NEET MDS 2024 Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Result

NEET MDS 2024: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery is shortened for NEET MDS 2024. This entrance test is commenced by NBE for providing admissions to all the postgraduate dental courses offered by several institutions in India. The scores attained in this exam are accepted at different dental colleges located in various parts of the nation. The article informs about NEET MDS 2024 application process, eligibility criteria, fee structure, exam pattern, etc.

NEET MDS 2024 Highlights:

• Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
• Exam Format: Multiple Choice Questions
• Exam Duration: 180 minutes
• Number of questions: 240
• Marking Scheme: Deduction of 1 mark for an incorrect answer
• Criteria for Passing Exam: General Category-50% , SC/ST/OBC Category- 40% , and PWD(PH) -45%

NEET MDS 2024 Application Form:

If you are eligible to apply for NEET MDS 2024 then start filling out the online application form. Here is the step-by-step process to apply:

• First, go to the NBE website and create your profile. Those who have applied earlier can use their login credentials
• In the next step, fill in the details in the application form of NEET MDS. Candidates are required to opt for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test – Master of Dental Surgery to move further.
• Now, choose the examination center. The exam center will be allotted based on first come first serve.
• Submit the online application fee via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking
• Pay the application fee.

Application Fee:

Check the category wise application fee for NEET MDS 2024:

• General /Other Backward Category: INR 4250
• SC/ST/PWD: INR 3250

NEET MDS 2024 Exam Date:

Events	Exam Date
Application Form Release Date	To be announced
Last Date To Apply	To be announced
Admit Card	To be announced
Exam Date	To be announced
Result	To be announced

Eligibility Criteria:

Check the eligibility conditions to appear for NEET MDS 2024:

• Applicant must have completed the degree of graduation in Dental Surgery
• Applicant must have completed one year of Internship in a recognized Dental college

Eligibility Criteria for All India 50% Quota Seats:

• Those who have studied or cleared BDS from Jammu & Kashmir are not applicable for 50% AIQseats.
• Those who were nominated by the Government of India to do BDS in J&K are eligible to apply for admission.

Exam Pattern:

Check the examination pattern of NEET MDS 2024:

• NEET MDS exam will be commenced in the online mode.
• The test includes 15 minutes of test tutorial on the system. Candidates need to complete the paper in 3 hours
• Candidate needs to complete all MCQ 240 questions

Marking Scheme:

• Candidate will get 4 marks on every correct answer
• There will be deduction of 1 mark on every incorrect response

Marks Distribution:

Part A: Total Questions 100

• General Anatomy including embryology and histology: 14 questions
• General human physiology and Biochemistry: 14 questions
• Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology: 14 questions
• General Pathology and Microbiology 14 questions
• General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics: 14 questions
• Dental Materials: 14 questions
• General Medicine: 15 questions
• General Surgery: 15 questions

Part B: Number of Questions 140

• Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology: 14 questions
• Oral Medicine and Radiology: 14 questions
• Prosthodontics and Preventive Dentistry:14 questions
• Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics:14 questions
• Periodontology:14 questions
• Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge:14 questions
• Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics:14 questions
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery:14 questions
• Public Health Dentistry:14 questions
• Dental Materials:14 questions

Syllabus:

Candidates must know the detailed syllabus of NEET MDS 2024. This will help in preparing well for the examination.

• Syllabus of Part A: General Anatomy including embryology and histology, General human physiology and Biochemistry, Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology, General Pathology and Microbiology, General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Dental Materials, General Medicine and General Surgery
• Syllabus of Part B: Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Dental Materials, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Public Health Dentistry, Prosthodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge

Exam Result:

The examination result of NEET MDS 2024 will release in May. Here are the steps to check the exam result:

• First, go to the official website of nbe.edu.in
• Now, use the login credentials
• After this, look for the ‘Check Result’ tab
• And the result will appear on screen
• Download and take a print for further reference.

Cut Off:

The cut-off marks is the percentage obtained by the applicant. It is calculated on the basis of the highest marks attained in the test.

• General Category (UR/EWS) – 50%
• SC/ST/OBC (including PWD of SC/ST/OBC) – 40%
• UR-PWD: 45%

Counseling & Seat Allotment:

The counseling will begin in March. It will be commenced in the online mode. Candidates are required to visit the allotted college/institution for verification of the documents. Counselling for different quota will be commenced by different bodies at different schedules:

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

Reservation:

Check the seat reservation from the official website. The details are as follows:

• SC category: 15%
• ST category: 5%
• OBC category: 27% (only in central government institutions/central universities)