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.

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NEET MDS Preparation Guide

NBE (National Board of Examinations)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for NEET MDS 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyVery Hard

Total Marks960

Duration180 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

Once a year (December/January)

Next Exam Date

December 2026

EEligibility Criteria

BDS with internship completion

ANumber of Attempts

No limit

Study Plan by Subject

All dental subjects (BDS curriculum)

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

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

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

Solve previous 5 years of NEET MDS papers to identify recurring high-frequency topics

Dedicate the last 2 months exclusively to full-length NEET MDS mock tests and rapid revision

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
All dental subjects (BDS curriculum)	240	960	180 min
Total	240	960	180 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

September 2026

Next Exam Date

December 2026

Conducted By

NBE (National Board of Examinations)

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