NEET MDS 2026 Registration Begins at natboard.edu.in, Apply by March 30 as the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has opened the online application window for the postgraduate dental entrance examination. Eligible candidates can submit the NEET MDS 2026 application form through the official website natboard.edu.in.
The application process started on 14 March 2026 at 3 PM, and candidates can complete the online registration until 30 March 2026 at 11:55 PM. Applicants who wish to pursue postgraduate dental courses in India must complete the application process within the given deadline.
NEET MDS 2026 Important Dates and Schedule
NBEMS has released the complete schedule for the NEET MDS 2026 examination along with key events such as the correction window, admit card release, and exam date. Candidates can check the important dates below.
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Event |
Date |
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Release of Application Form |
14 March 2026 (3 PM) |
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Last Date to Apply Online |
30 March 2026 (11:55 PM) |
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Application Correction Window |
4 April 2026 to 6 April 2026 |
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Final Selective Edit Window |
21 April 2026 to 22 April 2026 |
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Exam City Intimation Slip |
22 April 2026 |
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Admit Card Release |
29 April 2026 |
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NEET MDS 2026 Exam Date |
2 May 2026 |
Candidates are advised to complete the registration process early to avoid technical issues near the deadline.
NEET MDS 2026 Application Fee
Applicants must pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the online form. The fee varies according to the candidate’s category. The application fee structure is given below.
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Category |
Application Fee |
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General, OBC, EWS |
INR 3500 |
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SC, ST, PwD |
INR 2500 |
The fee must be paid online through the available payment methods on the application portal.
How to Apply for NEET MDS 2026?
Candidates who wish to appear for the examination must complete the application process through the official NBEMS website. The steps to apply for NEET MDS 2026 are listed below.
- Visit the official website natboard.edu.in
- Select the NEET MDS examination section
- Click on the application link
- Register to generate the User ID and password
- Log in to the candidate portal
- Fill the NEET MDS application form with required details
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and thumb impression
- Select the preferred exam city
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page
Candidates should keep a printed copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
NEET MDS 2026 for Postgraduate Dental Admissions
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS (NEET MDS) is conducted for admission to postgraduate dental programmes offered by dental colleges across India. The examination is organised annually by NBEMS.
Candidates who complete the registration successfully will be able to download the admit card and appear for the computer-based entrance exam scheduled on 2 May 2026. Further updates regarding exam centres and counselling will be announced on the official website.