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NEET MDS exam pattern 2025 will be released by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) along with the information brochure, tentatively in the first week of December 2024. The NEET MDS exam will be conducted on January 31, 2025. The NEET MDS 2025 application process will be tentatively conducted from the first to the fourth week of December 2024.Â
Knowledge of the NEET MDS exam pattern 2025 is essential in the preparatory phase. The exam pattern of NEET MDS 2025 will help candidates to make proper strategies to score well in the exam. According to the exam pattern of NEET MDS 2025, the exam will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode for three hours duration, from 9 AM to 12 noon. The total number of questions is 240. The question types are multiple choice objective types, carrying four answer options.Â
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.Â
Q: Â What is the NEET MDS exam pattern?
NEET MDS is a computer-based exam of three hours duration. The timing of the exam is 9 AM to 12 noon. There are a total of 240 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the NEET MDS syllabus. Each question has four marks and there will be negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. The following table brings the overview and structure of the NEET MDS exam pattern.
| NEET MDS Pattern 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Mode of the examination | Online |
| Medium of the examination | English only |
| Duration of the examination | 3 hours |
| Type of questions | Objective type |
| Total number of questions | 240 |
| Negative marking | 25% negative marking for incorrect answers |
The NEET MDS 2024 exam pattern remained the same as that of last year.
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Q: Â What is the mode of the NEET MDS exam?
The NEET MDS exam is conducted is online mode, or a computer-based mode. Candidates will have to take the test on the computer at the designated exam centre. The questions will appear on screen and test-takers will have to mark the correct answer option with the help of mouse and click on the Submit tab. Unless they Submit the answers, it won't be considered for marking. During the exam, candidates are given an option to mark any question, whether attempted or not, for review which means that candidate has been given an option to go through these questions again before the examination time ends.
Upvote Q: Â In which languages is NEET MDS exam is conducted?
NEET MDS is conducted in only one language, which is English. This exam, conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is held in a single language and window, in a computer-based test (CBT) mode. Since BDS course is offered in English, it would not pose challenge to candidates in terms of attempting the NEET MDS exam in English. The exam will be conducted for a duration of three hours, from 9 AM to 12 noon in exam centres located in India. The syllabus and pattern and expected to remain the same as last year.
Upvote Highlights of NEET MDS Exam Pattern 2025
The following table brings the overview and highlights of the NEET MDS exam pattern.Â
| NEET MDS Pattern 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Mode of the examination | Online/Computer-based |
| Medium of the examination | English |
| Duration of the examination | 3 hours |
| Type of questions | Objective type |
| Total number of questions | 240 |
| Number of Parts of Question Paper | Two |
| Number of Questions for Each Subject | 14 and 15 |
| Negative marking | 25% negative marking for incorrect answers |
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NEET MDS Exam Pattern 2025 in Detail
In this section, we bring the detailed NEET MDS 2025 exam pattern.Â
Mode of the Examination: According to the exam pattern of NEET MDS, the examination will be conducted online or in a computer-based mode. The candidate needs basic knowledge of computers to appear for the test.Â
Medium of the Examination: English is the only language option for candidates wishing to appear for NEET MDS.
Duration of the Examination: NEET MDS will be held from 9 am to 12 noon, giving candidates three hours to attempt the examination.
Number and type of questions: The total number of questions in the NEET MDS examination will be 240. All these questions will be objective type, that is, for every question, a candidate will have four response options. He/she must only choose the correct answer from these four options.Â
NEET MDS 2025 Exam Pattern and Structure
The following table shows the NEET MDS 2025 exam pattern and structure.
| S. No. | Subjects | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Â | 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 |
| Â | 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 |
| Â | Grand Total (Part A + Part B) | 240 |
NEET MDS Pattern 2025 Marking Scheme
Knowing the marking scheme of NEET MDS 2025 is very important for its aspirants. Candidates who know about the negative marking system of NEET MDS pattern 2025 will avoided guesswork while attempting the question paper. This will avoid losing marks and will improve their overall score. There is a 25 per cent negative marking for wrong answers. They can also evaluate the cost of leaving a question unanswered.Â
Marking Scheme According to the NEET MDS Exam Pattern 2025
The following table brings the marking scheme of NEET MDS 2025.
| Type of response | Marks awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct response | +4 |
| Incorrect response | -1 |
| Unanswered | 0 |
NEET MDS 2025 Syllabus
The broad topics covered under the NEET MDS syllabus 2025 are given below.Â
- General Anatomy including embryology and histology
- General Human Physiology and Biochemistry
- Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology
- General Pathology and Microbiology
- General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Dental Materials
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
- Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Periodontology
- Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Public Health Dentistry
NEET MDS 2025 Pattern: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Read the frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the NEET MDS 2025 exam pattern.Â
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