Kerala NEET MDS 2026 Counselling Registration Opens at cee.kerala.gov.in; Check Last Date to Apply

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has opened registration for the Kerala Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) 2026 counselling. Candidates can register on the official portal at cee.kerala.gov.in/mdsonline2026. The registration window began on July 2, 2026 and closes on July 7, 2026.

Only candidates who have qualified the NEET MDS 2026 examination are eligible to apply. The CEE will use these applications to conduct the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) for MDS seats in government, self-financing, and private dental colleges across Kerala. An active e-mail ID and mobile number are mandatory to complete the registration.

Kerala MDS 2026 Counselling Key Dates

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a recognised institution. They must have completed the compulsory rotating internship on or before the cut-off date fixed by the CEE. Registration with the Dental Council of India or a State Dental Council is also required.

Qualifying NEET MDS 2026, conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), is a mandatory requirement. General category candidates must meet the 50th percentile cut-off. SC, ST, and OBC candidates must clear the 40th percentile cut-off.

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How to Register for Kerala MDS 2026 Counselling?

The CEE has laid out a five-step registration process for candidates. Each step must be completed within the July 7, 2026 deadline. The steps are:

• Complete new user registration using a valid e-mail ID and mobile number.
• Fill the online application form with personal, academic, and NEET MDS 2026 details.
• Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
• Upload the scanned photograph, signature, and required certificates.
• Print the acknowledgement page for future reference.
• Registered candidates can re-enter the portal using their application number and password. Separate links are available for retrieving a forgotten application number or password.

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Kerala MDS Seats and Fee Context

The CAP covers government dental colleges, self-financing institutions, and private dental colleges within Kerala. Seats are distributed across State Merit, Service Quota, and management categories as per the prospectus. Candidates should read the official Kerala MDS 2026 prospectus before locking their choices.

In previous admission cycles, the annual MDS tuition fee in Kerala government dental colleges stood at around Rs 45,000. Fees in self-financing and private colleges were significantly higher and varied by category. The exact 2026 fee structure will be confirmed in the prospectus published on the CEE Kerala portal.

Also Check: Kerala Polytechnic 2026 First Allotment and Rank List Out

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit cee.kerala.gov.in/mdsonline2026 and read the official prospectus.
2. Confirm your NEET MDS 2026 qualifying status and keep the scorecard ready.
3. Scan your BDS degree, internship certificate, and Dental Council registration.
4. Register using a valid e-mail ID and mobile number, then fill the application.
5. Pay the application fee online and upload photograph and signature.
6. Print the acknowledgement page and save a soft copy before July 7, 2026.

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