Dr. Sunita Sharma Takes Charge as President of the Dental Council of India
The DCI’s circular officially informs the general public and relevant stakeholders that Dr. Sunita Sharma, in her capacity as the DGHS under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, has taken over the charge of President of the Dental Council of India from April 28th, 2025. She will continue to serve in this role until the National Dental Commission is established or any further orders are issued for the said position, whichever occurs earlier.
Dental Council of India Urgently Requests State Data for National Dentists Register
The DCI’s communication highlights the urgency of this data submission, emphasizing its importance for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date national register of dentists. State Dental Councils and Tribunals are expected to treat this matter with utmost priority and ensure the timely and accurate submission of the requested information in the specified format.
Dental Council of India Urges States to Ease Registration Rules for Job Applicants
The DCI recommends that state governments allow dentists to apply for vacancies with their existing registration from any State Dental Council. Once a candidate is selected, the state government can then request the applicant to transfer their registration under Section 46A of the Dentists Act, 1948.
NEET-MDS 2025: Internship Deadline Extended, Exam Date Remains Unchanged
The Government of India has announced an extension to the internship completion deadline for candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET-MDS) 2025 to June 30, 2025. Despite the extension of the internship deadline, the NEET-MDS 2025 examination will proceed as scheduled on April 19, 2025.
Application for Appointment as Inspectors for the Dental Council of India
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has issued a public notice inviting applications from eligible dental faculty members to serve as inspectors for the Council.
Director-General of Health Services Assumes Charge as President of Dental Council of India
Prof. (Dr.) Atul Goel, Director-General of Health Services, will now serve as the President of the DCI. This interim appointment is intended to ensure the continued functioning of the DCI during a period of transition.
Dental Council of India Names Defaulter Colleges for Missing Anti-Ragging Report Submissions
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has released a list of dental colleges that have failed to upload their mandatory anti-ragging reports for the October 2023 and/or April 2024 sessions onto the DCI Anti-Ragging Online Module. This notice was issued on January 7, 2025.
Deadline Extended For BDS Admissions For Uploading Student Details
Students who have secured a BDS seat through NEET UG Special Round II need to complete their joining formalities at their assigned college by December 16, 2024. Student details uploaded by the college on the DCI website will be used for registration with State Dental Councils/Tribunals.
DCI Revises Timeline For Uploading Details Of Students Admitted in BDS 2024-2025 Course
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has issued a notice regarding the last date for uploading details of students joining BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) programs for the academic year 2024-25. Student data fo the All India Quota (AIQ)/ Deemed/ Central Universities counseling must be submitted by November 30, 2024. Students details for State Counseling must be submitted by December 5, 2024.
MCC Issues NEET -UG Special Round Schedule -2024
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) aspirants have a final opportunity to secure MBBS, BDS, or B.Sc Nursing seats through the Special Round of Counselling starting November 20, 2024. The Dental Council of India (DCI) has published the NEET -UG Special Round Schedule -2024 issued by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on November 19, 2024.
