How to Register Yourself in Bihar Dental Council: Step-by-Step Process
After completing BDS and internship, one of the most important steps before starting your professional career is getting registered with the State Dental Council.
For dentists in Bihar, the registration process is handled by the Bihar State Dental Council, Patna.
There is a lot of information online about dental registration, but the actual process can be confusing for a fresh BDS graduate. In this article, I am explaining the offline registration process based on the Bihar State Dental Council registration form, including the documents, application form, DD payment and declaration involved in the process.
Important: Registration procedures, fees and document requirements can change. This article is based on the registration form available to me and should be used as a practical guide, while the latest instructions of the Bihar State Dental Council should always be verified before submission.
Bihar Dental Council Registration: Quick Overview
Mode: Offline application
Approximate time required: 30–45 days
Application: Registration form
Payment: Demand Draft (DD), as applicable
Affidavit: Required as part of the registration process
Documents: Educational, internship, identity and other required documents
Authority: Bihar State Dental Council, Patna
Bihar State Dental Council Address
Bihar State Dental Council
Inside Patna Dental College & Hospital
Patna, Bihar
Who Can Apply for Bihar Dental Council Registration?
A BDS graduate who has completed the required dental education and internship can apply for registration with the Bihar State Dental Council, subject to the Council's applicable requirements.
For a fresh BDS graduate, the process involves submitting an offline application form along with the required documents and registration fee.
Step 1: Get the Registration Application Form
The registration application is addressed to:
The Registrar
Bihar State Dental Council
Patna
The form begins with a request for a Registration Certificate and is submitted by the candidate at the Bihar Dental Council Office.
The application mentions completion of the final BDS examination and internship and requests the Council to register the applicant and issue the necessary Registration Certificate.
So, this is not simply a case of filling out an online form from home. The form is designed as an offline application.
Step 2: Fill the Application Form Carefully
The registration form asks for several personal, educational and professional details.
Some of the important details include:
- Full name in block letters
- Father's/Husband's name
- Place and date of birth
- Permanent address
- Mobile number
- Present address
- Professional address
- Nationality
- Domicile-related information
- BDS qualification and year of passing
- Name of the institution
- University or examining body
- Previous registration details, if already registered elsewhere
- Employment details, if applicable
- Identification mark
The form also contains questions regarding previous registration under the Dentists Act, 1948. If you have already been registered with another registering body, the form asks for details such as the date/place of registration and the qualification for which you were registered.
My advice
Fill the form carefully and make sure your name and educational details match your certificates.
Do not rush through the form. A spelling mistake in your name or an incorrect academic detail can create unnecessary problems later.
Step 3: Prepare the Required Documents
The registration application specifically lists the documents that have to be submitted.
According to the form, the following documents are required:
1. Matric Certificate
The form asks for the original and photocopy.
2. BDS Certificate
The BDS certificate is also submitted in original along with a photocopy.
3. Final BDS Marksheet
The original and photocopy of the final BDS marksheet are listed.
4. Character Certificate
A Character Certificate from the Principal is required.
5. Passport-Size Photograph
The form specifies a passport-size photograph attested by the Principal.
6. Duly Filled and Signed Application Form
The completed application form itself has to be submitted.
7. Internship Completion Certificate
The form specifically asks for the Internship Completion Certificate from the Principal.
8. Aadhaar & PAN Card
Copies of Aadhaar and PAN Card are also listed.
The form states that these documents are to be submitted in original and photocopy, and that the original documents may be returned after verification along with the Registration Certificate.
Step 4: Prepare the Registration Fee
In my own registration experience, the fee was paid through a Demand Draft (DD).
This is an important practical point for anyone preparing for offline registration: don't assume that the process is necessarily an online payment process.
Before preparing the DD, confirm the current fee amount, payee details and payment instructions with the Bihar State Dental Council, because these details can change over time.
Step 5: Prepare the Affidavit
Another important part of the registration process is the affidavit.
In my registration process, an affidavit was also prepared along with the other registration documents.
This is something fresh BDS graduates should keep in mind while preparing their registration file.
However, I would strongly recommend checking the current affidavit format and requirements from the Council rather than copying an old format from another website or from someone else's application.
The exact requirements can change.
Step 6: Declaration in the Registration Form
The application itself contains a separate Declarations section.
The applicant is required to make professional declarations, including commitments relating to:
- Service to humanity
- Respect for teachers
- Practising the profession with conscience and dignity
- Giving priority to the health of patients
- Maintaining professional confidentiality
- Maintaining the honour and traditions of the dental profession
- Respecting colleagues
- Not allowing discrimination to interfere with professional duties
- Respect for human life
- Not using dental knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity
The applicant signs the declaration and provides the place and date. The form also contains an attestation section and the signature area for the Registrar, Bihar State Dental Council.
Step 7: Submit the Complete Registration File
Once everything is ready, your registration file should contain the completed application and the required supporting documents.
A practical checklist would be:
☐ Registration application form
☐ Matric certificate
☐ BDS certificate
☐ Final BDS marksheet
☐ Character certificate from Principal
☐ Attested passport-size photograph
☐ Internship completion certificate
☐ Aadhaar copy
☐ PAN Card copy
☐ Demand Draft, as applicable
☐ Affidavit, as required
☐ Any other document specifically requested by the Council
The first page of the form specifically directs the application to the Registrar, Bihar State Dental Council, Patna, through the Principal.
Step 8: Verification of Documents
After submission, the documents are checked by the concerned authority.
This is why the form asks applicants to submit original documents along with photocopies. The original documents can be checked for verification.
Make sure that:
- Your certificates are genuine and readable.
- Your name is consistent across documents.
- Your BDS qualification details are correct.
- Your internship completion document is available.
- The application is properly signed.
- All required photocopies are attached.
Step 9: Registration Certificate
After completion of the registration procedure and verification, the applicant receives the Registration Certificate.
The application itself states that the original documents may be returned after verification along with the Registration Certificate.
Once you receive your certificate, keep it safely.
I would recommend making a scanned PDF of your registration certificate and keeping both a digital and physical copy.
What About Dentists Already Registered in Another State?
This is an important point.
The Bihar registration form specifically asks whether the applicant is already registered with another registering body under the Dentists Act, 1948.
If yes, the form asks for details of:
- Date and place/state of registration
- Qualification for which the dentist is registered
Therefore, if you already have registration with another State Dental Council, don't automatically assume that you should apply in exactly the same way as a fresh BDS graduate.
Check the applicable procedure with the Bihar State Dental Council before submitting the application.
A Simple Checklist for Fresh BDS Graduates
Before going for registration, I would personally keep everything together in one file.
Documents
Matric Certificate
BDS Certificate
Final BDS Marksheet
Character Certificate from Principal
Internship Completion Certificate
Aadhaar Card
PAN Card
Passport-size photographs
Completed and signed registration form
Demand Draft as applicable
Affidavit as required
Keep both original documents and photocopies ready because the registration form specifically asks for them.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Don't leave the application form incomplete
Check every section before submitting it.
Don't forget the originals
The form specifically mentions original documents along with photocopies for verification.
Don't ignore the affidavit
If the Council requires an affidavit for your registration category, prepare it beforehand.
Don't prepare the DD without confirming the details
Confirm the current amount, payee name and payment instructions before getting the Demand Draft made.
Don't depend completely on old information
Dental council procedures can change. A senior's registration experience from several years ago may not be identical to the current procedure.
My Practical Advice to Fresh BDS Graduates
If you are going for Bihar Dental Council registration for the first time, don't wait until the last day to arrange your documents.
Start by making a checklist and collect your:
BDS documents → Internship certificate → Character certificate → ID documents → Photographs → Application form → DD → Affidavit
Then check everything once before submitting the file.
The registration process itself is not something to be afraid of. The main thing is to have the correct documents, correctly completed form and required payment/affidavit ready.
Final Takeaway
The Bihar State Dental Council registration process for a fresh BDS graduate involves an offline application, supporting educational and identification documents, the required declaration, payment of the registration fee and verification of the submitted documents.
The application form itself is addressed to the Registrar, Bihar State Dental Council, Patna, and requires original documents along with photocopies.
In my practical experience, the process also involved payment through Demand Draft and preparation of an affidavit, which are important points for a fresh graduate to know while preparing the registration file.
One final reminder: Before submitting your application, verify the latest requirements directly with the Bihar State Dental Council, particularly the current fee, DD details, Application Form and affidavit requirements.
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