National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences is inviting online Applications for National Eligibility Entrance Test for admission to the MDS in all medical institutions in India The NEET – 2026 is going to be conducted by NEET as per the Schedule given in the Information at a Glance for admission to MDS Courses.
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Eligible candidates from across India can apply online at https://nbe.edu.in/. Online registration will open on 14.03.2026 at 03.00 PM and end on 30.03.2026 at 11.55 PM. Before submitting an National Eligibility Entrance Test – MDS Registration, Candidates must carefully read the National Eligibility Entrance Test – MDS 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
NEET 2026 Current Notification [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences |
| Exam Name: National Eligibility Entrance Test-MDS |
| Exam Duration: 03 Hours |
| Exam Centers in India: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 14.03.2026 at 03.00 PM |
| Last Date: 30.03.2026 at 11.55 PM |
| Date of Examination: 02.05.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://nbe.edu.in/ |
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- A Candidate for admission to the Master in Dental Surgery course, must possess a recognized degree of Bachelor in Dental Surgery awarded by a university or institute in India and registered with the State Dental Council and has obtained provisional or permanent registration and has undergone compulsory rotatory internship of a year in an approved / recognized dental college
- A candidate who after passing the final qualifying examination (BDS or the foreign dental degree recognized by GoI / DCI), is undergoing 12-month compulsory rotatory internship / practical training and is likely to complete the same by 31-05-2026 can take up this examination, but he / she shall not be eligible for admission unless he / she has completed the compulsory rotatory internship and obtained provisional or permanent registration on or before by 31st May 2026 or the Applicant produces a certificate from the head of Institution that he / she will be completing internship by by 31st May 2026.
- The dates indicated by candidates with regard to 12 months Compulsory Rotatory Resident Internship i.e. starting date, completion date, shall be treated as final and candidates will be required to submit the original Compulsory Rotatory Resident Internship completion certificate at the time of counseling. No condonation of internship of 12 months period shall be accepted except (i) the students of the batch admitted during academic session 2007-08 and have completed 4 ½ year BDS course along with 06 months compulsory rotating internship and (ii) the students admitted during the academic session 2006-07 at Rajah Muthiah Dental College, Annamalai University those have completed 05 years BDS course without internship.
The Exam pattern for the NEET 2026:
Subject-wise distribution of Questions:
- Part – A (Total – 100 Questions)
- General Anatomy including embryology and histology – 14 Questions
- General Human Physiology and Biochemistry – 14 Questions
- Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology – 14 Questions
- General Pathology and Microbiology – 14 Questions
- General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics – 14 Questions
- General Medicine – 15 Questions
- General Surgery – 15 Questions
- Part-B (Total – 140 Questions)
- Dental Materials – 14 Questions
- Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology – 14 Questions
- Oral Medicine and Radiology – 14 Questions
- Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry – 14 Questions
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics – 14 Questions
- Periodontology – 14 Questions
- Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge – 14 Questions
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics – 14 Questions
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – 14 Questions
- Public Health Dentistry – 14 Questions
The Exam Languages for the NEET 2026:
- English language only
Exam Centers in Tamilnadu:
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Madurai
- Salem
- Tiruchirappalli
- Tirunelveli
Examination Fee for NEET:
- For SC, ST and PWD Applicants –Rs.2,500/-
- For General, OBC and EWS Applicants – Rs.3,500/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
- Candidates may get the details of On-line Application, Detailed Advertisement, General Instructions and apply Online on the official Web-site of this NBEMS i.e. https://natboard.edu.in/.
- The link for submission of On-line Application Form will remain active from 14.03.2026 at 03.00 PM to 30.03.2026 at 11.55 PM.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 14.03.2026 at 03.00 PM
- Last date for Submission of Application: 30.03.2026 at 11.55 PM
- Application Correction in Particulars: 04.04.2026 to 06.04.2026
- Final Selective Edit Window to rectify Deficient/Incorrect Images: 21.04.2026 to 22.04.2026
- Test City intimation: 29.04.2026
- Issue of Admit Cards: 29.04.2026
- Date of Examination: 02.05.2026
- Cut-off date for completion of internship towards eligibility for NEET-MDS 2026: 31.05.2026
- Declaration of Result: 02.06.2026
NEET MDS 2026 Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Website For NEET: Click to View |
| Advertisement for NEET: Click to Download |
| Online Application Form for NEET: Click Here to Apply |
