1 year ago
Bengaluru Dental College Ordered to Close, Students Await Transfer
A dental college in Bengaluru, AECS Maaruti, is closing down.
The government ordered it to close because not enough students were going there and they didn't have the right teachers or equipment.
Students in the middle of their studies are now in a tough spot.
The government is trying to help them move to other colleges.
But, it's been delayed due to some confusion and ongoing admissions.
The students are worried about their future, and the government is working to solve the problem as quickly as possible.
AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre in Bengaluru is closing down.
The closure was ordered by the Dental Council of India and the Ministry of Health.
The college management requested the closure due to several reasons.
Students are awaiting transfer to other dental colleges in Karnataka.
Counselling for student transfers has been delayed.
- Who
- The Dental Council of India and the Department of Dental Sciences ordered the closure; students are affected.
- What
- AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre in Bengaluru was ordered to close by the Dental Council of India.
- Where
- AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- When
- The closure was ordered in March 2025 and is effective from the 2025-26 academic year.
- Why
- The college was closed due to poor enrolment, shortage of faculty, and lack of infrastructure.
Key facts
- College Name
- AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Regulatory Body
- Dental Council of India (DCI)
- Closure Order Date
- March 6, 2025
- Closure Effective Academic Year
- 2025-26
- Affected Courses
- BDS and MDS
- Students Enrolled (2024-25)
- 69
