The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has started the NEET MDS 2026 application process on 14 March 2026. The registration window opened at 3:00 PM, allowing eligible candidates to apply for the postgraduate dental entrance examination. Candidates interested in appearing for the examination must complete the NEET MDS 2026 registration through the official portal natboard.edu.in. The last date to submit the application form is 30 March 2026 at 11:55 PM.
NEET MDS 2026 Important Dates and Exam Schedule
NBEMS has released the detailed timeline for the application process and examination through the official information bulletin. The important dates related to NEET MDS 2026 are listed below.
Candidates should complete the registration process before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Steps to Apply for NEET MDS 2026 Application Form
The application process for the postgraduate dental entrance exam is conducted entirely online through the NBEMS portal. Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the registration.
- 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 using the generated credentials
- Fill the NEET MDS 2026 application form
- 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 carefully verify the information entered before final submission.
NEET MDS 2026 Application Fee Details
NBEMS has specified the category-wise application fee for candidates applying for the examination. The fee structure for NEET MDS 2026 is provided below.
The application fee must be paid through the online payment gateway during form submission.
NEET MDS 2026 Admit Card and Examination
After the completion of the registration process, NBEMS will release the exam city intimation slip and admit card for registered candidates. The NEET MDS 2026 admit card will be issued on 29 April 2026, and candidates will be able to download it from the official portal. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on 02 May 2026 for admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programmes offered by dental institutions across India.
