NEET MDS 2025 Exam Date (Out), Application Form (Available), Eligibility, Syllabus and Pattern

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has initiated the NEET MDS Application Process 2025 today February 18, 2025. Earlier, the authority released the official notification on February 17, 2025. The application window will remain open till March 10, 2025. As per the revised schedule, the NEET MDS 2025 Exam will take place on April 19, 2025. The exam was earlier scheduled for January 31, 2025. To meet the NEET MDS 2025 Eligibility Criteria candidates need to complete their internship within March 31, 2025.

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dentistry Surgery, abbreviated as NEET MDS, is an entrance exam held by the NBE for admission to all postgraduate dentistry courses offered by Indian institutions. The NEET MDS test is an annual online eligibility and ranking examination. Most dental universities across the country accept these scores. The test offers a total of 6,501 Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) seats under the All India Quota (AIQ), 50% state quota seats, and 100% seats at deemed/central institutions and private colleges. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct the counseling process following the declaration of the NEET MDS result. 

NEET MDS 2025 Highlights

Take note of the important highlights of the NEET MDS exam.

NEET MDS 2025 Exam Dates (Revised)

Please see the table below for the NEET MDS 2025 exam schedule.

NEET MDS 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who intend to apply for NEET MDS 2025 should study and comprehend the criteria established by NBE. It was also necessary for an applicant to meet the NBE's exam standards. If the NBE discovers that the candidate does not match the qualifying standards for NEET MDS 2025, his or her candidature will be revoked. The eligibility criteria for NEET MDS 2025, as per MDS Course Regulations 2017, announced by the Dental Council of India with prior clearance from MoHFW, are as follows:

• They must have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from a university or institute recognised by the DCI.
• They must be registered with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or the State Dental Council (SDC) (permanent or provisional).
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• They must have completed 12 months of mandatory rotatory internship on or before the specified date.

NEET MDS 2025 Application Form Process

Aspirants for the PG Dental entrance exam must register on the National Board of Examinations website. After registering, aspirants must fill out the NEET MDS 2025 application form. The NEET MDS 2025 application procedure included the following steps.

• Register on the official portal to generate a username and password.
• Fill out the application form.
• Upload the photograph and signature.
• Pay the appropriate fees.
• Take a hardcopy of the completed application form with the transaction ID printed on it

NEET MDS 2025 Exam Pattern

According to the NEET MDS 2025 format, the exam will be administered online or via computer. The test paper has 240 objective questions, and candidates will have three hours to complete them. The examination will be broken into two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A will have 100 questions, and Part B will have 140 questions. According to the marking method, candidates will receive 4 points for each correct answer and a 1 point deduction for each incorrect response. The following table summarises the NEET MDS 2025 test pattern.

NEET MDS 2025 Syllabus

The NEET MDS syllabus 2025 is regarded as one of the most fundamental instruments for accelerating exam preparation. NEET MDS question paper is broken into two parts: A and B. Part A is worth 100 points, whereas Part B contains 140 points in questions. To pass the exam, all of the subjects covered in the NEET MDS syllabus must be thoroughly studied. The syllabus for NEET MDS covers the following disciplines.

Part A

• General anatomy includes embryology and histology.
• General human physiology and biochemistry.
• Dental anatomy, embryology, and oral histology.
• General pathology and microbiology.
• General and dental pharmacology and therapeutics
• General medicine.
• General surgery

Part B

• Dental Materials
• Oral pathology and microbiology
• Dental medicine and radiology
• Pedodontics and preventive dentistry
• Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
• Periodontology
• Prosthodontics, crown and bridge.
• conservative dentistry and endodontics
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Public health dentistry

NEET MDS 2025 Preparation Tips

Understand the exam pattern and syllabus

• The exam includes 240 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
• The subjects are separated into two parts.
• Part A: Preclinical and Paraclinical topics.
• Part B: Clinical Subjects
• Concentrate on high-impact issues like oral pathology, orthodontics, and general medicine.

Best Books for NEET MDS Preparation

Basic Subjects:

• K. Sembulingam's Essentials of Medical Physiology
• B.D. Chaurasia's Human Anatomy

Dental Subjects:

• Textbook of Oral Pathology by Shafers
• Clinical Orthodontics by William Proffit

Previous Year Papers and MCQs:

• Dental Pulse
• Neeraj Wadhwan’s MCQs for NEET MDS

NEET MDS 2025 Admit Card

The NBE is likely to release the NEET MDS 2025 admit card to eligible applicants in the second week of January 2025. The NEET MDS 2025 Admit card will provide vital information such as the candidate's name, date of birth, exam date and time, name and address of exam centres, and exam-day recommendations. The admit card for the NEET MDS test must be taken to the exam center in hard copy. It was made available online for candidates to download using their login credentials. 

How to Download the NEET MDS 2025 Admit Card?

Candidates must follow the processes outlined below to obtain the NEET MDS 2025 admit card.

• Visit the official website of NBE - nbe.edu.in.
• Click on "NEET-MDS".
• Click on the Application Link, then the Login Link (a direct link will be supplied after the admission card is published).
• Enter the Application ID and Password.
• Check the admission card for problems.
• Download, save, and print the admissions card.

NEET MDS 2025 Answer Key

The NEET MDS 2025 answer key will be available on the official NBE website (https://nbe.edu.in ) about 1-2 weeks after the exam. Candidates can log in with their credentials and obtain the answer key in PDF format. It aids in estimating scores by comparing responses to the correct answers and indicating areas for improvement. If discrepancies are discovered, candidates can file objections by providing valid proof within the window specified. Filing objections will cost a modest fee (per question).

NEET MDS 2025 Results

The NEET MDS 2025 results are likely to be released in the fourth week of February 2025. In general, the NBE declares the NEET MDS result within a month after the exam's completion for those candidates who take the entrance examination. The NEET MDS results include vital information such as the candidates' roll numbers, scores out of 960, and overall rank. The NEET MDS cutoff marks are also revealed alongside the results. The NBE will provide the NEET MDS 2025 scorecard a few days after the results are declared. Candidates can obtain the scorecard by submitting their roll number, date of birth, and captcha code.

How to Check the NEET MDS 2025 Results?

Candidates must follow the processes outlined below to obtain the NEET MDS 2025 result.

• Visit the official website: nbe.edu.in 
• Choose "NEET-MDS".
• Select "NEET MDS 2025 result" under the significant announcements section.
• Result PDF opens on the screen.
• Scroll down the list or use Ctrl+F to locate NEET MDS roll number.
• Check the result.
• Save the PDF for further reference.

NEET MDS 2025 Cutoff

Along with the result, NEET MDS 2025 Cutoff will be declared. This cutoff will be released in percentile format. In the meantime, candidates can check the previous year’s cutoff.

NEET MDS 2024 Cutoff

The NEET MDS 2024 cutoff was reduced in comparison to what was revealed alongside the results. The table below shows the updated category-wise NEET MDS cutoff 2024.

The table below includes the original NEET MDS cutoff 2024 that was announced by NBE, as well as the results. 

NEET MDS 2025 Counselling

MCC conducts NEET MDS counseling for 50% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats, deemed/central university seats, ESIC, and AFMC seats. To participate in the NEET MDS 2025 counseling, qualified applicants must register on the MCC's official website. They must also specify their preferred colleges and courses. Four stages of counseling are first done, including an online stray vacancy round for admission to Masters of Dental Surgery courses. The seat assignment list for NEET MDS counselling is released by MCC based on the candidates' marks and ranks, choices made, seat availability, and other criteria. Selected candidates must report to the designated institute for confirmation of admission. If there are any vacant seats, MCC will hold additional counseling sessions.

NEET MDS Counselling Process 2025

Except for the last phase of institute reporting and document verification, the NEET MDS 2025 counseling procedure will be completed online. Involve the following steps:

• Registration
• Choice Filling and Locking
• Seat allotment
• Institute reporting

NEET MDS 2025 FAQs