What are the documents required for NEET MDS 2026 application form?

Candidates need to keep their documents ready to apply for the NEET MDS 2026. Have a look at the list of documents required for NEET MDS application form- Valid Email ID and mobile number. Educational Qualification Details. DCI/ SDC registration details. Class 12 Board Exam or equivalent details. Internship Details. Scanned images of a passport-sized photograph, signature and thumb impression.

Is it mandatory to bring original documents for NEET MDS counselling institute reporting?

Yes, it is mandatory to carry the original documents at the institute reporting process of the NEET MDS counselling process. Although candidates can carry the photocopies as a backup, but during document verification, they will have to present the original documents. To be on the safer side, it is best to carry both original and photocopy of the necessary documents.

What is the eligibility criteria to participate in the NEET MDS counselling Round 2?

Candidates have to fulfill the following criteria to participate in the NEET MDS 2025 counselling Round 2: Candidates who did not register in Round 1 Candidates who were not allotted seat in Round 1 Candidates who have opted for upgradation and resigned from the seat allotted in Round 1. Candidates who have Resigned / Not reported in Round-1 need not register again.

When did MCC announce the dates for NEET MDS 2025 counselling?

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) announced the NEET MDS 2025 counselling dates on June 20, 2025. There were four rounds of NEET MDS counselling 2025, which were conducted from June 24, 2025, to September 8, 2025. No additional round was conducted.

What will be the centre for NEET MDS counselling?

There is no centre for the NEET MDS counselling. The MCC conducts the NEET MDS counselling online. Candidates need to register on the official website of MCC to participate. Registered candidates can fill their choices for college and course online. MCC will release the seat allotment result based on choices declared, availability of seats in college and course, reservation factor, etc.

When will NEET MDS 2026 information bulletin be released?

The NEET MDS 2026 information bulletin is expected to be released in February 2026. The information bulletin will be displayed at natboard. edu.in. Candidates will be able to download the PDF by visiting the official website.

Will I be eligible to participate in the NEET MDS counselling if I do not qualify for the exam?

No, candidates have to qualify for NEET MDS to become eligible for NEET MDS counselling. Candidates have to qualify for the NEET MDS exam with a minimum cutoff, which varies for each category. The minimum cutoff percentile for general category candidates is 50, while for SC/ST, the cutoff is 40th. Eligible candidates have to register on the official website, mcc.nic.in, to participate in the counselling for NEET MDS. Registration is followed by a choice declaration. Candidates can declare as many choices as they want to in order of their preferences.

Is registration mandatory to participate in NEET MDS counselling process?

Yes, candidates will have to do online registration to participate in the counselling process. Registration can be done on the official website, mcc.nic.in. NEET MDS counselling will start with registration, followed by choice declaration, paying fee, seat processing, result declaration, and reporting. Choices for college and course have to be filled online for seat allotment. It must be noted choice filled will be automatically locked if candidates don't lock themselves in the given deadline and they will not be able to modify the options in that case.

What documents are needed during reporting for NEET MDS counselling?

Candidates need to report to the allotted college/institute for document verification. They have to carry the following documents in original forms along with photocopies: NEET MDS result or scorecard NEET MDS Admit Card BDS degree certificate BDS marksheets Internship Completion Certificate (stating that the candidate has completed his/ her internship on or before June 30, 2024) Registration Certificate from the Dental Council of India (DCI) or the State Dental Council (SDC) Birth Certificate or Class 10 marksheet Photo ID proof (PAN card/ Driving Licence/ Voter ID/ Aadhaar card/ Passport) Caste Certificate (SC/ ST/ OBC, if applicable) Disability Certificate issued by the medical board (if applicable)

Who conducts the NEET MDS Counselling?

The NEET MDS counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The counselling process is taken over by the MCC after the exam results. The NBE role ends with the release of NEET MDS result and cutoff. The MCC conducts MDS counselling for 50 per cent All India Quota seats and the rest 50 per cent seats quota is filled by the respective state authorities.

How many choices can I fill during NEET MDS counselling?

There is no limit on the number of choices that a candidate can fill during the counselling of NEET MDS. These choices, however, should be in the order of preference as desired by the candidate. It must be noted choices have to be locked in the given deadline other it gets automatically locked. Candidates are advised to fill choices carefully as it can't be modified once the timeframe ends. Seats will be allotted based on choice declared by candidates and other factors. Total four rounds of NEET MDS counselling is held for allotment of 50% All India quota seats.

I forgot to lock my choices for NEET MDS counselling. Will I get a seat?

Choice filling in the given deadline is mandatory for seat allotment. If you have filled in the choices and saved them, they will be considered during the seat allotment process. However, if you haven't filled in the choices, you will have to wait till the next round of NEET MDS counselling 2024. Candidates do have to declare choice for college and course in the given timeframe. They also have to lock the choice otherwise it gets automatically locked after the deadline and candidates can't modify them. Seats will be allotted in different counselling rounds based on choice declaration, availability of seats in particular college and course, reservation factor etc.

What is NEET MDS exam date 2026?

The NBE has announced the tentative exam date for NEET MDS 2026. The MDS exam will be held on May 2, 2026. However, the confirmed date will be published on the information bulletin.

Can I crack NEET MDS in 3 months?

Candidates can crack the NEET MDS exam in 3 months with dedication, discipline, time management and practice.

Is the NEET MDS 2026 application form out?

The NEET MDS application form 2026 has not been released yet. The NBE is expected to invite the NEET MDS registration 2026 from February.

What is the fees to be paid during the online registration for NEET MDS counselling?

At the time of registration for NEET MDS counselling, a candidate needs to pay two kinds of fee, refundable and non refundable. Non-refundable: A candidate who wishes to participate in the counselling of NEET MDS has to pay a non-refundable registration fee for the submission of choices and Refundable: During the registration process a candidate is also required to pay a part of the tuition fee. This will be refunded to the candidate if he/ she is not allocated a seat in the counselling process. Candidates do have to pay both fees during registration for NEET MDS counselling.

What documents are required at the time of online registration and choice filling for NEET MDS counselling?

Candidates filling the registration form of NEET MDS counselling are required to keep their application form and admit card handy. These details will have to be filled in the registration form as well. Candidates are advised to read the information brochure for NEET MDS counselling carefully before registering online. Candidates will have to register on the official website, mcc.nic.in and declare their choice for college and course for NEET MDS counselling.

Can I make offline registration for NEET MDS counselling?

No, candidates will have to make online registration to participate in the counseling process for NEET MDS seat allotment. Registration can be done on the official website, mcc.nic.in once counselling begins. Registration is mandatory to become eligible for seat allotment process. Registration will be followed by choice declaration. Candidates can declare choice of their prefrence and lock them. Registration can be done in any round except last round of NEET MDS counselling. Total four rounds of counselling will be held for NEET MDS counselling and seat allotment.

Who conducts the NEET MDS counselling?

NEET MDS counselling is held by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). NBE is the conducting body of the exam. Candidates have to register on the official website to participate in the counselling. A total of four rounds of counsleling will be conducted for allotment of 50% All India Quota seats. Respective state authorities will be conducting counselling for rest 50% seat allotment. Dates and crucial deatils for NEET MDS counselling is released along with official information brochure on the official website.

What is the NEET MDS exam for?

NEET MDS stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery. It is a national-level entrance exam for admissions to postgraduate dental courses in India. The exam is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

Is it necessary to report at institutes even if I want to upgrade my seat allotted in NEET MDS counselling?

Yes, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) states that it is necessary to report to the institute first and then opt for resignation. MCC states, "Candidates willing to upgrade from Round 1 to Round 2 have to report at the allotted institute/college with original documents of round 1 and complete the admission formalities. During the completion of admission formalities, if the candidate wishes to upgrade then he/she has to give willingness for upgradation in the college."

How to apply for NEET MDS 2026?

Candidates can apply online for NEET MDS exam using the process shared below- Visit the official website- natboard.edu.in. Select NEET MDS exam. Click on application link. Go to the new registration link. Register for the exam and fill the online form. Upload the documents. Pay the application fee. Submit the form.

NEET MDS Counselling 2025: Online Stray Vacancy Round (Result Out), Registration & Choice Filling, Dates, Seat Matrix & Process

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Exam On - 2 May '26

Updated on Nov 6, 2025 16:20 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

The NEET MDS 2025 counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Result was declared on September 3, 2025. As many as 116 candidates have been allotted seats, in the fourth and last round of NEET MDS Counselling 2025. The institute reporting process was conducted till September 8, 2025.

Click here to download NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Final Result

Click here for list of candidates allotted seats in NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round

Also Read: NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Result Declared at mcc.nic.in

The registration and choice-filling processes were conducted from August 26, 2025, to August 31, 2025. According to the Clear Vacancy list released by the Medical Counselling Committee, there were 149 seats available in this round, and two new seats were added.

Click here to download the NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Clear Vacancy

According to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), as many as 1,460 candidates have taken admission in the first three rounds of NEET MDS 2025 Counselling.

Click here to download NEET MDS 2025 Counselling List of Admitted/Joined Candidates

MCC is the conducting authority for NEET MDS 2025. The NEET MDS 2025 counselling process began on June 24, 2025.

The NEET MDS 2025 result was declared on May 15, 2025. As many as 29,220 candidates appeared for the exam, out of which 16,225 candidates have qualified. Only those who have qualified for the exam by securing the NEET MDS 2025 cutoff are eligible to participate in the NEET MDS counselling 2025.

Click here to download the NEET MDS 2025 All India Quota (50% Merit List)

NBE released the NEET MDS 2025 merit list for All India Quota (AIQ) 50 per cent seats. This merit list carries the Roll Numbers and Application IDs of the candidates who are eligible to participate in the NEET MDS counselling 2025. Individual scorecards on AIQ 50 per cent were released on May 24, 2025. The NEET MDS 2025 counselling process for the academic year 2025-26 will be concluded for both the All India and State levels.

The NEET MDS 2025 exam was conducted on April 19, 2025. As many as 30,435 candidates had registered for the exam.

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NEET MDS Counselling 2025 Process
NEET MDS 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling: Eligibility Criteria
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling: Seat Matrix
Documents Required for NEET MDS counselling 2025
NEET MDS Seat Allotment 2025
NEET MDS Cut off: Past Trends
NEET MDS Counselling 2025: Participating Institutes
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling FAQs

NEET MDS Counselling 2025 Process

NEET MDS 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET MDS 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
03 Sep ' 25 - 08 Sep ' 25	NEET MDS 2025 Online Stray Vacancy Round Institute Reporting
02 Sep ' 25	NEET MDS 2025 Online Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result
31 Aug ' 25	NEET MDS 2025 Online Stray Vacancy Round Choice Locking
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