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Where Can I Check NUS Dentistry Manual Dexterity Test and Interview Rules?

Start with the NUS Office of Admissions’ Faculty Interview and Test Dates page and go straight to its Dentistry section. It identifies the Manual Dexterity Test (MDT) and Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs), explains the sequence for shortlisted candidates, and tells you where to check an invitation.

Next, use the NUS Programme Prerequisites page for your specific qualification: Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels, an eligible polytechnic diploma, IB, NUS High or the relevant overseas qualification route. General university eligibility and a Dentistry-specific prerequisite are different decisions; check both before applying.

Did you know? The NUS interview page still displays its 2026 MDT and MMI dates. Those dates do not become the schedule for the 2027 intake. NUS also describes a Dentistry Reapplication Opportunity Scheme, with its own rules for candidates who previously attended an assessment.

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Official sources · What to check · Your next step

Official sources at a glance

Your questionOfficial sourceCheck before acting
Find the official MDT and MMI sequenceNUS test and interview datesCurrent-year shortlist, MDT and MMI instructions
Check qualification-specific subject rulesNUS programme prerequisitesEligible qualification and Dentistry subject preparation
Track your applicationNUS undergraduate admissionsApplicant category, application steps and official portal
Read faculty answers about assessmentsNUS Dentistry undergraduate FAQAssessment expectations and applicant questions
Open the source for your own learner, intake and decision. Check updates at the time of application.

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Practical checks before you act

What is the order of selection assessments?

NUS says shortlisted Dentistry applicants are considered for the MDT; candidates who succeed in the MDT may then be invited to an admissions interview conducted as MMIs. Treat these as distinct stages rather than a single assessment with one result. An MDT invitation is not an offer of a place.

Read the instructions inside your own invitation, including timing, what to bring and any procedure for rescheduling. The faculty FAQ explains that candidates need to complete the required assessment steps. If an unexpected conflict arises, use the official faculty or admissions contact route shown in the current instructions rather than rely on peers’ assumptions.

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Where will I know if I am shortlisted?

The NUS Office of Admissions says shortlisted candidates receive information through its Applicant Portal; applicants who supply a valid Singapore mobile number may also receive an SMS alert. The portal and electronic invitation are the authoritative record, not an unverified social media post predicting interview batches.

After applying, periodically check the portal and ensure your contact details remain accurate. Download or retain the official invitation where instructed. If a 2026 schedule appears on the site, do not book travel or miss school based on it for a different admission year.

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Are all academic qualifications treated alike?

No. NUS maintains separate admissions routes and programme prerequisite tables for A-Level, IB, polytechnic, NUS High and international qualifications. Some overseas qualifications have particular restrictions for Dentistry; a family should not assume acceptance for all programmes merely because it has met NUS’s general academic entry conditions.

Read the exact qualification and result-release requirements for the intake. For example, NUS publishes special timing instructions for certain May-session IB applicants to Dentistry. Eligibility to submit an application does not settle selection: test results, interviews and competition for places still matter.

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What about a previous unsuccessful application?

NUS notes a Dentistry Reapplication Opportunity Scheme (DROS) for relevant previous candidates who attended the MDT and/or MMI, with effect from 2025. That does not mean all returning candidates bypass normal checks or receive preferential admission. The exact permitted route and portfolio instructions must be read at the time of reapplication.

For an overview of the distinct admissions requirements across medicine, law and dentistry, consult the medicine, law and dentistry admissions overview. This source guide remains focused on the official Dentistry test, interview and portal route.

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Your next step

Write down three separate checks: the applicant’s qualification-specific Dentistry prerequisites, the current admissions window, and any portal instructions for the MDT and MMIs. Keep copies of official notifications and confirm the correct year before planning assessments.

For an understanding of Singapore university pathways, begin with the Singapore School Pathways and Calendar, and rely on NUS for individual admissions decisions.

Related source guides and detailed explanations: medicine, law and dentistry admissions overview

More source-navigation guides in this batch: Student Care Fee Assistance for families · NYAA registration rules for secondary students · NTU LKCMedicine UCAT and interview guidance. Follow each guide’s official links for the current rules.

Official sources reviewed: 18 October 2026. Recheck the appropriate intake, status, fee or test instructions at the official source before you act.

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