NEET MDS 2026 Registration Begins Tomorrow at natboard.edu.in

Published: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 12:08 [IST]

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will begin the NEET MDS 2026 registration process from March 14, 2026, through the official website. Candidates seeking admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programmes across India can submit their applications online at the NBEMS portal.

NEET MDS 2026 Registration Begins Tomorrow

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The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for MDS (NEET MDS) is the single national-level entrance examination used for admission to postgraduate dental courses in India. The exam is conducted by NBEMS under the provisions of the Dentists Act.

NEET MDS 2026 Exam Date

According to the latest schedule, the NEET MDS 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on May 2, 2026 in computer-based test (CBT) mode across various exam centres in the country.

Eligible candidates must complete their application process within the specified registration window announced by NBEMS.

Where to Apply

Candidates can submit the application form through the official NBEMS portal:

Official website: natboard.edu.in

All notifications, information bulletins, admit cards, and results related to NEET MDS are released through this portal.

Steps to Register for NEET MDS 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the registration process:

Visit the official NBEMS website natboard.edu.in.
Click on the NEET MDS 2026 registration link available on the homepage.
Create an account by entering name, mobile number, and email ID.
Generate login credentials and sign in to the application portal.
Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and internship details.
Upload required documents including photograph, signature, and certificates.
Pay the application fee online and submit the form.

After successful submission, candidates are advised to download the confirmation page for future reference.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for NEET MDS 2026, candidates must:

Hold a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a recognised institute.
Complete a 12-month compulsory rotatory internship within the deadline mentioned in the official notification.

Exam Pattern

The NEET MDS exam will be conducted online and typically includes:

240 multiple-choice questions
Duration of 3 hours
Each correct answer carries 4 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answers.

What Candidates Should Do Now

Aspirants planning to appear for the exam should keep the following ready before applying:

Internship completion details
Scanned photograph and signature
Valid ID proof
Academic documents

Candidates are also advised to regularly check the official NBEMS website for updates regarding the information bulletin, correction window, and admit card release.