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National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Master of Dental Surgery

NBE (National Board of Examinations) · Online (CBT) · Once a year (December/January)

240
Questions
180 min
Duration
960
Total Marks
8+
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Key Dates

Next ExamDecember 2026
RegistrationSeptember 2026
ModeOnline (CBT)
EligibilityBDS with internship completion
AttemptsNo limit
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Exam Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarks
All dental subjects (BDS curriculum)240960
Total240960
Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect · Duration: 180 minutes
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Previous Year Cutoff

CategoryMarksRank
General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
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About National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) 2027

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the NBE (National Board of Examinations). Preparing for the NEET MDS requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NEET MDS 2027 exam pattern?

NEET MDS 2027 has 240 MCQs from all BDS subjects. Duration is 180 minutes (3 hours). Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect. Total marks: 960. The exam is conducted online at designated NBE test centres.

Which subjects are included in NEET MDS 2027?

NEET MDS covers all BDS subjects: Oral Anatomy, Dental Materials, Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine, Conservative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, and Public Health Dentistry.

How many MDS seats are available through NEET MDS 2027?

Approximately 6,000+ MDS seats across government and private dental colleges in India are filled through NEET MDS. Government college seats are highly competitive with around 1,500+ seats across the country.

What is the NEET MDS 2027 qualifying score?

The qualifying percentile for NEET MDS is 50th for general category and 40th for reserved categories. The actual qualifying score varies yearly based on the difficulty level of the exam and the number of candidates.

What are the most popular MDS specializations through NEET MDS?

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Prosthodontics, and Pedodontics are the most sought-after MDS specialties. These seats at premier institutions like AIIMS and government dental colleges are highly competitive.

How to Prepare for NEET MDS

1

Create subject-wise notes for all 10 BDS subjects — NEET MDS covers a very broad dental curriculum

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Focus heavily on Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine as these subjects have high weightage in NEET MDS

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