Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
Curriculum Update
Expected release of the first standardized digital-first curriculum for dental colleges.
Board Activation
Expected operationalization of the three autonomous boards for education and ethics.
Formal Transformation
Government announces the official operationalization of the NDC to transform dental education.
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.
Rule Drafting
Ministry of Health begins drafting rules for the four autonomous boards.
Preparatory Phase
Government initiates the process of selecting the Chairperson and members.
Legislative Approval
The National Dental Commission Act, 2023 receives presidential assent.
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.
The Indian government has officially operationalized the National Dental Commission (NDC), replacing the 75-year-old Dental Council of India. This regulatory shift is set to modernize dental education through standardized digital assessments and a new national exit examination framework.