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National Eligibility cum Entrance Examination for MDS admissions 2026 ( NEET MDS )

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NEET MDS Result 2026

2 Jun '26

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Jun 2, 2026 17:34 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

Overview

NEET MDS Result 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) released the NEET MDS 2026 results on June 2, 2026. The result has been released in two separate PDFs on the official website- natboard.edu.in. One PDF contains the AIQ 50% Quota NEET MDS merit list 2026, containing the rank obtained by a candidates who took the exam. On the other hand, another PDF contains result statistics, NEET MDS cutoff 2026, scorecard release date and other details. The direct NEET MDS 2026 result and merit list PDF download links are shared on this page.

The NBEMS released the NEET MDS cutoff 2026 along with the results. The NEET MDS scorecard 2026 will be released on June 10, 2026. The NEET MDS exam was held on May 2, 2026.

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  • How to Check NEET MDS Result 2026?
  • NEET MDS 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • NEET MDS Merit List 2026 PDF
  • NEET MDS Cutoff 2026
  • How to Download NEET MDS Scorecard 2026?
  • What's Next After NEET MDS Result 2026?
  • NEET MDS Result 2026: How is MDS Rank Calculated?
  • NEET MDS Result 2025: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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How to Check NEET MDS Result 2026?

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Students have to follow the process given below to check the NEET MDS 2026 result.

  • Visit the official website - nbe.edu.in
  • Select "NEET-MDS"
  • Go to the result link.
  • NEET MDS 2026 Result PDF will open on the screen
  • Check the result 
  • Save the PDF for future reference

Details mentioned on NEET MDS 2026 Result

The following details are mentioned in the result of NEET MDS 2026:

  • Roll Number
  • Application ID
  • Total Score obtained out of 960
  • All India Rank (AIR)
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to Check NEET MDS result?
A: 

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.
Q:   Is NEET MDS 2026 Result out?
A: 

The NEET MDS result 2026 has been released. The NBE declared the results of NEET MDS on June 2, 2026, on its website- natboard.edu.in.

Q:   How many colleges accept NEET MDS cutoff scores?
A: 

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 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
02 Jun ' 26

NEET MDS Result 2026

ONGOING
DatesPast 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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NEET MDS Merit List 2026 PDF

The NBEMS has released the NEET MDS merit list 2026 along with the result. Have a look at the merit list details below-

  • NEET MDS 2026 rank: Overall merit position of the candidate amongst all the candidates who have appeared in the NEET MDS 2026 examination.
  • All India 50 per cent quota rank: Overall merit position of the candidate amongst all the candidates who have appeared in the NEET MDS 2026 examination and are eligible for the All India 50 per cent quota.
  • All India 50 per cent quota Category Rank: Overall merit position of the candidate in the category (OBC/SC/ST) as opted by the candidate in the NEET MDS 2026 examination.

Information Given on NEET MDS 2026 AIQ 50% Merit List

The following information is mentioned on the NEET MDS 2026 AIQ 50% merit list:

  • NEET MDS 2026 Roll Number
  • NEET MDS 2026 Application ID
  • Candidate Category
  • PwBD Status
  • NEET MDS 2026 Rank
  • All India 50% Quota Rank
  • All India 50% Quota Category Rank
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is NEET MDS qualifying cutoff percentile?
A: 

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

Q:   What is the NEET MDS expected cutoff 2026?
A: 

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

Q:   Who conducts the NEET MDS Counselling?
A: 

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.

 

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NEET MDS Cutoff 2026

The NEET MDS cutoff 2026 has been released along with the result PDF. Candidates need to obtain the minimum cutoff scores to be eligible for the counselling process. Have a look at the NEET MDS 2026 cutoff for Gen, SC, ST, OBC and PwD-

Category

Cutoff Percentile

Expected Cutoff Scores

General / EWS

50th Percentile

308

OBC

40th Percentile

271

SC / ST

40th Percentile

271

PwD- Gen

45th Percentile

289

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What will the NEET MDS scorecard consist of?
A: 

The NEET MDS scorecard carries the following information:

·         Application ID

·         Candidate Name

·         Parents’ Names

·         Roll Number

·         Date of Birth

·         Category

·         Total Correct Responses

·         Total Incorrect Responses

·         Score Out of 960

·         NEET MDS 2024 Rank

Candidates must preserve the NEET MDS scorecard till the end of the medical admission process or the counselling rounds.

Q:   How can I download NEET MDS scorecard?
A: 

NEET MDS scorecard has to be downloaded online from the exam website. Candidates have to enter their Application ID and password to download the scorecard. It comprises details such as roll number, application ID, marks scored All India Rank etc. The scorecard for NEET MDS should be preserved till the admission process is complete. The scorecard is available only in online mode and NBE will not send the hardcopy of the NEET MDS 2025 scorecard by post.

Q:   What is NEET MDS exam date 2026?
A: 

The NBE conducted the NEET MDS 2026 exam on May 2, 2026. The exam was held online from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.

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How to Download NEET MDS Scorecard 2026?

The NEET MDS scorecard release date is June 10, 2026. Candidates have to download the NEET MDS scorecard 2026 by:

  • Visit the official website of NEET MDS – nbe.edu.in or directly enter https://natboard.edu.in/viewnbeexam?exam=neetmds
  • Click on the NEET MDS tab
  • Click on the Result Link and click on ‘Login’
  • Enter the User ID, Password and Captcha and click on Login
  • Click on the Scorecard tab at the top left side of the page
  • Download the Scorecard in PDF format

To download the NEET MDS scorecard, students need to use the process shared below-

  • Visit the official website of NBE- natboard.edu.in.
  • Select MDS exam.
  • Click on application link,
  • Go to login link.
  • Enter user ID and password.
  • Download the scorecard.

Details Given on NEET MDS scorecard

The NEET MDS 2026 scorecard contains the details given below-

  • Details of the candidate
    1. Name
    2. father's name
    3. Date of birth
    4. NEET MDS 2026 roll number
    5. Category (General/ Reserved)
  • Performance in the NEET MDS examination
    1. Total Correct Responses
    2. Total Incorrect Responses
    3. Score Out of 960
    4. NEET MDS 2026 Rank
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I calculate NEET MDS scores?
A: 

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

 

Q:   When will NEET MDS 2026 Cutoff be released?
A: 

The NBEMS released the NEET MDS cutoff 2026 along with the results. The NEET MDS result 2026 was released on June 2, 2026.

Q:   What was the difficulty level of NEET MDS 2026 question paper?
A: 

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.

Q:   Which section was the toughest in NEET MDS 2026?
A: 

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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What's Next After NEET MDS Result 2026?

After the announcement of NEET MDS result, the MCC will conduct the counselling of shortlisted candidates to fill MDS course seats in alligned colleges and institutes. Candidates who obtain the NEET MDS qualifying percentile will only be called for the counselling process. The MCC will not consider the candidates who fail to obtain qualifying percentile.

The MCC will conduct the NEET MDS counselling for All-India quota as well as state quota seats using the merit list. No state government or private college will conduct admission to MDS course at their own level.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Has there been any change in the NEET MDS tie breaking criteria this year?
A: 

No, the NEET MDS tie-breaking criteria have remained the same over the past few years. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has not made any changes in the NEET MDS tie-breaking criteria over the years, proving the efficacy of the system. The highest weightage is provided to the overall accuracy, followed by sectional accuracy and lastly, age criterion. 

Q:   Does NEET MDS application number impact the tie-breaking criteria?
A: 

No, the NEET MDS application number does not impact the tie-breaking criteria or protocol. Hence, candidates filling the NEET MDS application form earlier or later does not matter in case multiple candidates score the same marks. There are a total of four factors which are considered for the NEET MDS tie-breaking protocol. 

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NEET MDS Result 2026: How is MDS Rank Calculated?

The NBE assigns the NEET MDS rank 2026 to candidates based on their scores, cutoff percentile and tie-breaking criteria. A candidate with a higher score and percentile is placed at a higher rank in the merit list. Have a look at the NEET MDS rank deciding factors in detail below-

NEET MDS Scores

The NBE calculates the NEET MDS scores of candidates based on the marking scheme. The marking scheme of the MDS exam is shared below-

Type of response Marks awarded
Correct response +4
Incorrect response -1
Unanswered  0

NEET MDS Qualifying Cutoff Percentile

The qualifying percentile for NEET MDS represents that this much percentage of candidates must score equal to or more than other remaining percent of candidates. For instance, general category candidates must obtain NEET MDS scores better than 50 per cent of the test takers in that category to clear the exam. Take a look at the NEET MDS minimum qualifying cutoff percentile, which remains the same every year, below.

The following table brings the category-wise revised NEET MDS 2025 cutoff scores.

Category

NEET MDS Cutoff Percentile

General/EWS

50th Percentile

SC/ST/OBC (Including PwD of SC/ST/OBC)

40th Percentile

General PwD

45th Percentile

NEET MDS Tie Breaking Criteria

If two or more candidates obtain the same scores in NEET MDS, then the merit position is determined using the following tie-breaker criteria-

  • Candidates with a lesser number of incorrect responses in the overall paper (Part A & B) will be placed in a better merit position
  • Candidates with a higher score in Part B of the question paper will be placed at a higher merit position. 
  • Candidate having lesser number of incorrect responses in Part B of the question paper will be placed at better merit position. 
  • Candidate securing higher aggregate marks (in percentage) in all BDS Professional Examinations will be placed at a better merit position.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will NBE release NEET MDS cutoff?
A: 

NBE or the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the NEET MDS exam conducting authority, releases the cutoff scores or the qualifying scores along with the result. The NEET MDS 2025 result was released on May 15, 2025. The NEET MDS 2025 cutoff was also released on the same date. However, on August 14, 2025, NBE released a notice stating the reduction of the NEET MDS 2025 cutoff percentile by 19.863 percentile for all categories, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recommendation. 

Q:   What is the significance of NEET MDS cutoff?
A: 

The NEET MDS cut off is the qualifying marks that a candidate needs to clear the exam and participate further in the counselling process. Candidates who fail to get the cutoff marks do not get into the merit list and are also ineligible for the NEET MDS counselling.

Q:   What is the NEET MDS exam for?
A: 

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).

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NEET MDS Result 2025: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on NEET MDS 2025 result.

Q:   Does NBE send the MEET MDS scorecard by post or email?
A: 

No, NBE, or the exam conducting authority for the NEET MDS exam does not release the NEET MDS scorecard by post or email. Candidates will have to check the result online by visiting the official website of NEET MDS, via the merit list and downloading the scorecard. The step-by-step process to check the NEET MDS result is given below:

  • Visit the official website of NBE or NEET MDS
  • Visit the NEET MDS exam from the Examinations tab
  • Click on the Result tab
  • A press release will open wherein candidates will have to click on the link for the merit list
  • Once the scorecard is available for download, candidates will have to click on the Scorecard tab, enter the NEET MDS application number and password or date of birth and click on submit
  • Download the NEET MDS scorecard in PDF format. 

Candidates must visit the NBE website for downloading the NEET MDS merit list and scorecard and not wait to receive the scorecard via post or email. 

Q:   What is the selection process for MDS and what is the minimum NEET MDS score required?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is it compulsory to download the scorecard of NEET MDS for counseling?
A: 

Yes, candidates are required to enter the details printed on the scorecard of NEET MDS in the registration form of the counselling. They are thus advised to download the NEET MDS scorecard well in advance. The scorecard is downloaded from the official website with login ID and password. NBE will release the NEET MDS scorecard tentatively after 10 days to the declaration of the result. The NEET MDS scorecard will also be verified by the counselling authorities during the institute reporting process. 

Q:   What is the validity of the NEET MDS scorecard?
A: 

The NEET MDS scorecard or result will be valid for one academic year. For example, candidates who have qualified for NEET MDS 2025 can opt for admission only for the academic year 2025-26. Seeking admission for the next academic year through the NEET MDS will not be permitted. In case a candidate qualified for NEET MDS 2025, but did not complete admission process, or did not qualify for the exam, he or she will have to appear for the NEET MDS exam next year and qualify to complete the admission process. 

Q:   When did NBE declare result for NEET MDS 2025?
A: 

NBE declared the result for NEET MDS 2025 on May 15, 2025. The exam was conducted on April 19, 2025. The merit list for the 50 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats has been released initially. The individual scorecards was released on May 23, 2025. Only those candidates, whose names will be there on the merit list are considered to be eligible for the NEET MDS 2025 counselling process. The result has been uploaded on the official website in a PDF format. Candidates can download the scorecard from the official website with application ID and password. NEET MDS result PDF comprises details such as roll number, application ID, marks scored, percentile and rank. Candidates have to score the minimum cut off to qualify for the exam. Those who qualified the exam will be participating in the online counselling for seat allotment.

Q:   Can I Get NEET MDS result in offline mode?
A: 

No, the NEET MDS result will not be available in offline mode. NBEMS, or the NEET MDS exam conducting body releases the result in online mode, on its official website. It does not release the result in offline mode, such as in newspapers or notice boards of institutes or its office. Candidates have to log in with their registration credentials to download the merit list as well as the scorecard. In the merit list, candidates can check their overall scores and All India Rank or the merit position. While the NEET MDS scorecard will give them the access to their subject-wise as well as overall scores, percentiles and ranks. The NEET MDS scorecard is an important document which is verified during the counselling process. 

Q:   Does the NEET MDS cutoff remain the same every year?
A: 

The NEET MDS cutoff does not remain the same every year. The NEET MDS qualifying percentile generally remains fixed; the cutoff scores change every year.

Q:   What are the category-wise NEET MDS 2025 cutoff?
A: 

The NEET MDS 2025 cutoff was released by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on May 15, 2025, along with the result. However, the cutoff has been reduced by 19.863 percentiles for each category. 

The following table brings the revised NEET MDS Cutoff 2025.

Category

NEET MDS 2025 Revised Cutoff Percentile

NEET MDS 2025 Revised Cutoff Score

General (UR/EWS)

30.137

197

General-PwBD

25.137

182

SC, ST, OBC (including PwBD of SC, ST, OBC)

20.137

168

 

Q:   What is the difference between the NEET MDS merit list and All India Quota merit list?
A: 

In the NEET MDS merit list released by NBE on the day of the result, details of all candidates, including those who were absent, or did not score the pass marks, are mentioned on the merit list  On the other hand, in the All India Quota 50 per cent merit list, only those who have qualified for the exam by securing the cutoff marks are mentioned on the list. In short, these candidates are eligible to participate in the NEET MDS counselling. 

Q:   Who releases NEET MDS merit list for 50% All India Quota seats?
A: 

NBE or the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the exam conducting body, releases NEET MDS merit list for 50 per cent All India Quota seats. Candidates included in the merit list are eligible to participate in the NEET MDS counselling process. Although the NEET MDS merit list mentions the complete list of candidates who appeared for the exam along with their score and status (in case of absentee or cancelled candidature), the students have to verify their scores and crosscheck with the cutoffs to ensure whether they have qualified for NEET MDS or not. 

Q:   Can I crack NEET MDS in 3 months?
A: 

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

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Hi,  

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) does not release the offifical question papers. We cannot provide the NEET MDS question papers.

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Aashi Tiwari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

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

 

V

Vikram Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

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

U

Upasana Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

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

Rupali Pruthi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

The NEET MDS result 2026 has been released. The NBE declared the results of NEET MDS on June 2, 2026, on its website- natboard.edu.in.

R

Rashmi Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The NBEMS released the NEET MDS cutoff 2026 along with the results. The NEET MDS result 2026 was released on June 2, 2026.

P

Pragati Datta

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

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.

M

Mukul Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

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

Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

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.

A

Anangsha B

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

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

Piyush Bhandari

Contributor-Level 6

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