NEET MDS 2026 exam will be held on May 2, 2026. Read further to know the NEET MDS correction window dates, exam pattern, syllabus and other details.
NEET MDS 2026
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has activated the form correction window for NEET MDS 2026. The NEET MDS correction window is available from April 4 to 6, 2026. The NEET MDS 2026 registration began on March 14, 2026. The last date to register and apply online was March 30, 2026.
The NBEMS NEET MDS exam will be held on May 2, 2026, in a computer-based mode. The NEET MDS exam duration is three hours. There will be two time-bound sections in the exam of 75 minutes and 105 minutes, respectively. Candidates need to attempt the NEET MDS question paper as per the allotted time. The NEET MDS is the single entrance exam for dental postgraduate courses offered by dental colleges in India. Read further to know more about the MDS exam dates, patern, syllabus and counselling process.
- NEET MDS 2026 Overview
- NEET MDS 2026 Exam Dates
- NEET MDS Exam Pattern 2026
- NEET MDS 2026 Syllabus
- NEET MDS 2026 Exam Cities
- NEET MDS 2026 Admit Card
- NEET MDS 2026 Result
- NEET MDS 2026 Cutoff
- NEET MDS 2026 Counselling
- NEET MDS 2026 Application Form
- NEET MDS 2026 Information Bulletin PDF
- NEET MDS Eligibility 2026
NEET MDS 2026 Overview
Check below the overview of the NEET MDS 2026 exam, including exam mode, duration, marks and other details.
| Event |
Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
National Eligibility Entrance Test for Master's of Dental Surgery |
| Conducting body |
NBE |
| Exam level |
Postgraduate Exam at the National level |
| Exam frequency |
Once a year |
| Mode of exam |
Computer-based test |
| Courses offered |
MDS/PG Diploma in Dental |
| Exam fees |
INR 3,500 (Unreserved category) INR 2,500 (Reserved category) |
| Exam duration |
3 hours |
| Exam timing |
2 PM to 5 PM |
| Total marks |
960 |
| Total questions |
240 |
| Marking scheme |
4 marks for right answer -1 for each wrong answer |
| Language |
English |
| Participating colleges |
274 |
| Test cities |
59 |
| Total seats |
6,501 |
| Official website |
nbe.edu.in |
| Contact details |
Helpline Number - 799 6165 3333 Email - mail@natboard.edu.in |
Commonly asked questions
The NBEMS conducted NEET MDS exam on May 2, 2026. The exam was held online in the computer-based test mode. The MDS exam was of 3 hours.
NEET MDS application process is completely online. Candidates have to visit the official website of NEET MDS or the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) and after that, they will have to visit the NEET MDS section and follow the steps given below.
- Go to the official website of NBE - nbe.edu.in
- Click on "NEET-MDS"
- In the Links section, click on "New Registration"
- Enter the following details
- Name of Candidate
- Date of Birth
- Gender (Male/Female)
- Nationality (Indian/Others)
- Mobile Number
- Email Address
- Captcha
- Check the details for errors
- Click on "Submit"
- User ID and password will be sent to the registered email ID and mobile number
- Login using the "Applicant Login" section
- Enter the user ID and password
- Click on "Go to application form"
- Candidate’s Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Mobile number and Email address will be pre-filled in the application form.
- Enter personal details such as
- Father’s Name
- Mother’s Name
- Select the Category (General/SC/ST/OBC)
- Are you a person with Disability (Yes/No)
- Identification Details
- Communication Address
- On completion of this section, click on "Save and Next"
- Enter qualification details such as
- 10+2 equivalent exam details
- BDS / Primary Medical Qualification details
- Country of completion of BDS Qualification
- Name of Country
- State of completion
- City of completion
- University of completion
- University name
- Name of college
- Month and Year of Passing
- Internship Details
- SDC/DCI Registration Details
- Once this section is complete, click on "Save and Next"
- Choose the desired NEET MDS test centre city.
NEET MDS 2026 Exam Dates
The NEET MDS exam date 2026 has been announced. Have a look at the important dates for NEET MDS 2026.
| Events |
Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Registrations open |
14-Mar-2026 |
| Last date to submit the application form |
30-Mar-2026 |
| Edit window |
04-Ap-2026 to 06-Apr-2026 |
| Final correction window to rectify images |
21-Apr-2026 to 22-Apr-2026 |
| Admit card to be issued |
29-Apr-2026 |
| Exam date |
02-May-2026 |
| Result |
By 02-Jun-2026 |
NEET MDS Exam Pattern 2026
The NEET MDS 2026 exam pattern is likely to remain the same as last year. Last year, NBE introduced time-bound sections. The test will be conducted for three hours. There will be 240 multiple-choice objective-type questions. The sections are Part A and Part B, of 75 minutes and 105 minutes’ duration, respectively. The number of questions in Part A and Part B is 100 and 140, respectively. Have a look at the pattern below-
| Subjects |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Part A |
100 |
| General Anatomy- embryology and histology |
14 |
| General Human Physiology and Biochemistry |
14 |
| Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology |
14 |
| General Pathology and Microbiology |
14 |
| General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics |
14 |
| General Medicine |
15 |
| General Surgery |
15 |
| Part B |
140 |
| Dental Materials |
14 |
| Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology |
14 |
| Oral Medicine and Radiology |
14 |
| Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry |
14 |
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics |
14 |
| Periodontology |
14 |
| Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge |
14 |
| Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics |
14 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
14 |
| Public Health Dentistry |
14 |
| Grand Total (Part A + Part B) |
240 |
NEET MDS 2026 Exam Structure
The table brings the NEET MDS 2026 exam structure as per the time-bound sections.
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Duration (in minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Part A |
100 |
75 |
| Part B |
140 |
105 |
NEET MDS 2026 Marking
The NEET MDS marking process is given in the table below.
| Type of response |
Marks awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct response |
+4 |
| Incorrect response |
-1 |
| Unanswered |
0 |
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NEET MDS 2026 Syllabus
The NEET MDS syllabus 2026 is in line with the BDS curriculum. It contains subjects from Anatomy, Surgery, to Pathology. The major topics covered under the NEET MDS 2026 syllabus are-
- General Anatomy including embryology and histology
- General Human Physiology and Biochemistry
- Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology
- General Pathology and Microbiology
- General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Dental Materials
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
- Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Periodontology
- Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Public Health Dentistry
Also Read: NEET MDS Previous Year Question Papers PDF with Answers
NEET MDS 2026 Exam Cities
It is likely that the NEET MDS 2026 exam cities are going to be located in around 60 cities across India. Last year, the total number of exam cities was increased from 56 to 59.
NEET MDS 2026 Admit Card
The NEET MDS 2026 admit card will be released in the last week of April 2026. The hall ticket must be carried to the exam centre, without which test takers will not be allowed entry. It contains information about the exam taker, centre, and instructions.
NEET MDS 2026 Result
The result is likely to be released by June 2, 2026. The NEET MDS result will be declared in an online mode on the exam portal. A merit list will also be released along with the scorecard. The NEET MDS 2026 scorecard has to be downloaded by logging in. The NEET MDS result 2026 will release information such as candidates’ marks, percentile, and All India Rank.
NEET MDS 2026 Cutoff
The NEET MDS 2026 cutoff will be released along with the result. Cutoff refers to the minimum marks or percentile a candidate has to obtain to qualify for the exam. The NEET MDS cutoff varies as per the candidate category. The table brings the category-wise cutoff.
| Category |
NEET MDS Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|
| General and EWS |
50th Percentile |
| SC/ ST/ OBC (PwBD of SC, ST, OBC) |
40th Percentile |
| General PWBD |
45th Percentile |
Various factors determine the cutoff, such as the toughness level, the number of test takers, number of seats, among others. The actual cutoff marks will be provided along with the NEET MDS 2026 result. Last year, the cutoff was reduced by 19.863 percentiles for each category.
NEET MDS 2026 Counselling
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct the NEET MDS 2026 counselling. The NEET MDS counselling process will begin around a month after the result declaration. It is likely that the counselling may start by June 2026.
There will be around three to four rounds of counselling. For each round, MCC will release a separate seat matrix and conduct the registration and choice filling processes. Based on the choices entered, seats will be allotted to candidates. The state counselling authorities will conduct separate processes for State Quota seats.
NEET MDS 2026 Application Form
The NBEMS announced the NEET MDS 2026 registration date in the information bulletin. Candidates needed to take the NEET MDS registration 2026 before filling the online application form. Candidates must pay the MDS application fee online for the successful submission of the form. The process to register and apply for is given below.
How to Apply Online for NEET MDS 2026?
Candidates could use the process shared below to fill the NEET MDS form 2026.
- Go to www.nbe.edu.in.
- Click on NEET-MDS.
- Click on New Registration.
- Register for the exam by entering the required details.
- Log in by clicking on the Applicant Login section.
- Enter the user ID and password.
- Fill the NEET MDS application form.
- Enter personal, academic, internship details.
- Make the selection of the NEET MDS exam centre city.
- Upload the documents- photograph, signature and thumb impressions.
- Make the application fee payment through Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking.
| Direct NEET MDS Apply Online Link | Click Here |
NEET MDS Application Fee 2026
The table below shows the category-wise NEET MDS 2026 application fee.
| Category |
Application fee In INR |
|---|---|
| General |
3,500 |
| Other Backward Classes |
3,500 |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe |
2,500 |
| PWD |
2,500 |
NEET MDS 2026 Information Bulletin PDF
The NBE NEET MDS 2026 notification and information bulletin have been released for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS). Candidates must go through the NEET MDS information bulletin to know the exam details regarding who is eligible for NEET MDS, how to fill the form, exam pattern, admit card release date and result date. Download NBEMS NEET MDS 2026 information bulletin and notification PDF here.
| NEET MDS Information Bulletin 2026 | Download Here |
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NEET MDS Eligibility 2026
Candidates need to fulfil the eligibility in terms of NEET MDS age limit and educational qualification to apply for the exam. Read the NEET MDS eligibility below to know who is eligible for NEET MDS exam 2026-
- Candidates must have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from a University/ Institute recognised by the DCI.
- They must be registered with the DCI or the State Dental Council.
- They must have completed 12 months of compulsory rotatory internship on or before the date specified by NBE.
- Candidates need to complete the internship before the cutoff date.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Candidates can guesstimate the NEET MDS scores after knowing the status of their responses as right or wrong. Know the scores using the given process-
- +4 for each correct answer
- -1 for each incorrect answer
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
The NEET MDS qualifying percentile remains the same every year. Have a look at the NEET MDS cutoff percentile for General, OBC, SC, ST and PwD categories-
Category | Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|
General / EWS | 50th Percentile |
OBC | 40th Percentile |
SC / ST | 40th Percentile |
PwD- Gen | 45th Percentile |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
Candidates can check NEET MDS result using the process shared below-
- Visit the website.
- Select the MDS exam.
- Click on the result link.
- Download the result PDF.
R
Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
The NEET MDS result 2026 has not been released yet. The NBE will soon declare the results of NEET MDS on its website- natboard.edu.in.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
The NBEMS will release the NEET MDS cutoff 2026 along with the results. The NEET MDS result 2026 will be released by June 2, 2026.
P
Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
Around 270 to 300 colleges in India accept the NEET MDS cutoff scores. Around 7,000 seats in government, private and deemed colleges are filled through the NEET MDS counselling.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
The NEET MDS 2026 expected cut off scores are shared below-
Category | Expected Cutoff Scores |
|---|---|
General / EWS | 260 – 275 |
OBC | 240 – 255 |
SC / ST | 240 – 255 |
PwD- Gen | 225 – 240 |
V
Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
The toughest sections of NEET MDS 2026 were-
- Oral Pathology
- Oral Microbiology
- Oral Medicine and Radiology
The questions from these topics were trickier and more analytical.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
As per the feedback of students who took the exam, the NEET MDA 2026 exam was of a moderate difficulty level. There were more clinical based questions and conceptual questions. Candidates found the paper a bit lengthy and time consuming.
P
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Candidates can download the NEET MDS city intimation slip using the process shared below-
- Visit natboard.edu.in.
- Select NEET MDS exam.
- Click on the Application Link.
- Login to your account.
- Download the city slip.
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Contributor-Level 6
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