NEET MDS 2023 - Application Process(Started), Exam Dates(Out), Syllabus, Admit Card & Result

NEET MDS Exam 2023 Important Dates

The officials have announced the exam dates. Check them below:

NEET MDS Exam 2023 Pattern & Syllabus

NEET MDS 2023 Exam Pattern -

NBE will conduct the NEET MDS 2023 exam on a single day, in a single session. There will be multiple-choice questions (240 questions) in two parts – Part A (100 questions) and Part B (140 questions). Time allotted for the exam – 180 minutes. For the wrong answers, 25% of marks will be deducted. In the case of unattempted questions, no marks will be subtracted. 4 marks are given for each correct answer. The medium of the exam is English.

Subject-wise Distribution of Questions -

Part A -

Part B –

Allocation of Time

Marking Scheme

NEET MDS 2023 Syllabus

As per the Information Bulletin, “The syllabus for the exam shall be that of BDS standard and shall cover all the subjects/syllabus taught during the BDS course as prescribed in the DCI Revised BDS Course Regulations, 2007 as amended from time to time”.

As per the DCI Revised BDS Course Regulations, 2007, the subjects of study in BDS include:

1. Human Anatomy, Embryology, Histology & Medical Genetics
2. Human Physiology & Biochemistry, Nutrition & Dietetics
3. Dental Anatomy, Embryology, and Oral Histology
4. General Pathology & Microbiology
5. General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
6. Dental Materials
7. Preclinical Conservative Dentistry Laboratory Exercises
8. Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology
9. General Medicine
10. General Surgery
11. Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
12. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
13. Oral Medicine and Radiology
14. Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
15. Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
16. Public Health Dentistry
17. Periodontology
18. Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
19. Aesthetic Dentistry
20. Forensic Odontology
21. Oral Implantology
22. Behavioural Science
23. Ethics

The syllabus for each subject is as under:

Human Anatomy, Embryology, Histology & Medical Genetics

General Anatomy, Regional Anatomy of Head & Neck, Thorax, Abdomen, Clinical Procedures, General Disposition of Abdominal, Thoracic, Abdominal & Pelvic Organs, Embryology, Medical Genetics.

Human Physiology & Biochemistry, Nutrition & Dietetics

General Physiology, Blood, Digestive System, Muscle and Nerve, Excretory System, Body Temperature & functions of Skin, Endocrinology, Reproduction, Cardiovascular system, Respiratory System, Central Nervous System, Special Senses, Chemistry of Bioorganic Molecules, Macronutrients and Digestion, Micronutrients, Energy Metabolism, Medical Biochemistry.

Dental Anatomy, Embryology, and Oral Histology

Tooth Morphology - Introduction, Human Dentition, Morphology of Permanent Teeth, Oral Embryology - Development of Teeth, Eruption of Deciduous & Permanent Teeth, Shedding of Teeth, Oral Histology, Oral Physiology - Saliva, Mastication, deglutition, Theories of Mineralization, Physiology of Taste, Physiology of Speech.

General Pathology & Microbiology

General Pathology, ethology and Pathogenesis of Disease, Degerations, Cell Death & Necrosis, Inflammation, Healing, Tuberculosis, Syphilis, Typhoid, Thrombosis, Embolism, Derangements of Body Fluids, Ischaemia and Infarction, AIDS and Hepatitis, Haemorrhagic Disorders, General Microbiology, Immunology, Systematic Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology.

General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics

General Pharmacology, CNS Drugs, Autonomic Drugs, Cardiovascular Drugs, Autacoids, Drugs Acting on Blood, G.I.T. Drugs, Endocrines, Dental Pharmacology - Anti-septics, Bleaching agents, Mouthwashes, Pharmacotherapy.

Dental Materials

Important Physical Properties Applicable to Dental Materials, Biological Considerations in Use of Dental Materials, Gypsum & Gypsum Products, Impression Materials used in Dentistry, Synthetic Resins Used in Dentistry, Metal and Alloys, Dental Casting Alloys, Dental Casting Investments, Dental Ceramics.

Preclinical Conservative Dentistry Laboratory Exercises

Identification and Study of Hand cutting Instruments, Identification and Use of Rotary Cutting Instruments, Identification and Manipulation of Varnish, Cast Restoration, and Endodontics.

Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology

Pathological Processes, Developmental Disturbances of Teeth, Forensic Odontology, Developmental Disturbances of Jaws, Periodontal Diseases, Cysts of the Oral & Para oral Region, Tumors of the Oral Cavity, Principles of Basic Forensic Odontology.

General Medicine

Aim of Medicine, Definitions of Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Infections, G.I.T. - Stomatitis, gingival hyperplasia, acid peptic disease, dysphagia, jaundice, cirrhosis of liver ascites, acute and chronic hepatitis; CVS, Hematology, Renal System, Nutrition, Endocrines, Critical Care.

General Surgery

History, General Principles, wounds, Infections, Inflammation, Transmissible Viral Infections, Tumours, Ulcers, Cysts, sinus and Fistulae, Shock and Haemorrhage, Nervous System, Fractures, Principles of Operative Surgery, Swellings of the Jaw, Biopsy.

Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Nomenclature of Dentition, Principles of Cavity Preparation, Dental Caries, Treatment Planning for Operative Dentistry, Gnathological Concepts of Restoration, Aramamentarium for Cavity Preparation, Amalgam Restoration, Anterior Restorations, Cast Restorations, Endodontics, Emergency Diagnostic Methods, Dental material and Basic Equipment Management.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Introduction, Diagnosis in Oral Surgery, Principles of infection, Principles of Oral Surgery, Painless Surgery, Control of hemorrhage during surgery, Closure of wounds, Postoperative care, Exodontia, Impacted Teeth, Pre-prosthetic Surgery, Diseases of the maxillary sinus, Salivary gland diseases, Jaw deformities, Cleft Lip and Palate, Neurological disorders, Local Anaesthesia.  

Oral Medicine and Radiology

Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Aids - Diagnostic Methods, Differential Diagnosis, Oral Medicine and Therapeutics, Behavioural Sciences and Ethics, Oral Radiology.

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Introduction, Historical Background, Growth and Development, Malocclusion, Diagnosis and Diagnostic Aids, Preventive Orthodontics, Removable Orthodontic Appliances, Extraoral Appliances, Orthodontic Appliances.

Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry

Introduction, Growth & Development, Dental Anatomy and Histology, Oral Surgical Procedures in Children, Dental Caries, Child Psychology, Behaviour Management, Pediatric Operative Dentistry, Pediatric Endodontics, Oral Habits in Children, Setting up of Pedodontic Clinic.

Public Health Dentistry

Introduction to Dentistry, Dental Public Health, Research Methodology and Dental Statistics.

Periodontology

Definition of Periodontology, Defensive Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity, Classification of Periodontal Diseases, Gingival Diseases, Epidemiology of Periodontal diseases, Ethnology, Periodontitis, Prognosis, Hypersensitivity, Pharmaco-therapy.

Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge

Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Improving the Patient’s Denture Foundation and ridge Relation, Principles of retention, Support and Stability, Tooth Selection and Arrangement, Laboratory Procedures, Removable Flexible Dentures, and Fixed Partial Dentures.

Aesthetic Dentistry

Introduction and scope of esthetic dentistry, Anatomy & physiology of smile, Role of the color in esthetic dentistry, Simple procedures (rounding of central incisors to enhance esthetic appearance), Bleaching of teeth, Veneers with various materials, Preventive and interceptive esthetics, Ceramics, Simple gingival contouring to enhance the appearance, Simple clinical procedures for BDS students

Forensic Odontology

Introduction to forensic dentistry, Overview of forensic medicine and toxicology, Dental identification, Maintaining dental records, Age estimation, Sex differentiation, Ethnic variations in tooth morphology, Dental DNA methods, Bite mark procedures, Jurisprudence and ethics.

Oral Implantology

History of implants, Scope of oral & maxillofacial implantology & terminologies, Introduction to various implant systems, Bone Biology, Morphology, Classification of bone and its relevance to implant treatment and bone augmentation materials, Soft tissue considerations in implant dentistry, Pre-surgical preparation of patient, Implant installation & armamentarium for the Branemark system, Diagnosis & treatment planning in implant dentistry, First stage surgery – Mandible – Maxilla, Healing period & second-stage surgery, Management of surgical complications & failures, General considerations in prosthodontic reconstruction & Biomechanics, Jaw relation records and construction of superstructure with special emphasis on occlusion for osseointegrated prosthesis, Prosthodontic components of the Branemark system as a role model, Impression procedures & Preparation of the master cast, Management of prosthodontic complications & failures, Recall & maintenance phase

Behavioural Science

Integration, Psychology, Sociology.

Ethics

Introduction to Ethics, Ethics of the Individual, Profession Ethics, Research Ethics, Ethical workshop of cases.

NEET MDS 2023 Preparation Tips

NEET MDS is a single-window national-level entrance exam for admission to the post-graduate dental courses offered by the best colleges in the country. The syllabus of the exam is vast and candidates need to start their preparation as early as possible. The topics are from the BDS syllabus as prescribed by DCI. Here are some useful tips for preparing for the NEET MDS exam.

Start Early

You need to start early to get through the exam. A month or two of reparation won’t help you. If MDS is your target, we suggest starting your preparation along with the BDS course. The subjects studied in the final year of the BDS program have more weightage as compared to others. So, focus more on them. If you can't start your preparation during BDS, you must at least start the NEET MDS preparation 8 to 10 months before the entrance exam.

Set Targets

Set daily, weekly, and monthly targets for exam preparation. You can divide topics according to their difficulty levels or marks weightage. Try to concentrate on the basic topics first and then move to other important topics. Setting targets is very important as you won’t be able to cover the entire syllabus without doing so within the given time.

Make Time-Table

After setting targets, make a timetable to achieve them same. Prepare a timetable that can be followed daily. Do not create long study sessions. Keep breaks of 10 to 15 minutes between study sessions. However, it is advised not to skip even a single study day.

Right Study Material

The BDS course books are the best for MDS entrance exam preparation. There is no need to keep a pile of books and study materials.

Solve Previous Year’s Question Paper -

Solve previous year’s question papers to keep track of your preparation level. It also helps in identifying strengths and weaknesses. The previous years’ question papers help us understand the pattern, marking scheme, the difficulty level of questions, etc. These papers and mock tests are the best way of evaluating your preparation and working on your mistakes.

Practice for Avoiding Negative Marking

There is a negative marking in the exam, and candidates must keep this in mind. To avoid negative marking, candidates must practice not making any guesses and mark only those answers for which they are sure. It is advised to leave the questions unanswered rather than marking a wrong answer. It will reduce the overall score.

NEET MDS Exam 2023 Eligibility

Nationality

• Both Indian and foreign nationals can appear in NEET-MDS 2023.

Educational Qualification

• An Indian applicant must have completed a Bachelor in Dental Surgery from a recognized institute or university in India, registered with SDC (State Dental Council), and received permanent or provisional registration
• He must have obtained a compulsory one-year rotatory internship from a recognized dental institution.
• Foreign nationals need not mandatorily possess temporary registration with the Dental Council of India (DCI) while appearing for NEET-MDS 2023.
• They must have obtained basic dental qualifications recognized by the concerned authority or the corresponding state dental council.
• Those who have passed the qualifying exam and are undergoing the 12-month compulsory rotatory internship/ practical training are also eligible to appear for the exam. However, such students will not be eligible for admission if their internship doesn’t complete.

Note: Applicants who are ineligible during the process will not be allowed to take the test or counselling. If an ineligible student appears in the test, his/her candidature will immediately be canceled.

NEET MDS Exam 2023 Application Process

NEET MDS application form 2023 has been released online by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). Aspirants of the NEET MDS exam have to register online on the official website of NBE to be able to fill out the application form. The last date to fill out and submit the application form for NEET MDS 2023 will be in November. The final submission of the NEET MDS application form will require the candidates to pay a non-refundable fee. Without remitting this application fee, the application form of NEET MDS 2023 cannot be submitted. Candidates who wish to appear for the postgraduate entrance test are advised to check the NEET MDS eligibility criteria before applying for it. Candidates found ineligible will not be allowed to appear for the examination, and their NEET MDS 2023 application form will be rejected. Visit the official web portal of the National Board of Examinations.

• Click on the ‘NEET-MDS’ button
• Look for the option ‘New Registration’ below ‘LINKS’
• While filling in the online form, the following sequence needs to be observed
• Access the registration form and fill it in with the candidate’s name, confirm the candidate’s name, date of birth, gender, nationality, mobile number, email, re-enter email and CAPTCHA
• You will receive ‘User ID’ and ‘Password’ in your inbox for login
• Fill in the details and upload the scanned copies of the photograph & signature
• Choose ‘test city’
• Release the application fee online
• Submit and take a printout of the form with the Transaction ID.

Please note that the following details in the application form are non-editable:

• Candidate’s Name
• Mobile Number
• Email Address
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Testing City
• Nationality

NEET-MDS 2023 Application Fee –

Must note, the application fee should be remitted online through the payment gateway, using a credit card, debit card, and net banking. The fees are mentioned below –

NEET MDS Exam 2023 Other Details

NEET MDS 2023 Admit Card

The Board will issue the NEET MDS admit card 2023 on the official website. Candidates will be informed about the same through SMS. Please note that no admit card will be sent through the post to any candidate. To download it, the applicants must use the user ID and password. Check for the details like the candidate’s roll number, the center of the exam, time allotment, etc., on the call letter. In case of discrepancy, contact the authority immediately. After downloading the admit card, affix your latest passport-size photograph in the provided space on the admit card. The specifications of the photograph are as under:

• The minimum size of the photograph must be 35mm x 45mm. The photograph must cover a minimum of 75% of the face and head.
• The name of the candidate and the date of capturing the photograph must be mentioned at the bottom of the photograph.
• The background of the photograph must be white.
• Look directly into the camera with a natural expression. The photograph must have a full front view of the face.
• The photograph must not have red eyes, reflection, or shadow, scratches, stains, or kinks.
• The photograph must be printed on high-quality paper with a minimum of 600 dpi resolution.

How to download the admit card for NEET MDS 2023?

• Go to the official website of NBE - nbe.edu.in
• Click on "NEET-MDS".
• Select "Click here to download your admit card".
• Enter your user id and password, and check you admit card for any errors.
• Download the same and keep it safe for future reference.

Documents to be carried to the Test Centre

Candidates must carry the following documents to the test center:

• Admit Card with Candidate’s Photograph
• Photo ID (original, non-expired, and valid) - any one of the following:
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Voter’s ID Card
  • PAN Card
  • Driving License
  • Passport

Keep the NEET MDS hall ticket 2023 safe until the counselling is over.

The exam will be conducted in 57 cities across India. Here’s the list of all the NEET-MDS exam centers 2023 –

Banned Items at the Test Center -

“All candidates will be subjected to compulsory frisking before entering the examination center.” The following items are banned inside the exam center:

• Stationery items such as Calculator, Writing Pad, Pen, Plastic Pouch, Eraser, etc.
• Textual Material (written or printed), Notes.
• Electronic devices include mobile phones, Pen Drives, Earphones, Bluetooth, pagers, microphones, Electronic Pen/ Scanner, Wrist Watch/ Health Band, etc.
• Ornaments like rings, bracelets, earrings, chains/necklaces, pendants, nose-pin, brooch, badges, etc.
• Items include goggles, wallets, handbags, caps, belts, etc.
• Eatables (packed or opened) such as snacks, soft drinks, water, etc.
• Other items that can be used as unfair means for hiding communication devices such as spy cameras, Bluetooth devices, etc.

“No arrangement will be made at the centers for keeping any articles/items belonging to the candidates. In case any candidate is found in possession of any of the barred items inside the center, it will be considered as the use of unfair means, and action will be taken against the candidate in accordance with the relevant provisions. To avoid any hardship, candidates are advised not to bring such items along with them at the test center.”

NEET MDS Result 2023

The test-takers can access the NEET MDS 2023 result in a pdf form, while the scorecard will be issued after the result announcement. It will carry the score, AIQ rank, and category rank. The result can be downloaded using the candidate’s roll number, DOB and CAPTCHA.

How to Check the Result of NEET MDS 2023

• Go to the official website - nbe.edu.in
• Select "NEET-MDS"
• In the important announcement section, select "NEET MDS 2023 result".
• Result PDF opens on the screen.
• Scroll through the list or use Ctrl+F to find the NEET MDS roll number
• Check the result
• Save the PDF for future reference

Validity of NEET MDS Result 2023

The validity of the NEET-MDS result is only for the current academic session, i.e., 2023. The scores cannot be utilized for admission to the next session.

NEET MDS - Tie-Breaking Criteria

If two or more candidates obtain the same marks in the examination, the merit list will be prepared following the below-mentioned tie-breaking criteria in descending order:

• Candidates who have a lesser number of incorrect responses (in both Part A and B) will be placed higher on the merit list.
• Candidates with higher scores in Part B of the question paper will be placed higher on the merit list.
• Candidates who have a lesser number of incorrect responses in Part B will be placed higher on the merit list.
• At last, the Date of Birth of the candidates will be considered for merit calculation. Older candidates will be placed higher on the merit list.

NEET MDS Cut-off 2023

This is the minimum qualifying mark that the students need to score to pursue a Master of Dental Surgery course. Different categories will have different qualifying percentiles. Take a look –

• General Category Candidates – 50th Percentile
• Unreserved PWD Students – 45th Percentile
• OBC/SC/ST/PWD Applicants – 40th Percentile

NEET MDS cut-off 2023 will be released by NBE on the basis of the result. The cutoff of NEET MDS 2023 will denote the minimum marks required to participate in the admission process. Candidates can refer to the NEET MDS cutoff for previous years to get an idea of the difficulty level of the examination.

NEET MDS 2023 Counselling

All the qualified candidates (except students from Jammu & Kashmir) are eligible to partake in the NEET MDS counselling 2023 for 50% All India Quota seats, which is likely to be started from the second week of March 2023. The Directorate of General Health Services will administer it. Here are some documents required at the time of counselling –

• NEET MDS 2023 admit card
• Identity proof
• Internship completion certificate
• NEET Scorecard
• BDS Marksheet (1st, 2nd and 3rd Professional Examination)
• Permanent/provisional registration certificate issued by DCI/State Dental Council
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Class 10 certificate/date of birth certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• BDS degree certificate/provisional certificate

List of Institutes Who Will Issue Disability Certificates

NEET MDS 2023 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Check out the answers to your questions related to the NEET MDS 2023 exam. Here are some of the frequently asked questions:

Q: What is the NEET-MDS exam? Who can apply?

A: NEET MDS is a single-window entrance examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations for all Dental PG courses. Candidates seeking admission to the Master of Dental Surgery must clear the NEET MDS exam.

Q: Has the application process started for the MDS exam 2023?

A: No. The application process will start soon, as per the new notification released on 9th January 2023.

Q. Can I attempt NEET MDS 2023 in Hindi?

A. No, the only language option available for NEET MDS 2023 is English. Candidates cannot opt for any other medium.

Q. Will NBE send the result of NEET MDS 2023 by post?

A. NEET MDS result 2023 will not be sent by post to any candidate. Candidates can download the PDF of the NEET MDS 2023 result using the link given in the description above.

Q. Is the NEET MDS result in the same as NEET MDS scorecard?

A. No, NEET MDS 2023 result is different from the scorecard. The result will be a PDF file with the marks of all candidates, while the scorecard will contain detailed information about the candidates and their performance.

Q: What is the procedure for submitting the NEET MDS application form 2023?

A: The application form can only be submitted online. There is no provision for applying for the exam in offline mode. Look for the application form section above.

Q: I’m from Jammu & Kashmir. Am I eligible for 50% All India Quota seats?

A: No.

Q: Can students from other countries apply for the exam? If yes, do they have to produce any documents?

A: Yes, foreign students are eligible to give the test. They need not mandatorily possess temporary registration with the Dental Council of India (DCI) while appearing in NEET-MDS 2023.

Q: I’m from Imphal. Where can I give the test? Do I need to travel to other cities?

A: No, not at all. Imphal is among the NEET MDS exam centers. THE NEET MDS exam will be held in 57 cities.

Q: What are the documents required for counselling?

A: NEET MDS 2023 admit card, Identity proof, Internship completion certificate, NEET Scorecard, BDS Marksheet (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Professional Examination), Permanent/provisional registration certificate issued by DCI/State Dental Council, Disability certificate (if applicable),   Class 10 certificate/ date of birth certificate, Caste certificate (if applicable) and BDS degree certificate/provisional certificate.

Q: When will the counselling process begin?

A: The Directorate of General Health Services (DGHS) will announce the date soon, as per the new notification released on 9th January 2023.