NEET MDS 2026 registration process has started. The last date to apply is March 30, 2026. Candidates can register online on the official website at natboard.edu.in for admission to the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programmes. The NEET MDS 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 2, 2026. The application fee is INR 3,500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and INR 2,500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has released the official tentative schedule for NEET-MDS 2026. The exam will be conducted on May 2, 2026.
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| B.D.S. (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) | 10+2 education with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, qualified in the NEET exam, age criteria set by the Dental Council of India, valid registration with the State Dental Council | |
| M.D.S. (Master of Dental Surgery) | Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) degree, Permanent registration with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or any State Dental Council, One-year compulsory rotating internship after B.D.S. degree |
| Gender | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 6 | 10 |
| OBC | 3 | 34 |
| SC | 1 | 2 |
| ST | 6 | 15 |
| Muslim | 0 | 5 |
| PWD | 0 | 0 |