NEET MDS 2026: Exam Date
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced that the NEET MDS 2026 exam will be held on May 2, 2026.
- Application Form Release: March 14, 2026 (Started at 3:00 PM)
- Last Date to Apply: March 30, 2026 (till 11:55 PM)
- Admit Card Release: April 29, 2026
- Exam Date: May 2, 2026
- Result Declaration: By June 2, 2026
NEET MDS 2026 Overview
The table below provides a summary of the key highlights of the NEET MDS 2026 exam.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Eligibility Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) |
| Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
| Exam Level | National-level Postgraduate Exam |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-based test |
| Courses Offered | MDS/PG Diploma in Dental Studies |
| Exam Fees |
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| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Total Questions | 240 |
| Total Marks | 960 |
| Marking Scheme |
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| Language | English |
| Official Website | nbe.edu.in |
| Contact Information |
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NEET MDS 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a university or institute recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
- They must be registered with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or a State Dental Council (SDC) with either a permanent or provisional registration.
- Candidates must have completed a 12-month compulsory rotatory internship by the date specified by the NBE.
Cut-off date for completion of internship towards eligibility for NEET MDS 2026 is 31st May 2026
NEET MDS 2026 Important Dates
The official schedule for NEET MDS 2026, including important dates, is released by the NBE alongside the application form and information bulletin. Below is a timeline for the NEET MDS 2026 exam:
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Start Date | 14th March 2026 (03:00 PM Onwords) |
| Last Date to Submit Application Form | 30th March 2026 (Till 11:55 PM) |
| Application Edit Window | 04th – 06th April 2026 |
| Final Correction Window for Image Upload | 21st – 22nd April 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 29th April 2026 |
| NEET MDS Exam Date | 2nd May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | By 2nd June 2026 |
| Cut-off date for completion of internship towards eligibility for NEET-MDS 2026 | 31st May 2026 |
NEET MDS 2025 Exam Timings:
| Events | Timings |
|---|---|
| Allow Candidates to enter the examination centre and Commence Registration for the test | 12:00 PM |
| Closure of entry in the exam centre | 01:30 PM |
| Access for candidate login | 01:45 PM |
| Candidates’ login to read instructions | 01:50 PM |
| NEET MDS 2026 exam starts | 02:00 PM |
| NEET MDS 2026 exam ends | 05:00 PM |
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For NEET MDS 2026 Application form please read this article : NEET MDS 2026 Application Form
Updated Mar 16, 2026.
