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    NEET MDS 2026 Exam: Dates, Result (OUT), Cut Off, Counselling

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    Deep PathakUpdated on Jun 03, 2026 03:15 PM

    About NEET MDS 2026

    The National Board of Examinations in Medical Science (NBEMS) conducts the NEET MDS exam for admission to MDS courses. The authority has released the NEET MDS result 2026 on June 2, 2026 at its official website natboard.edu.in. The NEET MDS 2026 exam was conducted on May 2, 2026. 

    NEET MDS Exam is conducted in a computer-based mode for three hours. As per NEET MDS exam pattern, a total of  240 multiple-choice questions are asked. Four marks are given for the correct answer, while one mark is deducted for an incorrect response. 

    The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct the NEET MDS counselling 2026 for 50% All India Quota (AIQ), 100% deemed/central universities and ESIC/AFMS institutes. NEET MDS seat allotment list is done based on NEET MDS rank, choices of colleges and specialities, seats available, reservation criteria and other factors.

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    NEET MDS 2026 Exam: Dates, Result (OUT), Cut Off, Counselling
    NEET MDS 2026 Exam: Dates, Result (OUT), Cut Off, Counselling

    NEET MDS 2026 Highlights

    Full Exam Name
    National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS
    Short Exam Name
    NEET MDS
    Conducting Body
    National Board of Examinations (NBE)
    Frequency Of Conduct
    Once a year
    Exam Level
    National Level Exam
    Languages
    English
    Mode Of Application
    online
    Application Fee
    Online : 3500
    Mode Of Exam
    online
    Mode Of Counselling
    online +1 more
    Participating Colleges
    290
    Exam Duration
    3 Hours

    NEET MDS Important Dates

    NEET MDS National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS (session 2026)

    The result of NEET MDS 2026 will be announced in the form of a PDF on the NBE official website. NEET MDS result 2026 specifies the qualifying status of the candidates and contains the score obtained (out of 960), NEET MDS overall rank and roll number of candidates. The steps to download the result have been mentioned below.

    How to download NEET MDS 2026 result?

    • Visit natboard.edu.in and click on the link that says NEET MDS 2026 result.

    • The NEET MDS PDF will open on the screen

    • To check NEET MDS result 2026, use the Ctrl+F keys and enter the roll number

    • Verify roll number, marks scored out of 960 and NEET MDS 2026 rank

    • Download the pdf by clicking on the download option

    NEET MDS 2026 Scorecard

    Only the qualified candidates in NEET MDS can download NEET MDS 2026 scorecard in PDF format which can be accessed by entering roll number, date of birth and captcha code. The scorecard of NEET MDS 2026 is valid for the particular academic year in which the candidate has appeared for the exam. The steps to download the scorecard of NEET MDS 2026 have been provided below.

    How to download NEET MDS Scorecard 2026?

    • Visit nbe.edu.in and click on the login window.

    • Enter your login credentials - Id and password.

    • NEET MDS scorecard 2026 containing the details of the candidate will appear on the screen.

    • Check your roll number, marks scored out of 960 and NEET MDS 2026 rank, 50% AIQ rank, and Category rank.

    • Take a printout of the scorecard.

    The NEET MDS 2026 eligibility criteria is considered for admission to the Masters of Dental Surgery courses. These eligibility criteria are decided by the Dental Council of India (DCI) with the approval of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The basic requirements to appear for NEET MDS can be checked below:-

    · Candidates must hold a BDS degree from a recognised institute to fulfil NEET MDS eligibility criteria 2026.

    · Provisional/permanent registration with State Dental Council (SDC) or DCI by June 30, 2026.

    · Completion of a one-year compulsory rotatory internship by May 31 academic year that a candidate is seeking admission is mandatory.

    Background wave

    All eligible candidates must register themselves for the NEET MDS 2026 entrance exam. It is important to fill out the NEET MDS application form 2026 to appear for the postgraduate dental entrance exam. Only the successfully registered candidates will be allowed to download NEET MDS 2026 admit card. 

    The application form for NEET MDS 2026 can be filled in the six following steps:

    • NEET MDS registration 2026
    • Filling out the application form
    • Uploading of relevant documents
    • Choosing of exam centres
    • Payment of application fee
    • Printout of NEET MDS 2026 application form

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    Documents Required at Exam NEET MDS 2026

    National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS 2026

    NEET MDS admit card (photograph of the candidate should be pasted on it)
    Photo identity proof

    NEET MDS 2026 Exam Centers

    StateCity
    Gujarat
    Ahmedabad
    Gandhinagar
    Punjab
    Amritsar
    Mohali
    West Bengal
    Asansol
    Kolkata
    Karnataka
    Bangalore
    Mysuru
    Madhya Pradesh
    Bhopal
    Indore
    Odisha
    Bhubaneswar
    Chandigarh
    Chandigarh
    Tamil Nadu
    Chennai
    Tiruchirappalli
    Uttarakhand
    Dehradun
    Delhi
    New Delhi
    Assam
    Guwahati
    Telangana
    Hyderabad
    Warangal (Urban)
    Rajasthan
    Jaipur
    Udaipur
    Jodhpur
    Jammu and Kashmir
    Jammu
    Srinagar
    Kerala
    Kozhikode
    Thiruvananthapuram
    Kollam
    Thrissur
    Ernakulam
    Kannur
    Uttar Pradesh
    Lucknow
    Noida
    Allahabad
    Maharashtra
    Mumbai
    Nagpur
    Pune
    Navi Mumbai
    Bihar
    Patna
    Jharkhand
    Ranchi
    Andhra Pradesh
    Visakhapatnam
    Vijayawada
    Vizianagaram
    Tripura
    Agartala
    Mizoram
    Aizawl
    Haryana
    Ambala
    Gurugram
    Hisar
    Himachal Pradesh
    Hamirpur
    Solan
    Manipur
    Imphal
    Nagaland
    Kohima
    Arunachal Pradesh
    Naharlagun
    Goa
    Panaji
    Chhattisgarh
    Raipur
    Meghalaya
    Shillong
    Puducherry
    Puducherry
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    Check the NEET MDS exam pattern below.

    NEET MDS exam pattern 2026

    EventsNEET MDS paper pattern
    NEET MDS 2026 exam date To be announced
    Exam time3 hours - 9 am to 12 pm
    Number of questions240 multiple-choice questions
    Topics covered in NEET MDS examBDS curriculum - Pre-Clinical, Clinical and Para-Clinical
    Medium of examEnglish
    Marking scheme4 marks for the correct answer
    1 mark deducted for a wrong answer


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    NEET MDS 2026 Syllabus

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    NEET MDS admit card 2026 has been issued to the registered candidates on the NBE official website natboard.edu.in. Candidates need to submit their user ID and password to download the NEET MDS 2026 hall ticket. 

    After downloading the admit card, candidates must paste their photograph on the document as only then it will be considered by the authorities at the time of the exam. The admit card of NEET MDS 2026 carries information like roll number, allotted exam city and centre. Candidates must note that the NEET MDS admit card is also a mandatory document for the counselling process, therefore, it must be preserved even after the conduction of the exam. 

    The authorities releases the cutoff of NEET MDS 2026 along with the result. NEET MDS cutoff 2026 is the minimum qualifying percentile which must be secured by the candidates in order to secure the national-level entrance test. Candidates can check the NEET MDS cut-off from the table below.                                                   

    NEET MDS cut-off

    Category

    Cut off percentile

    Cutoff Marks 2025

    General and EWS

    50th percentile

    261

    SC/ST/OBC

    40th percentile

    227

    General and EWS - PH

    45th percentile

    244

    SC/ST/OBC - PH

    40th percentile

    227


    In case, to fill the remaining vacant seats in the dental colleges of the country, DCI in consultation with the health ministry may lower the cutoff percentile and marks to provide opportunities to other candidates.

    MCC conducts the counselling of NEET MDS 2026 for the admission process to 50% All India Quota seats, deemed/central university seats, ESIC and AFMC seats. Jammu and Kashmir do not participate in the central pool quota, therefore, the counselling for seats in government dental colleges is allotted by the state body responsible. 

    The authority conducts three rounds of seat allotment for AIQ seats, while a mop-up round will be organised for deemed, central and ESIC colleges. In order to participate in NEET MDS 2026 counselling process, aspirants must secure equal to more than the minimum cutoff percentile. 

    The qualifiers can participate in the counselling process by registering themselves and providing their preferences for colleges as well as courses. Based on the choice filled, NEET MDS rank, seat availability in the particular college, reservation criteria and other factors, the admission to MDS course will be granted.

    While the seat allotment process for 50% state quota and seats in private dental colleges will be conducted by the state counselling body as selected by the state government. The respective regulatory bodies will either organise the counselling process in online or offline mode. NEET MDS admissions in the states include application forms, merit lists and seat allotment procedures. However, to apply for state MDS admissions, the qualified candidates must fulfil certain eligibility criteria of domicile, age, nationality and other aspects as laid down by the state counselling authorities.

    Documents Required at NEET MDS 2026 counselling

    National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS 2026

    NEET MDS 2024 admit card
    NEET scorecard
    BDS marksheet (1st, 2nd and 3rd Professional Examination)
    BDS Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate
    Internship completion certificate
    Permanent/Provisional registration certificate issued by DCI/State Dental Council
    Class 10 Certificate/Date of Birth certificate
    Identity proof
    Caste Certificate (if applicable)
    Disability Certificate (if applicable)

    General Information

    Contact Number:

    022-62816979 + 2 more

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who is the conducting authority of NEET MDS?
    A:

    NEET MDS is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

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

    The NEET MDS 2026 exam date was May 2, 2026. 

    Q: In how many cities the authorities will conduct the NEET MDS 2026?
    A:

    NEET MDS 2026 exam was conducted in 83 exam cities across India.

    Q: Is NEET MDS 2026 application form released?
    A:

    Yes! The NEET MDS application form 2026 was released on March 14, 2026.

    Q: How many seats are offered through NEET MDS 2026?
    A:

    A total of 6,228 seats are offered for admission through NEET MDS 2026. 

    Q: What is the lower age limit for NEET MDS?
    A:

    As per NEET MDS eligibility criteria 2026, candidates must not be less than 20 years of age when applying.

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