NEET MDS 2026 Registration Starts Today: Check Application Fee, Key Dates & How to Apply

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has formally announced the dates for NEET MDS 2026. According to the notification, the online registration for Master of Dental Surgery will begin from today, 14th March 2026 form 3:00 pm onwards. Aspirants who wish to join the postgraduate dental courses can do so by submitting their application forms on the NBEMS official website. 

As per the latest notice released on date 13th March 2026, the board made it clear that the entrance test would be a computer-based one, held at several test centres across the country. Before filling up the form, candidates are highly advised to go through the information bulletin well. The information bulletin contains crucial aspects such as eligibility criteria, test pattern, and application fees.

NEET MDS 2026 Important Dates

NBEMS has also released the schedule for the MDS 2026 examination process.

NEET MDS 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for NEET MDS 2026 varies by candidates' category. Here is the application fee for candidates in different categories:

How to Apply for NEET MDS 2026

Candidates who wish to register for the examination can complete the application process by following the steps given below. To avoid last-minute technical issues, candidates should submit their registration at the earliest or by the given deadline time.

Step 1 - Visit the official website of the NBEMS at natboard.edu.in or https://natboard.edu.in/viewnbeexam?exam=neetmds 

Step 2 - Under Examination, select the registration link for NEET MDS 2026 available on the homepage.

Step 3 - Create a new account by entering basic details such as name, email address, and mobile number.

Step 4 - Log in to the portal using the generated login credentials.

Step 5 - Complete the application form by entering personal, academic, and internship information.

Step 6 - Upload the required documents, including a photograph, signature and valid identity proof.

Step 7 - Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment options.

Step 8 - Submit the application and download the confirmation page for any further reference.

Important Instructions for Candidates

NBEMS has advised all the applicants must read the official information bulletin carefully before sending their application forms. This document highlights various important details such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and fee structure. 

Any questions regarding the exam should be sent only via the official communication web portal available on NBEMS website, and not through any other medium. The board has stated that other channels are likely not to be replied soon and may cause a delay in getting answers.