NEET MDS: syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS (NEET-MDS). Single entrance test for admission to MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) courses in India

Category
Medical
Conducted by
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Level
Postgraduate dental entrance
Frequency
Yearly
Mode
Computer-based test
Languages
English
Application fee
Rs 3,500 for General, OBC and EWS; Rs 2,500 for SC, ST and PwD; payment-gateway charges extra (2026 bulletin).

Eligibility

Exam pattern

NEET-MDS

180 min · 240 questions · 960 marks

Syllabus

Part A (100 questions)

General Anatomy including embryology and histology (14 questions), General Human Physiology and Biochemistry (14 questions), Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology (14 questions), General Pathology and Microbiology (14 questions), General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics (14 questions), General Medicine (15 questions), General Surgery (15 questions)

Part B (140 questions)

Dental Materials (14 questions), Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology (14 questions), Oral Medicine and Radiology (14 questions), Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (14 questions), Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics (14 questions), Periodontology (14 questions), Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge (14 questions), Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (14 questions), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (14 questions), Public Health Dentistry (14 questions)

Important dates (NEET-MDS 2026)

Selection process

Rank by NEET-MDS score; seats are allotted through counselling. To qualify, a candidate needs the 50th percentile (General/EWS), 40th (SC/ST/OBC) or 45th (UR with disability). The cut-off may be lowered if qualifying candidates are fewer than three times the vacancies.

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Frequently asked questions

What is NEET MDS?

NEET MDS stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS (NEET-MDS). Single entrance test for admission to MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) courses in India. It is conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Level: Postgraduate dental entrance.

Who is eligible for NEET MDS?

Education: BDS (or a foreign dental degree recognised by the Government of India / Dental Council of India) with the 12-month compulsory rotatory internship completed and registration obtained by the date the bulletin sets (31 May 2026 for the 2026 session). Interns due to finish by that date may sit the test.

What is the exam pattern of NEET MDS?

NEET-MDS: 180 minutes, 240 questions, 960 marks. Mode: Computer-based test.

How often is NEET MDS held?

Yearly.

When is NEET MDS held?

NEET-MDS 2026 cycle: Application opens 2026-03-14; Application closes 2026-03-30; Admit cards issued 2026-04-29; Examination 2026-05-02.

How are candidates selected through NEET MDS?

Rank by NEET-MDS score; seats are allotted through counselling. To qualify, a candidate needs the 50th percentile (General/EWS), 40th (SC/ST/OBC) or 45th (UR with disability). The cut-off may be lowered if qualifying candidates are fewer than three times the vacancies.

What is the application fee for NEET MDS?

Rs 3,500 for General, OBC and EWS; Rs 2,500 for SC, ST and PwD; payment-gateway charges extra (2026 bulletin).

Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-10-04. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.