NEET MDS 2026
● 2026 CYCLE COMPLETE CONDUCTED BY NBEMSLast updated — Oct 2026 · checked against the official NBEMS (Natboard) notification
NEET MDS is the single entrance exam for MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) admission, conducted by NBEMS. NEET MDS 2026 was held on 2 May 2026 and the cycle is complete — NBEMS was issuing provisional pass certificates for MDS 2026 candidates in August 2026. The next cycle's dates are not announced yet. Fee and pattern below are from official NBEMS documents for the 2026 cycle.
NEET MDS 2026 — Key Dates
The 2026 cycle is over. Watch natboard.edu.in for the next notification.
| Exam date | 2 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Result | Declared on natboard.edu.in |
| Internship completion cut-off | 31 May 2026 (for the 2026 cycle) |
| Next cycle notification | To be announced |
| Next cycle exam date | To be announced |
Exam date from the official NBEMS NEET MDS 2026 dates notice; internship cut-off from the NEET MDS 2026 Information Bulletin.
NEET MDS Eligibility
In plain words — from the NEET MDS 2026 Information Bulletin.
You need a BDS degree from a Dental Council of India-recognised institution, provisional or permanent registration with DCI or a State Dental Council, and completion of the one-year rotatory internship by the cut-off date — 31 May 2026 for the 2026 cycle.
- BDS from a DCI-recognised institution
- DCI / State Dental Council registration
- 1-year rotatory internship completed by the cut-off date
NEET MDS Exam Pattern
Two-part computer-based test (NEET MDS 2026 bulletin).
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Part A | 100 questions |
| Part B | 140 questions |
| Total | 240 MCQs · 960 marks |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Correct answer | +4 marks |
| Wrong answer | −1 mark |
NEET MDS Syllabus — What to Study
Subjects of the BDS course as per the Dental Council of India regulations — the bulletin's subject scheme.
Part A — Basic Sciences (100 Qs)
- General Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry
- General Pathology, Microbiology and Pharmacology
Part B — Clinical Dental (140 Qs)
- Dental Materials
- Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine & Radiology
- Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontology, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Public Health Dentistry
NEET MDS Application — What to Keep Ready
Applications are filled on the NBEMS portal. Photo/signature specifications are printed in the cycle's Information Bulletin.
Documents Required — With Sizes
Standard NBEMS application set — the next bulletin's checklist will be final.
- Recent passport photograph — as per bulletin spec
- Scanned signature — as per bulletin spec
- BDS degree / provisional pass certificate
- Internship completion certificate
- DCI / State Dental Council registration certificate
- Photo ID — Aadhaar / PAN / Passport
- Category / PwD certificate — if claimed
NEET MDS — Qualifying Rule & Verified 2025 Cut-offs
Minimum percentile to qualify, plus the verified cut-off scores from the official NEET MDS 2025 result notice.
| Category | Qualifying rule |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th percentile · 2025 cut-off score 261 |
| General-PwD | 45th percentile · 2025 cut-off score 244 |
| SC / ST / OBC | 40th percentile · 2025 cut-off score 227 |
The 2025 cut-off scores above are verified from the official NBEMS result notice. The 2026 cycle cut-off scores are declared with its result notice on natboard.edu.in.
NEET MDS — Frequently Asked Questions
When was NEET MDS 2026 held?
NEET MDS 2026 was held on 2 May 2026, as per the official NBEMS dates notice. The cycle is complete and provisional pass certificates were being issued in August 2026.
How many questions are in NEET MDS?
240 MCQs for 960 marks in 3 hours — Part A has 100 questions from basic sciences and Part B has 140 from clinical dental subjects. Correct answer +4, wrong answer −1.
What is the NEET MDS application fee?
For the 2026 cycle (official NBEMS fee order): ₹3,500 for General/OBC and ₹2,500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
What is the eligibility for NEET MDS?
BDS from a DCI-recognised institution, registration with DCI or a State Dental Council, and completion of the one-year rotatory internship by the cut-off date — 31 May 2026 for the 2026 cycle.
Who conducts NEET MDS?
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducts NEET MDS on natboard.edu.in. It is the single entrance exam for MDS seats across India.
When will the next NEET MDS notification come?
Not announced yet. NBEMS publishes the Information Bulletin and dates notice on natboard.edu.in — the 2026 exam was on 2 May 2026, so watch the site from the start of the next cycle.
What was the NEET MDS cut-off in 2025?
Verified cut-off scores in NEET MDS 2025: 261 for General/EWS, 244 for General-PwD and 227 for SC/ST/OBC — against the qualifying rule of 50th percentile (General/EWS), 45th (General-PwD) and 40th (SC/ST/OBC).