NEET MDS 2025 Syllabus PDF (Available): Check Section-wise Syllabus Here

National Eligibility cum Entrance Examination for MDS admissions 2025 ( NEET MDS )

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NEET MDS Syllabus 2025 will be released by the National Board of Examinations, along with the exam notification and information bulletin. Knowing the syllabus of NEET MDS 2025 is essential to one's preparation. Based on the NEET MDS 2025 syllabus, a candidate can prioritise the important subjects from the examination point of view, including chapters and topics. The syllabus of NEET MDS 2025 covers all the subjects/topics taught during the BDS course as prescribed in the DCI Revised BDS Course Regulations, 2007. The syllabus gives an idea about the preparation strategy to score well in NEET MDS. NEET MDS 2025 exam will be conducted on January 31, 2025. Continue reading to know the entire NEET MDS syllabus 2025.

Also Read: NBE Exam Calendar 2025 OUT @natboard.edu.in; Check NEET MDS, NEET SS, DNB Exam Dates

Q:   What is the NEET MDS syllabus?

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The syllabus of NEET MDS exam is the same as what students have studied for their BDS course. There are a total of 17 subjects which are covered under the NEET MDS syllabus. According to NBE, the NEET MDS syllabus is as per the latest Regulations for  BDS courses notified by the Dental Council of India with prior approval of the Govt. of India. As compared to last year, there is no change in the syllabus or the exam pattern of NEET MDS 2024 as compared to last year. 

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Q:   How many topics or subjects are covered under the NEET MDS syllabus?

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There are as many as 17 topics or subjects covered under the NEET MDS syllabus. The question paper is divided into two parts. The Part A consists of seven subjects and Part B consists of 10 subjects. There are 14 questions in each subject, barring two subjects, General Medicine and General Surgery, which carry 15 questions. 

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Q:   Who sets the NEET MDS syllabus?

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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."

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Syllabus of NEET MDS 2025

The broad topics covered under the NEET MDS syllabus 2025 are given 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

NEET MDS 2025 Exam Pattern

The NEET MDS question paper carries two parts. While Part A carries seven subjects with 100 questions, the second section or Part B carries 10 subjects or sections totalling 140 questions. The total number of questions is 240. 

The following table brings the NEET MDS 2025 exam pattern and structure.

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

Detailed NEET MDS Syllabus 2025 - PDF Download

There are a total of 23 topics in the NEET MDS 2025 syllabus. The chapters or units along with the topics are given in the PDF file attached below. 

NEET MDS Syllabus 2025: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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