NEET MDS 2025: Exam Date (Jan 31), Registration (Soon)

NEET MDS 2025 exam will be conducted by NBE on Jan 31, 2025. The application forms are expected to be released in the first week of Dec 2024. The NEET MDS 2024 stray vacancy round counselling started on the official website, mcc.nic.in. NEET MDS 2024 counselling Special Stray Vacancy Round has been declared by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The registration process is ongoing from Oct 14 until Oct 16, 2024. The official website, mcc.nic.in, is where eligible candidates should register for the NEET MDS counselling 2025 stray round.

NEET MDS choice-filling process will take place between Oct 14 and Oct 17, 2024. The choice locking process will take place between Oct 16, 2024, at 8 pm., and Oct 17, 2024, at 8 am. NEET MDS 2025 seat allotment results will be announced on Oct 18, 2024, and the institute reporting period will run from Oct 19 to Oct 25, 2024.

NEET MDS qualifying cutoff percentile has been reduced by 21.692 percentile in the General, SC, ST, OBC, and UR PwD categories, and the NBEMS will announce the updated result based on the revised NEET MDS 2025 cutoff.

The ministry has notified the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) that the revised NEET MDS result 2025 will have lower qualifying percentiles, and it has advised the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) to take appropriate action based on the revised results.

NEET MDS exam is conducted by the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). This exam helps the candidates by providing admissions into postgraduate dental courses by top-tier institutions in India. NEET MDS examination is conducted annually online. These NEET MDS scores are also accepted by most other dental colleges across the country. Check NEET MDS Cutoff 2025.

NEET MDS Cut Off 2025

NEET MDS 2024 cutoff has been decreased by 21.692 percentile in each category. This is done in response to the United Doctors Front Association's request to address the remaining unfilled seats following the AIQ NEET MDS counselling 2024. The NEET MDS cutoff percentile for the general category has dropped to 28.308 percentile from the previous 50 percentile.

NEET MDS cut off marks based on the category are in the table below.

Category	Revised Qualifying Percentile
General (UR/EWS)	28.308
SC/ST/OBC (Including PWD of SC/ST/OBC)	18.308
UR-PWD	23.308

The key highlights of NEET MDS cut off 2025 are as follows.

• NEET MDS cut-off will be calculated based on the marking scheme of the exam.
• In case several candidates are not able to meet NEET MDS cut off, the authorities will reduce the cut off.
• The cut off will differ for different categories of candidates.
• The Medical Counselling Committee- MCC will conduct the NEET MDS counselling process.

NEET MDS Counselling 2025

The final seat allotment results for NEET MDS special stray vacancy counselling will be announced on Oct 18, 2024. The institute's reporting period is from Oct 14, 2024, to Oct 16, 2024. NEET MDS counselling 2025 schedule has been released for all the rounds. 

NEET MDS 2024 Counselling Round 3 Seat Type	Number of Sears
Clear Vacancy	274
Virtual Vacancy	525

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) reopened the NEET MDS counselling 2024 Round 1 seat resignation process on Aug 1, 2024, for candidates whose seats were not upgraded in Round 2. The deadline for resigning from a seat in the NEET MDS 2024 counselling round 1 is on Aug 3, 2024, by 6 pm.

The final NEET MDS seat allotment list has been announced on Jul 31, 2024, tentatively in the first half. Candidates must download the seat allotment order before proceeding with the institute reporting process. The institute reporting process will run from Aug 1 to Aug 7, 2024. Between Aug 8 and Aug 9, 2024, institutes will verify the data of all joined candidates.  

NEET MDS 2024 counselling round 2 registration process commenced on, Jul 22, 2024, the choice-filling round began on Jul 23, 2024, and ended on Jul 28, 2024, at 11.55 PM. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) will conduct NEET MDS 2025 counselling.

The counselling process which is done on behalf of MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) will be conducted purely online for admission to 1300 MDS seats available nationwide under All India Quota (AIQ).

NEET MDS 2024 Counselling Dates

The institute's reporting process for round 1 runs from Jul 11 to Jul 17, 2024. From Jul 18 and Jul 19, 2024, institutes will verify the data of all joined candidates. NEET MDS counselling 2025 round 1 provisional seat allotment list was issued on Jul 9, 2025 on the official website. However, the round 1 final seat allotment list was released on Jul 10, 2025.

However, the registration process has been conducted from Jul 1 - Jul 7, 2024. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their NEET MDS scores and the seat matrix of the participating colleges. There will be 2 counselling rounds after which, mop-up and stray vacancy rounds will be held based on the available seat vacancy.

The detailed NEET MDS 2025 counselling schedule is updated in the table below.

Events	Dates
Special Stray Vacancy Counselling Round
NEET MDS Counselling Registration Dates	Oct 14 - 16, 2024
NEET MDS Special Stray Vacancy Round Choice filling Dates	Oct 14 - 17, 2024
Processing of Seat Allotment	Oct 17, 2024
Seat Allotment Result Date	Oct 18, 2024
Reporting at the Allotted College	Oct 19 - 25, 2024
Past Exam Events
Counselling Round One
Registration and Payment	Jul 1 - 7 2024
Choice Filling and Locking	Jul 2 - 7, 2024
Processing of Seat Allotment Result	Jul 8 - 9, 2024
Declaration of Seat Allotment Result	Jul 10, 2024
Reporting at the Allotted Institute	Jul 11 - 17, 2024
Verification By Institutes	Jul 18 - 19, 2024
Counselling Round Two
NEET MDS Counselling Round 1 Seat Resignation Process	Aug 1 - 3, 2024
Registration and Payment	Jul 22 - 28, 2024
Choice Filling and Locking	Jul 23 - 28, 2024
Processing of Seat Allotment Result	Jul 29 - 30, 2024
Declaration of Provisional Seat Allotment Result	Jul 30, 2024 (Out)
Declaration of Seat Allotment Result	Jul 31, 2024 (Out)
Counselling Round Three
Registration and Payment	Aug 12 - 18, 2024
Choice Filling and Locking	Aug 13 - 18, 2024
Processing of Seat Allotment Result	Aug 19 - 20, 2024
Declaration of Provisional Seat Allotment Result	Aug 20, 2024
Declaration of Seat Allotment Result	Aug 21, 2024
Stray Vacancy Counselling Round
Registration and Payment	Sep 2 - 4, 2024
Choice Filling and Locking	Sep 2 - 4, 2024
Processing of Seat Allotment Result	Sep 5 - 6, 2024
Declaration of Provisional Seat Allotment Result	Sep 6, 2024
Declaration of Seat Allotment Result	Sep 7, 2024

Note: NEET MDS candidates are advised to regularly visit the websites of MCC, NBE & State Counseling Authorities for the latest updates.

About NEET MDS

National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS 2025) is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination prescribed as the single entrance examination for admission in various Post Graduate MDS Courses under the Dentists Act, 1948. No entrance examination, other than NEET MDS, either at the state or institution level, shall be valid for entry to MDS Courses as per the Dentists Act, 1948.

The scores obtained in both, NEET BDS and NEET MDS, will be accepted by all the top-ranking medical colleges, and top-ranking dental colleges- government and private - at all Indian levels.
All India has 50% quota seats for MDS courses (all states except Andhra Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Telangana). State quota seats for MDS courses for all States/ Union territories of India (including the states of Andhra Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Telangana).

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts NEET MDS 2025 which was established by the Government of India in 1975. NEET MDS is organized as a national-level examination for admission into the Master of Dental Science (MDS). NEET MDS takes place once a year. NEET MDS is conducted online i.e. Computer-Based Test (CBT) which contains MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) with a single correct response.

The following Institution is not covered by centralized admissions for MDS seats through NEET MDS.

• All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
• Jawaharlal Institute Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER)

Candidates who want to apply for the NEET MDS exam should make sure they fit the given eligibility criteria and then apply. If at any point in the entire process, the applicant is found ineligible, they will be disqualified. Candidates can visit the official website of the NEET MDS exam and register themselves for the exam.

The following table shows some important highlights regarding the NEET MDS exam 2025.

NEET MDS 2025 Exam Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	NEET - MDS
Full Form	National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test - Masters of Dental Surgery
Exam Level	National
Conducting Body	National Board of Examinations (NBE)
Courses Offered	MDS - Masters of Dental Surgery
Exam Mode	Online, i.e., Computer Based Test
Language	English
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Official Website	www.nbe.edu.in
Helpdesk	18002674003

NEET MDS Eligibility 2025

NEET MDS 2025 candidate must have passed the Bachelor of Dental Surgery awarded by a university or institute in India registered with the State Dental Council. They must have obtained provisional or permanent registration and have undergone a compulsory rotatory internship of a year in an approved/recognized dental college.

It is advised that the candidate check the 2025 NEET MDS eligibility criteria before filling out the application form for the examination. The eligibility criteria for NEET MDS are detailed below.

NEET MDS Eligibility 2025 for All India 50% Quota

Following are the eligibility requirements for NEET MDS 2025 All India 50% Quota candidates.

• Candidates who have studied/passed BDS from the state of Jammu & Kashmir are not eligible for 50% NEET MDS All India Quota seats.
• However, the candidates who were nominated by the Government of India (under central pool seats) to do BDS from Dental Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir shall be eligible to apply for admission in NEET MDS.
• Such candidates must submit a duly signed affidavit declaring that they are nominated by the Government of India (under central pool seats) to do BDS from Dental Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir to the official address along with the printout of the acknowledgement of submission of online application for NEET MDS.
• Candidates who are pursuing their final year UG will be accepted by the board.
• Candidates must complete their internship program before the NEET MDS exam 2025

Note: To be eligible for NEET MDS applicants have to finish their internship before the cut-off date i.e., Mar 31, 2025.

NEET MDS Application Form 2025

The application period for NEET MDS 2025 was open from Mar 9, 2025, at 10 AM, until Mar 11, 2025, at 11:55 PM. NEET MDS application form 2025 correction window was activated by the conducting body till Feb 25, 2025. Candidates must make necessary changes in the application form during this period.

Earlier, the last date to apply for the exam was Feb 19, 2025. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements set forth by the conducting body before applying for the exam.

• To access the NEET MDS application form 2025, candidates must complete the registration process by entering the required details.
• NBE will open the application correction window after the application process is concluded.
• Candidates can use this facility to edit the uploaded photograph, photograph captured through webcam, signature, and thumb impression according to the guidelines laid down by the authorities on the official website.
• No further opportunity will be provided to rectify the incorrect images after the stipulated period which may lead to the non-issuance of admit cards.
• NEET MDS 2025 application form does not let a candidate change major information such as Gender, Name, Date of Birth, etc.
• Candidate must fill out their NEET MDS form carefully and review it before submission.

Steps to Fill 2025 NEET MDS Application Form

Follow this step-by-step guide to fill NEET MDS 2025 application form

• Step 1: Candidates must visit to NEET MDS website.
• Step 2: Click on the 'New Registration' tab
• Step 3: Create a profile using Email and Contact Number
• Step 4: Upload Images (Passport Size Photograph, Signature)
• Step 5: Fill in other details and Schedule your exam (Date and Time)
• Step 6: Make the payment
• Step 7: Take a printout for future reference.

NEET MDS Application Fee 2025

The category-wise NEET MDS application fee is tabulated below. Candidates can use Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card to make the fee payment. They must ensure they keep NEET MDS payment receipt for future reference.

NEET MDS 2025 Application Fee

Category	NEET MDS Application Fee
General/Other Backward Classes (OBC)	INR 3750/-
Reserved Category	INR 2750/-

Documents/Details Required to Fill 2025 NEET MDS Application Form

The documents and details required to fill out the application form for NEET MDS 2025 are as follows.

• Personal Details (Name of the Candidate, Date of Birth, Email, Contact No., Name of Parents, Address, etc.)
• Educational Qualification (Details of UG, Internship, and High School)
• Passport Size Photograph
• Signature.

Steps to Avail NEET MDS Selective Edit Window 2025

The steps to edit or make corrections to the NEET MDS 2025 application form are as follows.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website.
• Step 2: Click on the ‘NEET-MDS’ tab.
• Step 3: Click on ‘Applicant Login’ and enter the credentials.
• Step 4: Click on ‘Go to application form’ and edit the uploaded images.
• Step 5:Click on ‘Submit’ and log out from the window.

NEET MDS Admit Card 2025

NEET MDS 2025 admit card was released on the official website on Mar 15, 2025. The admit cards will only be issued to those candidates who complete the application process, pay the requisite fee and submit the required documents within the stipulated time. Applicants must enter the credentials required to download their hall ticket.

• NEET MDS admit card 2025 will not be sent to the candidates by post, the candidate must download it by themselves through online mode only.
• Candidates can download the NEET MDS hall ticket 2025 by signing into their profile and entering the registration number and passcode on the official website.
• NEET MDS candidates must carry any one of their ID proofs during the day of the exam such as PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, and Aadhar Card.
• NEET MDS hall ticket contains the personal details, exam centre, photograph, and signature of the aspirant.
• NEET 2025 MDS hall ticket will be available to download within 24 hours of application form fee submission.

Steps to Download 2025 NEET MDS Admit Card

Once NEET MDS 2025 admit card is released on the official website, candidates can download it with their login credentials. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download NEET MDS admit card 2025.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit to the NBE official website (www.nbe.edu.in).
• Step 2: Click on the link that will direct you to 'download admit card'.
• Step 3: Check if the details are correct or not.
• Step 4: Print and attach your recent passport-size photograph.

NEET MDS Exam Dates 2025

NEET MDS exam date 2025 has been postponed by NBEMS. According to the schedule, NEET MDS exam date 2025 was scheduled to be held on Mar 18, 2025. The official information bulletin will be released on the official website of NBEMS, along with the online application form in due course.

The NEET MDS form 2025 has been released on Jan 30, 2025. The events schedule for NEET MDS 2025 exam is tabulated below.

NEET MDS Exam Dates 2025

Events	Date
Past Events
Registration Opens	Dec, 2025
Registration Closes	To be updated soon
Application Form Correction Window	To be updated soon
Final Image Correction Window	To be updated soon
NEET Application Form Reopened	To be updated soon
NEET MDS Admit Card 2025	To be updated soon
NEET MDS Entrance Examination 2025	Jan 31, 2025
NEET MDS Result 2025	To be updated soon
NEET MDS Scorecard 2025 Release	To be updated soon
Counselling Registration - Round 1	To be updated soon
Counselling Registration - Round 2	To be updated soon

NEET MDS Exam Day Guidelines 2025

Candidates planning to appear for the NEET MDS 2025 examination must keep the below-mentioned points in mind.

• The selection and admission to postgraduate seats under NEET MDS in any dental institutions recognized for running MDS courses as per the Dentists Act, 1948 is subject to fulfilling the admission, eligibility, medical fitness, and such criteria as may be prescribed by the respective universities, medical institutions, Dental Council of India, State/Central Government.
• Applications of NEET MDS candidates producing false or fabricated information will not be considered and candidates may be further debarred from appearing in any future examinations conducted by NBE/ MoHFW/ Other Institutions.
• Incomplete applications or applications not per instructions will not be considered and are liable to be rejected.
• The examination fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
• Candidates’ NEET MDS eligibility is purely provisional & is subject to the fulfilment of eligibility criteria as prescribed by the NBE/ DCI/ University/ Dental College or Institute.
• Requests are not entertained for a change in the examination centre or city. Absentees from NEET MDS examination will forfeit their examination fee. Possession/Use of mobile phones/Electronic devices is strictly prohibited on the premises of NBE test centres.
• Candidates will not be allowed to leave NEET MDS examination premises until the entire duration of the exam is up except for genuine medical conditions.
• A demo test shall be available for the benefit of NEET MDS candidates to familiarize themselves with the computer-based test format. Applicants will be able to access the Demo test.

NEET MDS Exam Centres 2025

NEET MDS 2025 will be conducted in 51 exam centres located across different cities in the country. Candidates will be permitted to choose the NEET MDS exam centre 2025 of their choice while filling out the application form.

• At the time of online submission of the NEET MDS application form, candidates will be required to choose the city in which they want to take the test.
• The choice of the city for NEET MDS depends on the availability of the test centres in a particular city and the allotment shall be done on a first come first serve basis i.e., based on the number of applications received and the availability of the seats in the centre, NEET MDS exam centre will be allotted.
• All NEET MDS candidates at the centre shall be frisked by security guards and biometric information shall be captured.
• Candidates must carry a valid ID proof along with NEET MDS admit card to the exam centre without fail.
• Candidates should appear 1 hour before the NEET MDS exam for document verification.

NEET MDS Exam Pattern 2025

NEET MDS will be conducted online as a computer-based test (CBT), as per the scheme prescribed. NEET MDS 2025 comprises 240 Multiple Choices Questions (MCQs) with a single correct response. Candidates will be given 3 hours i.e., 180 minutes to complete the examination.

As per NEET MDS exam pattern 2025, 4 marks will be awarded for the correct response and 1 mark will be deducted for the incorrect response. No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions. NEET MDS question paper will be in the English language.

Mentioned below is the subject-wise/topic-wise distribution of marks for NEET MDS.

NEET MDS 2025 Topic-Wise Exam Pattern

Topic	Marks Allotted
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics	14
Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology	14
General Anatomy including Embryology and Histology	14
General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics	14
General Human Physiology and Biochemistry	14
General Medicine	14
General Pathology and Microbiology	14
General Surgery	14
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	14
Oral Medicine and Radiology	14
Oral Medicine and Radiology	14
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics	15
Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry	15
Periodontology	14
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge	14
Public Health Dentistry	14
Total	240

NEET MDS Syllabus 2025

NEET MDS 2025 syllabus will be released by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). The NEET MDS exam 2025 syllabus shall be that of BDS standard and shall cover all the subjects/syllabus taught during the BDS course as prescribed in the DCI Revised BDS Course Regulations, 2007 as amended from time to time. Candidates should start to prepare for the NEET MDS examination as early as possible to get a good score in the final exam.

Mentioned below is the syllabus for NEET MDS 2025.

• Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
• Dental Anatomy, Embryology, and Oral Histology
• Dental Materials
• General Anatomy including embryology and histology
• General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• General Human Physiology and Biochemistry
• General Medicine
• General Pathology and Microbiology
• General Surgery
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Oral Medicine and Radiology
• Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
• Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
• Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
• Periodontology
• Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge
• Public Health Dentistry

NEET MDS Reference Books 2025

The reference books for NEET MDS 2025 prescribed by the professors and toppers are listed below.

NEET MDS Reference Books

Book	Author
Dental Pulse Set	K. Satheesh Kumar Reddy
Dental Explorer Volume 2	Gyanander Attresh
Target MDS	Sourabh Medical Publishers
Dental Desk	Dr. Santhosh Singh Dr. Joohi Sharma Dr. Varun Chopra
MCQ in Dentistry	S Saravanan

Read More: NEET MDS 2025 Reference Books

NEET MDS Answer Key 2025

NEET MDS exam is a proprietary examination and is conducted by the competent authority NBE. The regulatory authority strictly prohibits anyone from publishing or sharing content or questions related to NEET MDS 2025 by any means, verbal or written. NDA guidelines in the prospectus also mention that the exam content should not be shared through online social media using their account or proxy.

During the NEET MDS application form submission, the candidates have to agree to the NDA and general terms as mentioned by NBE. Any violation against the NDA norm will be liable for penal action and even cancellation of the candidature for the NEET MDS exam. Hence, the NEET MDS 2025 answer key will only be available on the unofficial websites.

How to Download Answer Key of 2025 NEET MDS?

As mentioned previously, the exam conducting authority will not release the NEET MDS 2025 paper answer key due to the non-disclosure policy. However, if some coaching institutes prepare the memory-based question paper and NEET MDS exam key, the same will be available to the candidates on this website.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the link provided here on the website.
• Step 2: Download the answer key.
• Step 3: Use the marking scheme to verify the marks.
• Step 4: Calculate NEET MDS score.

NEET MDS Results 2025

NEET MDS 2025 scorecards have been released on the official website on Apr 15, 2024. Candidates can download the same using their login credentials. NEET MDS 2025 results was declared on Apr 3, 2025, on the official website. Moreover, the NEET MDS cut off marks 2025 will be released soon based on which, the qualifications of the candidates are decided.

• NEET MDS rank list 2025 for All India 50% Quota was released by Apr 2025, after the result declaration.
• Candidates who fall under the NEET MDS result 2025 cum merit list PDF can download the same from nbe.edu.in.
• NEET MDS scorecards for the shortlisted candidates will be released on by the end of Jun 2025.
• The validity of NEET MDS results shall be only for the current admission session, i.e., 2025-25, and cannot be carried forward for the next session of admissions for MDS courses.

Steps to Download NEET MDS Scorecard

Follow the steps below to check Individual Results for 2025 NEET MDS.

• Step 1: Follow the initial steps mentioned above, a login page will appear for the individual scorecard.
• Step 2: Use NEET MDS credentials and click on submit.
• Step 3: Review the NEET MDS Scorecard, download it, and take a print.

NEET MDS Merit List 2025

NEET MDS 2025 merit list will be divided into 3 sections namely,

• NEET MDS Rank
• All India 50% Quota Rank
• All India 50% Quota Category Rank.

Steps to Check 2025 NEET MDS Results

Follow the steps mentioned below if the NEET MDS result is declared in a merit list form.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of NBE - natboard.edu.in
• Step 2: Click on the 'NEET MDS' button.
• Step 3: Click on the 'Results' button on the homepage.
• Step 4: The PDF on the results notification will open, click on the 'Click Here' option to check the results.
• Step 5: NEET MDS result will appear in the form of a Merit List. Press Ctrl+F and enter the roll number to check the score and rank.
• Step 6: Download the PDF for future reference.

NEET MDS Contact Details

Below are the National Board of Examinations (NBE) contact details which the candidate can contact for any emergency and queries regarding NEET MDS 2025.

Contact NBE for Exam-Related Queries: Candidates can contact NBE through the following modes.

Contact NBE for Exam-Related Queries

Particulars	Details
Helpline Number	18002674003 (Toll-Free)
Email ID	nbeexamhelpdesk@gmail.com
Official Website	www.nbe.edu.in

Contact Details for Admission-Related Queries: The following are the contact details required for admission-related queries.

Contact Details for Admission-Related Queries

Particulars	Details
Helpline Number	0120-4073500/18001027637
Email ID	adgme@nic.in
Official Website	www.mcc.nic.in/www.mohfw.nic.in