National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) — Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
| Application Start | 02 Jun 2026 |
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| Exam Date | 02 May 2026 |
| Result Date | 02 Jun 2026 |
| Post Name | Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) |
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| Qualification | BDS degree or Provisional BDS pass certificate as per DCI norms. |
| Selection Process | Merit-based counselling following the qualifying NEET MDS exam. |
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) officially released the NEET MDS 2026 qualifying cut off marks along with the examination results on 2026-06-02. Candidates who appeared for the exam held on 2026-05-02 can now check their eligibility status for the upcoming counselling process.
The cut off marks represent the minimum score required out of 960 to qualify for participation in the NEET MDS counselling sessions. The table below outlines the qualifying percentile and corresponding marks for each category:
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Cut Off Marks (Out of 960) |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th | 308 |
| General / EWS - PwD | 45th | 289 |
| SC / ST / OBC | 40th | 271 |
| SC / ST / OBC - PwD | 40th | 271 |
The NBEMS determines the qualifying threshold based on several variables, including the total volume of candidates who appeared for the examination, the overall difficulty level of the paper, the specific number of available MDS seats, and trends observed in previous academic years.
Candidates can verify their eligibility and download the official documentation by following these steps:
Important Note: Securing the minimum qualifying mark does not guarantee admission. Seat allocation is subject to the candidate's rank, availability of seats during the centralized counselling process, and fulfillment of other institutional requirements.
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