NEET MDS Application Form 2025 (Soon): Expected Date, Exam Fees, Registration Process

The NEET MDS 2025 application process is likely to be released anytime soon in February 2025. The application process of NEET MDS 2025 will be completely online. Hence, the last date of NEET MDS 2025 application is likely to be scheduled within a month of application commencement. The actual date of NEET MDS 2025 application form will be announced by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on its official website through notification and information bulletin. Given the fact that there is a delay in the commencement of the NEET MDS 2025 application process, the exam will get postponed and is likely to be conducted in the third week of March 2025. However, there is no official confirmation on this yet. 

The NEET MDS official website is hosted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). There are two paths to reach the official website of NEET MDS. The official website of NBEMS is natboard.edu.in and nbe.edu.in. Now, let us take a look at the navigation or the route to reach the NEET MDS portal hosted by NBE. 

• Visit the website natboard.edu.in
• Click on the Examinations tab
• Click on the NEET MDS exam

Or

• Visit nbe.edu.in
• Click on the NEET MDS tab

Hence, candidates can follow either of the paths to visit the NEET MDS 2025 website.

Based on the previous years' trends, it is estimated that the NEET MDS application process will be conducted for a duration of three to four weeks, Last year, the NEET MDS application process was conducted from January 30, 2024, to February 19, 2024. NBE did not extend the NEET MDS application last date. However, the registration window was reopened in February since the internship deadline was extended. Based on the student requests or other factors, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the exam conducting body may decide to extend the last date of application. The application fee has to be paid till the last date to complete the process. Candidates should note that they should complete the application process within the given deadline and not wait for NBE to extend the last date.    

In order to apply or appear for the NEET MDS exam, candidates have to fulfill the following eligbility criteria:

• Candidates must have completed Bachelor of Dental Sciences (BDS) programme from an institute recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI)

• They must be registered with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or State Dental Council (SDC) (permanent/provisional)

• They must have completed 12 months of compulsory rotatory internship on or before the stipulated date.

In case a candidate does not fulfill any of the above mentioned NEET MDS eligibility criterion, then he/she will not be considered for the MDS admission process. 

Before starting the NEET MDS application process, candidates should keep the following information or documents ready.

1. Past academic records

2. Internship details

3. Documents to be uploaded 

4. Photograph and signature to be uploaded

5. Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking details for application 

Candidates must go through the instructions shared by NBE prior to starting the application process. 

Candidates should ensure that they use a the latest or updated browser for filling the NEET MDS application form. Some of the accepted web browsers and their versions are as follows:

• Internet Explorer (version 11 and above) or
•  Mozilla Firefox (version 61 or above) or
•  Google Chrome (version 70 or above) 

Candidates must ensure that the browsers are properly running at a high-speed and the cookies are deleted. The internet connection should also be stable so avoid any hiccups. 

No, NEET MDS application form can be filled in an online mode only. Candidates will have to visit the NBE website and click on the NEET MDS section and complete the registration and application procedure by filling in the mandatory details, uploading the documents such as certificates, photograph and signature, and paying the requisite application fee in an online mode. Even if a candidate plans to send the hardcopy of the filled up NEET MDS application form by post, it will not be accepted making the candidate ineligible to appear for the exam. 

No, it is not recommended to filll the NEET MDS application form from your mobile phone. Even though it is not technically impossible, but there may be other challenges regarding file upload or fee payment. The internet connection may also not be stable on your mobile phones. Moreover, one of the steps in NEET MDS application form is to click a realtime photo on the webcamera. Filling the application form through mobile phone will hamper this process as uploading selfies is not allowed. Hence, candidates are advised to fill and submit the NEET MDS 2025 application form on their desktop or laptop computers. 

Candidates need to upload scanned copy of a passport-sized photograph, signature and thumb impression. In case a candidate belongs to reserved category, they will have to upload their category certificate as a proof of their category. The documents have to be uploaded online while filling the NEET MDS 2025 application in the requisite size/dimension and format. Candidates may also have to upload documents related to the internship details as well. 

Candidates will have to upload their scanned photographs, signature and certificates or documents while filling the NEET MDS application form. The photograph and signature should be in JPG or JPEG formats. The file size should not exceed 80 KB. The dimension of the photograph should be 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm and that of the signature is 6 cm x 3 cm. The format of other documents should be PDF. Files not fulfilling these requirements will not be accepted. 

While uploading photograph and signature at the NEET MDS application form, candidates will have to keep in mind the following factors. 

• The photographs should be coloured and black and white photographs will not be accepted
• Candidate's face, eyes and ears must be clearly visible
• The photograph must be clicked against a white background
• Candidates should not be wearing caps or sunglasses in the photograph and there should not be reflection of light on the glasses, which are worn by candidates regularly
• Candidate's name and date of the photograph at the bottom
• Signatures should be done in blue or black ballpoint pen against a white background.

While filling the NEET MDS application form, there is a step wherein candidates' realtime photograph has to be clicked through the web camera of the computer used for filling the form. The guidelines for taking this photograph are as follows:

• Confirm that the computer system has a functional built-in camera
• Dress up in formal attire
• Stand or sit against a white background
• There should be a bright light falling on the face of the candidate, but not on the web camera
• The image must not include other objects or additional people. Ensure that you are only one person in picture
• The image must contain the full face, ears, neck, and shoulders of the entrant in frontal view with a neutral, non-smiling expression and with eyes open and directed at the camera
• The image must not contain any parts of the body below the entrant's shoulders.
• Click  on “Capture Photo” button in the application form.

NEET MDS application process is completely online. Candidates have to visit the official website of NEET MDS or the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) and after that, they will have to visit the NEET MDS section and follow the steps given below.

• Go to the official website of NBE - nbe.edu.in
• Click on "NEET-MDS"
• In the Links section, click on "New Registration"
• Enter the following details
  1. Name of Candidate
  2. Date of Birth
  3. Gender (Male/Female)
  4. Nationality (Indian/Others)
  5. Mobile Number
  6. Email Address
  7. Captcha
• Check the details for errors
• Click on "Submit"
• User ID and password will be sent to the registered email ID and mobile number
• Login using the "Applicant Login" section
• Enter the user ID and password
• Click on "Go to application form"
• Candidate’s Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Mobile number and Email address will be pre-filled in the application form.
• Enter personal details such as
  1. Father’s Name
  2. Mother’s Name
  3. Select the Category (General/SC/ST/OBC)
  4. Are you a person with Disability (Yes/No)
  5. Identification Details
  6. Communication Address
• On completion of this section, click on "Save and Next"
• Enter qualification details such as
  1. 10+2 equivalent exam details
  2. BDS / Primary Medical Qualification details
     • Country of completion of BDS Qualification
     • Name of Country
     • State of completion
     • City of completion
     • University of completion
     • University name
     • Name of college
     • Month and Year of Passing
  3. Internship Details
  4. SDC/DCI Registration Details
• Once this section is complete, click on "Save and Next"
• Choose the desired NEET MDS test centre city.

The NEET MDS 2025 application fee will vary according to the candidate categories. Last year, the NEET MDS application fee for the General and OBC category candidates was INR 3,500. For the reserved category candidates such as the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Person with a disability (PWD), the application fee was INR 2,500. Last year, the fee amount was reduced from the previous year, which was INR 4,250 and INR 3,250 for Open and reserved category candidates. It is expected that the NEET MDS 2025 application fee will remain the same as last year. The application fee has to be paid through Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking modes. 

The NEET MDS application fee has to be paid in online mode only. The different methods of paying the NEET MDS application fee are as follows:

1. Credit Card

2. Debit Card

3. Net Banking

After the completion of the NEET MDS application process, candidates will have to go to the fee payment page and enter the necessary details. A fee payment confirmation will be sent by NBE. 

In such a scenario, you should wait for a while and login to your NEET MDS account again. In case of temporary glitch, the website may show the status of application as incomplete but it once the issue is resolved, the status will be shown as application successful. On the other hand, if any of the step, or the application fee payment is still pending, then you should check which stage it has been stuck and repeat the step again. In case the application fee is pending, then candidates are advised to pay the fee again to get confirmation on the NEET MDS application process. In case of double payment, the additional fee amount will be reversed to source. 

In general, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) or NBE provides the NEET MDS application correction facility twice. In the first round of NEET MDS application correction or edit window, changes can be done in any of the fields except for name, nationality, email, mobile number and test city. On the other hand, in the final edit window, candidates have to rectify their deficient or incorrect images or photographs, signatures and thumb impressions. 

No, there is no fee involved for editing the NEET MDS application form. Only those candidates who would complete the NEET MDS application process by paying the requisite application fee will be eligible to make changes or avail the edit window for NEET MDS. It is important to identify the changes to be done on the NEET MDS application form and execute those within the said timelines, otherwise their application will not be considered and they will not be eligible to apper for the exam. 

After submitting the NEET MDS application form, candidates are advised to go through the submitted form to check whether all the information entered are correct or not. In case there is a mistake, then you have to make the changes in the first NEET MDS edit window. In case of a deficient image or signature, NBE will mail candidates with the details and candidates have to edit the images accordingly.  

The NEET MDS 2025 registration last date is likely to be scheduled in the fourth week of December 2024. Based on the past years' trends, the National Board of Examinations (NBE) may extend or reopen the last date of application process based on external factors or student requests. Candidates are advised not to wait for an extended window and complete the registration process within the original deadline.  

NBE will provide the NEET MDS 2025 application correction window in two phases. The NEET MDS 2025 application correction window will be open tentatively in the first week of January 2025. The final application correction window or the image correction facility will be open in the second week of February 2025. Only those candidates completing the NEET MDS application process will be allowed to opt for this facility where they will be given a chance to make changes in selected fields. 

No, candidates are not required to send any documents through post. They will have to upload the documents online, while filling the NEET MDS application form. The documents should be in PDF format and within the size prescribed by NBE. In case a candidate sends the documents via post instead of online, their candidature will be cancelled and will not be eligible to appear for the exam. 

There is no concession in NEET MDS application fee for OBC students. They have to pay INR 3,500 as an application fee. NBE had reduced the NEET MDS 2024 application fee from last year, which was INR 4,250. The exam fee for the Reserved category candidates is INR 2,500. The application fee of NEET MDS has to be paid in an online mode through Credit/Debit Card and Net Banking. 

No, candidates are not allowed to edit each and every detail of the NEET MDS application form. As per last year's trend, applicants could edit every detail except name, date of birth, nationality, mobile number, and email ID. Candidates will also be given a chance to rectify their images or signatures, or any other files uploaded by them. There is no additional charge levied to make corrections in the NEET MDS application.