Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
Board Activation
Expected operationalization of the three autonomous boards for education and ethics.
Full Operationalization
Government announces the full transition and transformation of dental education under the NDC.
Official Constitution
Government issues the notification establishing the NDC and dissolving the DCI.
Draft Rules Released
Ministry of Health releases draft rules for the functioning of the NDC.
Preparatory Phase
Government initiates the process of selecting the Chairperson and members.
NDC Act Passed
The National Dental Commission Act, 2023 receives presidential assent.
Legislative Approval
The National Dental Commission Act, 2023, receives Presidential assent.
The Government of India has officially constituted the National Dental Commission, effectively dissolving the 75-year-old Dental Council of India. This transition, mandated by the National Dental Commission Act 2023, aims to modernize dental education and professional standards through a more transparent, merit-based regulatory framework.
The Government of India has operationalized the National Dental Commission (NDC) to replace the legacy Dental Council of India, aiming to modernize dental education and clinical standards. This regulatory shift introduces a more transparent, merit-based system designed to align Indian dental practices with global benchmarks.