provisions are the establishment of the National Dental Commission, the determination of standards for dental education, the formation of Dental Advisory Council, establishment of Autonomous Boards, administrative actions and the formulation of guidelines for the recognition of dental institutions.
Government of India May Conduct Separate NEET-MDS Counselling for 2024
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has informed aspiring candidates for the NEET-MDS 2024 examination of a potential change in the counselling procedure. The Government of India is considering conducting counselling sessions for NEET-MDS separately and before the NEET PG Medical Counselling. A public notice to this effect was issued on March 4, 2024.
Change of Address of Dental Council of India
Effective from February 19, 2024, the office has been shifted from its previous location at Aiwan-E-Galib Marg, Kotla Road, Temple Lane, Opp. Mata Sundari College for Women, New Delhi-110002 to the National Dental Commission Building, Plot No.14, Sector-9, Near Sangam Cinema, Rama Krishna Puram, New Delhi-110022.
Date Declared For NEET-MDS 2024 Examination
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET-MDS) will take place on 18th March 2024. Candidates are advised to stay updated with official notifications and guidelines provided by the examination authorities.
DCI Announces Screening Test Dates
As per the ‘Dental Council of India Screening Test Regulations, 2009,’ eligible candidates must submit their duly filled-in application forms (available on the DCI website) by 10th December 2023. The application should include relevant particulars, the requisite fee, and necessary documents for candidate assessment.
Schedule For Special Stray Vacancy Round For PG MDS Seats 2023
The extended last date for admission to postgraduate courses is set for November 30, 2023. Moreover, the schedule for the opening of the portal for uploading joined candidates is extended until December 15, 2023.
