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The NEET MDS 2024 cutoff was reduced by the Ministry of Health by 21.692 percentile for each category. According to the Health Ministry, the NEET MDS revised cutoff 2024 was reduced in order to fill the vacant seats for MDS counselling 2024.Â
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The revised NEET MDS qualifying cutoff percentile 2024 is given in the following table:
Category |
NEET MDS 2024 Cutoff Percentile (Revised) |
NEET MDS 2024 Cutoff Score (Revised)Â |
---|---|---|
General (UR/EWS) |
28.308 |
196 |
SC/ST/OBC (Including PWD of SC/ST/OBC) |
18.308 |
164 |
UR-PWD |
23.308 |
180 |
NEET MDS 2024 exam was conducted on March 18, 2024, from 9 AM to 12 noon. The NEET MDS 2024 result was declared on April 3, 2024. Along with the result, the NEET MDS cutoff 2024 was also released.Â
According to the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the exam conducting body, the NEET MDS qualifying percentiles are as follows:
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 |
Only those candidates who will secure the NEET MDS cutoff 2024, will be eligible to participate in the NEET MDS 2024 counselling. Counselling for the MDS courses is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) based on the merit list.Â
Q: Â What do institute-wise cutoffs for NEET MDS signify?
The cut off for every institute is different. It denotes the rank of the candidate who was last admitted to the institute. Candidates can use this data to predict which college they will get for the rank they have obtained in NEET MDS.
Q: Â What are the category-wise NEET MDS 2024 cutoff?
The NEET MDS 2024 cutoff was released by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on April 3, 2024, along with the result. The category-wise NEET MDS cutoff percentile for both original and revised are given below.
Category | NEET MDS Cutoff Percentile | NEET MDS 2024 Cutoff Percentile (Revised) | NEET MDS 2024 Cutoff Score (Original) | NEET MDS 2024 Cutoff Score (Revised) |
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General/EWS | 50th Percentile | 28.308 Percentile | 263 | 196 |
SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th Percentile | 18.308 Percentile | 230 | 164 |
General PWBD | 45th Percentile | 23.308 Percentile | 246 | 180 |
Q: Â What is the significance of NEET MDS cutoff?
The cut off of NEET MDS determines the minimum marks that a candidate needs to score to clear the examination and participate in the counselling process. A candidate who scores less than the NEET MDS cut off is not eligible to attend the counselling.
Q: Â When will NBE release NEET MDS cutoff?
NBE or the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the NEET MDS exam conducting authority, releases the cutoff scores or the qualifying scores along with the result. The NEET MDS 2024 result was released on April 3, 2024. The NEET MDS 2024 cutoff has also been released on the same date. However, on September 17, the Ministry of Health released a notice stating the reduction of the NEET MDS 2024 cutoff percentile by 21.692 percentile for all categories.
Deciding Factors for NEET MDS 2024 Cut off
NEET MDS 2024 cutoff percentile is pre-defined and remains constant. NBE can lower the cutoff percentile of NEET MDS, with the consent of DCI, if the number of candidates participating in the counselling process is insufficient. However, the NEET MDS cutoff marks for every year vary due to dynamic factors. Some of the factors that will influence the NEET MDS 2023 cutoff marks are:
- Percentile cutoff of NEET MDS
- The difficulty level of the examination
- Total number of seats available
- Number of candidates who appeared for the examination
- Number of candidates who clear the examination (As per the defined NEET MDS cutoff percentile)
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Q: Â What are the factors deciding the NEET MDS cutoff?
The factors which determine the NEET MDS cutoff are as follows:
- Difficulty level of the examination
- Total number of seats available
- Number of candidates who appeared for the examination
- Number of candidates who clear the examination
Q: Â Why was NEET MDS 2023 cutoff reduced?
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the exam conducting body reduced the NEET MDS 2023 cutoff as per the advisory by the Ministry of Health and Family Welface (MOHFW). Announcing the reduction in the NEET MDS cutoff 2023, NBE had stated, "In accordance with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India letter No. V. 12025/14/2023-DE dated 21st September 2023, the minimum qualifying percentiles have been lowered [in pursuance of the 2nd Proviso in clause 7 (1) of DCI’s Master of Dental Surgery Course (1st Amendment) Regulations, 2018] for NEET-MDS 2023."However, there was no change in the rank list.
Q: Â Will I be eligible to participate in the NEET MDS counselling if I do not qualify for the exam?
No, candidates have to qualify NEET MDS 2024 to become eligible for NEET MDS 2024 counselling. It is also to be noted candidates have to qualify NEET MDS exam with the minimum cut off which vary for each category. The minimum cut off percentile for general category candidates is 50 while for SC/ST, the cut off is 40th. Elligible candidates have to register on the official website, mcc.nic.in to participate in the counselling for NEET MDS 2024. Registration is followed by choice declaration. Candidates can declare as many choices as they want to in order of their prefrences.
NEET MDS 2025 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET MDS 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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Feb '25 | NEET MDS 2025 Result TENTATIVE |
Mar '25 | NEET MDS 2024 Scorecard Release TENTATIVE |
NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff
NEET MDS 2023 cut off was revised on September 21. The table given below highlights the revised NEET MDS cutoff percentile. As per this, the cutoff was reduced by 31.807 for each category, in accordance with the instruction by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW):
Category |
Revised NEET MDS Cutoff 2023 percentile |
Revised NEET MDS Cutoff 2023 score |
---|---|---|
General Category (UR/EWS) |
18.193 | 168 |
SC/ST/OBC (including PWD of SC/ST/OBC) |
8.193 | 125 |
UR-PWD |
13.193 | 149 |
NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff (Original)
The original NEET MDS cutoff 2023 was released on March 10, along with the result. The following table brings the NEET MDS cutoff which was released originally by NBE.
Category |
NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff percentile |
NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff scores |
---|---|---|
General Category (UR/EWS) |
50th |
272 |
SC/ST/OBC (including PWD of SC/ST/OBC) |
40th |
238 |
UR-PWD |
45th |
255 |
Last year, additional rounds of counselling was conducted for candidates who were eligible as per the revised NEET MDS cutoff.Â
Q: Â What is the NEET MDS cutoff percentile for OBC category students?
The NEET MDS 2024 cutoff percentile for OBC candidates was originally 40, which has now been reduced to 18.308 and the cutoff score is 164. The Ministry of Health has announced the reduction of the cutoff percentile by 21.692 percentile. The NEET MDS 2024 cutoff was released by NBE on April 3, along with the result. Only those candidates from the OBC category, who have secured this score out of 960, will be eligible to participate in the NEET MDS 2024 counselling process.
Q: Â Was NEET MDS 2023 cutoff percentile revised?
Yes. NEET MDS 2023 cut off was revised by the Ministry of Health. The cut off was reduced by 31. 807 for each category. NBE had released the revised NEET MDS 2023 cutoff on September 21, 2023. For the newly qualified candidates, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducted additional rounds of counselling.
Q: Â What was cut off score for candidates of different categories for NEET MDS 2023?
The NEET MDS 2023 cutoff was reduced for each category by 31.807 percentile. Based on that, the NEET MDS 2023 cutoff for General, reserved category (SC, ST, OBC, PWD) and UR-PWD categories are 168, 125 and 149 respectively. As far as the percentiles are concerned, these are 18.193, 8.193 and 13.193 respectively.
NEET MDS 2022 Cut off: Qualifying Percentile and Scores (Original and Revised)
The following table brings the NEET MDS 2022 cutoff which was originally released by NBE along with the result.
Category |
Percentile |
Scores |
---|---|---|
General and EWS |
50 |
263 |
SC/ST/OBC |
40 |
227 |
General and EWS - PH |
45 |
245 |
SC/ST/OBC - PH |
40 |
227 |
NEET MDS 2022 Cutoff (Revised)
The following table brings the revised NEET MDS cutoff for 2022.
Category |
Revised Qualifying Percentile |
---|---|
General (UR, EWS) |
24.286 |
SC/ST/OBC |
14.286 |
UR-PWD |
19.286 |
NEET MDS Cut Off (Past Years' Trends)
Referring to the cut off of the past years will give candidates an idea of the difficulty level of the examination. NEET MDS cut off for the past three years has been given below.
Revised NEET MDS 2021 Cut Off
The cut off is revised to fill the vacant seats through the counselling process. The Central Government in consultation with the Dental Council of India revises the cut off if the number of candidates who qualify the examination is less than the required. Check the table below for revised cutoff marks and scores for NEET MDS 2021.
Category |
Percentile |
Scores |
---|---|---|
General and EWS |
26.971 |
185 |
SC/ST/OBC |
16.971 |
152 |
General and EWS - PH |
21.971 |
170 |
SC/ST/OBC - PH |
16.971 |
152 |
NEET MDS 2021 Cut Off
The below table brings the original NEET MDS cutoff for 2021.Â
Category |
Percentile |
Scores |
---|---|---|
General and EWS |
50 |
259 |
SC/ST/OBC |
40 |
227 |
General and EWS - PH |
45 |
243 |
SC/ST/OBC - PH |
40 |
227 |
NEET MDS Cutoff 2020 (Revised)
The revised NEET MDS cutoff 2020 is given in the below table.
Category |
Cut-off percentile (2020) |
Cutoff marks (2020) |
---|---|---|
UR |
31.065 |
220 |
SC/ ST/ OBC |
21.065 |
188 |
UR - PWD |
26.065 |
204 |
SC/ ST/ OBC – PWD |
21.065 |
188 |
NEET MDS cutoff 2020 (Original)
Here we bring the original NEET MDS cutoff 2020 which was originally released by NBE.
Category |
Cut off percentile |
Cutoff Marks |
---|---|---|
General and EWS |
50 |
286 |
SC/ST/OBC |
40 |
250 |
General and EWS - PH |
45 |
268 |
SC/ST/OBC - PH |
40 |
250 |
NEET MDS Cutoff 2019
The table below brings the NEET MDS cutoff for 2019.Â
Category |
Qualifying percentile (Original) |
Cutoff score (Original) |
Qualifying percentile (Revised) |
Cutoff score (Revised) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Unreserved category |
50 |
250 |
25.835 |
172 |
Unreserved PWD |
45 |
232 |
20.835 |
156 |
Reserved |
40 |
215 |
15.835 |
140 |
Reserved PWD |
40 |
215 |
15.835 |
156 |
NEET MDS Cutoff 2018Â
The table below brings the NEET MDS cutoff for 2018.Â
Category |
NEET MDS 2018 cutoff marks |
---|---|
General |
250 |
SC/ST/OBC |
215 |
General PWD |
232 |
NEET MDS Counselling 2024
Based on the cutoff of NEET MDS 2024 and the All India Merit List prepared by the NBE, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is conducting the counselling for MDS courses. Candidates must note that only those who scored more than or equal to the NEET MDS cutoff 2024 are eligible to participate in the counselling process. Candidates who wish to participate in the counselling of NEET MDS 2024 have to register on the official website of MCC.
NEET MDS Cut Off 2024: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding NEET MDS cutoff.Â
Q: Â 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) |
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MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology | 8808 | 21388 |
MDS in Periodontology | 13098 | 17234 |
MDS in Public Health Dentistry | 10710 | 10710 |
Q: Â What is the expected NEET MDS ranks for DY Patil Pune cutoff 2024?
On analysing last three year cutoffs, the expected NEET MDS ranks for DY Patil Pune cutoff 2024 for R1 for the General category All India students may range as follows for top courses:
- For MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics may range between 4357 and 5773.
- For MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery may range between 3304 and 6308.
- For MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics may range between 4140 and 7695.
- For MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology may range between 12191 and 14143.
- For MDS in Periodontology may range between 9767 and 13098.
Q: Â What is NEET MDS cutoff for Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences?
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences offers admission to MDS programme through Faculty of Medical Sciences, DU. The institute considers NEET MDS score for admission to MDS programme. MDS is a competitive programme and candidates must score well to get a seat. Below is NEET MDS cutoff for MAIDS Delhi MDS:
Course | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
MDS in Prosthodontics, Crown and bridge | 1 | 3 | NA |
MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | NA | 21 | 12 |
MDS in Oral Pathology and Microbiology | NA | 132 | NA |
MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology | 150 | NA | NA |
MDS in Public Health Dentistry | NA | NA | 87 |
Q: Â What could be the expected NEET MDS cutoff for AMU MDS for OBC Category?
The expected closing ranks for NEET MDS cutoff for AMU MDS R1 for OBC Category can be anticipated from the last three year cutoff ranges as mentioned below:
- For MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics it must range around 49
- For MDS0 in Periodontology it must range around 275
- For MDS in Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry it must range around 198
- For MDS5 in Oral Medicine & Radiology it must range around 341
Q: Â What is NEET MDS cutoff for MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offered at DU?
DU offers MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery through affiliated colleges Lady Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi and Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, MAMC. Tabulated below is NEET MDS cutoff for MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offered at DU:
College | 2023 |
---|---|
Lady Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi | 2 |
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, MAMC | 12 |
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NEET MDS Exam
Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
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
Answered Yesterday
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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Beginner-Level 2
Answered Yesterday
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 4 days 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 4 days 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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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 4 days ago
NBEMS has announced a change in the NEET MDS exam pattern and structure. Next year onwards, there will be a time-bound sectional demarcation of questions for NEET MDS. A detailed description will be provided on the NEET MDS 2025 information bulletin which will be released anytime soon by NBEMS. The
Answered 4 days ago
While NEET MDS is a major national level entrance exam for admission to MDS courses, it is not the sole or only entrance exam for this course. Apart from NEET MDS, there is another national level entrance exam, INI CET, conducted by AIIMS Delhi, which is the gateway to this course only at the AIIMS
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 4 days ago
NEET MDS, as the name suggests, in the entrance exam for the MDS courses in India. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is the conducting body of NEET MDS exam for admission to approximately 6,200 MDS seats under All India Quota. The scores of NEET MDS are accepted by denta
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a week ago
No, candidates won't be able to get admission to HPU with 700 as the HPU cutoff 2024 in itself is 642 for MDS in Prosthodontics course under General quota, considering the last-round of seat allotment results. However, for OBC AI quota, 700 rank is more than enough to get admission at HPU. The HPU
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, at 100 rank, it is not possible to get into PGIMS Rohtak for NEET MDS. For the admission to PGIMS Rohtak, the cutoff stood between 31 and 35 for the General AI category. Wherein, the most desirable course was MDS in Oral Surgery. Similarly, for the OBC AI category, the last-round cutoff stood at
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Beginner-Level 4
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