NEET MDS Registration 2026 Starting Soon, Check Step, Fees, Apply Online

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will soon start the NEET MDS registration 2026 window for postgraduate dentistry programmes. The NEET MDS Application is delayed this year compared to previous sessions. The application will start on the official website, natboard.edu.in. Learn everything you need to know about the NEET MDS 2026 exam, including the registration process, application fee, eligibility requirements, and other important data.

NEET MDS Registration 2026 Date

NBEMS will shortly start the NEET MDS Registration window for the academic year 2026-27 on its official website, natboard.edu.in, in March 2026. The NEET MDS 2026 application fees are scheduled to be the same as the previous year. Candidates can expect an increase of no more than 10% in the application cost if it is raised this year.

NEET MDS Registration 2026 Highlights

Candidates are recommended to keep visiting the official website for the release of the NEET MDS information bulletin, which will include the important event dates. Check the important information about the NEET MDS 2026 exam and registration process below:

Particulars Details
Exam Name NEET MDS (National Eligibility Entrance Test for Master’s of Dental Surgery)
Exam Conducting Body National Board of Examinations (NBE)
Exam Mode Online / Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Courses Offered
MDS/PG Diploma in Dental Studies
Application Mode Online
Exam Date To be Announced
Total Questions 240
Exam Duration 3 hours
 Marking Scheme +4 for each correct response
-1 for each incorrect response
No marks for unanswered questions
Official Website natboard.edu.in

How to Register for NEET MDS 2026 Exam?

Candidates should verify that all details are valid when filling out the NEET MDS application form, as login credentials.  Candidates may complete the registration and application process as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official NEET MDS 2026 website at www.natboard.edu.in.
Step 2: Navigate to the “NEET-MDS” exam tab in the examination area.
Step 3: To generate login credentials, click on “New Registration 2026”.
Step 4: Candidates can fill out the NEET MDS application form 2026 with personal and academic information.
Step 5: Now, submit the MDS application form.
Step 6: Pay the requested application fee online using the available payment methods (UPI or cards).
Step 7: Please download and keep the NEET MDS Application confirmation slip for future reference.

The confirmation slip for MDS will be necessary for future correspondence and exam verification.

NEET MDS 2026 Registration – Eligibility

NBEMS Board will provide the complete NEET MDS eligibility criteria 2026 in the information bulletin. However, here are some quick highlights that an aspirant must know before starting the registration:

  1. BDS Degree: Interested individuals must possess a BDS degree and have completed a year of mandatory rotational internship.
  2. Age Limit: There is no age limit as per last years notification.
  3. The candidate must be registered with the State Dental Council and have acquired provisional or permanent registration.
  4. Candidates with a BDS degree from Jammu and Kashmir are also eligible to apply for the MDS test 2026.
  5. Foreign nationals must get security clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, before registering for the NEET MDS exam.

NEET MDS Registration Fees 2026

The NEET MDS Registration Fees 2026 may only be paid online using a credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. The deadline date for paying the NEET MDS 2026 application fee has yet to be announced. Check the last year’s fees below:

 Category Fees
General/OBC/EWS
Rs.3,500
SC/ST/PwD
Rs. 2,500

NEET MDS 2026 Application Fee for SC/ST Candidates
SC/ST candidates pay a cheaper application cost than unreserved category candidates.

  • Last year, the NEET MDS 2026 Application Fee for SC/ST Candidates was INR 2500.

NEET MDS 2026 Application Fee for OBC Candidates

OBC candidates have not been granted fee waivers.

  • These candidates must pay the same charge as applies to the General and EWS categories.

NEET MDS 2026 Application Fee for the EWS category

There is no relaxation for EWS candidates. They need to pay the same charge as General category candidates.

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