NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff - Check Category-wise (General, OBC, SC, ST) Qualifying Cutoff Score

Updated By Sohini Bhattacharya on 13 Aug, 2024 13:58

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NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff

NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff was released on 10th March 2023 on the official website. NEET MDS score is accepted by 100+ top-ranking dental colleges in India. Various state exam boards also accept NEET MDS scores to provide admission for various dental courses offered by institutes of the state. Apart from the original cutoff, the NEET MDS cutoff 2023 was revised by the health ministry. The revised NEET MDS cutoff 2023 for the general category had been reduced to 167 from 272 earlier.

NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff Important Dates

NEET MDS exam process 2023 commenced in January 2023 and the exam was conducted on 1st March 2024. Check NEET MDS 2023 cutoff dates, important details and relevant information from the table below:

Events

Dates

NEET MDS 2023 Registration

January 9 - 30, 2023 

NEET MDS 2023 Registration Reopened

February 10 to 12, 2023

NEET MDS 2023 Form Correction

February 15, 2023

NEET MDS 2023 Final Correction Window

February 17 to 19, 2023

NEET MDS 2023 Admit Card

February 22, 2023

NEET MDS 2023 Exam Date

March 1, 2023

Announcement of NEET MDS 2023 Result

March 10, 2023

Download NEET MDS 2023 Individual Scorecards

March 20, 2023

NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff

September 21, 2023

Revised NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff

Revised NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff was released on 21 September 2023. However, the revised NEET MDS cutoff will have no impact on NEET MDS result 2023. As per the analysis, the revised NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff score is lesser than the initial NEET MDS 2023 cutoff. The revised NEET MDS cutoff, minimum qualifying percentile, cutoff score and the revised cutoff score are mentioned in the table below: 

Candidate’s Category

Minimum Qualifying Percentile

Cutoff-Score (out of 960)

Qualifying Percentile

Revised Cutoff Score (out of 960)

General (UR/EWS)

50th percentile

272

18.193

168

UR-PwD

45th percentile

255

13.193

149

SC, ST, OBC (including PwD)

40th percentile

238

8.193

125

Original NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff

The NEET MDS 2023 cutoff score has been released along with the NEET MDS 2023 result. The candidates who score more than the NEET MDS 2023 cut-off will be included in the  NEET merit list. Also, they will be eligible to participate in NEET MDS counselling for admission to 50% of AIQ seats. Have a look at the NEET MDS 2023 cutoff, minimum scoring marks and percentile from the table below: 

Candidate’s Category 

NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff Percentile

NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff Score

General Category (UR/EWS)

50

272

SC/ST/OBC

40

238

UR-PWD

45

255

SC/ST/OBC - PWD

40

238

NEET MDS 2023 Reservation

During NEET MDS 2023 counselling, the seats are reserved for various category candidates. Check reservation percentage based on candidate category in the NEET MDS 2023 admission process.

Candidate’s Category 

Reservation

SC Candidates 

15% 

ST Candidates 

7.5% 

OBC Candidates 

27%  (only in central government institutions / central universities)

EWS

10%

PwD

5%

Factors Affecting NEET MDS 2023 Cutoff

NEET MDS cutoff is based on various determinants. The exam conducting authority considers various factors to prepare for the overall cutoff every year. The primary factors determining the NEET MDS 2023 cutoff are: 

  • NEETMDSExamDifficultyLevel: The higher the difficulty level of the NEET MDS exam, the lower the cutoff marks that the candidates need to score to qualify for the exam.
  • SeatAvailability: The number of seats available for specific courses in various colleges determines the overall cutoff of that particular medical college. The seat availability is also based on different categories.
  • PreviousYear’sCutoff: The previous year's cutoff for various courses plays an important role in assessing the NEET MDS cutoff for the given year.

NEET MDS Counselling 2023

NEET MDS Counselling is carried out for various quotas. The NEET MDS counselling starts with the registration process. The number of counselling rounds will vary according to the vacant seats. The seat/quota-wise NEET MDS counselling seats are mentioned below:

  • All India 50% Quota – For Medical Counselling Committee, Directorate General of Health Services
  • State Quota Seats – For State Designated Authority / University
  • Private Dental Colleges / Institutions / Universities / Deemed Universities – For Designated Counselling Authority of Private Dental Colleges / Institutions / Universities / Deemed Universities
  • Armed Forces Medical Services – For Army Dental Corps, Ministry of Defence, Government of India

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FAQs about NEET MDS Cut Off

Has NEET MDS Cutoff 2023 increased from the previous years?

The NEET MDS cutoff 2023 has seen a steep rise in cutoff compared to previous years. The previous year’s NEET MDS Cutoff marks are: 

  • General: 263
  • SC/ST/OBC: 227

What is the good score in the NEET MDS exam 2023?

The candidates belonging to the General/EWS category must score 265+ marks in NEET MDS exam to be in a good score range.

Where to check NEET MDDS 2023 Cutoff?

The candidates can check the NEET MDS 2023 cutoff on the official website i.e. nbe.edu.in.

How many rounds of NEET MDS 2023 Counselling were conducted?

The NEET MDS 2023 counselling is conducted in 3 rounds- round 1, round 2 and mop up round. 

Related Questions

I scored 108 marks in NEET MDS 2024. Can I get admission in any colleges?

-Dr SRIKANTA BAYALUpdated on July 19, 2024 03:21 PM
  • 1 Answer
Samiksha Rautela, Content Team

Dear Student, 

Unfortunately, a 108 score in the NEET MDS 2024 is not enough for you to apply for admission across dental colleges. According to the official notification, the NEET MDS Cutoff 2024 for General/EWS Category is 263 (50th percentile), for General PwBD is 246 (45th percentile) and for SC/ST/OBC, including PwBD is 230 (40th percentile).

However, there are a few Private dental college alternatives that offer MDS admission with the aforementioned score. These include, Sharda University, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences & Research, Manav Rachna University, Subharti University, AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre (AECS), …

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