National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test - MDS
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test - MDS

NEET MDS 2024: Counselling, Application, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus & Cutoff

NEET MDS 2024 was conducted on March 18. Result for the examination was announced on April 3, 2024. NEET MDS counselling process is currently underway at mcc.nic.in.
NEET MDS Exam 2024

NEET MDS Exam 2024

NEET MDS 2024: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducts the NEET MDS exam every year. MDS stands for Master of Dental Surgery. The exam is for students who wish to take admission in postgraduate dental programs in various dental colleges in India. 

This year, the NEET MDS exam was held on March 18, 2024. The result for the same was declared on April 3, 2024 by the National Board of Examinations. Students who wish to appear for NEET MDS will be able to register for the next year online. 

NEET MDS 2024 Highlights

Check important highlights about NEET MDS exam 2024 below: 

Particulars

Details

Name of the exam

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS

Conducting body

National Board of Examinations (NBE)

Frequency

Once a year

Language 

English

Exam duration

3 hours

Application mode

Online

Official website

natboard.edu.in

NEET MDS Application Form 2024

Candidates who wish to appear for NEET MDS exam are required to first register themselves online. The NEET MDS application process is conducted at the official website - natboard.edu.in. While registering online, students are required to enter the required information in the form. Along with that, they are also required to upload scanned copies of documents. Once done, candidates have to submit choices of their preferred examination centres. Then, candidates are required to pay the application fees and submit the form. 

NEET MDS Application fees 2024

The application fees for NEET MDS varies for reserved and unreserved categories of candidates:

Category of candidate

Exam fee

General, OBC, EWS

Rs. 3,500

SC, ST, PWD

Rs. 2,500

NEET MDS Eligibility 2024

Candidates interested in applying for NEET MDS exam can check the eligibility requirements provided below: 

  • Candidate must have a Bachelor in Dental Surgery degree from a recognized institute 
  • Candidate must be registered with the State Dental Council and must have obtained provisional/permanent registration
  • Candidate must have undergone a compulsory internship of 1 year at a recognized dental college

NEET MDS Exam Pattern 2024

NBE has also released the exam pattern and marking scheme for NEET MDS examination in its information bulletin. Check NEET MDS exam pattern and scheme below: 

Particulars

Details

Number of questions

240

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions

Language medium

English

Time allotted

3 hours

Negative marking

Yes, 25%

Marking scheme

  • Correct response: 4 marks
  • Incorrect response: Deduction of 1 mark
  • Unattempted question: 0 marks

NEET MDS Allocation of Time 

Check allocation of time for NEET MDS exam in the image below:

NEET MDS Allocation of Time 

NEET MDS Admit Card 2024

Only the candidates who have successfully completed their NEET MDS registration process will be eligible to download their hall tickets. NEET MDS admit card will be made available online at nbe.edu.in. 

NEET MDS Result 2024

Once the exam is successfully completed, the NBEMS will release NEET MDS results online at nbe.edu.in. The result will determine whether the candidate has passed or failed in their NEET MDS exam. Those candidates who qualify in NEET MDS exam will be eligible for counselling rounds. This year, the NEET MDS result was declared on April 3, 2024. Along with the result, NBE also releases the NEET MDS cut off.

NEET MDS Counselling 2024

NEET MDS counselling process is currently underway at the official website of Medical Counselling Committee. Candidates can register for NEET MDS counselling round 2 since round 1 is now concluded. Only those candidates are eligible for NEET MDS counselling, who qualified in the exam and have achieved score above the NEET MDS cut off range. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When did NEET MDS exam take place in 2024?

NEET MDS 2024 exam was conducted on March 18, 2024. The result for the same was declared on April 3, 2024.

Who conducts NEET MDS exam?

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences conducts the NEET MDS exam annually in offline mode. 

Where does NEET MDS counselling take place?

NEET MDS counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee. Candidates can apply for counselling at mcc.nic.in. 

Where can one download the NEET MDS result from?

NEET MDS result can be downloaded from the official NBE website - nbe.edu.in. The NEET MDS result was announced on April 3, 2024. 

How many seats are offered through NEET MDS exam 2024?

NEET MDS exam 2024 is offering 6,228 seats to candidates across various medical institutions in the country. 

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