NEET MDS 2026: Exam Date (OUT), Notification, Registration, Pattern, Syllabus & Eligibility
National Eligibility cum Entrance Examination for MDS admissions 2026 ( NEET MDS )
Exam On - 2 May '26
NEET MDS 2026 exam date has been announced. The NBE will conduct the NEET MDS exam on May 2, 2026. The NEET MDS dates 2026 regarding the application form, admit card and exam will be announced soon in the information bulletin. Check below the details regarding the NEET MDS 2026 eligibility, cutoff date, application process, exam pattern, syllabus and others.
NEET MDS 2026
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, NBEMS has announced NEET MDS 2026 exam date. The NBEMS or NBE will conduct the exam on May 2, 2026. The exam will be held online in a computer-based mode for three hours, from 2 to 5 PM. There will be two time-bound sections in the exam of 75 minutes and 105 minutes. Around 30,000 students will be appearing for the exam. The NBE is likely to release the notification for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) in February 2026.
The NEET MDS notification 2026 will be displayed along with the information bulletin at nbe.edu.in. The notification informs about the NEET MDS exam date, eligibility, form submission, exam pattern, subjects and syllabus. Candidates need to go through the bulletin before applying online for the exam. The NEET MDS application form 2026 will be released with the notification.
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- NEET MDS 2026 Overview
- NEET MDS 2026 Application Process
- NEET MDS Eligibility 2026
- 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 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 |
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 is a computer-based exam of three hours duration with two time-bound sections. Part A was for 75 minutes and had 100 questions. Part B had 140 questions to be solved in105 minutes. The timing of the exam was 2 PM to 5 PM. There were a total of 240 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the NEET MDS syllabus. Each question has four marks and there will be negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. The following table brings the overview and structure of the NEET MDS exam pattern.
| NEET MDS Pattern 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Mode of the examination | Online |
| Medium of the examination | English only |
| Duration of the examination | 3 hours |
| Type of questions | Objective type |
| Total number of questions | 240 |
| Negative marking | 25% negative marking for incorrect answers |
The NEET MDS 2025 exam pattern has been revised from last year.
NEET MDS 2026 Application Process
The NBE will release the NEET MDS 2026 application form online at nbe.edu.in. Candidates need 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 Register for NEET MDS 2026?
The NEET MDS 2026 registration date will be announced soon. Candidates will have to use the process given below to register for NEET MDS.
- Go to www.nbe.edu.in.
- Click on NEET-MDS.
- In the Links section, click on New Registration
- Enter the given details-
- Name of Candidate
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Nationality
- 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.
How to fill NEET MDS 2026 Application Form?
The NEET MDS application form 2026 needs to be filled as per the process shared below-
- Log in by clicking on the Applicant Login section.
- Enter the user ID and password.
- Click on Go to application form.
- Enter personal, academic, internship, and registration details.
- Choose the desired NEET MDS test centre city.
- Upload documents such as a photograph, signature, thumb impression or other documents.
- Pay the application fee through Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking.
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 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.
Also Read: NEET MDS Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualification, Internship Requirement
NEET MDS 2026 Exam Dates
The NEET MDS 2026 exam date and other important dates will be announced with the release of the notification. Check below the tentative dates for NEET MDS 2026.
| Events |
Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Registrations open |
Second week of February 2026 |
| Last date to submit the application form |
Fourth week of February 2026 |
| Edit window |
First week of March 2026 |
| Final correction window to rectify images |
Third week of March 2026 |
| Admit card to be issued |
Last week of April 2026 |
| Exam date |
02-May-2026 |
| Result |
Third week of May 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 |
Yes, the pattern of NEET MDS clearly states that penalty marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. Each correct answer will fetch four marks and for each wrong answer, there will be negative marking of one mark. Hence, the negative marking applied in the NEET MDS exam is 25 per cent. No marks will be awarded or deducted for unattempted questions.
NBEMS has announced a change in the NEET MDS exam pattern and structure. There will be a time-bound sectional demarcation of questions for NEET MDS. There will be two sections, Part A and Part B, of 75 minutes and 105 minutes duration respectively. The total number of questions is 240. In Part A, candidates have to attempt 100 questions, and in Part B, there will be 140 questions. Candidates will not be able to move between two sections unless the time is over. They will have to first complete Part A for 75 minutes, after which the section will automatically switch to Part B.
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
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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 the end of May 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.
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NEET MDS Notifications
The NBEMS will conduct NEET MDS exam on May 2, 2026. The exam will be held online in the computer-based test mode. The MDS exam is of 3 hours.