For admission to postgraduate (MDS) programs at dental institutes in India, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) administers the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS).
Every year, generally in the month of May, the NEET MDS examination is given. A single paper with 240 multiple-choice questions is used for the test. These questions are organized into three sections:
- Section A has 50 questions on general medicine and allied sciences.
- Dentistry (section B): 190 questions
- 20 questions make up Section C, “Comprehensive Dentistry.”
Introduction
For admission to postgraduate (MDS) programs at dental institutes in India, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) administers the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS).
About
NEET MDS 2023: On May 27, the National Board of Examinations (NBE) declared the results for NEET MDS 2023. At nbe.edu.in, candidates may check their results online. A merit list has been released as the outcome. The candidate’s roll number, rank, and scores out of 960 are all included in the NEET MDS 2022 Result PDF. On or after June 2, candidates may get their NEET MDS 2023 scorecard by downloading it from the official website. View the results of NEET MDS 2022.
NBE has also issued the NEET MDS 2023 Cut off in addition to the results. For applicants in the General category, the qualifying percentile is 50; for those in the SC, ST, or OBC categories, it is 40. The corresponding NEET cutoff scores are 263 and 227, respectively. Candidates
Registration
- Visit the official NBEMS website at https://www.nbe.edu.in/.
- Click on the “Apply Online” button.
- Create a new account by providing your basic details such as name, email address, and phone number.
- Login to your account and start filling up the application form.
- Provide your personal details, educational qualifications, and other relevant information.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee using credit card/debit card/net banking.
- Submit the application form.
- You will receive a confirmation email and SMS.
Eligibility Criteria
- BDS degree: The candidate must have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a recognized dental college in India.
- Internship: The candidate must have completed one year of compulsory rotatory internship after passing the BDS examination.
- DCI registration: The candidate must be registered with the Dental Council of India (DCI
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 4,500 |
| Reserved (OBC, SC, ST, PWD) | Rs. 2,250 |
Exam Pattern
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Number of Questions | 240 |
| Question Paper Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Maximum Marks | 240 |
| Marking Scheme |
4 Marks for one correct response -1 mark deduction for incorrect response No negative marking for unattempted questions |
| Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
| Sections in Paper | 1 |
Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Medicine and Allied Sciences | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and General Medicine |
| Dentistry | Dental Anatomy, Dental Physiology, Dental Materials, Dental Pharmacology, Oral Pathology, Oral Microbiology, Pedodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Public Health Dentistry |
| Comprehensive Dentistry | Case-based questions that require the candidate to apply their knowledge of all the above subjects to solve clinical problems |
Reservation
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC Candidates | 15% |
| ST Candidates | 7.5% |
| OBC Candidates | 27% (only in central government institutions / central universities |
FAQs
In the NEET MDS 2024 exam, you have to answer 240 multiple-choice questions. The highest score you can get is 960 marks.
You can take attempt up to maximum of 3 times for NEET MDS. Also there is upper age limit of 25 years for unreserved category and there is 5 years relaxation for reserved categories that is 30 years
Some aspirants make the mistake of starting their NEET MDS preparation one month before the exam. Let us clarify that it never works, especially in a tough exam like NEET MDS. No aspirants can do wonders after studying for a month. One needs to invest their time in order to get the success he or she wishes for
A score ranging between 450-500 in NEET is taken as a safe score for BDS admission in a government college. Students under the general category need to score 50th percentile in NEET for BDS admission, whereas the 45th percentile is for reserved category students
