NBEMS releases NEET MDS 2026 application form: Check direct link, last date, and how to apply

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the NEET MDS 2026 application form today, March 14, starting the registration process for the postgraduate dental entrance exam. Candidates who wish to pursue Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) courses in India can now submit their applications online through the official website.
The application link is available on the official NBEMS portal, and interested candidates must complete the registration process before the last date of March 30, 2026.
The NEET MDS 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on May 2, 2026, and it will be conducted in computer-based mode at designated test centres across India.
Direct link to apply
Candidates can apply online here: https://natboard.edu.in
The application link for NEET MDS 2026 is available on the homepage under the examination section.
NEET MDS Registration 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
| Application window opens | March 14, 2026 (3 pm) |
| Deadline for application submission | March 30, 2026 (11:55 pm) |
| Application correction window | April 4 to April 6 |
| Final selective edit window | April 21 to April 22 |
| Exam city slip | April 22 |
| Admit card | April 29 |
| Exam date | May 2 |
How to apply for NEET MDS 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process:
- Visit the official website – natboard.edu.in
- Click on NEET MDS 2026 registration link.
- Register with basic details to generate User ID and password.
- Log in and fill the online application form.
- Upload required documents such as photograph, signature and thumb impression.
- Select the preferred exam city.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download a copy for future reference.
Eligibility criteria
- NEET MDS is the single entrance exam for admission to MDS courses in India. Candidates must have:
- A BDS degree recognised by the Dental Council of India
- Completed or be completing the mandatory 12-month rotatory internship by the prescribed cutoff date.
- Candidates are advised to carefully check the official information bulletin and keep required documents ready before filling the form.