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NEET MDS 2026 - Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Preparation

NEET MDS is a national-level entrance examination for admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programmes in India. It is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) as a single eligibility-cum-ranking exam for MDS seats. The exam is held as a computer-based test and assesses candidates on BDS-level dental subjects. Scores are used for counselling/admissions as per prevailing rules of central/state authorities and institutions.

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National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS)

Conducted by: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)

DentalMedical (Postgraduate Entrance)
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Key Summary

•NEET MDS is the national CBT conducted by NBEMS for admission to MDS programmes, featuring 240 MCQs for 960 marks in 3 hours.

NEET MDS is India’s national-level entrance exam for admission to MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) courses. Conducted by NBEMS in CBT mode, it tests BDS-level concepts across basic and clinical dental subjects and is used for MDS counselling and seat allocation.
NEET MDS is a national-level entrance examination for admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programmes in India. It is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) as a single eligibility-cum-ranking exam for MDS seats. The exam is held as a computer-based test and assesses candidates on BDS-level dental subjects. Scores are used for counselling/admissions as per prevailing rules of central/state authorities and institutions.

NEET MDS Paper Pattern

exam Mode

Online Based Test

exam Duration

3 hours

total Marks

960 Marks

exam Level

PG

eligibility

Candidates must have a recognised BDS degree (or an equivalent qualification recognised by the relevant authority), be registered with a State Dental Council/Dental Council of India (DCI) (provisional or permanent, as applicable), and have completed/complete the compulsory rotatory internship by the cutoff date specified in the information bulletin for the respective admission year. Eligibility is subject to NBEMS information bulletin and applicable regulations for the relevant session.

official Website

https://natboard.edu.in/

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