NEET MDS 2026: Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus

NEET MDS 2026 Online Counselling Registration has been Started on 1st July 2026. The result was declared on 3rd April 2026. The cut-off has been Released on 3rd April 2026. The Examination was held on 18th March 2026. NEET MDS is known as the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery, is an entrance exam too provide admission to various MDS courses. NEET MDS is organized by NBEMS, (National Board of Examination in Medical Science). The exam is held for candidates willing to get admission in various Postgraduate courses.

Candidates willing to take admission in NEET MDS 2026 can apply through online mode. Below in this article, we have provided the complete information regarding the NEET MDS 2026 such as application form, eligibility, pattern, admit card, result etc.

NEET MDS 2026 Notifications – Application Releasing Soon

NEET MDS 2026 Highlights:

Exam Name	NEET MDS 2026
Full form	National Eligibility Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery
Organizing authority	National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, (NBEMS)
Level of exam	National level
Courses offered	MDS
Mode of Application	Online mode
Exam Date	18th March 2026
Official Website	natboard.edu.in
Helpline Number	022-61087595

NEET MDS 2026 Exam Dates

Here we have provided the official events and dates for NEET MDS 2026:

Events	Date
Application form release	To Be Announced
Last date to fill form	To Be Announced
Correction window	To Be Announced
Final edit	To Be Announced
Demo Test	To Be Announced
Admit card date	To Be Announced
Exam date	To Be Announced
Result announcement	To Be Announced
Cut Off date	To Be Announced

NEET MDS 2026 Application Form

Here we have given the details regarding the NEET MDS 2026 application form with some instructions:

• The NEET MDS 2026 application form has been released through online mode.
• Applicants should fill the application form with information such as name, parent name, email id, phone number, etc.
• Upload the scanned documents such as certificate, photograph and signature etc.
• Applicants should submit the application form and take the copy of it for further usage.

• The application fee for NEET MDS 2026 can be paid through online mode.
• Applicants should submit the fee using Credit card/ Debit card/ Net Banking.

Below we have provided the Application fee categories-wise:

Category	Application Fee
General, OBC, and EWS	Rs. 4250/-
SC, ST, PWD	Rs. 3250/-

NEET MDS 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Here we have provided the eligibility criteria for NEET MDS 2026:

• Qualification: Applicants should have bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery by any recognized university/ institute by DCI.
• The candidates must be registered with Dental Council of India (DCI) or State Dental Council (SDC).
• Internship: All candidates must complete the process of completion of 1 year of compulsory internship or practical training on or before 31^st March 2026.

NEET MDS 2026 Exam Pattern

Here we have provided the exam pattern for NEET MDS 2026:

• Exam mode: The exam will be organized through Computer Based Test (CBT).
• Type of Questions: The exam paper will contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• No. of Questions: There will be total of 240 questions in the question paper.
• Duration: The exam duration will be 3 hours to solve the paper.
• Medium: The paper will be in English language only.
• Marking scheme: 4 marks will be given for correct answer, and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

NEET MDS 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus for NEET MDS 2026 will be based on BDS standard and also cover all subjects during the BDS courses given in DCI revised BDS courses regulations from time to time.

• General anatomy including embryology and histology
• General human physiology and Biochemistry
• Dental anatomy, Embryology, and Oral Histology
• General surgery
• Dental materials
• General medicine
• Oral pathology and oral microbiology
• Oral medicine and Radiology
• Conservative dentistry and Endodontics
• Public health dentistry

NEET MDS 2026 Preparation Tips

Here we have provided some tips for NEET MDS 2026 exam to help the candidates in paper:

• Visit the whole syllabus and the exam pattern of NEET MDS 2026.
• Create the study format and stick to it religiously.
• Try to avoid the last minutes of preparations.
• Work through the previous year’s questions and sample papers.
• Applicants must maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid engaging in any harmful activities.
• Stay focused on your studies and avoid all the distractions.

NEET MDS 2026 Admit Card

The NEET MDS 2026 Admit Card will be released through online mode on the official website. Admit card will be released by the 22nd February 2026. It consist of the important information such as name, date of birth, exam date, timing, etc.

Applicants without admit card will not be allowed to sit in the examination. Admit card is the most crucial document to carry on the day of examination. Candidates need to take the copy of the admit card for future usage and on the day of the examination.

NEET MDS 2026 Result

NEET MDS 2026 Result will be released by 31st March 2026 through online mode. Candidates must score more than the minimum cut off to qualify the exam. The qualifying marks will differ for different categories.

NBE will release the cut off marks along with the result. Selectedd candidates will have to participate in the counselling process.

 NEET MDS 2026 Counselling

The NEET MDS 2026 Counselling will be held for those candidates who get qualified for the examination. The selected candidates will be invited for the counselling session through online mode. Counselling will held from 4th week of April 2026.

The counselling for different quota will be held by different bodies at separate schedules. The allotment of seats will be done on the basis of the rank in the exam. Candidates need to carry the documents for the verification round in the counselling session.