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NEET MDS registration involves new user registration, filling the application form, uploading scanned images of photographs and signatures, and paying the category-wise application fee.
NEET MDS application fee for General/ OBC and EWS candidates is INR 4250 and INR 3250 for SC/ ST and PwD candidates. NEET MDS 2024 date has been announced by NBE. According to the schedule, the exam will be held on March 18, 2024 in computer-based mode.
Only those candidates who are having BDS or equivalent degrees and completed 12 months of internship on or before June 30, 2024, are eligible to apply for the exam. Check NEET MDS Eligibility
NEET MDS 2024 Highlights
| Name of the exam | National Eligibility and Entrance Examination Masters of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) |
| Conducting Authority | NBE (National Board of Examinations) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Minimum Eligibility | BDS degree and 12 months internship/ training |
| Application Fees | General/ OBC/ EWS – INR 4250, SC/ ST/ PwD – INR 3250 |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
| Official website | nbe.edu.in |
NEET MDS 2024 Registration Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NEET MDS 2024 Registration Date | 30 Jan to 19 Feb, 2024 |
| NEET MDS 2024 Application window reopens | Mar 9 – 11, 2024 (Reopened) |
| NEET MDS 2024 Form Correction Reopens | 22 February 2024 |
| Final Edit Window to rectify Deficient/Incorrect Images Reopens | Mar 5 – 7, 2024. |
| NEET MDS 2024 Exam Date |
March 18, 2024 (Postponed) |
NEET MDS 2024 application form was first released by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the exam-conducting body on January 30, 2024. The last date of application was February 19, 2024, 11.55 PM.
Documents Required for NEET MDS 2024 Registration
Candidates must keep the following information and documents handy before beginning with NEET MDS application process:
- A valid email ID
- An active mobile number
- Qualifications Certificates
- Scanned passport size photograph
- Scanned image of candidate’s signature and thumb impression
- Category/ Disability certificate, if applicable
- Banking details for fee payment
How to fill NEET MDS Application Form 2024?
NEET MDS 2024 Application Form can be filled and submitted only in online mode. The application form is available at the official website – nbe.edu.in. candidate will not have to send any documents to conducting authority. Following are the steps for filling NEET MDS 2024 Application Form:
Step 1: Online NEET MDS Registration
- Go to official NBE website - nbe.edu.in
- Click on ‘NEET MDS 2024’ tab to open the registration form
- Enter your name, date of birth, contact details, email ID and Mobile number.
- An SMS and mail containing your registration number and password will be sent to you.
Step 2: Upload Photograph and Signature
- Candidates have to upload their scanned photograph, signature and left thumb impression.
- The documents should be in jpg/jpeg format only.
Image Upload Instructions for NEET MDS application form 2024
| Criteria | Photograph | Signature | Thumb Impression |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension | 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm | 6 cm x 3 cm | - |
| Format | JPG/ JPEG | JPG/ JPEG | JPG/JPEG |
| Scanner dpi | 200 dpi | 200 dpi | 200 dpi |
| Size (in kb) | up to 80 kb | up to 80 kb | up to 80 kb |
Specifications for Documents
| Photograph | Signature | Thumb Impression |
|---|---|---|
| Colored photograph only | Should be done on a white paper | Background should be white |
| Photograph should be clear | Use only blue/black ink pen | Complete impression of left thumb should be visible |
| Photograph must have white background | -- | -- |
Step 3: Fill NEET MDS Application Form
- Select ‘National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test-Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS)’ from the drop down list under Select Program and click ‘Save & Continue’
- Next Screen will contain significant exam information like important dates, fees and program information
- After reading carefully, click on ‘Continue’
- Candidate will now reach ‘Apply for NEET MDS’ page
- Following details will have to be entered on this page – Nationality, Category, Date of Birth, PwD details, Domicile/Native State/Union Territory, Minority, Armed Forces Dental Services, Aadhar Card details, DCI/SDC Registration Detail
- Click ‘Save & Continue’
- Candidate will then reach web page for entering details regarding following – BDS, Internship, Additional Educational Qualification, Additional Information
- Click Submit
- Candidate will now have to upload PDF format files of Photo ID card which he/she will be carrying on the day of examination and DCI/SDC Certificate
- Both files should be of less than 500kB each
- Click on ‘Upload’
- Click on ‘I Agree’ option under Declaration by Candidate
- Click ‘Save & Continue’
Step 4: Pay NEET MDS Application Fees
- The application fees can be paid in online mode only via Credit card, Debit card or Internet Banking.
| Category | Application fee (in Rs) |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC | 4250 |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | 3250 |
Check NEET MDS Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Details to be Filled in NEET MDS 2024 Application Form
Candidate must carefully and correctly fill all details asked in NEET MDS 2024 Application Form, before submitting it. Following are the details to be filled in by the candidate:
| Details Asked | Filling Criteria |
|---|---|
| Name | Enter his/her complete name (First, Middle and Last) |
| Gender | Choose between male or female |
| Primary Email Address | Mention email ID for future correspondence |
| Father’s Full Name | Mention name of father correctly (do not add salutation) |
| Mother’s Full Name | Mention name of mother correctly (do not add salutation) |
| Username | Create username for future login |
| Password | Create password as per requirements for future login |
| Secret Reminder Question and Answer | Set secret question and answer in case candidate forgets password |
| Residential Phone No. & Mobile No. | Mention residential landline or contact no. and mobile number for future correspondence |
| Postal Address | Address (including, city, state, pin code) on which candidate wants to receive correspondence regarding exam |
| Nationality | Country to which candidate belongs |
| Category | General, SC, ST, OBC |
| Date of Birth | Enter date of birth mentioned in 10th certificate |
| Person with Disability | Whether candidate is physically handicapped or not |
| Domicile/Native State/Union Territory | State or UT to which candidate belongs |
| Minority | Whether candidate belongs to any religious or linguistic minority and if he/she possesses any documentary evidence for that |
| Armed Forces Dental Services | Whether candidate is willing to pursue PG course at Armed Forces Dental Services Institute and if he/she is willing to accept short span posting at Army Dental Corps |
| Aadhar Card | Candidate’s 12 digit Aadhar Number |
| DCI/ SDC Registration Details | Registration number, name of dental council and type of registration |
| Primary Medical Qualification Detail | Mention marks, location of college/institute and month and year in which BDS was passed |
| Internship | Date of completion of Internship |
| Additional Educational Qualification | Details of any additional qualifications possessed by candidate |
| Additional Information | Any charges or deporting faced by candidate |
NEET MDS 2024 Eligibility
Aspirants must carefully read NEET MDS Eligibility Criteria before filling the application form. The following are the eligibility criteria for taking NEET MDS 2024:
- Candidates must have attained the age of 20 years.
- Candidate must possess a BDS degree or provisional BDS pass certificate from a Dental College or Institute that is recognized by Indian Government of as per the Dentist Act, 1948
- Applicants must have permanent or provisional BDS registration certificate from Dental Council of India (DCI) or State Dental Council (SDC)
- Candidate must have either completed or must complete 12 months (1 year) of compulsory rotatory internship at a recognized/approved Dental College/Institute by March 31, 2024.
NEET MDS 2024 Form Correction
Candidates who complete their registration are allowed to edit their applications form. No new application can be registered during the edit window.
- All editable fields in the application form are open for the candidate to make any corrections if so required.
- If a candidate updates his/her category or PWD status during the edit window, then he/she has to make a payment of the difference in examination fee to NBEMS.
- The difference of examination fee has to be deposited through a demand draft drawn in favor of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, payable at New Delhi before the date of conduct of the examination.
The following fields in the application form are non-editable:
- Name of the Candidate
- Email ID
- Nationality
- Test City
- Any requests for change in category, Date of Birth, PWD status, etc by NBEMS shall not be entertained.
NEET MDS 2024 Form Correction: Final Edit Window
NBE opens NEET MDS 2024 final edit window to rectify any issues related to images uploaded in the application form. The following fields in the application form can be edited during the final edit window:
- Photograph
- Signature
- Thumb Impression
Candidates who fail to submit duly completed applications with requisite documents and/or fail to rectify the deficiencies in their applications by the last date prescribed for rectification shall be declared ineligible. Admit Card shall not be issued to candidates who are declared ineligible.
NEET MDS 2024 Application Form FAQs
Ques. I belong to the creamy layer of OBC, can I fill NEET MDS 2024 Application Form?
Ans. You can apply under the general category and fill the NEET MDS 2024 Application Form by making a payment of INR 4250. The application fees can be paid online.
Ques. What is NEET MDS application fees for the Economically weaker section?
Ans. NEET MDS Application fees for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) is INR 3250.
Ques. Are 10+2 examination marks taken into consideration when the merit list is prepared?
Ans. No, marks of 10+ 2 examinations are only relevant for eligibility purposes and the merit list will be prepared completely on the basis candidate’s performance in NEET MDS 2024.
Ques. Can NEET MDS 2024 Application form and other documents be submitted through the post?
Ans. No, the application form for NEET MDS 2024 has to be submitted only through online mode. No offline mode is available.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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If you have scored 201 marks in NEET MDS 2023, you have not met the minimum cut-off for this exam. To qualify for this exam students must have a score of:
General Category (UR/EWS) – 272
SC/ST/OBC (including PWD of SC/ST/OBC) – 238
UR-PWD – 255