NEET-MDS is an eligibility-cumulative-ranking examination that is used as a single entrance examination for admission to various MDS courses. No other entrance test, whether it be at the state or institutional level, shall be acceptable for enrollment in MDS courses. For admission to MDS programs at various universities and institutions across the nation, a NEET-MDS qualification is required. National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) administered the NEET MDS exam in order to admit students to postgraduate dentistry courses in various dental governments and private colleges all across India.
According to the official announcement, the NEET MDS 2024 exam, initially scheduled for February 9, 2024, has been rescheduled. The new date for the examination is March 18, 2024.
Contents
- 1 About National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
- 2 NEET MDS Exam Overview
- 3 NEET MDS Exam
- 4 NEET MDS Exam Eligibility Criteria
- 5 For Foreign Nationals
- 6 NEET MDS Exam Pattern
- 7 NEET MDS Exam Allocation of time
- 8 NEET MDS Exam distribution of Questions (Subject-wise)
- 9 Download NEET MDS Syllabus – Free PDF Download
- 10 NEET MDS Exam Application Form
- 11 EDIT Window
- 12 NEET MDS Exam Fees
- 13 NEET PG Exam Participating Institutions
- 14 NEET MDS Exam Admit Card
- 15 NEET MDS Exam Centers
- 16 Counselling And Reservation
- 17 For PG Admission
- 18 State Quota NEET Counseling 50%
- 19 NEET MDS Exam Reservations
- 20 Documents Required
- 21 Frequently Asked Questions
About National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) was established by the Government of India in 1975 with the goal of enhancing the standard of medical education by establishing high and uniform standards for postgraduate examinations in contemporary medicine on an All India Basis and making use of the already-existing healthcare infrastructure for capacity building.
A common national standard for assessing the minimum level of knowledge and skills required for postgraduate and doctoral training is provided by NBEMS. NBEMS administers various tests. The main goals of NBEMS are to raise the bar for postgraduate medical education in modern medicine and to hold rigorous exams across all of India.
NEET MDS Exam Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS Course |
| Exam Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency |
| Exam Level | National |
| Courses | MDS and dental postgraduate courses |
| Academic Level | Post graduate |
| Application mode | Online |
| Exam frequency | Once a year |
| Age limit | 17 years + |
| Application fees | Rs. 1600/- |
| Exam fees | Rs. 4250/- |
| Exam mode | Online (CBT) |
| Exam time | 3 hours |
| No. of Questions | 240 |
| Official Websites | https://nbe.edu.in/ |
NEET MDS Exam
| Events | Important Dates |
| Online Submission of Applications | 30 January 2024 to 19 February 2024 |
| Edit Window for All Payment Success Applications | 22nd February 2024 to 25th February 2024 |
| Deficient/Incorrect Images (No further opportunity shall be given) | 5th March 2024 to 7th March 2024 |
| Issue of Admit Card | 13th March 2024 |
| Examination Date | 18 March 2024 |
| Declaration of Result | 31st March 2024 |
| Cut-off date for completion of internship towards eligibility for NEET-MDS 2024 | 31st March 2024 |
NEET MDS Exam Eligibility Criteria
For National Candidates.
| Particulars | Details |
| Qualification | Candidates in possession of an BDS degree or Provisional BDS Pass Certificate |
| Registration | Provisional registration certificate of BDS qualification |
| Internship | Candidate must have completed one year of internship or are likely to complete the internship on or before 31st March 2024 |
For Foreign Nationals
| Particulars | Details |
| Qualification | Their basic Dental Qualification equivalentto BDS should be recognized by the Dental Council of India |
| Security Clearance | Candidates are required to have security clearance as per the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) requirement |
| Internship | Candidate must have completed one year of internship or are likely to complete the internship on or before 31st March 2024 |
NEET MDS Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of examination | computer-based examination |
| No. of Questions | 240 |
| Language | English |
| Obtained marks per question | 4 marks |
| Marking Scheme | Correct Answer- 4 MarksIncorrect Answer-1 MarksUnattempted Question- Zero |
| Duration for examinations | 3 hrs. 30 minutes |
NEET MDS Exam Allocation of time
| Activities | Time |
| Allow Candidates to enter the examination center and Commence Registration for the test | 07:00 AM |
| Entry closes at Examination Center | 08:30 AM |
| Grant access for Candidate Login | 08:45 AM |
| Candidates log in to read instructions | 08:50 AM |
| Exam Start Time | 09:00 AM |
| Exam End Time | 12:00 PM |
NEET MDS Exam distribution of Questions (Subject-wise)
| Subject | No. of Questions |
| Part A | |
| General Anatomy including embryologyand histology | 14 |
| General Human Physiology and Biochemistry | 14 |
| Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology | 14 |
| General Pathology and Microbiology | 14 |
| General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics | 14 |
| General Medicine | 15 |
| General Surgery | 15 |
| Part B | |
| Dental Materials | 14 |
| Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology | 14 |
| Oral Medicine and Radiology | 14 |
| Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry | 14 |
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | 14 |
| Periodontology | 14 |
| Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | 14 |
| Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | 14 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 14 |
| Public Health Dentistry | 14 |
| Total | 240 |
Download NEET MDS Syllabus –
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NEET MDS Exam Application Form
Candidates can apply for exam to various postgraduate courses by filling up the application form on official website (https://nbe.edu.in)
(Instructions to fill Application Form)
Step 1: New User Registration
All candidates interested in applying for NEET MDS Exam must create an online profile in order to generate a UserID and password.
Step 2: Applicant Login
This newly created User ID and Password will enable the candidate to login as an applicant for the NEET MDS Exam session and register an online application. The “Go to Application” link allows the applicant to continue with the application submission as soon as the user is created.
Step 3: Filing the Necessary Information
Candidates are requested to thoroughly go through the application form and fill up the necessary personal and academic pieces of information. Information such as the name of the candidate, gender, date of birth, registered phone number, email ID, and nationality will be used to create the user ID.
Step 4: Uploading Documents
Candidates are requested to recent passport-size photograph, along with the necessary documents mentioned on the application form and candidates are requested to upload a scanned copy of their signature. Candidates also upload a scanned photo of their thumb impressions
(After uploading the all necessary documents candidate can further proceed to the Test City option.)
Step 5: Test City
The test city can be chosen from a list of available options on a first-come, first-served basis. While the city will be chosen by the candidate at the time of online application form submission, NBEMS will assign the test center/venue in the chosen city.
Step 6: Payment
After selecting a test city, the candidate must pay the prescribed examination fee online. The fee cannot be paid in any other way than through the payment gateway provided in the online application form.
( Candidates will be prompted to preview the entire application before submitting it in order to make any necessary corrections. After agreeing to the “declaration,” they must submit the application. This will conclude the application submission process.)
Step 7: Acknowledgement of Application Submission
An email will be sent to the candidate’s registered email address confirming the submission of an application. Only after successfully paying the examination fee will the application be submitted. The candidate should confirm the payment status in the application form PDF, where ‘S’ stands for “Successful” and “F” stands for “Failed.”
EDIT Window
Candidates who successfully submitted payment for their application during the Application Submission window will only be able to edit their applications from January 30th to February 3rd, 2024.
(No new application can be registered during edit window or payment can be made during the window.)
Information entered in the application form can be changed during the “Edit Window”. However, the following fields in the application form shall remain non-editable:
• Name of the Candidate
• Email ID
• Mobile number
• Nationality
• Test City
NEET MDS Exam Fees
| Category of Candidate | General, OBC and EWS | SC, ST, PWD |
| Examination Fee | Rs. 4250/- | Rs. 3250/- |
NEET PG Exam Participating Institutions
- All India 50% quota seats for MDS courses (all states).
- State quota seats for MDS courses for all States/Union territories of India.
- MDS courses at all Private Dental Colleges, Institutions & Universities all across the country.
- MDS courses at Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions.
- Screening exam for dental surgeons (BDS & MDS) for Short Service Commission in Army Dental Corps
The following Medical institutions are not covered by centralized admissions for MD/MS seats through NEET- PG for 2023-24 session:
- AIIMS, New Delhi
NEET MDS Exam Admit Card
- On February 2024, the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences website, https://nbe.edu.in, will publish the admit cards. Before the exam is held, candidates who are found to be ineligible will not be given admit cards.
- Candidates will be alerted via SMS/Email notifications and website notices when the admit card is available on the NBEMS website. The candidates will not receive an admit card via mail or email.
- Candidates must download their admit cards from the NBEMS website and firmly paste their most recent (not older than three months) passport-size photo in the designated space on the card.
NEET MDS Exam Centers
| Exam Centers | (Click Here) |
Counselling And Reservation
All India Quota MCC NEET Counseling (AIQ) 50%
For PG Admission
The All India Quota, which includes OBC and EWS reservations, applies to only 50% of total PG seats in government dental colleges across the country. The remaining 50% of seats under the All India Quota is reserved for candidates with state domicile. Except for Jammu and Kashmir, candidates from any state can seek admission into government colleges located in any part of the country for 50% of AIQ seats.
State Quota NEET Counseling 50%
- The 50% state quota seats point out that seats in all govt. colleges of the states/union territories respectively. The respective state authorities will likely carry out counseling for such seats.
- To apply for state quota seats, candidates should fulfill the NEET 2024 eligibility criteria set by every state or union territory authority and embrace domicile conditions.
- Admission to personal medical and dental colleges will even be a topic of the insurance policies of the State/ Union Territory.
NEET MDS Exam Reservations
| Category | Reservation |
| Schedule Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| OBC- (Non-Creamy Layer) as per the Central OBC list | 27% |
| EWS- as per Central Government norms | 10% |
| PwD- Horizontal Reservation as per NMC norms | 5% |
Documents Required
Candidates must bring the documents listed below in original for verification during admission, and candidates must submit one attested copy set of the following documents during counseling.
- NEET PG admit card – revised date
- NEET PG result
- Mark Sheets of MBBS/BDS professional examinations
- BDS Degree Certificate
- Internship Completion Certificate
- MCI issued a registration certificate
- Date of birth proof
- Valid ID proof
- Caste certificate
- Disability Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who is eligible for NEET MDS Exam?
A. The NEET PG is an All-India level of examination. The candidates appearing for the examination must have a BDS degree from an MCI-recognised institution.
Q. What is NEET MDS Exam?
A. The National Eligibility Cumulative Entrance Test (MDS) is a qualifying and ranking examination in India for students wishing to study various postgraduate Dental courses in the country’s government or private medical colleges.
Q. NEET MDS Exam occurs how many times a year?
A. NEET MDS Exam Occurs once a year for admittance to Dental postgraduate courses in all across India’s dental government and private colleges
Q. In which month NEET MDS is conducted?
A. The NEET MDS 2024 exam, was held on March 1 in computer-based mode.
Q. What is NEET MDS 2024 date?
A. On March 18, the NEET MDS 2024 exam will held. The exam was administered via computer.
Q. Who conducts NEET MDS exam?
A. NEET MDS exam is conducted every year by the National Board of Examinations (NBE)
Q. In how many attempts candidate crack NEET MDS Exam ?
A. Candidate has total of 3 attempts to crack NEET MDS Exam.