Associate Content Manager | Updated On - Oct 24, 2024
The National Board of Examinations (NBEMS) has revised the cutoff percentile for the NEET MDS 2024 exam. The qualifying cutoff percentile for all categories has been lowered by 21.692 percentile points. This means that candidates from General, SC, ST, OBC, and UR PwD categories will now need to score a lower percentile to qualify for Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) courses.
Earlier, NEET MDS 2024 Counselling Stray Vacancy seat allotment result was released on its official website – mcc.nic.in. Candidates were able to raise objections against the provisional results until September 7, 2024, at 11 AM. The final seat allotment list was released on September 7, 2024, afternoon, after considering the submitted objections.
NEET MDS 2024 Round 1 Counselling Registration window was open till July 7, 2024. All total four rounds of counselling will be conducted including the online stray vacancy round for admission into Masters of Dental Surgery courses. The number of rounds may increase based on the seat availablity. Earlier, NBE has released the cut off score along with the NEET MDS result 2024 on its official website.
- MCC releases the seat allotment result for NEET MDS counselling 2024 based on the marks and ranks of the applicants, choice filled, seat availability, and other criteria.
- Around 6200 MDS seats under 50% All India Quota and 50% state quota.
- To participate in NEET MDS counselling, candidates must complete their one year internship by June 30, 2024.
With reports of a slightly easier NEET MDS 2024 exam, the cutoff score is higher this year compared to last year. The qualifying NEET MDS Cut off percentile is 50 for GN/ EWS, 45 for GN/ EWS-PwD & 40 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories. The corresponding qualifying marks are 263 for GN/ EWS, 230 for SC/ ST/ OBC, and 246 for GN-PwD. Check NEET MDS 2024 Cut off
The scores obtained in NEET MDS are accepted by 100+ top-ranking dental colleges in India. Various state exam boards also accept NEET MDS scores to grant admission for various dental courses offered by institutes of the state. You can use NEET MDS 2024 College Predictor to predict your admission chances to top dental colleges in India.
What is NEET MDS?
NEET MDS or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery is conducted every year in a computer-based online mode. NEED MDS is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination and no other exam, either at the state or institution level, shall be valid for entry to MDS courses.
NEET MDS 2024 Exam Dates
NEET MDS Exam Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NEET MDS 2024 Registration begins | 30 January 2024 |
| NEET MDS 2024 Registration Reopened | 19 February 2024 |
| NEET MDS 2024 Form Correction | 22 February 2024 |
| NEET MDS 2024 Final Correction Window | March 5 – 7, 2024 |
| NEET MDS 2024 Admit Card |
March 15, 2024 |
| NEET MDS Application | March 9 – 11, 2024 |
| NEET MDS 2024 Exam Date |
March 18, 2024 |
| Announcement of NEET MDS 2024 Result | April 3, 2024 |
| NEET MDS 2024 Counselling | July 1, 2024 |
NEET MDS 2024 Counselling & Seat Allotment
NEET MDS 2024 Counselling starts. The counselling will be conducted online and candidates will be asked to visit the allotted college/institution for document verification. Counselling for different quota will be conducted by different bodies at separate schedules. Read More NEET MDS Counselling
- 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
NEET MDS Seat Allotment
The counseling authorities for allotment of various types of seats to eligible and successful candidates is summarized as follows:
| S.No | Types of Seats | Counseling Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All India 50% Quota Dental Educational Institutions of Central Govt. Universities established by an Act of Parliament Deemed Universities | Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India |
| 2 | State quota seats in All Dental Institutions in a state and seats in institutions established by State Govt. , Universities established by Act of State / Union Territory Legislature, Municipal Bodies Trust, Society, Company or Minority Institutions. | State Government or authority designated by the State Government |
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the website of MCC, NBE & State Counselling Authorities for the latest updates.
NEET MDS 2024 Reservation
For information regarding reservations in institutions for DGHS counselling, candidates should visit the official website for Medical Counseling Committee (www.mcc.nic.in).
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC Candidates | 15% |
| ST Candidates | 7.5% |
| OBC Candidates | 27% (only in central government institutions / central universities |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwD | 5% |
NEET MDS 2024 Cut off
The qualifying NEET MDS Cut off score will be released along with the results. Candidates who score more than NEET MDS 2024 Cut off will be included in the merit list and hence eligible to participate in NEET MDS counselling for admission to 50% AIQ seats. You can check NEET MDS previous year qualifying scores and percentile provided below:
NEET MDS Cut off 2023 (Out)
| Category | Cut off percentile | Cut off Scores 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General Category (UR/EWS) | 50 | 272 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40 | 238 |
| UR-PWD | 45 | 255 |
| SC/ST/OBC - PWD | 40 | 238 |
NEET MDS Cut off 2022 (Revised)
| Category | Revised Cut off Percentile 2022 | Revised Cut off Scores 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| General Category (UR/EWS) | 24.286 | 174 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 14.286 | 138 |
| UR-PWD | 19.286 | 157 |
| SC/ST/OBC - PWD | 14.286 | 138 |
Previous Year NEET MDS Cut off
| Category | Cut off percentile | Cut off Scores 2022 | Cut off scores 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Category (UR/EWS) | 50 | 263 | 259 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40 | 227 | 227 |
| UR-PWD | 45 | 245 | 243 |
| SC/ST/OBC - PWD | 40 | 227 | 227 |
NEET MDS 2024 Result
Candidates can download their NEET MDS 2024 scorecard from the official website. NBE also releases NEET MDS result-cum-merit list for year 2024.
The steps to check NEET MDS result are mentioned below:
- Visit the official website of NBE, nbe.edu.in
- Login using your login credentials
- Look for ‘Check Result’ tab
- Result will be displayed.
- Download and Print for future reference.
NEET MDS Tie Breaker Criteria
In the event of two or more candidates obtaining the same marks, the merit position shall be determined using the following tie-breaker criteria in descending order:
- Candidate who has a lesser number of incorrect responses in the overall paper (Part A & B) shall be placed at a higher merit position.
- Candidate with the higher score in Part B of the question paper shall be placed at a higher merit position.
- Candidate who has a lesser number of incorrect responses n Part B of the paper shall be placed at a higher merit position.
- Failing which, date of birth of the candidate will be taken into consideration. Older candidates will be placed at a better merit position.
NEET MDS 2024 Paper Analysis
NEET MDS 2024 Paper Analysis is out. Below is the paper analysis of previous year –
| Particulars | Analysis |
|---|---|
| Overall Difficulty Level | Easy to Moderate |
| Was the paper time consuming? | No |
| Were Picture-based Questions asked? | Yes |
| Difficulty Level of Part A | Easy to Moderate |
| Difficulty Level of Part B | Easy to Moderate |
| Topics with High Weightage | Syndrome, Medicine, Orthodontics, Embryology |
| Good Attempt | 190-200 |
For detailed subject-wise paper analysis of NEET MDS 2024, click here
NEET MDS 2024 Eligibility
NEET MDS 2024 Eligibility Criteria is provided below for your reference.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Dental Surgery |
| Registration with SDC/ DCI | Provisional/permanent registration with State Dental Council (SDC) or DCI by July 31, 2024 |
| Internship | One-year Internship in a recognized Dental college |
| Eligibility Criteria for All India 50% Quota Seats |
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NEET MDS 2024 Application Form
The four major steps to fill NEET MDS 2024 Application Form are:
- Step 1: Profile Creation – Candidates applying for the first time on NBE Website will be asked to create a profile. Candidates who have applied earlier can use their login details. They will be asked to enter a Captcha for security reasons.
- Step 2: Filling of Application – The first step in filling up of NEET MDS Application Form is a selection of the exam from the drop-down. Candidates must opt for National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test – Master of Dental Surgery to proceed. Candidates will be taken to the personal information page and asked to fill in the details.
- Step 3: Selection of Exam Schedule and Center – NEET MDS 2024 will be conducted all across the country. Candidates can select the NEET MDS Exam Center based on their accessibility. The center will be allotted on a first come first serve basis.
- Step 4: Application Fee – NEET MDS application fees should be paid in the online mode. Candidates should ensure that the payment is successful to complete the submission of the application form. The payment can be made through Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking
The application fees for various categories is as follows:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General /Other Backward Category | INR 4250 |
| SC / ST / PWD | INR 3250 |
NEET MDS 2024 Form Correction
NEET MDS 2024 Form correction final edit window was opened till March 7 for rectifying the uploaded images of the below-mentioned documents:
- Photograph
- Signatures
- Thumb Impression
Earlier, the form correction facility was open on February 15 for the new candidates registered from Feb 10 to 12, 2024.
Editing the below-mentioned details is not allowed during NEET MDS form correction period:
- Name of the Candidate
- Mobile No.
- Email Address
- Testing City
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Nationality
Read More NEET MDS Form Correction
NEET MDS 2024 Documents Upload Guidelines
| Criteria | Photograph | Signature | Thumb Impression |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension | 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm | 6 cm x 3 cm | - |
| Format | JPG/ JPEG | JPG/ JPEG | JPG/JPEG |
| Size | up to 80 kb | up to 80 kb | up to 80 kb |
NEET MDS 2024 Exam Pattern
Till 2024, NEET MDS exam was a 3-hour long examination with 240 MCQs based on the topics studied in the BDS curriculum. Now recently, NBEMS introduced time bound limit in NEET MDS exam. To be precise, now the paper will have sectional time limit instead of a unified 3 hours duration exam. Details for the same will be updated here as soon as the official releases it on their brochure for next year’s exam. The exam syllabus includes all the topics that were taught during the BDS course as mandated in the guidelines. NEET MDS Exam Pattern is provided in the table below:
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Number of Questions | 240 |
| Question Paper Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Maximum Marks | 240 |
| Marking Scheme | 4 Marks for one correct response -1 mark deduction for incorrect response No negative marking for unattempted questions |
| Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
| Sections in Paper | 1 |
NEET MDS 2024 Syllabus
The Paper for NEET MDS is divided into two parts with a distribution of 100 questions for Part A and 140 for Part B. The question and topic-wise distribution is given below.
| Part A | Part B |
|---|---|
| General Anatomy including embryology and histology | Dental Materials |
| General human physiology and biochemistry | Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology |
| Dental Anatomy, Embryology, & Oral Histology | Oral Medicine and Radiology |
| General Pathology and Microbiology | Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry |
| General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics | Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics |
| General Medicine | Periodontology |
| General Surgery | Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge |
| -- | Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics |
| -- | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| -- | Public Health Dentistry |
Note: The syllabus of the above topics shall be as per the latest regulations for BDS courses notified by the Dental Council of India with prior approval of the Govt. of India. For the latest syllabus and other details please refer www.dciindia.org.in
NEET MDS 2024 FAQs
Ques. What is NEET MDS 2024 exam date?
Ans. NEET MDS 2024 exam date is announced by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). NEET MDS 2024 exam date is March 18, 2024.
Ques. Who conducts NEET MDS exam?
Ans. NEET MDS exam is conducted every year by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for admission to 6000+ MDS seats in top dental colleges of the country.
Ques. What is the question paper pattern of NEET MDS 2024?
Ans. NEET MDS exam is of 3 hours duration and comprises 240 questions carrying 4 marks each. For every incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted. All the questions are objective-type only.
Ques. What is the qualifying cut off for NEET MDS 2024?
Ans. The qualifying cut off for NEET MDS 2024 has been released by NBE. The qualifying percentile is 50th percentile for General candidates and 40th percentile for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates. The corresponding qualifying scores have been announced along with the result.
Ques. How to download NEET MDS 2024 Scorecard?
Ans. To download NEET MDS 2024 scorecard, candidates need to login on the official website using their registration id and password/ date of birth. Scorecard will only be available online and will not be sent via post.,
Ques. Has NEET MDS Counselling started?
Ans. No, NEET MDS 2024 Counselling schedule will be available soon on the official website.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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Ss you have regsitered for the second round counseling of NEET MDS 2023, you can participate in the Round 3 counseling by filling in fresh choices. However, the deadline for Choice Filling and Locking for Round was September 13, 2023.
There are two parts for the NEET MDS syllabus. You can check the topics included in each part, the important topics, etc. from NEET MDS Syllabus.
The NEET MDS application fee for UR and OBC students is INR 4250, while the application fee for SC, ST and PWD students is INR 3250.