NBE Declares FDST 2026 results for BDS. MDS, PG diploma, details
New Delhi: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced the results of the Foreign Dental Screening Test, FDST 2026 (BDS), and MDS Degree and PG Diploma, Theory tests conducted earlier this year.
BDS:
The results and scores obtained by the candidates in Paper I & II of the theory test for FDS Test (BDS) 2026 can be seen on the official website of NBE. The result includes important details such as the application ID, roll no., and result (theory), etc.
The FDST 2026 theory examination was held on March 1, 2026, in computer-based mode at New Delhi. The screening test is a mandatory requirement for foreign dental graduates seeking registration to practice dentistry in India.
To pass the Screening Test, a candidate has to separately score 50% in the viva-voce examination. The date and venue for the viva-voce examination shall be intimated to the theory-qualified candidates individually.
According to the official notice, each and every question in FDST 2026, BDS was reviewed by subject-matter experts from the concerned speciality after the conduct of FDST 2026, BDS, to re-check the technical correctness of the questions and answer keys.
As per inputs from the subject matter experts, none of the questions was found to be technically incorrect in the Question Papers of FDST 2026 BDS.
As per the Dental Council of India (DCI) Screening Test Regulations 2009 (amended up to September 2018), candidates are required to score at least 50% marks in each paper individually (Paper I and Paper II) to qualify for the next stage, which is the viva-voce examination.
NBEMS stated that all questions and answer keys were thoroughly reviewed by subject matter experts after the examination. Following this review, it was confirmed that none of the questions was technically incorrect, ensuring the integrity and fairness of the examination process.
To view the notice, click the link below
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MDS:
Along with this, the NBEMS has also announced the results of the FDST 2026 for MDS Degree and PG Diploma, Theory Test, conducted earlier this year.
The FDST 2026 (MDS Degree & PG Diploma) theory examination was held on February 21, 2026, in a computer-based format at New Delhi.
As per the official notice, each and every question in FDST 2026- MDS/PG Diploma was reviewed by the subject matter experts from the concerned speciality after the conduct of FDST 2026, MDS/PG Diploma, to re-check for technical correctness of the questions as well as answer keys.
As per inputs from the subject matter experts, three (03) questions were found to be technically incorrect in the Question Papers of FDST 2026 MDS/PG Diploma. Full marks have been awarded to all the candidates who appeared in the exam, irrespective of the fact whether these questions have been attempted or not attempted by the candidates.
As per the Dental Council of India Screening Test Regulations 2009 (amended up to September 2018), a candidate has to score 50% in each theory paper individually to qualify for appearing in the viva-voce examination.
The scores obtained by the candidates in Paper I & II of the theory test for Foreign Dental Screening Test (MDS Degree & PG Diploma) 2026 are mentioned.
