NEET MDS 2027 exam date will be announced by NBEMS on its website- natboard.edu.in. The NEET MDS registration 2027 will begin along with the release of information bulletin. Students aiming for MDS admissions in 2027 can check complete details regarding the exam, including eligibility, exam pattern and syllabus on this page.
NEET MDS 2027
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will tentatively conduct the NEET MDS 2027 exam in May for admissions to postgraduate dental courses. The National Eligibility Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) exam process will begin with the release of the information bulletin and start of registrations. The NEET MDS 2027 registration date and link will be released on the official website- natboard.edu.in. Candidates need to register online and submit NEET MDS application form 2027 to appear for the exam. In this article, we have shared the complete details regarding NEET MDS exam, including the exam dates, application process, eligibility criteria, pattern, syllabus and other details. Go through the details below to know about the exam.
- NEET MDS 2027 Exam Highlights
- NEET MDS 2027 Exam Dates: Tentative Schedule
- NEET MDS 2027 Registration & Application Form
- NEET MDS 2027 Eligibility Criteria
- NEET MDS 2027 Exam Pattern
- NEET MDS 2027 Syllabus
- NEET MDS 2027 Admit Card
NEET MDS 2027 Exam Highlights
The table below contains the highlights of the NBEMS NEET MDS 2027 exam-
| Event |
Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
National Eligibility Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) |
| Conducting body |
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Exam frequency |
Once a year |
| Mode of exam |
Online |
| Courses offered |
MDS or PG Diploma (Dental) |
| Language |
English only |
| Participating colleges |
274 |
| Number of candidates |
Approximately 20,000 |
| Official website |
natboard.edu.in |
| Contact details |
Helpline Number-022-61087595 Email-helpdesknbeexam@natboard.edu.in |
Commonly asked questions
The NBEMS has not announced the NEET MDS 2027 exam date yet. However, it is expected that the exam will be held in May 2027.
The NEET MDS registration 2027 is expected to start in March. The official dates regarding the registration and application form will be announced soon.
The NEET MDS exam is of 960 marks. There are two sections in the exam- Part A and B. NEET MDS Part A contains100 questions of 400 marks and Part B comprises 140 questions of 560 marks. There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.
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.
NEET MDS 2027 Exam Dates: Tentative Schedule
The NBEMS will announce the NEET MDS exam date 2027 along with the release of notification or information bulletin. However, we have shared the tentative NEET MDS dates based on the previous year’s schedule-
| Event |
Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| NEET MDS Information Bulletin |
March 2027 |
| NEET MDS registration |
March 2027 |
| Last date to apply online |
April 2027 |
| Application correction window |
April 2027 |
| City Intimation Slip |
April 2027 |
| Admit card |
April 2027 |
| NEET MDS Exam Date |
May 2027 |
NEET MDS 2027 Registration & Application Form
The NEET MDS registration 2027 will be invited online on the official website- natboard.edu.in. Candidates need to take the registrations and then fill the online NEET MDS application form. Have a look at the application process below-
- Visit the official website.
- Select the NEET MDS exam.
- Click on the application link.
- Take new registrations to generate a User ID and Password.
- Login and fill the application form.
- Upload the scanned photograph and signature.
- Pay the NEET MDS registration fees.
- Submit the form.
NEET MDS 2027 Registration Fees
Have a look at the NEET MDS registration fees below-
| Category | Application fee (In INR) |
|---|---|
| General | 3,500 |
| Other Backward Classes | 3,500 |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 2,500 |
| PWD | 2,500 |
Also Read: NEET MDS Previous Year Question Papers with Answers
Commonly asked questions
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 |
It is expected that the NEET MDS syllabus 2026 will be the same as last year. Last year also, there was no change in the NEET MDS syllabus. The syllabus of NEET MDS is based on the BDS curriculum, which they had studied while pursuing their undergraduate Dental course. Talking about the NEET MDS syllabus, the exam conducting authority NBE has stated, "The syllabus for the exam shall be that of BDS standard and shall cover all the subjects/syllabus taught during the BDS course as prescribed in the DCI Revised BDS Course Regulations, 2007 as amended from time to time."
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
Candidates need to keep their documents ready to apply for the NEET MDS. 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.
Explore colleges based on NEET MDS
Want better recommendations?
There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
- Chat with our counselor
- Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
NEET MDS 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the NEET MDS eligibility in terms of educational qualification and internship requirement. Have a look at the criteria below to understand who is eligible for NEET MDS-
- Candidates must have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree.
- He or she must be registered with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or the State Dental Council (SDC).
- A 12-month internship is mandatory to be eligible for the MDS exam.
NEET MDS 2027 Exam Pattern
The NBEMS conducts the exam as per the prescribed NEET MDS exam pattern 2027. There are two parts in the MDS exam. Have a look at the NEET MDS pattern below-
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Duration (in minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Part A |
100 |
75 |
| Part B |
140 |
105 |
Also Read: NEET MDS Mock Test
Commonly asked questions
The NBEMS released the NEET MDS cutoff 2026 along with the results. The NEET MDS result 2026 was released on June 2, 2026.
Candidates seeking admission to DY Patil MDS course must have a valid score in NEET MDS. The final admission to the university is based on NEET MDS Counselling results. Candidates with 10108 rank and above can get the following specialisations for General category All India Quota:
| Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology | 8808 | 21388 |
| MDS in Periodontology | 13098 | 17234 |
| MDS in Public Health Dentistry | 10710 | 10710 |
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences offers admission to MDS programme through Faculty of Medical Sciences, DU. The institute considers NEET MDS score for admission to MDS programme. MDS is a competitive programme and candidates must score well to get a seat. Below is NEET MDS cutoff for MAIDS Delhi MDS:
| Course | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDS in Prosthodontics, Crown and bridge | 1 | 3 | NA |
| MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | NA | 21 | 12 |
| MDS in Oral Pathology and Microbiology | NA | 132 | NA |
| MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology | 150 | NA | NA |
| MDS in Public Health Dentistry | NA | NA | 87 |
The selection process for MDS is simple you need to apply for undergraduate medical counseling through your NEET mark.The NEET MDS cutoff 2025 score for general category students is 261, while for SC/ ST/ OBC category aspirants, the cutoff is 227.
NEET MDS 2027 Syllabus
As per the information bulletin of the previous years, the syllabus of NEET MDS is based on the BDS course standard. Even the NEET MDS subjects are the ones taught during the BDS course. Have a look at the broad topics covered under the NEET MDS syllabus below.
- 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
Explore more Medicine & Health Sciences exams with upcoming dates
11 Aug '26 - 21 Aug '26
11 Aug '26 - 27 Aug '26
1 Oct '26 - 6 Oct '26
11 Dec '26 - 12 Dec '26
31 Dec '26
9 Feb '28
NEET MDS 2027 Admit Card
The admit card for NEET MDS 2027 will be issued to candidates who register for the exam. The NEET MDS admit card or hall ticket will be displayed on the login window. Candidates need to login to their registered accounts through user ID and password to download the hall ticket. The admit card is generally released four days before the exam. Before that, the NBEMS will publish the NEET MDS city intimation slip 2026.
Read More:
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
18 Jun '20 | Result (July 2020 session) |
11 Jun '20 | Exam day (July 2020 session) |
27 Jun '20 | |
21 Jun '20 | JIPMER PG 2020 Exam - July 202... |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The NEET MDS counselling is generally conducted in four rounds. The counselling is held for 50% AIQ seats.
V
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
The NEET MDS counselling 2026 has not yet started. The MCC is expected to start the counselling in August 2026.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, NEET MDS is absolutely mandatory and there is no way around it. NEET MDS qualification is mandatory even for management quota seats, as per Dental Council of India (DCI) guidelines. No dental college can admit a student into an MDS programme without a valid NEET MDS score. Even for NRI quota an
T
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The NEET MDS registration 2027 is expected to start in March. The official dates regarding the registration and application form will be announced soon.
P
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The NBEMS has not announced the NEET MDS 2027 exam date yet. However, it is expected that the exam will be held in May 2027.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Have a look at the NEET MDS cutoff 2026 scores below-
Category | Cutoff Scores |
|---|---|
General / EWS | 308 |
OBC | 271 |
SC / ST | 271 |
PwD- Gen | 289 |
P
Contributor-Level 6
With MA in English, Rupali has more than 15 years of editorial experience. At Shiksha.com, a subsidiary of Info Edge (India) Limited, she creates content and make prep guides for students preparing for competitive e
Read Full Bio