Join thousands of students achieving their dreams with expert-led courses.
Join free and unlock everything on EasyShiksha.
Takes less than 3 seconds โ no password needed
Please enter a valid email address.
Checking your emailโฆ
Almost done โ just verify your number so we can send course updates and certificates.
Used only for verification & updates
Incorrect OTP. Please try again.
Takes less than 10 seconds
Please select your country.
Please select your state.
The qualifying cut-off for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET-MDS) 2026 has been lowered, giving candidates who did not meet the earlier threshold another chance to qualify for postgraduate dental admissions.
In a letter dated October 12, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reduced the qualifying percentile by 20.576 points for all three category groups for the 2026-27 academic session.
The decision applies to General/Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) and candidates with benchmark disabilities under the relevant categories.
The revised qualifying percentiles and corresponding cut-off scores are as follows:
| Category | Earlier qualifying percentile | Revised percentile | Revised cut-off score (out of 960) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR/EWS) | 50 | 29.424 | 234 |
| SC/ST/OBC, including PwD candidates in these categories | 40 | 19.424 | 200 |
| Unreserved Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (UR-PwD) | 45 | 24.424 | 218 |
The revised scores are based on the updated criteria reported following the ministry's decision.
The qualifying percentile is the minimum threshold candidates must meet to qualify for the admission process. Lowering it may allow candidates who did not qualify under the earlier criteria to become eligible under the revised threshold.
However, meeting the qualifying cut-off does not guarantee an MDS seat. Admission will depend on the applicable eligibility requirements, merit position, seat availability and counselling rules.
No. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has clarified that the NEET-MDS 2026 ranks published with the result notification on June 2 will remain unchanged. The ministry has directed the examination authority to issue revised results in line with the lower qualifying percentiles and asked the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) to take action on a priority basis.
Candidates should check the official NBEMS website and the MCC portal for revised result details and counselling updates. They must also meet the eligibility conditions specified in the NEET-MDS 2026 information bulletin.
Source Click here More News Click here
Credentials
Discover thousands of colleges and courses, enhance skills with online courses and internships, explore career alternatives, and stay updated with the latest educational news..
Gain high-quality, filtered student leads, prominent homepage ads, top search ranking, and a separate website. Let us actively enhance your brand awareness.
Download EasyShiksha Mobile Apps from Android Play Store, Apple App Store, Amazon App Store, and Jio STB.
1 million+ย learned on the EasyShiksha App
Trusted by Standards & Global Compliance Frameworks
Built under internationally recognized standards for quality, information security, educational excellence and business continuity.
ISO 9001:2015 | ISO/IEC 27001:2022 | ISO 21001:2018 | ISO 22301:2019 | DPIIT Recognized Startup | MSME Registered
