NEET MDS 2025: Exam Date (January 31), Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Old Papers

NEET MDS 2025 exam will be conducted on January 31, 2025. NBE announced the exam date on November 27, 2024, through a common exam calendar. The NEET MDS 2025 admit card is expected to be released in the second week of January 2025. The application form will be released along with the information brochure in the first week of December 2024. The last date of application is likely to be in the fourth week of December 2024. The result will be declared by the fourth week of February 2025. NEET MDS is a computer-based test of three hours duration, scheduled from 9 AM to 12 noon. 

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is yet to release the complete notification or information bulletin for NEET MDS 2025. Changes, if any, would be reflected in the information bulletin. Based on a previous notification, the NEET MDS 2025 exam pattern or structure is likely to change. Within the eligibility criteria, the internship deadline may also vary as compared to last year. It is expected that the rest of the aspects of NEET MDS 2025 exam will remain the same as last year. In case of any changes, the information will be updated here as and when announced by NBE.

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. 

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. 

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.

The full form of NEET MDS is National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET) - Master of Dental Surgery (MDS). NEET MDS is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination prescribed as the single entrance examination for admission to various MDS Courses in India. The exam is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBE). It is a computer-based test (CBT) or an online exam of three hours duration. According to NBE, the exam conducting body, qualifying for NEET-MDS is mandatory for entry to MDS courses under various Universities/Institutions in the country. However, NEET MDS scores are not accepted by AIIMS institutes for admission purpose as it conducts its own entrance exam. 

The NEET MDS exam is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). NBEMS or NBE is the conducting authority for the postgraduate medical entrance exams. NBE is an autonomous organisation of Ministryof Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The exam is conducted for over 6,000 postgradute Dental seats offered in India. NBE conducts the NEET MDS exam in a computer-based mode for a duration of three hours in exam centres located across India. The role of NBE is limited to the conduct of NEET-MDS, declaration of the result and handing over the result to the designated counseling authority. NBEMS has no role in counseling and allotment of MDS seats. Verification of documents and eligibility determination of the candidates will be undertaken at the time of counseling/admission process.

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.

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 exam will be conducted by NBE on January 31, 2025, in a computer-based mode. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) announced the exam date of NEET MDS 2025 exam on November 27, 2024, on its official website in the form of a common exam calendar. The NEET MDS 2024 exam centres will be located in 56 test cities across the India. The exam timing will be from 9 am to 12 pm. According to NEET MDS pattern, the question paper will carry 240 multiple choice questions and candidates will be given three hours to answer them. The NEET MDS 2025 application process is expected to be conducted from the first to fourth week of December 2024. 

NEET MDS application process is completely online. Candidates have to visit the official website of NEET MDS or the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) and after that, they will have to visit the NEET MDS section and follow the steps given below.

• Go to the official website of NBE - nbe.edu.in
• Click on "NEET-MDS"
• In the Links section, click on "New Registration"
• Enter the following details
  1. Name of Candidate
  2. Date of Birth
  3. Gender (Male/Female)
  4. Nationality (Indian/Others)
  5. Mobile Number
  6. Email Address
  7. Captcha
• Check the details for errors
• Click on "Submit"
• User ID and password will be sent to the registered email ID and mobile number
• 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 details such as
  1. Father’s Name
  2. Mother’s Name
  3. Select the Category (General/SC/ST/OBC)
  4. Are you a person with Disability (Yes/No)
  5. Identification Details
  6. Communication Address
• On completion of this section, click on "Save and Next"
• Enter qualification details such as
  1. 10+2 equivalent exam details
  2. BDS / Primary Medical Qualification details
     • Country of completion of BDS Qualification
     • Name of Country
     • State of completion
     • City of completion
     • University of completion
     • University name
     • Name of college
     • Month and Year of Passing
  3. Internship Details
  4. SDC/DCI Registration Details
• Once this section is complete, click on "Save and Next"
• Choose the desired NEET MDS test centre city.

The NEET MDS 2025 application fee will vary according to the candidate categories. Last year, the NEET MDS application fee for the General and OBC category candidates was INR 3,500. For the reserved category candidates such as the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Person with a disability (PWD), the application fee was INR 2,500. Last year, the fee amount was reduced from the previous year, which was INR 4,250 and INR 3,250 for Open and reserved category candidates. It is expected that the NEET MDS 2025 application fee will remain the same as last year. The application fee has to be paid through Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking modes. 

The NEET MDS 2025 application process is likely to begin in the first week of December 2024. The last date of appliction is expected to be scheduled in the fourth week of December 2024. NBE is yet to announce the NEET MDS application dates 2025. Based on student rquests or other external factors, NBE may extend or reopen the application window.

The NEET MDS 2025 application form will be available only in online mode. Candidates have to fill the online application form, upload images and documents and pay the application fees in an online mode, with credit/debit card or net banking. Once the NEET MDS 2025 application form is filled and submitted, NBE will send an application confirmation to candidates. 

No, NEET MDS application form can be filled in an online mode only. Candidates will have to visit the NBE website and click on the NEET MDS section and complete the registration and application procedure by filling in the mandatory details, uploading the documents such as certificates, photograph and signature, and paying the requisite application fee in an online mode. Even if a candidate plans to send the hardcopy of the filled up NEET MDS application form by post, it will not be accepted making the candidate ineligible to appear for the exam. 

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. 

The NEET MDS 2024 exam pattern remained the same as that of last year. 

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. 

The NEET MDS exam marking scheme has been defined by NBE, the exam conducting authority. Each correct answer will fetch candidates four marks, one the other hand, there will be 25 per cent negative marking scheme. Since the total number of the NEET MDS questions is 240, the total marks in the exam is 960. The following table brings the details of the NEET MDS marking scheme.

The marking scheme and the exam pattern for NEET MDS has remained the same as last year. 

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the exam conducting body has released the complete syllabus and pattern for NEET MDS. The topic or subject-wise weightage is given in the table below. 

The NEET MDS syllabus is set by the Dental Council of India (DCI). The contents of the NEET MDS syllabus is similar to the BDS course. Explaining the same, NBE has stated, "The syllabus for the exam shall be that of BDS standard and shall cover all the subjects/syllabus taught during the BDS course as prescribed in the DCI Revised BDS Course Regulations, 2007 as amended from time to time."

There are a total of 17 topics which are covered under the NEET MDS exam syllabus. The topics are listed below.

1. General Anatomy including embryology and histology
2. General Human Physiology and Biochemistry
3. Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology
4. General Pathology and Microbiology
5. General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
6. Dental Materials
7. General Medicine
8. General Surgery
9. Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
10. Oral Medicine and Radiology
11. Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
12. Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
13. Periodontology
14. Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge
15. Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
16. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
17. Public Health Dentistry

NBE, or the exam conducting body states, "The syllabus of the above topics shall be as per the latest Regulations for BDS courses notified by the Dental Council of India with prior approval of the Govt. of India."

The NEET MDS admit card was released online by the exam conducting body NBEMS. Candidates had to download it by visiting the official website of the exam and logging in with their registration credentials. The step-by-step process to download the NEET MDS 2025 exam is given below:

• Visit the official website of NBE - nbe.edu.in
• Click on "NEET-MDS".
• Select "Click here to download your admit card"
• Check the admit card for errors.
• Download, save and print the admit card.

Candidates must take multiple printouts of the admit card and preserve it till the admission process is completed.

To download the NEET MDS admit card, candidates have to login with their registration credentials such as application number and password or date of birth. In case they have forgotten or misplaced the details, they will have to click on the Forgot Password link to retreieve the username or password. During this process, they should keep their mobile number and email id active as NBEMS will send the retrieving link through email or SMS. In case even the Forgot password option does not work, they have to contact NBEMS or NEET MDS helpline number. To avoid such a situation, candidates are advised to save the login details or registration credentials properly. 

NEET MDS admit card is one of the most crucial documents to be carried at the exam centres. Without this, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam as it also acts as the hall ticket for the exam centre. The following information are printed on the NEET MDS admit card:

• Candidate Name
• Candidate Photographs
• NEET MDS Roll Number
• NEET MDS Application ID
• Date of Birth
• Category
• Exam Date and Time
• Reporting Time
• Name and address of exam centre

After downloading the NEET MDS admit card, candidates must verify each of the details properly and in case of any discrepancy, they should report it to the exam authorities. 

NEET MDS merit list provides the overall record of the exam for all candidates. The merit list is released in a PDF format for all candidates. On the other hand, the scorecard is an individual document which is accessible only to the test-taker and carries detailed information regarding his/her exam performance in terms of subject-wise score, percentile and rank. Both the documents are prepared by NBEMS, the exam conducting body. The NEET MDS scorecard is issued only to candidates who can download it by logging in through their registration credentials and nobody else can access it. NEET MDS merit list, on the other hand, is released publicly and includes the candidates' Roll Number, scores and All India Rank.

Yes, candidates are required to enter the details printed on the scorecard of NEET MDS in the registration form of the counselling. They are thus advised to download the NEET MDS scorecard well in advance. The scorecard is downloaded from the official website with login ID and password. NBE will release the NEET MDS scorecard tentatively after 10 days to the declaration of the result. The NEET MDS scorecard will also be verified by the counselling authorities during the institute reporting process. 

NEET MDS scorecard can be downloaded online once NBE releases it on the official website. Candidates have to enter login ID and password to download the scorecard which comprises details such as roll number, application ID, marks scored All India Rank etc. The scorecard for NEET MDS must be preserved as candidates will need it at various stages of admission process such as counselling and institute reporting or document verification. The scorecard is available only in online mode and NBE will not send the hardcopy of the NEET MDS 2025 scorecard by post.

A total of five rounds of NEET MDS counselling are conducted for seat allotment. Originally four rounds are conducted by MCC, after which an additional round is announced based on the seat vacancies. It must be noted that whole process of counselling is held online. Eligible candidates will have to register online to participate in the seat allotment process. Registration can be done in every round except last one where seats are allotted based on the choices declared in previous round. Apart from registration, NEET MDS counselling comprises steps such as choice declaration, seat processing, allotment result and document verification.

Candidates need to report to allotted college/institute for document verification. They have to carry following documents in original:

• NEET MDS result 2024 or scorecard
• NEET MDS Admit Card 2024
• BDS degree certificate
• BDS marksheets
• Internship Completion Certificate (stating that the candidate has completed his/ her internship on or before June 30, 2024)
• Registration Certificate from the Dental Council of India (DCI) or State Dental Council (SDC) 
• Birth Certificate or class 10 marksheet
• Photo Id proof (PAN card/ Driving Licence/ Voter ID/ Aadhaar card/ Passport)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ ST/ OBC, if applicable)
• Disability Certificate issued by the medical board (if applicable)

Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is the conducting body for the NEET MDS counselling. It must be noted, NBE only conducts the exam and declares the result of NEET MDS. MCC conducts counselling for allotment of 50 per cent All India Quota seats. For rest 50 per cent seats, respective state authorities conduct the counselling. Candidates have to register on the official website of MCC and declare choice for college and course for NEET MDS counselling. Only NEET MDS qualified candidates are eligible to participate in the counselling for seat allotment.

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:

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.

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 

NEET MDS stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery. The exam is conducted for providing admissions to all the postgraduate dental courses offered by the institutions in India. The exam is conducted by National Board of Education (NBE) in computer-based mode. NBE holds the exam annually for allotment of around 6200 MDS seats under 50% All India Quota and 50% state quota. After the exam, MCC conducts online counselling for allotment of seats. Only those who qualify the exam with minimum cut off marks qualify for the counselling rounds.

Read more: MDS Admission 

NBE is expected to release the NEET MDS 2025 admit card in the third week of January 2025. The exam will be conducted on January 31, 2025. The admit card will be released in an online mode. Only those candidates who completed the application process by paying the exam fee were issued the NEET MDS 2025 admit card. The admit card carries candidates' personal details and exam centre name and adress. It is a mandatory document to be carried at the exam centre on the day of the exam along with a valid photo identity card. 

No. NEET MDS is conducted only once a year. The exam is generally conducted in the first week of March. National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts the exam for admission in postgraduate dental courses in medical institutes. NEET MDS application form is released online and candidates have to submit it there only. No offline and any other mode of application is accepted. According to existing NEET MDS pattern, the exam is conducted in English language only. A total of 240 question is asked and candidates get 3 hours to answer them.

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.