DCI Releases Revised NEET-UG 2025 Counseling Schedule
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has released the revised schedule for the NEET-UG 2025 online counseling process, which includes the allotment process for MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc. (Nursing) seats across All India Quota, Deemed, Central University, and State Quota seats. This schedule outlines the timeline for all rounds of counseling, setting the final cutoff date for joining the BDS Course and the academic session commencement date.
DCI Amends Counseling Schedule for BDS Course, Sets November 20 Final Cutoff
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has announced the revised schedule for the NEET UG 2025 online counseling (allotment process) for BDS seats, directing all dental colleges to strictly adhere to the updated last date of joining and the associated data upload requirements.
DCI Mandates Anti-Ragging Orientation Programs for All Dental Colleges
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has issued a strict directive for all dental colleges to conduct an Anti-Ragging Orientation Program (AROP) for the academic year 2025-26. The programs must be held within two months of the last date of admissions for both BDS and MDS courses. This measure is in accordance with the DCI Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Dental Colleges, 2009.
DCI Extends BDS Admission Deadline, Mandates Online Upload by November 5
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has announced a revised deadline for all dental colleges to upload student admission details for the BDS course for the academic session 2025-26. The new last date for joining the BDS course is now November 5, 2025. The academic session remains set to commence on September 22, 2025.
DCI Announces Deadline for MDS/PG Diploma and BDS Admissions
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has issued a final reminder to all dental colleges to upload the details of students admitted to MDS and PG Diploma and BDS Courses for the academic session 2025-26. The deadline for uploading information on the MDS and PG Diploma Courses on the DCI website is September 8, 2025, at 12:00 midnight. Additionally, all dental college authorities are also directed to upload the details of their admitted students for BDS Courses on the DCI website by October 25, 2025, at 12:00 midnight.
DCI Directs Dental Colleges to Upload MDS/PG Diploma Student Details by September 8
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has directed all dental colleges to upload the details of students admitted to MDS and PG Diploma courses for the academic year 2025-26 on the DCI website by September 8, 2025, at 12:00 midnight. This deadline corresponds to the last date for joining these courses as per the revised counseling schedule issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The academic session is scheduled to commence on September 8, 2025.
DCI Mandates Online Upload of BDS Student Admissions by October 3
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has directed all dental colleges to upload the details of students admitted to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course for the academic session 2025-26 on the DCI website by October 3, 2025, at 12:00 midnight. This deadline aligns with the last date of joining for the BDS course as per the NEET UG Schedule-2025.
NEET-UG 2025 Counselling Schedule Released, Academic Session to Begin September 1
The counselling schedule for NEET-UG 2025 admissions has been released, outlining the complete timeline for admissions to MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc (Nursing) courses for the academic year 2025-26. To ensure timely completion of the process, all participating institutes and colleges have been directed to treat Saturdays, Sundays, and Gazetted Holidays as working days. The academic session is set to commence on September 1, 2025.
Dental Council of India Invites Applications for Inspectors from Dental Faculty
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has issued a public notice inviting applications from qualified and experienced dental faculty members for appointment as Inspectors for the Council. The application must be submitted via a Google Form. Applicants must ensure that their details are up-to-date on the college portal of the DCI Website and that the form is submitted by July 31, 2025.
Dental Council of India Designates Dr. Abhishek Singh as Senior-Most Officer & Issues Cyber Impersonation Alert
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has issued a circular announcing that Dr. Abhishek Singh is the senior-most officer of the DCI office. It has also issued another circular cautioning against the cyber impersonation of Dr. Abhishek Singh.
NEET-MDS 2025 Counselling Schedule Released: Key Dates for Dental Postgraduate Admissions
The counselling schedule for NEET-MDS 2025 admissions to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) courses for the Academic Year 2025 has been officially released. The timeline covers both the All India Quota (AIQ)/Deemed & Central Universities and State Quota counselling processes. To ensure timely completion, all participating institutes and colleges have been directed to treat all Saturdays, Sundays, and Gazetted Holidays as working days.
Dental and Nursing Colleges Urged to Register for International Yoga Sangam 2025
All dental and nursing colleges across India have received an urgent directive from the Dental Council of India and the Indian Nursing Council to ensure their mandatory registration for the “International Yoga Sangam 2025,” a significant event leading up to the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, 2025. Institutions are being pressed to complete their registration and upload necessary details.