What is the NEET MDS exam timing?

The duration of the NEET MDS exam is three hours. It is held in a single day and single slot window from 2 PM to 5 PM. NBE has provided the entire schedule for the exam day which candidates must abide by. The event-wise timing for the NEET MDS exam day are given in the below table. Events Timings Candidate entry to the exam centre 12 Noon Entry closes at exam centre 1.30 PM Grant access for candidate login 1.45 PM Candidate login to read instructions 1.50 PM Exam start time 2 PM Exam end time 5 PM

When will NBE announce NEET MDS 2026 dates?

The NEET MDS 2026 exam date will be announced by NBE in the information bulletin. The exam is likely to be conducted in April 2026. The exact dates and schedule will be available along with the release of notification.

What is the duration of the NEET MDS application process?

The NEET MDS 2026 application process is likely to be conducted for a duration of approximately four weeks. The actual dates will be announced by NBEMS in the information bulletin. The exam authorities do not change the NEET MDS application last date. As per past few years' trends, the NEET MDS application process gets reopened if the internship deadline is extended.

Will NBE extended NEET MDS 2026 registration deadline?

In general, NBEMS does not extend the NEET MDS registration last date. However, in case the internship deadline is extended, then the NEET MDS registration and application window may be reopened. The NEET MDS 2026 application process is expected to be conducted from the second to fourth week of February 2026. The actual dates will be announced along with the information bulletin.

When did NBE release NEET MDS 2025 admit card?

NBE released the NEET MDS 2025 admit card on April 15, 2025, four days before the exam date. The exam was conducted on April 19, 2025. Originally, the NEET MDS 2025 exam was scheduled to be held on January 31, 2025, but has been postponed. The admit card was released in an online mode. Only those candidates who completed the application process by paying the exam fee were issued the NEET MDS 2025 admit card. The admit card carries candidates' personal details and exam centre name and adress. It is a mandatory document to be carried at the exam centre on the day of the exam along with a valid photo identity card.

When did NBE declare result for NEET MDS 2025?

NBE declared the result for NEET MDS 2025 on May 15, 2025. The exam was conducted on April 19, 2025. The merit list for the 50 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats has been released initially. The individual scorecards will be released on May 23, 2025. Only those candidates, whose names will be there on the merit list are considered to be eligible for the NEET MDS 2025 counselling process. The result has been uploaded on the official website in a PDF format. Candidates can download the scorecard from the official website with application ID and password. NEET MDS result PDF comprises details such as roll number, application ID, marks scored, percentile and rank. Candidates have to score the minimum cut off to qualify for the exam. Those who qualified the exam will be participating in the online counselling for seat allotment.

What is the date of NEET MDS 2026?

NEET MDS 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in the third week of April 2026. NBE will announce the exam date in February 2026. The application process will be tentatively conducted from the third week of February to the second week of March 2026. NEET MDS is a computer-based test of three hours duration, scheduled from 2 PM to 5 PM.

When will the NEET MDS 2026 application process begin?

The NEET MDS 2026 application process is expected to start in the second week of February 2026. The application process of NEET MDS 2026 will be completely online. The last date of NEET MDS 2026 application is likely to be scheduled in the fourth week of February 2026. The dates of NEET MDS 2026 application form will be announced by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on its official website through notification and information bulletin prior to the commencement of the application process.

NEET MDS Exam Dates 2026 (Soon): Check all MDS Dates & Schedule Here

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Updated on Dec 2, 2025 12:48 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

NEET MDS Exam Date 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will announce the exam dates for the NEET MDS 2026 exam in the information bulletin. The NEET MDS exam is likely to be held in April 2026. The NEET MDS notification 2026 is expected anytime soon. The NEET MDS application form 2026 will be released along with the information bulletin at natboard.edu.in/viewnbeexam?exam=neetmds. The NEET MDS 2026 internship cut-off date will also be mentioned in the bulletin.

The NEET MDS counselling will be conducted after the declaration of exam results. The counselling generally begins a month after the NEET MDS result 2026. The NEET MDS exam dates 2026 will be shared here soon after the release of the notification.

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Dates	Past Exam Dates
03 Sep ' 25 - 08 Sep ' 25	NEET MDS 2025 Online Stray Vacancy Round Institute Reporting
02 Sep ' 25	NEET MDS 2025 Online Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result
31 Aug ' 25	NEET MDS 2025 Online Stray Vacancy Round Choice Locking
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