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National Dental Commission Scraps Mandatory Provisional Registration For BDS Internship; Graduates Can Now Apply Directly For Permanent Registration
24htopnews | July 15, 2026 5:08 PM CST

The National Dental Commission scraps mandatory provisional registration for BDS internships, allowing graduates to apply directly for permanent registration. The move aims to simplify the dental registration process, reduce delays and provide relief to eligible BDS students across India.

New Delhi: The National Dental Commission (NDC) has removed the requirement for BDS students to obtain provisional registration before starting their Compulsory Rotatory Internship (CRI). The move aims to simplify the registration process, reduce procedural delays and help eligible dental graduates obtain permanent registration more easily.

The change was announced through a circular issued by the Ethics and Dental Registration Board (EDRB) on July 14, 2026, following approval by the National Dental Commission during its meeting held on July 9, 2026.

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The Board said it had received several representations from BDS students who faced difficulties obtaining permanent registration after completing their BDS course because they had not obtained provisional registration before commencing their internship.


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