The counselling process will facilitate admissions to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programmes under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) in government dental colleges, Deemed Universities, Central Universities, ESIC institutions, and other participating institutes across the country.
Candidates who appeared for the NEET MDS 2026 examination held on May 2, 2026, and have received their scorecards should keep all required documents ready and regularly monitor the official MCC portal for the counselling notification.
MCC to Announce NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Schedule Soon
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is expected to release the official NEET MDS Counselling 2026 timetable at any time on its official portal.
After the notification is published, eligible candidates will have to complete:
- Online Registration
- Payment of Counselling Fee
- Choice Filling
- Choice Locking
- Seat Allotment Process
- Reporting to the Allotted Institute
Only candidates who complete the registration process within the prescribed deadline will be considered for seat allotment.
Official Website for NEET MDS Counselling 2026
Candidates should visit the official MCC counselling portal for all admission-related notifications.
Official Website:
How to Register for NEET MDS Counselling 2026
Candidates can complete the counselling registration by following these steps:
Step 1
Visit the official MCC counselling website.
Step 2
Click on the "MDS"counselling link displayed on the homepage.
Step 3
Select "New Registration."
Step 4
Complete the registration process to generate login credentials.
Step 5
Log in using the registered credentials.
Step 6
Fill in the online counselling application form carefully.
Step 7
Pay the prescribed counselling registration fee online.
Step 8
Review all details carefully before submitting the application.
Step 9
Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following original documents ready for counselling and reporting:
- Internship Completion Certificate
- BDS Degree Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate
- Dental Council Registration Certificate
- NEET MDS 2026 Scorecard
- NEET MDS Admit Card
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid Government Photo Identity Proof
- Recent Passport-size Photographs
Institutions may request additional documents during admission verification.
Expected NEET MDS Counselling Schedule 2026
The following is the tentative counselling schedule based on previous admission timelines.
| Counselling Round | Registration | Choice Filling & Locking | Seat Allotment Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Anytime | Anytime | First Week of August 2026 |
| Round 2 | Second Week of August 2026 | Second Week of August 2026 | Third Week of August 2026 |
| Round 3 | First Week of September 2026 | First Week of September 2026 | Second Week of September 2026 |
| Online Stray Vacancy Round | Third Week of September 2026 | Third Week of September 2026 | Third Week of September 2026 |
The above schedule is tentative and will be confirmed after MCC releases the official counselling notification.
NEET MDS Counselling Registration Fee
Candidates should note that the non-refundable counselling registration fee must be paid before submitting the application form.
Without successful payment of the prescribed registration fee:
- Registration remains incomplete.
- Choice filling will not be permitted.
- Candidates will not be considered for seat allotment.
Applicants are advised to retain the payment receipt until the admission process concludes.
NEET MDS 2026 Category-Wise Cut-Off
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced the qualifying cutoff percentile and scores for NEET MDS 2026.
| Category | Cutoff Percentile | Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th Percentile | 308 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 271 |
| SC / ST | 40th Percentile | 271 |
| PwD (General) | 45th Percentile | 289 |
Candidates securing the prescribed qualifying cutoff are eligible to participate in the counselling process, subject to fulfilling other eligibility conditions.
Previous Year's Round 1 Cut-Off – Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), BHU
Candidates can refer to the previous year's Round 1 NEET MDS Cut-Off for the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to understand admission trends.
| Rank | Quota | Course | Allotted Category | Candidate Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | All India | Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | Open | General |
| 5 | All India | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | Open | General |
| 9 | All India | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Open | OBC |
| 11 | All India | Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | Open | General |
| 14 | All India | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | OBC | OBC |
| 25 | All India | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | OBC | OBC |
| 112 | All India | Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | EWS | EWS |
| 137 | All India | Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry | OBC | OBC |
| 299 | All India | Periodontology | EWS | EWS |
| 356 | All India | Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | ST | ST |
| 1251 | All India | Periodontology | SC | SC |
| 1632 | All India | Oral Medicine and Radiology | SC | SC |
The above cutoff data is from the previous counselling cycle and is intended only for reference. Actual cutoffs for NEET MDS 2026 may vary depending on seat availability, number of applicants, reservation policy, and counselling trends.
Choice Filling Process
After completing registration, candidates will be required to:
- Select their preferred colleges and MDS specializations.
- Arrange their choices in the desired order of preference.
- Lock the choices before the deadline.
Seat allotment will be based on:
- NEET MDS Rank
- Candidate's Preferences
- Reservation Category
- Availability of Seats
Seat Allotment Process
The Medical Counselling Committee will conduct counselling in multiple rounds.
Candidates allotted seats must:
- Download the allotment letter.
- Pay the prescribed admission fee (if applicable).
- Report to the allotted institute with original documents.
- Complete document verification within the stipulated schedule.
Failure to report within the specified timeline may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
Important Advice for Candidates
- Keep all original certificates ready before counselling begins.
- Complete registration well before the last date to avoid technical issues.
- Carefully arrange college and specialization preferences during choice filling.
- Preserve payment receipts and acknowledgement slips.
- Regularly check the MCC portal for updates regarding counselling schedules, seat allotment, and reporting instructions.
Key Highlights
- MCC is expected to release the NEET MDS Counselling 2026 schedule shortly.
- Qualified candidates will be able to register online through the official MCC portal.
- The counselling process will include registration, fee payment, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting.
- Round 1 seat allotment is tentatively expected in the first week of August 2026.
- Candidates must pay the non-refundable counselling registration fee before submitting the application form.
- General/EWS candidates require a 50th percentile (308 marks), while OBC and SC/ST candidates require the 40th percentile (271 marks) to qualify.
- Previous year's IMS BHU Round 1 cutoff has been provided for reference.
- Candidates should regularly visit the official MCC website for the latest counselling updates and notifications.
