Kerala MDS Counselling 2026 Registration Begins at cee.kerala.gov.in; Apply by July 7
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has started accepting applications for the Kerala Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) 2026 counselling. Interested candidates can sign up on the official website at cee.kerala.gov.in/mdsonline2026.
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has started accepting applications for the Kerala Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) 2026 counselling. Interested candidates can sign up on the official website at cee.kerala.gov.in/mdsonline2026. The registration process started on July 2, 2026, and will end on July 7, 2026. Only those who passed the NEET MDS 2026 exam are allowed to apply. The CEE will use these applications to carry out the Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) for MDS seats in government, self-financing, and private dental colleges in Kerala. To complete the registration, candidates must have a working email address and a mobile number.
Kerala MDS 2026 Counselling Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Opens | July 2, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | July 7, 2026 |
| Application Portal | cee.kerala.gov.in/mdsonline2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala |
Who Can Apply?
Applicants need to have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a recognized institution. They must have finished their compulsory rotating internship by the deadline set by the CEE. It is also necessary to be registered with the Dental Council of India or a state dental council. Passing the NEET MDS 2026, which is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), is a must. Candidates from the general category need to score at least the 50th percentile. Those from SC, ST, and OBC categories must meet the 40th percentile.
How to Register for Kerala MDS 2026 Counseling?
The CEE has given a five-step process for registration. Each step must be completed before the July 7 deadline. The steps are:
- First, complete a new user registration using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Next, fill the online application form with personal, academic, and NEET MDS 2026 details.
- Then, pay the application fee through the online payment system.
- After that, upload a scanned photograph, signature, and any required certificates.
- Finally, print the acknowledgment page for future use.
Candidates who have registered can log back in using their application number and password. There are separate links to get a forgotten application number or password.
Kerala MDS Seats and Fees
The CAP includes seats in government dental colleges, self-financing institutions, and private dental colleges in Kerala. The seats are divided into categories like state merit, service quota, and management, as outlined in the prospectus. Candidates should read the official 2026 prospectus before finalizing their choices. In past admission years, the annual MDS tuition fee in Kerala government dental colleges was about Rs 45,000. Fees in self-financing and private colleges were much higher and varied depending on the category. The exact 2026 fee structure will be available in the prospectus published on the CEE portal.
What Candidates Should Do
- Visit cee.kerala.gov.in/mdsonline2026 and read the official prospectus.
- Confirm your NEET MDS 2026 qualifying status and keep your scorecard ready.
- Scan your BDS degree, internship certificate, and Dental Council registration.
- Register using a valid email address and mobile number, then complete the application form.
- Pay the application fee online and upload your photograph and signature.
- Print the acknowledgment page and save a copy before July 7, 2026.