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National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test MDS Exam
NEET MDS Examination Pattern
NEET MDS 2024 - Examination will be held on 18th March, 2024, It will be a single day in a single session. The NEET MDS 2024 Exam Pattern and the information bulletin for the entrance exam will be made on the official website, nbe.edu.in, by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). For optimal preparation, dental graduate who intend to sit for the postgraduate dental entrance exam should familiarise themselves with the NEET MDS Paper format. At the time of online registration, a candidate will be required to choose the city in which he/she wants to take the test.
NBE will use Computer-Based Testing (CBT) to administer the NEET MDS. The CBT exam covers the BDS Syllabus, which comprises Pre-Clinical, Clinical, and Paraclinical topics, in accordance with the NEED MDS exam pattern. The exam consists of 240 multiple-choice questions in tota. The NEET MDS exam will be conducted for three hour test (3 Hours), which will be from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
NEET MDS Paper Pattern 2024
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of the NEET MDS Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam conducted | Annually |
| Time Allotted during the exam | 3 Hours (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type Questions |
| Total No. of Questions | 240 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Marks | 960 Marks |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Syllabus | Pre-Clinical, Clinical & Paraclinical topics with BDS |
Allocation of time for the NEET-MDS 2024 shall be as follows:
| Activities | Session (7:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
| Allow Candidates to enter the examination centre and commence Biometric Registration | 7:00 AM |
| Entry closes at Examination Centre | 8:30 AM |
| Grant access for Candidate Login | 8:45 AM |
| Candidates log in to read instructions | 8:50 AM |
| Exam Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| Exam End Time | 12:00 AM |
Syllabus: The syllabus for NEET-MDS shall comprise of subjects/knowledge areas as per the Graduate Dental Education Regulations issued by Dental Council of India with prior approval of Government of India.
To know more, click on the attached file in the syllabus description field.
NEET-MDS shall be a multiple choice questions exam delivered on the computer-based platform (CBT). The examination comprises of 240 Multiple Choices, single correct response questions in English language only. Time allotted is 3hrs.
There shall be 25% negative marking for incorrect answers. No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions.
Allocation Of Marks For Each MCQ:
| Response | Marks |
| Correct Answer | 4 Marks |
| Incorrect Answer | 1 Mark Shall Be Deducted |
| Unattempted Questions | Zero Marks |
Subject Wise Distribution Of Questions For NEET-MDS 2024:
| Sl.No | Subject | Subject Wise Weightage Of Questions (In Nos.) |
| PART - A (TOTAL 100) | ||
| 1 | General Anatomy (Including Embryology & Histology) | 14 |
| 2 | General Human Physiology & Biochemistry | 14 |
| 3 | Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology | 14 |
| 4 | General Pathology & Microbiology | 14 |
| 5 | General & Dental Pharmacology & Therapeutics | 14 |
| 6 | General Medicine | 14 |
| 7 | General Surgery | 14 |
| PART - B (TOTAL 140) | ||
| 1 | Dental Materials | 14 |
| 2 | Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology | 15 |
| 3 | Oral Medicine & Radiology | 15 |
| 4 | Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry | 14 |
| 5 | Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | 14 |
| 6 | Periodontology | 14 |
| 7 | Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge | 14 |
| 8 | Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | 14 |
| 9 | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 14 |
| 10 | Public Health Dentistry | 14 |
| Total | 240 | |
Note:
The syllabus of the above topics shall be as per the latest Regulations for BDS courses notified by the Dental Council of India with prior approval of the Govt.
of India - click here.
The NEET MDS Result 2024
The NEET MDS result 2024 will be made public by the authorities as a merit list following the conclusion of the postgraduate dental test. The candidate's information, including their roll number, marks received (out of 960), and qualifying status, will be listed in the NEET MDS 2024 merit list. The authority will also release the marks that correspond to the qualifying percentile in addition to the NEET MDS Results.
Applicants who meet the NEET MDS Cutoff by 2024 will be qualified to participate in the counselling procedure. In 2024, the Medical Counselling Committe (MCC) will administer the NEET MDS Counselling for 50% of the AIQ seats that are provided by government dental institutions, deemed / central institutes, ESIC, and AFMC colleges throughout India.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
1. Who are the competent authorities to determine the NEET MDS exam pattern 2024?
The NEET MDS 2024 test pattern & official information bulletin are released by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), which is the relevant authority.
2. In Which mode NEET MDS 2024 will be conducted?
Authorities will administer NEET MDS using a computer-based approach (CBT).
3. When will NEET MDS 2024 be conducted?
The NEET MDS 2024 exam will be conducted on 18 March, 2024.
4. For how many duration NEET MDS will be conducted?
The NEET MDS exam pattern for 2024 calls for a three-hour examination window from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
5. For how many sessions will be held for conduction of NEET MDS exam?
It is important for applicants to know that the NEET MDS 2024 exam will only be offered in one session and on one day.