NEET MDS 2026
Conducted by: National Board of Examinations
Last Date to Apply: 30 March 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
30 March 2026
Closed
Salary
Not applicable (entrance exam)
Age limit
No upper limit
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: โน3,500, SC/ST/PwD: โน2,500
About This Exam
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) admissions. Exam held 2 May 2026; result declared 2 Jun 2026. Counselling in progress.
Conducting Body
National Board of Examinations
Total Vacancies
7,000+ MDS seats across India
Available Posts
Important Dates
Registration Start Date
14 March 2026
Application End Date
30 March 2026
Exam Date
02 May 2026
Result Declared
02 June 2026
Counselling Ongoing (Expected End)
31 August 2026
Eligibility Criteria
BDS degree + 1 year internship
Age limit
No upper limit
No age limit for appearing in NEET MDS
Educational Qualification
BDS degree + Completion of internship + Valid dental registration
Number of Attempts
No limit
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: โน3,500, SC/ST/PwD: โน2,500
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT) โ Counselling (AIQ/State Quota) โ Document Verification โ Admission to MDS Course
Previous Year Question Papers
2025
NEET MDS: Clinical Dental Subjects
Topics: Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Pedodontics, Dental Materials
NEET MDS: Basic & Applied Sciences
Topics: Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Radiology, Public Health Dentistry, General Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology
2024
NEET MDS Full Paper
Topics: All Dental Subjects Combined - Prosthodontics, Conservative, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Pedodontics, Oral Medicine, Public Health Dentistry
Preparation Tip
Solving previous year papers is the most effective strategy. Analyze topic-wise trends, identify frequently asked areas, and practice under timed conditions for best results.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
Not applicable (entrance exam)
Entrance exam - no salary (Post-MDS specialists earn Pay Level 10+ in govt service)
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
Post-MDS as Dental Specialist: DA, HRA, NPA (Non-Practicing Allowance in some states), Medical, Pension
Job Role & Responsibilities
Admission to MDS programs for specialization in Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Endodontics, Pedodontics, and other dental disciplines.
Career Growth & Promotions
MDS โ Senior Resident โ Assistant Professor โ Associate Professor โ Professor โ Dean/Principal. In private: Specialist Dental Practitioner.
Career Benefits
- โ Job security and pension benefits
- โ Regular pay commission revisions
- โ Government housing and medical benefits
- โ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number โ this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates โ mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully โ most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods โ category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: โน3,500, SC/ST/PwD: โน2,500
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