NEET MDS 2025 exam will be conducted by NBE on January 31, 2025. The application forms are expected to be released in the first week of December 2024. Know more about NEET MDS 2025 exam dates, registration, pattern, syllabus.
All About NEET MDS 2025
NEET MDS 2025 exam will be conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on January 31, 2025. NEET MDS stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery. It is the entrance exam for admissions to all the postgraduate dental courses offered by Dental institutions in India. NBEMS announced the NEET MDS 2025 exam date on November 27, 2024, through a common exam calendar. No other NEET MDS 2025 dates have been announced yet.
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Q: Is there any limit to attempt NEET MDS exam?
Yes, as per the official guidelines, candidates belonging to the General/OBC category have three attempts up to the age of 25 years while SC/ST category candidates are allowed three attempts up to the age of 30 years. Hence, candidates must note the NEET MDS eligibility criteria first, before applying for the exam.
Q: How many attempts are permitted for NEET MDS?
There is no capping on the number of attempts for NEET MDS. Candidates can take the examination any number of times. Candidates are advised to check all the eligibility criteria set by National Board of Examinations NBE before applying online for the exam. One of the eligibility criteria is applicants must not be younger than 20 years of age. They must have completed 12 months of compulsory rotatory internship on or before June 30, 2024.
Q: What is the selection process for MDS and what is the minimum NEET MDS score required?
The selection process for MDS is simple you need to apply for undergraduate medical counseling through your NEET mark.The NEET MDS cutoff 2023 score for general category students is 272, while for SC/ ST/ OBC category aspirants, the cutoff is 238.
NBE is likely to announce the NEET MDS 2025 application form in the first week of December 2024, and the application process will be conducted till the fourth week of December 2024. This article of Shiksha brings the details of the NEET MDS 2025 exam in terms of important dates, eligibility criteria, registration process, exam pattern, syllabus, result, and other aspects of the test.
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NEET MDS 2025 Overview
The following table brings the overview or the highlights of the NEET MDS 2025 exam.
| Event |
Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
National Eligibility Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) |
| Conducting Body |
NBE (National Board of Examinations) |
| Exam Level |
Postgraduate Exam at National-level |
| Exam frequency |
Once a year |
| Mode of exam |
Computer-based test |
| Courses offered |
MDS/PG Diploma (Dental) |
| Exam fees |
· INR 3,500 (for general, OBC, EWS) · INR 2,500 (for SC, ST, PWD) |
| Exam duration |
3 hours |
| Exam timing |
9 AM to 12 noon |
| Total marks |
960 |
| Total questions |
240 |
| Marking scheme |
· 4 for each correct response · -1 for each incorrect response · No mark for unattempted questions |
| Language |
English |
| Participating colleges |
274 |
| Test cities |
56 |
| Total seats |
6,501 |
| Official website |
Nbe.edu.in |
| Contact details |
Helpline Number - 022-61087595, 7996165333 Email - helpdesknbeexam@natboard.edu.in |
NEET MDS 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The NEET MDS 2025 eligibility criteria will be announced by NBE along with the information bulletin, which will be released tentatively in the fourth week of January 2025. Based on last year, the eligibility criteria are given below.
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)from a University/Institute recognised by the DCI
- They must be registered with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or State Dental Council (SDC) (permanent/provisional)
- They must have completed 12 months of compulsory rotatory internship on or before the date specified by NBE.
Last year, the cutoff date for eligibility completion was originally March 31, 2024, but was later revised to June 30, 2024. It is expected that this year also the internship cutoff date will be June 30, 2025.
Q: I have NEET MDS rank of 10108. Can I get admission in DY Patil Pune? I belong to General Category.
Candidates seeking admission to DY Patil MDS course must have a valid score in NEET MDS. The final admission to the university is based on NEET MDS Counselling results. Candidates with 10108 rank and above can get the following specialisations for General category All India Quota:
| Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology | 8808 | 21388 |
| MDS in Periodontology | 13098 | 17234 |
| MDS in Public Health Dentistry | 10710 | 10710 |
Q: Will I be able to qualify NEET MDS if I start studying from today?
Yes, you can crack the NEET MDS Exam, if you prepare well and cover all the syllabus. First, check the complete NEET Syllabus and pattern of the exam. If you want to crack the exam, then you should follow some main preparation tips: - Know the exam pattern and syllabus. Know your strong area and weak area. Make your timetable to cover the complete syllabus, mock test, question paper. Focus on your speed and accuracy. Clear your basic concept. Solve previous year question papers. And last but not the least appear for the mock test and take stock of your preparation level.
NEET MDS 2025 Important Dates
The complete schedule or the NEET MDS 2025 important dates will be announced by NBE along with the application form and information bulletin. The following table brings the tentative NEET MDS dates for 2025.
| Events |
Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Registrations open |
First week of December 2024 |
| Last date to submit the application form |
Fourth week of December 2024 |
| Edit window |
First week of January 2025 |
| Final correction window to rectify images |
Second week of January 2025 |
| Admit card to be issued |
Third week of January 2025 |
| Exam date |
January 31, 205 |
| Result |
Fourth week of February 2025 |
NEET MDS 2025 Application Process
The NEET MDS 2025 application form will be released by NBE in online mode, on the official website. The registration and application process, including the application fee payment, has to be done in online mode. The step-by-step process to register and apply for NEET MDS 2025 are given below.
How to Register for NEET MDS 2025
Candidates will have to follow the steps given below to register for NEET MDS 2025.
- Go to the official website of NBE - www.nbe.edu.in
- Click on "NEET-MDS"
- In the Links section, click on "New Registration"
- Enter the following details
- Name of Candidate
- Date of Birth
- Gender (Male/Female)
- Nationality (Indian/Others)
- Mobile Number
- Email Address
- Captcha
- Check the details for errors
- Click on "Submit"
- User ID and password will be sent to the registered email ID and mobile number.
How to fill NEET MDS 2025 Application Form
The NEET MDS 2025 application form has to be filled by following the steps given below:
- Login using the "Applicant Login" section
- Enter the user ID and password
- Click on "Go to application form"
- Candidate’s Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Mobile number and Email address will be pre-filled in the application form.
- Enter personal, academic, internship and registration details
- Choose the desired NEET MDS test centre city
- Upload documents such as photograph, signature and thumb impression or other category documents (if applicable)
- Pay the application fee through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.
The following table shows the category-wise NEET MDS 2025 application fee.
| Category |
Application fee (In INR) |
|---|---|
| General |
3,500 |
| Other Backward Classes |
3,500 |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe |
2,500 |
| PWD |
2,500 |
Last year, the category-wise NEET MDS application fee was reduced. It is expected that the application fee for NEET MDS 2025 will be the same as last year.
NEET MDS 2025 Admit Card
NEET MDS 2025 admit card will be released tentatively in the third week of January 2025, approximately a week before the exam date. The NEET MDS admit card or the hall ticket must be carried to the exam centre, without which candidates will not be allowed entry.
After the release of the NEET MDS admit card 2025, candidates will have to log in to the exam website with their registration credentials and download the PDF document. The admit card will include the following information:
- Candidate Name
- Candidate photographs (passport-size and live capture during registration)
- Roll Number
- Application ID
- Date of Birth
- Category
- Exam centre name, address and code
- Date and timing of exam
- Exam day instructions
Once downloaded, candidates must check the details printed on the NEET MDS admit card carefully. In case of any wrong information or misprint, candidates should report to NBE immediately to get it rectified. Along with the admit card, candidates will have to carry a valid photo identity card.
NEET MDS 2025 Exam Pattern
The NEET MDS 2025 exam pattern is expected to remain the same as last year. The computer-based test (CBT) will be conducted for three hours duration and carry 240 multiple-choice objective-type questions (MCQs). The detailed structure of the exam is given in the below table.
| S. No. |
Subjects |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Part A |
100 |
| 1. |
General Anatomy including embryology and histology |
14 |
| 2. |
General Human Physiology and Biochemistry |
14 |
| 3. |
Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology |
14 |
| 4. |
General Pathology and Microbiology |
14 |
| 5. |
General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics |
14 |
| 6. |
General Medicine |
15 |
| 7. |
General Surgery |
15 |
|
|
Part B |
140 |
| 1. |
Dental Materials |
14 |
| 2. |
Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology |
14 |
| 3. |
Oral Medicine and Radiology |
14 |
| 4. |
Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry |
14 |
| 5. |
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics |
14 |
| 6. |
Periodontology |
14 |
| 7. |
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge |
14 |
| 8. |
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics |
14 |
| 9. |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
14 |
| 10. |
Public Health Dentistry |
14 |
|
|
Grand Total (Part A + Part B) |
240 |
NEET MDS 2025 Syllabus
The NEET MDS syllabus is along the lines of the BDS curriculum, which is set by DCI. The NEET MDS 2025 syllabus will comprise subjects from Anatomy, Surgery, to Pathology. There will be a total of 17 subjects, stated in the above table.
NEET MDS 2025 Exam Cities
It is expected that the NEET MDS 2025 exam cities will be located in 56 cities across India. Last year, the total number of exam cities was reduced from 76 to 56. The number of cities may increase as compared to last year.
NEET MDS 2025 Result
The NEET MDS 2025 result will be declared tentatively in the fourth week of February 2025, approximately a month after the conduct of the exam. The NEET MDS result will be declared in an online mode, wherein NBE releases the merit list and scorecard. While the merit list is accessible for all, the NEET MDS 2025 scorecard has to be downloaded by candidates by logging in to the exam website with their registration credentials. The NEET MDS result 2025 will release information such as candidates’ Roll Number, Application Number, marks obtained, percentile and All India Rank.
NEET MDS 2025 Cutoff
The NEET MDS 2025 cutoff will be released along with the result. Cutoff refers to the minimum marks or percentile a candidate has to obtain in order to qualify for the exam. The NEET MDS cutoff varies as per the candidate category. The following table brings the category-wise cutoff for NEET MDS, which are announced by NBE for last year.
| Category |
NEET MDS Cutoff Percentile |
NEET MDS 2024 Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS |
50th Percentile |
263 |
| SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) |
40th Percentile |
230 |
| General PWBD |
45th Percentile |
346 |
There are various factors which determine the NEET MDS cutoff and those include the difficulty level of the exam, number of test takers, number of seats, to name a few.
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling
The NEET MDS 2025 counselling will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The NEET MDS counselling process will begin approximately a month after the result declaration. There will be approximately three to four rounds of counselling. For each round, MCC will release a separate seat matrix and conduct the registration and choice-filling processes. Based on candidates’ choices and scores, MCC will allot seats to candidates.
FAQs Regarding NEET MDS 2025
Q: When will NEET MDS 2025 exam be conducted?
A: NBE will conduct the NEET MDS 2025 exam on January 31, 2025. NBE announced the exam date in advance, on November 27, 2024. NBE will announce the rest of the dates soon, tentatively by the first week of December 2024.
Q: When will the NEET MDS 2025 application process begin?
A: The NEET MDS 2025 application process will begin approximately in the first week of December 2024. The overall duration of the NEET MDS 2025 is likely to be around three to four weeks.
Q: What are the documents required for the NEET MDS 2025 application process?
A: The list of documents, along with the size and formats, are given in the table below.
| Document |
Size |
|---|---|
| Photograph |
3.5 cm x 4.5 cm |
| Signature |
6 cm x 3 cm |
| Thumb Impression |
NA |
The file size should not exceed 80 KB. The format of the file is JPG/JPEG. Each document should be of 200 dpi.
Q: Who conducts the NEET MDS exam?
A: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is the conducting body for the NEET MDS exam. NEET MDS is the entrance exam for admission to MDS course offered at dental colleges across India.
Q: What is the NEET MDS exam pattern?
A: The NEET MDS exam is conducted in a computer-based mode (CBT) for three hours. There will be 240 questions in total, which are multiple choice and objective type. Each question will have four answer options and candidates will have to select one of the answer options. The question paper will be divided in two parts. The Part A will consist of 100 questions from seven subjects whereas the Part B will have 140 questions from 10 subjects. Each question will carry four marks and there will be a negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer.
Q: In how many cities will NEET MDS 2025 exam be conducted?
A: Last year, NEET MDS exam was conducted in 56 cities across India. In the previous year, the total number of NEET MDS cities was 76. It is expected that the NEET MDS 2025 exam cities and exam centres will increase as compared to last year, to enable more convenience to candidates.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
Yenepoya Dental College accepts NEET MDS entrance exam scores, followed by the MCC NEET MDS counselling process for MDS admission. As per the cut-off for the last counselling round conducted in 2024, the closing rank for MDS courses ranged between 3,277 and 22,798 for the General AI category candid
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As per the NEET MDS analysis of previous years', the topics or subjects which have a higher difficulty level as compared to the others are Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology, and Oral Medicine and Radiology. The weightage of these topics were also higher than other topics. According to the student
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Beginner-Level 2
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The difficulty level of NEET MDS exam ranges from moderate to tough. Being a postgraduate entrance exam, the overall difficulty level of NEET MDS is on the higher side. However, according to the student reactions, the difficulty level of NEET MDS 2024 was easier than that of the previous year. In fa
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Colleges under Gujarat University accepts the NEET MDS exam to admit candidates for the MDS courses. Till, Round 3 seat allotment results, the admissions were conducted at Gujarat University. During the Gujarat University cutoff 2024 for the last-round, the NEET MDS cutoff stood between 42 and 499 f
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 5 days ago
To get admission into MDS courses at BHU via NEET MDS, a candidate must have attained the highest and the lowest cutoff rank as per the cutoff list. The highest and the lowest cutoff rank for the General All India category candidates stood at 5 and 386, respectively. The course with the lowest perce
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No, the NEET MDS cutoff varies each year. While the cutoff percentile is the same every year, the score varies. Moreover, in the last two years, the NEET MDS cutoff was reduced as per the reccomendation of the Ministry od Health. The NEET MDS 2024 cutoff was reduced by the Ministry of Health by 21.6
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The NEET MDS counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota (AIQ) seats. The counselling process is completely online, except for the final stage, which is the institute reporting process which requires physical verification. The different stages of NEET MDS
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Answered a week ago
As per the previous years' trends the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) releases the NEET MDS result or the scorecard is releasedis different days. While on the day of the result, NBE releases the merit list wherein the list of test takers along with their total marks obtain
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a week ago
NEET MDS admit card is released by the National Board on Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) in online mode only. Hence, eligible candidates will have to download the NEET MDS 2025 admit card in online mode as and when it is released, by visiting the official website. Requesting NBEMS for sendi
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a week ago
Yes, the NEET MDS syllabus is similar to the BDS course syllabus. Aspirants planning to appear for the NEET MDS exam must study in lines with the BDS course subjects and topics. Talking about this, NBEMS has stated, "The syllabus for the exam shall be that of BDS standard and shall cover all the su
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What is the NEET MDS closing rank required for MDS admission at Yenepoya Dental College?