NEET MDS 2027 is the national entrance exam for Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) admissions in India, conducted by NBEMS. It is the only entrance test for MDS seats, including state quota and private colleges. NBEMS has not announced 2027 dates yet. The 2026 exam was held on 2 May, so NEET MDS 2027 is expected in May 2027.
NEET MDS 2027
This page covers NEET MDS 2027 expected dates, the application process and fee, eligibility, exam pattern and the official bulletin.
| Full name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS (NEET MDS) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Exam level | National |
| Courses / Purpose | MDS admission: All India, state quota, private, deemed and AFMS seats |
| Exam date | Expected May 2027 |
| Application | Expected March 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 3,500 (General, OBC, EWS); Rs 2,500 (SC, ST, PwD), as per the 2026 bulletin |
| Eligibility | Recognised BDS degree, DCI or State Dental Council registration, internship done by the cut-off date |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT), English only |
| Questions and marks | 240 MCQs, 960 marks, 3 hours (Part A 75 min, Part B 105 min) |
| Negative marking | 1 mark deducted per wrong answer (+4 for a correct answer) |
| Official website | natboard.edu.in |
NEET MDS 2027 Important Dates
NBEMS has not released the NEET MDS 2027 schedule yet, so the dates below are expected months based on the 2026 cycle.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Information bulletin | February 2027 Expected |
| Online application | March 2027 Expected |
| Admit card | April 2027 Expected |
| NEET MDS exam | May 2027 Expected |
| Result | June 2027 Expected |
| MCC counselling registration | August 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for NEET MDS 2027
You apply for NEET MDS 2027 online at natboard.edu.in once NBEMS releases the information bulletin. The 2026 form was open from 14 to 30 March 2026, so the 2027 window is expected in March 2027. There is no offline form, and an application counts only after the fee is paid.
Apply Online for NEET MDS 2027
Applications for NEET MDS 2027 are expected in March 2027.
- Go to natboard.edu.in and open the NEET-MDS page.
- Read the information bulletin, especially the eligibility rules and the image upload instructions.
- Fill the user registration form. Your User ID (application ID) and password come by SMS and email.
- Complete the form with your personal, BDS, internship and Aadhaar details.
- Upload your photograph (taken within the last 3 months), signature, thumb impression and the documents asked for.
- Choose your test city. Cities are given on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Pay the fee online, accept the declaration and submit.
- Print the form and check that the payment status shows “S” (successful).
| Category | Exam fee (latest bulletin, 2026) |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, EWS | Rs 3,500 |
| SC, ST, PwD | Rs 2,500 |
The fee is not refunded or carried forward to a later exam. Name, nationality, test city, mobile number, Aadhaar number and email ID cannot be changed in the edit window.
How to log in to the NEET MDS 2027 candidate portal?
You log in to the NBEMS applicant portal for NEET MDS with your User ID and password to fill and pay for the application, make changes in the edit window, raise queries through the Helpdesk tab and download your scorecard after the result.
- Open the official NEET MDS page on the NBEMS website. The NEET MDS 2027 login opens there with registration, expected in March 2027.
- New candidates fill the user registration form first. Your User ID (application ID) and password are sent to you by SMS and email.
- To sign in later, click the “Already Registered? To login” link on the NEET MDS page.
- Enter your User ID and password.
- Your applicant account opens with your application, the edit window when it is open, the Helpdesk tab and, after the result, your scorecard.
Forgot your password? Click “Forgot Your Password” on the login page to retrieve it, as the latest NBEMS bulletin explains. Your User ID is in the registration email NBEMS sends to your registered email ID.
Who can apply for NEET MDS 2027?
You can apply for NEET MDS 2027 if you hold a recognised BDS degree and finish your one-year compulsory rotatory internship by the cut-off date in the 2027 bulletin. For the 2026 exam that cut-off was 31 May 2026.
- Degree: a BDS degree from a university or institute in India recognised under the Dentists Act, 1948, or a foreign dental degree recognised by the Government of India or the Dental Council of India.
- Registration: provisional or permanent registration with the Dental Council of India or a State Dental Council.
- Internship: 12 months of compulsory rotatory internship completed, or due to be completed, by the cut-off date. Candidates finishing later are rejected.
- Foreign nationals: a basic dental qualification equivalent to BDS and recognised by the Dental Council of India, plus Ministry of Home Affairs security clearance where required.
What is the NEET MDS 2027 exam pattern?
NEET MDS is a 240-question computer-based test of 3 hours, split into two timed parts. This is the pattern in the latest (2026) bulletin; the 2027 bulletin will confirm it. Subject-wise question counts are on the NEET MDS 2027 syllabus page.
| Feature | Details (latest bulletin, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT), single session |
| Questions | 240 multiple choice questions, 4 options each |
| Part A | 100 questions, 75 minutes (basic and allied subjects) |
| Part B | 140 questions, 105 minutes (clinical dental subjects) |
| Total time | 3 hours; each part is time-bound and you cannot go back to Part A |
| Maximum marks | 960 |
| Marking | +4 correct, -1 wrong, 0 unattempted |
| Language | English only |
| Syllabus | BDS course as prescribed by the Dental Council of India |
NEET MDS 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFNEET-MDS 2026 Information Bulletin (latest) (11 March 2026)Official site · nbe.edu.inOpen
- LINKNBEMS NEET-MDS official pageOfficial site · natboard.edu.inOpen