NEET MDS 2025 Exam is likely to be conducted in the third week of March 2025. It will be held by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for candidates who are willing to pursue an MDS course . While the NBE is yet to release any official information about the NEET MDS 2025 exam, the application process for NEET MDS 2025 is expected to commence in the last week of January 2025 or the first week of February 2025. All information regarding the NEET MDS 2025 Exam will be released by the NBE at their official website.
NEET MDS 2025 allows candidates to pursue a postgraduate degree in Dental Surgery across the top Dental colleges in the country. The mode of NEET MDS 2025 Exam will be online, to be conducted in a CBT (Computer-based Test) format, for three hours. The NEET MDS 2025 Exam timings are likely to be 9 AM to 12 Noon. The Dental Council of India (DCI) will prepare the NEET MDS 2025 Syllabus which will mostly copy the syllabus structure of previous years. For more details, glance through the article below, defining the important aspects of NEET MDS 2025.
NEET MDS 2025 Exam Dates (Tentative)
The tentative NEET MDS 2024 exam dates are captured below:
NEET MDS 2025 Events | NEET MDS 2025 Exam Dates (Tentative) |
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Release of the Official Information Bulletin | 2nd week of January 2025 |
NEET MDS 2025 Application Form Release Date | 4th week of January/ 1st week of February 2025 |
NEET MDS 2025 Application Form Fill-up Last Date | 2nd week of February 2025 |
NEET MDS 2025 Application Form Edit Window | 3rd week of February 2025 |
Final Correction Window for Images | 4th week of February 2025 |
NEET MDS 2025 Admit Card Release Date | 2nd week of March 2025 |
NEET MDS 2025 Exam Date | 3rd week of March 2025 |
NEET MDS 2025 Result and Cutoff | 3rd week of April/ 1st week of May 2025 |
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling | 3rd week of May 2025 |
NEET MDS 2025 Highlights
For a detailed understanding of the NEET MDS 2025 highlights, a table comprising the NEET MDS 2025 Overview has been mentioned below:
NEET MDS 2025 Particulars | NEET MDS 2025 Details |
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Exam Title | NEET MDS 2025 |
Full Form | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Master of Dental Surgery |
Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
Level of Exam | Postgraduate |
Frequency of Exam | Conducted Annually |
Mode of Exam | CBT (Computer-based Test), Online |
Language of Exam | English |
Duration of Exam | 3 Hours |
Average Exam Fee | INR 3,500 (for general, OBC, EWS) INR 2,500 (for SC, ST, PWD) |
Exam Timing | 9 AM to 12 NOON (Tentative) |
Courses Offered | MDS/PG Diploma in Dental Sciences |
Total Marks | 960 |
Total No. of Questions | 240 |
Participating Colleges | 274 |
Official Website | nbe.edu.in |
Contact Information | Helpline Number - 022-61087595, 7996165333 Email - helpdesknbeexam@natboard.edu.in |
NEET MDS 2025 Eligibility Criteria
All candidates are required to satisfy a list of NEET MDS 2025 Eligibility Criteria in order to appear for the entrance test. In case if a candidate fails to adhere to either of the eligibility criteria, their candidature will be cancelled even post the registration process. The eligibility criteria for NEET MDS 2025 are as follows:
- All candidates must have completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a DCI recognized College/University.
- Applicants must hold a valid registration with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or State Dental Council (SDC) (permanent/provisional) before applying for the NEET MDS 2025 Exam.
- It is mandatory for all candidates to have completed their 12 months of compulsory rotatory internship on or before the date specified by the NBE.
- All aspirants must secure a minimum of 50% marks overall in their BDS degree.
NEET MDS 2025 Registration Process
The registration process for NEET MDS 2025 is a two-fold affair: Candidate Registration and Application Process. Candidates who successfully qualify the eligibility requirements will be deemed eligible to apply for the NEET MDS 2025 registration process. Therefore, a detailed step-by-step instructions for the NEET MDS 2025 registration process has been laid down below:
NEET MDS 2025 Candidate Registration
- Visit the official website of NBE at nbe.edu.in
- Find out the “NEET MDS 2025” section at the official website and click on it.
- An option for “New Registration” will be visible on the screen. Click on the same.
- Enter the date of birth and candidate name, gender, nationality, and contact details.
- Submit everything after thorough checks. The auto generated User ID and Password will be forwarded to the candidate's registered email address.
NEET MDS 2025 Application Form
- After generating the User ID and Password, go back to the homescreen at nbe.edu.in.
- Click on the “Application Login” link to sign into your account.
- Enter the User ID and Password sent to the email address.
- Once logged in, select the “Application Form” link.
- Enter the required information and the preferred NEET MDS 2025 Exam Centre city.
- Next, upload all documentation in the specified dimension and format, and carefully scan through before submitting everything.
- Pay the requisite application fee through Debit/Credit Card/Netbanking/UPI to confirm your application form submission.
NEET MDS 2025 Application Form Fee Structure
The NEET MDS 2025 Application Form Fee Structure is:
Candidate Category | Application Form Fee |
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General | INR 3,500 |
SC & ST | INR 2,500 |
OBC | INR 3,500 |
PwD | INR 2,500 |
NEET MDS 2025 Exam Pattern
A detailed NEET MDS 2025 Exam Pattern has been provided below for a better understanding of the NEET MDS 2025 exam structure:
NEET MDS 2025 Particulars | Details |
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Exam Mode | CBT (Computer-based Test), Online |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Exam Timing | 9 AM to 12 NOON |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
Number of Questions | 240 |
Marking Scheme | +4 for each correct response -1 for each incorrect response No mark for unattempted questions |
NEET MDS 2025 Syllabus
The NEET MDS 2025 syllabus will comprise a total of 17 subjects including Anatomy, Surgery, Pathology, etc. The NEET MDS 2025 syllabus will be prepared by the DCI and released shortly. Candidates may derive reference from the table given below to understand the structure of the NEET MDS 2025 Syllabus:
NEET MDS 2025 Subjects | Number of Questions |
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General Anatomy including embryology and histology | 14 |
General Human Physiology and Biochemistry | 14 |
Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology | 14 |
General Pathology and Microbiology | 14 |
General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics | 14 |
General Medicine | 15 |
General Surgery | 15 |
Dental Materials | 14 |
Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology | 14 |
Public Health Dentistry | 14 |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 14 |
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | 14 |
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | 14 |
Periodontology | 14 |
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | 14 |
Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry | 14 |
Oral Medicine and Radiology | 14 |
NEET MDS 2025 Admit Card
NEET MDS 2025 admit card is likely to release by the 2nd week of March 2025. The NEET MDS 2025 admit card is an important piece of document which signifies the candidature or eligibility of an individual to appear for the exam. Those who have successfully completed their registration process will be able to download their NEET MDS 2025 admit card a week prior to the exam date.
It is mandatory for all candidates to carry their NEET MDS 2025 hall ticket to their respective allotted exam centres on the day of exam. Without the NEET MDS 2025 hall ticket, no candidate will be allowed inside the exam hall. The NEET MDS 2025 admit card will be released online at the official website in a PDF format and cans will have to log in through the registration portal to access and download it. The details printed on the NEET MDS 2025 Admit Card include the following:
- Candidate's Name
- Candidate's passport-size photographs
- Candidate's Roll Number
- Candidate's Application ID
- Date of Birth
- Candidate Category
- Allotted exam centre details
- Exam date, timing and exam day instructions
NEET MDS 2025 Result
The NEET MDS 2025 result is anticipated to be published by the 3rd week of April or 1st week of May 2025. The NEET MDS 2025 Result will feature the list of qualified candidates for admission to MDS courses across top Dental colleges in the country. The NEET MDS 2025 Scorecard will be released in a PDF format in online mode at the official website. Just like the admit card, candidates will have to login with the registration credentials to access the NEET MDS 2025 Result. The NBE will release the merit list along with the NEET MDS 2025 Result, which will be accessible to all, without having to login. The details mentioned on the NEET MDS 2025 Scorecard include candidates’ Roll Number, Application Number, marks obtained, percentile and All India Rank.
NEET MDS 2025 Cutoff
The expected NEET MDS 2025 cutoff based on previous year's data has been mentioned below for reference. The official NEET MDS 2025 cutoff will be released along with the NEET MDS 2025 Scorecard.
Candidate Category | Cutoff Percentile | Cutoff Score |
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General/EWS | 50th Percentile | 346 |
SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th Percentile | 230 |
General PWBD | 45th Percentile | 263 |
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Process
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct the NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Process After the result declaration. The NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Process will be conducted in mostly three rounds. Seats will be allocated based on the merit list, and seat intake across the top Dental colleges in India. The seat allotment result for each round of NEET MDS 2025 Counselling will be published separately. All candidates who feature on the merit list will be eligible to participate in the NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Process. Candidates will have to apply for online registration to partake in the NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Process.
The NEET MDS 2025 is considered one of the most important exams in the field of Dental Sciences. Candidates who have successfully completed their BDS degree usually register for the NEET MDS 2025 exam. The upcoming NEET MDS 2025 exam is expected to witness around 3,000 candidates from all over the country to participate in the registration process.
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