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NEET MDS 2026 Registration: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has begun the online registration procedure for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery 2026 (NEET MDS). Candidates who meet the eligibility requirement can apply online at nbe.edu.in till March 30, 2026 at 11:55 pm.
The application window will remain open until March 30, 2026, up to 11:55 pm. Applicants from the General, OBC and EWS categories are required to pay an examination fee of Rs 3,500. Candidates belonging to the SC, ST and PwD categories need to pay Rs 2,500 while submitting the application form online.
NEET MDS 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Start of online registration | Ongoing |
| Last date to submit application form | March 30, 2026 (11:55 pm) |
| Application correction window | April 21 – April 22, 2026 |
| Admit card release | April 29, 2026 |
| NEET MDS 2026 examination | May 2, 2026 (2 pm – 5 pm) |
| Result declaration | June 2, 2026 |
According to the timetable given by the examination authority, the NEET MDS 2026 correction option will be available for a limited time in April. Candidates will be able to make modifications to their submitted forms during the correction window. The admission examination will take place in a single computer-based session.
NEET MDS 2026 Eligibility criteria
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from an institute approved by the Dental Council of India. They must also have a provisional or permanent registration certificate issued by the DCI or a State Dental Council.
To be qualified for the admission exam, students must also complete their 12-month rotatory internship before May 31, 2026.
In addition to Indian citizens, candidates who are Non-Resident Indians (NRI), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) are eligible to take the test, as per the notification.
How to apply for NEET MDS 2026
Step 1: Visit the official NBEMS website at nbe.edu.in.
Step 2: Click on the NEET MDS 2026 registration link available on the homepage.
Step 3: Register using basic details and create login credentials.
Step 4: Fill in the application form with personal, academic and internship details.
Step 5: Upload the required documents and pay the application fee online.
Step 6: Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
The NEET MDS 2026 test will be held in a single shift on May 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. The test will be computer-based, and candidates will have three hours to finish the paper. Admit cards for the examination will be distributed on April 29 and made accessible for download on the official website.
Source: IE
