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What is NEET MDS?
Important Dates 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Exam Pattern
Complete Syllabus
Application Process
Preparation Strategy

NEET MDS 2026: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Preparation Guide

Authors: Dr. Indu K (Writer) | Dr. Sonal (Reviewer) | Updated: Sep 24, 2025

Gateway for MDS: National exam for 50% AIQ + State quota seats in Govt/Private/Deemed universities. Except AIIMS (INI-CET).

What is NEET MDS 2026?

NEET MDS = National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery. Single national-level exam for MDS admissions conducted by NBEMS once a year.

Accepts: Govt, Private, Deemed, Central universities (except AIIMS)
Purpose: MD/MS equivalent for Dentistry – Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, etc.

NEET MDS 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)

Event	Tentative Date
Official Notification	February 2026
Application Opens	Feb–March 2026
Correction Window	March 2026
Admit Card	April 2026
Exam Date	3rd Week April 2026
Result	May 2026
Counselling	June–July 2026

NEET MDS 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Criterion	Requirement
Educational	BDS from DCI-recognized college
Internship	12-month rotatory internship by June 30, 2026
Registration	State Dental Council/DCI (Provisional/Permanent)
Nationality	Indian/OCI/PIO/Foreign nationals
Age/Attempts	No limit

NEET MDS 2026 Exam Pattern

Part	Questions	Time
Part A	100	75 min
Part B	140	105 min
Total	240 MCQs	3 hours

Marking: +4 (Correct), -1 (Wrong), 0 (Unattempted) | Max Marks: 960 | Mode: CBT | Timing: 2-5 PM

NEET MDS 2026 Complete Syllabus

Part A Subjects

General Anatomy (Embryology & Histology)
General Human Physiology & Biochemistry
Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology
General Pathology & Microbiology
General & Dental Pharmacology
General Medicine
General Surgery

Part B Subjects

Dental Materials
Oral Pathology & Microbiology
Oral Medicine & Radiology
Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Periodontology
Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Public Health Dentistry

NEET MDS 2026 Application Process

Register at nbe.edu.in
Fill personal/academic/internship details
Upload: Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression, Category certificate
Pay fee online: ₹3500 (General) / ₹2500 (Reserved)
Correction window → Submit → Download confirmation
Admit card (1-2 weeks before exam)

NEET MDS 2026 Preparation Strategy

Phase	Timeline	Focus
Foundation	6-9 months before	Revise BDS subjects, concise notes
Practice	3-6 months before	Topic-wise MCQs, analyze mistakes
Mock/Revision	1-3 months before	Full mocks, previous papers
Final Sprint	Last 4-6 weeks	High-yield topics, timed mocks

Pro Tips: 100-150 MCQs/day | Standard books only | No random guessing (-1 marking) | Sleep & diet for focus.

NEET MDS 2026 Overview

Details	Specification
Conducting Body	NBEMS
Exam Level	National PG Dental
Frequency	Once/year
Fee	₹3500/₹2500
Duration	3 hours (2-5 PM)
Total Marks	960
Contact	022-61087595 \| helpdesknbeexam@natboard.edu.in