NEET MDS Registration 2026 Live @natboard.edu.in; How to fill application form, Fees & Other Details

NBEMS has delayed the registration window of the NEET MDS 2026 exam. The NEET MDS 2026 application process is expected to begin in the first week of March 2026.  

The top-5 colleges are: 

1. Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (Delhi)
2. King George’s Medical University (Lucknow)
3. PGIMER (Chandigarh)
4. IMS-BHU (Banaras Hindu University)
5. Nair Hospital Dental College (Mumbai)

In the NEET MDS exam conducted for the academic year 2025-26, the highest marks secured by an aspirant was 779 marks out of 960 marks. 

No, NBEMS has not yet released any notification stating the delay in the NEET MDS 2026 exam date. The exam will be conducted on May 2, 2026 as per the information available on natboard.edu.in. 

Once NBEMS will release the official notification regarding the dates and application process, candidates will be informed about the NEET MDS Application Form 2026 last date as well. 

The NEET MDS 2026 official website is natboard.edu.in. All the registration-related events and activities will take place here only. 

NBEMS has not shared any reason or any information regarding the delay in starting the NEET MDS registration. Last year the application forms were released on February 18, 2025. 

Q1. Which CBCT feature MOST strongly suggests a lesion is odontogenic in origin?

A. Presence of internal calcifications

B. Association with tooth apex or follicle

C. Smooth cortical thinning only

D. Displacement of adjacent muscles

Answer: Option B

Q2. Which finding on CBCT MOST reliably differentiates a Stafne bone defect from a cystic lesion?

A. Well-corticated borders

B. Location below the inferior alveolar canal

C. Presence of radiolucency

D. Asymptomatic presentation

Answer: Option B

NBEMS is expected to release the NEET MDS application form today. Candidates must keep the documents ready. 

In the BDS degree, candidate must secure 50% marks separately in theory and practical/clinical examinations to be eligible to appear for the NEET MDS exam. 

Oral Pathology, General Medicine, Orthodontics, General Surgery, Periodontics, Pedodontics, Public Health Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and Oral Medicine & Radiology, 

Some of the high-scoring subjects are:

1. Oral Surgery
2. Prosthodontics
3. Orthodontics
4. Periodontology
5. Dental Materials
6. Oral Pathology
7. Conservative & Endodontics
8. Public Health Dentistry

Yes, as prescribed by the Dental Council of India (DCI), the entrance exam covers all subjects taught during the four years of the BDS course.

Candidates are advised to submit only one application form for the 2026 session. Multiple registrations using different IDs may lead to rejection or cancellation of the status. 

NBEMS does not allow the use of old login credentials from the previous (last year) sessions. Every candidate must apply through a fresh "New Registration" for the academic year 2026. 

These documents are essential for registration:

1. Valid ID Proof
2. BDS Degree Certificates
3. Dental Registration Certificate
4. Internship Proof Certificate 
5. Category/PwD Certificate

Candidates must keep ready:

1. Recent Passport-size Photograph
2. Real-time Photograph
3. Scanned Signature
4. Left Thumb Impression

The NEET MDS 2026 official information bulletin has not yet been released by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). It is expected to be released soon. 

Candidates willing to apply for the NEET MDS exam must note that the cutoff date for completing the internship is May 31, 2026.

As of now there is no official notification being released for the application last date. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will soon release the application dates of the exam. 

As per the previous year's trends, NEET MDS application forms have been released either around 3:00 PM or around 7:00 PM. Candidates can keep checking this page and the official website to know if the registration window has opened. 

To fill out the NEET MDS 2026 application form, the dimension of the thumb impression image is 1.5 cm (height) x 3.5 cm (width), within which the proper thumbprint should be taken. 

Yes, NBEMS allows candidates to change the images uploaded during the NEET MDS application process. The signature image can also be changed. 

Non-editable particulars:

• Candidate Name
• Nationality
• Mobile Number
• Email address
• Permanent address
• Test centre city choice

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) handles 50% All India Quota seat allocation. NBEMS conducts the exam. After the result announcemet, MCC takes care of the counselling process. 

1. The scanned images should be saved in .jpeg/.jpg format.
2. Crop only box area and not the complete white page
3. The size of images should be less than 80kb.

It cannot be commented. There is a high likelihood of the NEET MDS form being released today! 

The candidate should provide his/her complete signature on the blank white page without lines. 

Candidate must give Preference to a photograph taken in a photo-studio in last 3 months to avoid any likely error in photograph.

In this feature, a real time photo of the candidate will be taken by the webcam/in-built camera of the computer system while filling the online application form.

Before applying online, a candidate should keep ready scanned images of his/her photograph, signature and thumb impression. 

Candidates can refer to these books for exam preparation:

1. Dentest by Dr. Gowrishankar
2. Shafer's Textbook of Oral Pathology
3. NEET MDS Previous Year Question Paper (2018-2025) by Dr. Tabiha Khan
4. ToppersNotes NEET MDS (9 Book Set)
5. Periodontics: Carranza
6. Dr. Bhatia's LMRP (Last Minute Revision Points)

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) generally releases an official Demo Test every year to help candidates understand the computer-based interface and the sectional-time limit. The link is activated 10-15 days before the exam date. 

This year, NBEMS will tentatively conduct the NEET MDS 2026 exam on May 2, 2026. 

NEET MDS was conducted on these dates in the last 4 years:

 A good attempt to get admission in the government college is typically 190–205 questions. Candidates can aim to score 500+ percentile in the exam for a good seat.  

An ideal attempt in the NEET MDS exam ranges between 180 to 210 questions out of the total 240 questions. 

The NEET MDS 2026 exam will be conducted in a single session from 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM.

NEET MDS is expected to begin anytime in February 2026. In case the conducting body does not release the application form in Feb 2026 then it will definitely release in March first week.

The NEET MDS 2026 exam will be conducted for a duration of 180 minutes/3 hours in CBT mode. 

Yes, there are image-based questions in the NEET MDS exam. Out of 240 questions, 12-15 questions are image-based.  

No, NBEMS has not yet opened the NEET MDS 2026 registration window for applicants. It is expected to begin in evening today! 

1. What is the other name for a Stellate granuloma? - Sarcoidosis
2. What is the Stochastic effect of radiographs? - Random DNA damage
3. Which drug is used for asthma during an extraction? - Salbutamol
4. Which organism is involved in ANUG? - Fusobacterium nucleatum & Treponema denticola
5. What is the disadvantage of inlay wax? - High thermal expansion

Find out all about the NEET MDS question type:

• Total Questions: 240 MCQs.
• Total Marks: 960 marks.

Candidates can CLICK HERE  for the Human Physiology questions PDF. It is a free document that will help you revise and practice questions for free. 

The past trend of the registration window shows that generally the Application window is opened either at 3:00 PM or 7:00 PM by NBEMS. 

If you have plans to pursue an MDS degree, the BDS first year is the best time to start preparing for the entrance exam. 

Already, the application process has been delayed, NEET MDS 2026 registration window is expected to open today for the applicants. 

 Out of the 17 subjects, 8 subjects have a high weightage. Identify them and practice MCQs of those topics diligently. 

YES, you can follow these tips if you are appearing for the exam for the first time:

1. Start your preparation early
2. Create a study plan through a time-table
3. Revise daily the topics you learned previously
4. Refer to the question papers of previous years
5. Solve mock tests and practice papers

Here is the direct link to help you download NEET MDS papers:

Each question will be of 4 marks. For choosing an incorrect question, -1 mark will be deducted. For all the unanswered questions, no mark will be deducted.

Take a look at these reference books:

Aspirants can practice the NEET MDS 2026 previous year question papers, which are available as an online resource. These QPs will be memory-based a NBEMS conduct the exam in online mode. 

The NBEMS will tentatively release an official demo test approximately 10–15 days before the exam date.

The exam section will get automatically locked after the time limit of that section concludes.

This section would comprise 140 questions. Some important topics and concepts to prepare from this section are:

1. Odontogenic Cysts & Tumours
2. RPD
3. Periodontology 
4. Orthodontics 
5. Salivary Gland Disorders
6. Bone Pathologies
7. Radiology
8. Endodontics
9. Exodontia
10. Complete Dentures

This part of the exam will carry 100 questions. Some of the key topics to prepare in this section are:

1. Osteology
2. Metabolism
3. Neuroanatomy
4. Embryology
5. Pathology
6. Microbiology
7. Local Anaesthetics
8. Autonomic Nervous System
9. Surgery
10. Chemotherapy
11. Neoplasia

Some of the high-scoring subject which must not be missed from the preparation strategy are:

1. Prosthodontics
2. General Anatomy
3. Oral Surgery
4. General Pharmacology
5. Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
6. Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

Here are some handy tips to follow for quick preparation with a focus to earn high percentile in the exam:

1. Pick high-scoring topics first
2. Make last minute notes simultaneously while understanding the concepts
3. Take mock tests every week
4. Practice previous year memory based question papers after you have completed the course
5. Stay positive

NEET MDS exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 2, 2026 in online/CBT mode. Candidates will have to appear for the exam at the designated test centres.

Looking at the past trend of the last four years, it can be concluded that NBEMS has delayed the NEET MDS application process timeline in 2026.

Take a look at the trend of the registration dates:

Around 28,000 candidates applied for the MDS entrance exam for admission to 6,228 MDS seats across 259 dental colleges in India.

As per the data shared by a leading media house, a total of 30,435 registrations were received in the year 2025. Some 29,220 candidates appeared for the entrance exam.

1. Internship Status: Ongoing or Completed
2. Internship Start Date: The exact date you began your 12-month rotatory internship.
3. Completion Date
4. Total Duration of the experience
5. Institution Details where the internship was conducted

To fill out the NEET MDS 2026 form, candidates must upload these documents:

1. Internship Completion Certificate
2. BDS Degree/Provisional Certificate
3. Dental Registration

1. Class 12 Board exam or equivalent exam details
2. BDS / Primary Medical Qualification details
3. Country of completion of BDS Qualification
4. Name of Country
5. State of completion
6. City of completion
7. University of completion
8. University Name
9. Name of college
10. Month and Year of Passing
11. Internship Details
12. SDC/DCI Registration Details

1. Candidate’s Name,
2. Date of Birth,
3. Gender,
4. Nationality
5. Father’s Name
6. Mother’s Name
7. Select the Category 
8. Are you a person with a disability 
9. Identification Details
10. Communication Address

1. Name of Candidate
2. Date of Birth
3. Gender (Male/Female)
4. Nationality (Indian/Others)
5. Mobile Number
6. Email Address
7. Captcha

There is no official intimation about the fact that the NEET MDS application process will begin today. However, candidates can expect the registration window to open anytime soon. 

In NEET MDS, the DCI plays a crucial role by setting the rules of eligibility, curriculum and examination standards. It also approves the dental colleges who are eligible to grant admission to MDS aspirants.

Candidates who underwent or are undergoing a 12-month Compulsory internship as per the cut off date will only be eligible to apply for the exam.

Here is a list of mandatory documents required for application process:

1. Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Driving License).
2. BDS Degree Certificate 
3. Permanent or Provisional Registration Certificate
4. Internship Completion Certificate

No, NBEMS conduct the entrance exam. Once the result is declared, the counselling process for AIQ is taken care of by MCC on their official website for the NEET MDS qualifying candidates.

Yes, there is no age limit to apply for the exam. NBEMS has not kept an age bar to restrict candidates from appearing for the exam.

The applicant must hold a recognized Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree or a provisional BDS certificate to apply for the MDS entrance exam.

Other than NEET MDS, there is only one more entrance which allows BDS candidates to appear for the master’s degree. This is conducted by AIIMS called INI CET entrance exam.

Yes, foreign nationals can apply  for the NEET MDS entrance provided they seek clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India before registering for the entrance.

There is no restriction on the number of attempts allowed for the NEET MDS exam. However, the cutoff date for the internship must be adhered to and a and a state dental council registration is mandatory for the same.

Applicants domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir can apply for NEET MDS 2026 for the state quota seats and private/deemed university admission. They are not eligible to apply for the 50 per cent AIQ sets offered by MCC.

The NEET MDS 2026 application fee is expected to remain the same as the previous year. However, candidates can expect an increase of not more than 10 per cent in the application fee in case it is raise this year.

No, NBEMS has not bifurcated the fee based on gender. In case the female applicants fall in unreserved categories then the basic fee will be charged, for the reserved categories is application fee is relaxed comparatively.

NEET MDS 2026 Application fee is decided by the conducting body, NBEMS. The application fee can be high due to multiple reasons. It is an online exam which requires cost of maintenance. Number of applicants are less compared to other medical entrances.

No, NEET MDS 2026 Application fee is non-refundable. NBEMS does not guarantee the admission to the applicants. They only ask for registration to allow candidates to appear for the exam.

Yes, NBEMS will not keep the extra fee paid by the candidate. The excess fees will automatically be refunded to the original payment source after the registration window closes.

The applicants need to use the latest versions of either of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Internet Explorer to fill the form and make fee payment.

Yes, NEET MDS 2026 Application fee can be paid through Credit card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI and any other means of online fee payment only.

The NEET MDS 2026 Application fee payment last date has not been released yet. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for the release of the information bulletin in which the key event dates will be mentioned.

No. The NEET MDS 2026 Application fee must be paid in online mode through the official application portal. NBEMS will not accept any offline payment of the application fee.

No, such candidates are not exempted. They will also have to pay an application fee as prescribed for the SC/ST candidates. The application fee for the academic year 2026-27 is yet to be released.

The application fee for the SC/ST candidates is lower than the unreserved category candidates. Last year the NEET MDS 2026 Application fee for SC/ST candidates was INR 2500.