NEET MDS 2025: Exam Date, Eligibility, Registration, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Result

Sohini Bhattacharya

Updated On: June 28, 2024 03:14 PM | NEET MDS

NEET MDS 2025 Exam is likely to be conducted in the third week of March 2025. The NBE is likely to release the NEET MDS 2025 Application Form by the end of January or the first week of February 2025. 
NEET MDS 2025 Exam

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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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FAQs

Will there be negative marking in NEET MDS 2025 exam?

Yes, there will be a negative marking in NEET MDS 2025 exam as 1 mark per incorrect response will be deducted from the overall score of the candidate. 

How to apply for NEET MDS 2025 registration?

To apply for NEET MDS 2025 registration, candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and visit the official website of NBE to generate the User ID and Password. Candidates are required to login using the registration credentials, fill out the NEET MDS 2025 application form and submit the same along with the application form fee.

When will NEET MDS 2025 Application Form be released?

The NEET MDS 2025 Application Form is expected to release by the end of January or early in February 2025 as per the previous year's trends analysis. The NEET MDS 2025 Application Form will be released at the official website of NBE. 

When will the NEET MDS 2025 Exam be conducted?

NEET MDS 2025 Exam is expected to be held around the third week of March 2025. The official dates for NEET MDS 2025 Exam will be announced by the NBE in the month of January 2025.

What is the eligibility criteria for NEET MDS 2025?

The eligibility criteria for NEET MDS 2025 includes a BDS degree, a valid registration with the Dental Council of India (DCI), and the successful completion of 12 months of compulsory rotatory internship.

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