Overview
| NEET MDS 2023 Exam Date | March 1, 2023 |
| Name of the Examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Master of Dental Surgery |
| Common Name | NEET MDS |
| Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
| Frequency of the Examination | Once a Year | Exam Level | National-Level Examination |
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The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) is a national-level exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) every year.
The exam allows candidates to seek admissions into MDS courses in dental institutions in the country.
NEET MDS 2023 is expected to be conducted in March 1, 2023. To answer the exam, aspirants should have completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from an institution recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
| Registration Mode | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Total Number of Papers | 1 |
| Duration | 180 Minutes | Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Validity of Score | 1 Academic Year |
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Important Dates
| Events | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Process Starts | January 9 to 30, 2023 |
| Availability of Edit Window | Febuary 13, 2023 |
| NEET MDS 2023 Admit Card | Febuary 22, 2023 |
| NEET MDS 2023 Exam Date | March 1, 2023 |
| NEET MDS 2023 Results | March 10, 2023 |
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Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Exam Duration | 180 Minutes |
| Number of Questions | 240 |
| Medium of Examination | English |
| Distribution of Questions | 14 questions each from every topic except Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology, and Oral Medicine and Radiology, which have 15 questions each. |
| Types of Questions | Multiple-Choice Questions | Allotted Marks | (+4) for every correct response |
| Negative Marks | (-1) for every incorrect response |
| Level of Questions | Questions will be between Moderate and Hard |
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Candidates should prepare the topics mentioned above topics for NEET MDS:
| General Anatomy | Embryology |
| Human Physiology | Biochemistry |
| Embryology | Oral Histology |
| Microbiology | General Pharmacology |
| Therapeutics | Dental Materials | General Surgery | Oral Pathology |
| Oral Medicine | Radiology |
| Preventive Dentistry | Orthodontics |
| Periodontology | Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge |
| Endodontics | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Histology | General Pathology |
| Dental Anatomy | Dental Pharmacology |
| Oral Microbiology | Pedodontics |
| Dentofacial Orthopedics | General Medicine |
| Conservative Dentistry | Public Health Dentistry |
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| Books | Author(s) / Publisher |
|---|---|
| Dental Pulse | K. Satheesh Kumar Reddy, Swapna Munaga, and Gyanendra Attresh |
| Dentist Clinical Sciences | S. Gowri Shankar and Suresh Shenvi |
| Guide for Dental Entrance Examination | Neeraj Wadhawan |
| MCQ in Dentistry | Academa |
| Textbook of Oral Medicine | Ghom Anil Govindrao | Oral Radiology: Principles and Interpretation | Sanjay Mallya and Ernest Lam |
| Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Miloro |
| Outline of Oral Surgery | H.C. Killey, L.W. Kay, and Malcolm Harris |
| Extraction of Teeth | Geoffrey L. Howe |
| Handbook of Local Anaesthesia | Stanley F. Malamed |
| Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent | Shanthala |
| Memoir of Simeon J. Milliken, Esq., of Mount Desert, Maine | Rebekah P |
| Clinical Periodontology | Dwarakanath |
| Outline of Periodontics | J.D. Manson and Barry M. Eley |
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Eligibility & Registration
Candidates have to follow the below-mentioned eligibility criteria to answer NEET MDS:
1. Candidates must ensure that they should complete their Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from an Institute that has been recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
2. Candidates must register themselves with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or the respective State Dental Councils. This can either be permanent or provisional registration with the dental regulatory bodies.
Candidates can register for NEET MDS 2023 by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Step 2: Candidates have to click on NEET MDS.
Step 3: They have to click on the link for "New Registration".
Step 4: Candidates have to submit the following details:
1. Candidate's Name
2. Date of Birth
3. Gender
4. Nationality
5. Mobile Number
6. Email Address
7. Captcha
Step 5: Candidates should cross-check the details as they will not be able to change them once they are submitted.
Step 6: Click on the "Submit" button.
Step 7: Candidate's NEET MDS User ID and Password will be sent to the candidate's registered Email ID and Mobile Number.
step 1: Visit the official website and click on NEET MDS.
step 2: Click New Registration. Fill the required details and submit.
step 3: Now, login with the registered user User ID & Password.
Step 4: Go to Application Form and fill the personal details with required documents and press "Save and Next".
Step 5: Select Exam Center and pay the fee using preferred mode.
| Category of Students | NEET MDS Application Fees (in Rs) |
|---|---|
| General and OBC | ,750 |
| Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe or PwD | 2,750 |
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| Documents Required | Format and Specifications |
|---|---|
| 1. Class 10 Marksheet or Equivalent, 2. Class 12 Marksheet, 3. BDS Certificate and Marksheet, 4. Internship Details, 5. Document of Registration with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or the respective State Medical Council. | Format: File Type: PDF Size: Maximum 1MB Scanner DPI: 200 DPI Specifications: Documents should be visible. They can either be in colour or black and white format. It should be scanned and uploaded vertically. |
| Recent Passport-size Photograph | Format: File Type: JPG or JPEG Dimension: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm Size: Maximum 80 KB Scanner DPI: 200 DPI Specifications: Colour Photograph should be used. The candidate's face must be visible. The photograph should have a white background. The photograph should have the candidate's name and date on the bottom of the photograph. |
| Signature | Format: File Type: JPG or JPEG Dimension: 6 cm X 3 cm Size: Maximum 80 KB Scanner DPI: 200 DPI Specifications: Signatures of the candidate should be on a white paper only. They should be done only using a Blue or Black Ink Pen. |
| Thumb Impression | Format: File Type: JPG or JPEG Dimension: 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm Size: Maximum 80 KB Scanner DPI: 200 DPI Specifications: The thumb impression should be on a white background. Only the left thumb impression will be accepted. The impression should be recent, and the lines must be clear. |
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Exam Centres
| Ahmedabad | Allahabad |
| Chennai | Bengaluru |
| Delhi | Guwahati |
| Mumbai | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Pune | Kanpur | Kolkata | Lucknow |
| Puducherry | Coimbatore |
| Imphal | Thrissur |
| Hyderabad | Visakhapatnam |
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Preparation Tips
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned NEET MDS exam preparation tips:
Candidates need to have a detailed idea of the NEET MDS syllabus. The crucial exam covers a lot of topics that shall test the candidate's knowledge in the field of dentistry. Having a clear-cut knowledge of the syllabus shall help the candidate to devise a proper preparation plan for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Master of Dental Surgery exam.
As mentioned above, having a proper idea of the NEET MDS syllabus shall help the candidate to select the PERFECT RESOURCES. Candidates can refer from the list of books suggested above, but they can always go for the ones that suit their needs in the best possible way.
NEET MDS preparation requires a strict and meticulous preparation schedule. This schedule is crucial for the examination as it would help the candidates to be in the right flow. Candidates should prepare the schedule in such a way that all the topics for the exams are appropriately divided. They should ensure that the schedule is being followed properly, and in case of any emergency, provisions are made for that too.
Revision forms an integral part of the NEET MDS preparation process. It allows the candidates to maintain a grasp of the topic as they can be forgotten after a few weeks of preparation. Apart from revising important topics, candidates should regularly answer NEET MDS mock tests as that would help them to get an idea of the NEET MDS exam pattern and the type of questions that are being asked. They will be able to devise a pattern for answering the exam.
NEET MDS exam preparation can take a huge toll on the students. It creates an enormous amount of pressure as it's one of the most important postgraduate dental entrance examinations in the country. Due to this, it can cause huge disruptions to a candidate's normal routine. They should keep themselves both physically and mentally fit for the rigorous preparation process. Candidates should have proper food and drink water regularly. They should also incorporate an exercise routine to remain fit and stay in a good state of mind during the preparation process.
Admit Card
Candidates can download the NEET MDS Admit Card by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of NBE.
Step 2: Click on NEET MDS.
Step 3: Click on the link to download the NEET MDS Admit Card.
Step 4: Candidates have to log in using their User ID and Password.
Step 5: The Admit Card will be displayed on their screen. Candidates should properly check the details on the Admit Card for any discrepancies.
Step 6: If there aren't any discrepancies, then candidates can download the Admit Card and save it for further processes.
After downloading the Admit Card, candidates have to affix a recent passport-size photograph on their admit card. If the candidates fail to do this, they shall not be allowed to enter the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Master of Dental Surgery exam centre as their admit card will be considered invalid.
Below are the specifications for the photograph that needs to be affixed:
1. The dimension of the photograph should be 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm.
2. Candidates should ensure that at least 75% of the photo is covered with their face.
3. The name of the candidates and the date of the photograph should be there at the bottom of the passport-size photograph.
4. The photograph should have a white or very light background.
5. The photograph should have a complete front view of the face, and the candidate must be looking directly into the camera. They must have a neutral expression in the photo.
6. Candidates shouldn't have any kind of reflection or shadow on the face.
7. The photograph should be printed on high-quality paper and must have a minimum resolution of 600 DPI.
Candidates have to carry their Admit Card, along with a Government-approved ID card, to their respective NEET MDS exam centres.
Below is the list of some of the top MDS Institutions in India:
1. Maulana Azad Institute Of Dental Sciences, Delhi
2. King George's Medical University, Lucknow
4. Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
5. Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
Apart from the institutions mentioned above, candidates can also seek admissions in some of the best colleges in Bangalore. These colleges accept National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Master of Dental Surgery marks for the admission process; hence, making the process of seeking admissions in Bangalore easy.
Results
Candidates can check their results by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of NBE.
Step 2: Click on NEET MDS.
Step 3: Click on the link for NEET MDS Result.
Step 4: The NEET MDS Result PDF shall be displayed on the screens of the candidates.
Step 5: Candidates have to find their NEET MDS Roll Number in the list and check their result adjoining these details. The PDF of the results shall contain the NEET MDS Roll Number, Marks Scored, and All India Rank (AIR).
Step 6: Candidates can download the PDF file for future reference.
Apart from the PDF file of NEET MDS Result, candidates can also download their respective scorecard from the official website of NBE.
Step 1: Visit the official website of NBE.
Step 2: Click on NEET MDS.
Step 3: Click on the link to download the NEET MDS Scorecard.
Step 4: Candidates have to log in using their User ID and Password.
Step 5: NEET MDS Scorecard will be displayed on their screen. Candidates should properly check the details on the scorecard for any discrepancies.
Step 6: If there aren't any discrepancies, then candidates can download the NEET MDS Scorecard and save it for further processes.
Candidates need to score the minimum qualifying percentile to participate in the further exam processes:
| Category of Students | Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| General | 50 |
| General PwD | 45 |
| ST/ SC/ OBC | 40 |
| SC PwD/ ST PwD/ OBC PwD | 40 |
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NBE shall release the merit lists of NEET MDS for candidates who have cleared the required cut off. NBE shall release 3 kinds of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Master of Dental Surgery merit list for the students.
Below are the 3 kinds of NEET MDS Merit List:
It's a possibility that 2 or more candidates obtain the same marks in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Master of Dental Surgery. Such cases require tie-breaker criteria to decide on the merit position of the candidates. NBE has laid out a tie-breaker in case such a situation arises. Candidates should remember that these tie-breaker criteria are only applicable during the preparation of the merit list and not for any processes afterwards.
1st Criteria: Candidates who have a fewer number of incorrect responses in their National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Master of Dental Surgery Answer Sheet will be placed at a higher merit position.
2nd Criteria: The merit position of candidates who have the same number of incorrect responses will be based on their sectional scores. Those with a higher score in any one of the sections will be placed higher.
3rd Criteria: If the scores in both sections are identical, then the number of incorrect responses in each of the sections will be assessed. Candidates with a lower number of incorrect responses will be placed higher on the merit list.
4th Criteria: On the failure of all the above criteria, candidates will be placed according to their age. They will be ranked in the descending order of their ages.
Eligible candidates from the merit list will be allowed to participate in the NEET MDS counselling process. Candidates have to register for the NEET MDS counselling process on the official website of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
The counselling process will be conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
NEET MDS counselling process will be conducted for the following institutions:
1. Deemed Universities
2. Central Universities
3. Armed Forces Medical Services
4. Employee State Insurance Colleges (ESIC)
NEET MDS counselling process for the All-India Quota Seats will be conducted in 2 Rounds, followed by an Open Round. Vacant seats after the All-India open counselling rounds will be transferred to the State Quota.
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to register for NEET MDS:
Step 1: Visit the official website of MCC.
Step 2: Click on "PG Medical Counselling".
Step 3: Click on "New Registration" to proceed with the registration process.
Step 4: Candidates need to enter the following details for NEET MDS Counselling Registration:
Step 5: Candidates will get the login credentials for the NEET MDS registration process on their registered Mobile Number or Email ID.
Step 1: Visit the official website of MCC.
Step 2: Click on "PG Medical Counselling".
Step 3: Candidates have to log in using their NEET MDS counselling login credentials.
Step 4: The NEET MDS Application form will be displayed on the screens of the candidates, and they have to fill it up with the required details.
Step 5: Candidates should check that all the details mentioned on the application form are correct as they will not be allowed to change it after the final submission of the form.
Step 6: They need to pay the NEET MDS registration fees and then submit the application form.
| Type of Institutions | Category of Students and NEET MDS Counselling Fees |
|---|---|
| 1. 50% All India Quota Seats of Dental Colleges in India , 2. Central Universities | Category: General NEET MDS Counselling Fees: Rs. 1,000 |
| 1. 50% All India Quota Seats of Dental Colleges in India , 2. Central Universities | Category: SC or ST or OBC NEET MDS Counselling Fees: Rs. 500 |
| 1. Deemed Universities | Rs. 5,000 for All Categories |
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| Type of Institutions | Category of Students and NEET MDS Counselling Fees |
|---|---|
| 1. 50% All India Quota Seats of Dental Colleges in India , 2. Central Universities | Category: General NEET MDS Counselling Fees: Rs. 25,000 |
| 1. 50% All India Quota Seats of Dental Colleges in India , 2. Central Universities | Category: SC or ST or OBC NEET MDS Counselling Fees: Rs. 10,000 |
| 1. Deemed Universities | Rs. 2,00,000 for All Categories |
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1. NEET MDS Scorecard
2. NEET MDS Admit Card
3. BDS Degree Certificate
4. BDS Marksheets
5. Internship Completion Certificate
6. Registration Certificate from the Dental Council of India (DCI) or State Dental Council (SDC)
7. Birth Certificate or Class X Certificate or Equivalent
8. Government-approved Photo ID Proof
9. Caste Certificate (If Required)
10. PwD Certificate (If Required)