NEET MDS 2025: The NEET MDS 2025 examination is scheduled to be administered by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on April 19, 2025. The application form for NEET MDS 2025 will be made available by NBE on February 18, 2025, with the application process running until March 10, 2025. Initially, the exam was set to take place on January 31, 2025; however, it did not occur as planned. Furthermore, the NBEMS, the authority responsible for conducting the exam, has yet to issue the application form, information bulletin, or any notifications regarding the postponement of the exam.
The revised schedule for NEET MDS 2025 has been communicated through a classified advertisement published in various national newspapers.
NEET MDS 2025 Overview
The following table summarizes the key details regarding the NEET MDS 2025 examination.
NEET MDS 20251
Event
Detail
Exam name
National Eligibility Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS)
The eligibility criteria for NEET MDS 2025 will be provided by NBE in conjunction with the information bulletin, which is expected to be released in the fourth week of January 2025. Based on the previous year’s criteria, the following requirements are anticipated:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a university or institute recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
They must be registered with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or the State Dental Council (SDC) (either permanent or provisional).
Candidates must have completed a 12-month compulsory rotatory internship by the date specified by NBE.
Last year, the cutoff date for completing the eligibility requirements was initially set for March 31, 2024, but was subsequently extended to June 30, 2024. It is anticipated that this year’s internship cutoff date will also be June 30, 2025.
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery: Important Dates
The National Board of Examinations (NBE) will officially announce the complete schedule and important dates for NEET MDS alongside the application form and information bulletin. The tentative dates for NEET MDS are presented in the table below.
Events
Dates (Tentative)
Registrations open
February 18, 2025
Last date to submit the application form
March 10, 2025
Edit window
Third week of March 2025
Final correction window to rectify images
Fourth week of March 2025
Admit card to be issued
The second week of May 2025
Exam date
April 19, 2025
Result
Second week of May 2025
NEET: Application Process
The NEET MDS application form will be made available by NBE in an online format on its official website. Candidates must complete the registration and application process, including the payment of the application fee, through online means. The following outlines the step-by-step procedure for registering and applying for NEET MDS.
How to Register for NEET
To register for NEET MDS, candidates should adhere to the steps outlined below:
Visit the official NBE website at www.nbe.edu.in
Select “NEET-MDS”
In the Links section, click on “New Registration.”
Provide the following information:
Candidate’s Name
Date of Birth
Gender (Male/Female)
Nationality (Indian/Others)
Mobile Number
Email Address
Complete the Captcha verification
Review the entered details for accuracy
Click on “Submit.”
A user ID and password will be sent to the registered email address and mobile number.
How to fill out the NEET MDS 2025 Application Form
The application form for NEET MDS 2025 must be completed by adhering to the following steps:
Access the “Applicant Login” section.
Input your user ID and password.
Click on “Go to application form.”
The application form will automatically populate with the candidate’s name, date of birth, gender, nationality, mobile number, and email address.
Provide personal, academic, internship, and registration information.
Select the preferred NEET MDS test centre city.
Upload necessary documents, including a photograph, signature, thumb impression, or other relevant documents if applicable.
Submit the application fee using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.
The table below outlines the NEET MDS 2025 application fee categorized by different groups.
Category
Application fee (In INR)
General
3,500
Other Backward Classes
3,500
Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe
2,500
PWD
2,500
Last year, there was a reduction in the category-wise NEET MDS application fee, and it is anticipated that the fee for NEET MDS 2025 will remain consistent with the previous year.
NEET MDS 2025: Admit Card
The NEET MDS 2025 admit card is expected to be issued tentatively in the second week of April 2025, approximately one week before the examination date. Candidates must bring the NEET MDS admit card or hall ticket to the examination centre, as entry will be denied without it.
After the NEET MDS admit card 2025 is released, candidates should log in to the examination website using their registration credentials to download the PDF document. The admit card will contain the following details:
Candidate Name
Candidate photographs (passport-size and live capture taken during registration)
Roll Number
Application ID
Date of Birth
Category
Exam centre name, address, and code
Date and timing of the exam
Instructions for exam day
Upon downloading, candidates must verify the information printed on the NEET MDS admit card thoroughly. In the event of any discrepancies or errors, candidates should promptly contact NBE to have the issue corrected. Additionally, candidates are required to present a valid photo identity card along with the admit card.
NEET MDS 2025: Exam Pattern
The examination pattern for NEET MDS 2025 is anticipated to mirror that of the previous year. The computer-based test (CBT) will be administered over three hours and will consist of 240 multiple-choice objective-type questions (MCQs). A comprehensive outline of the examination structure is provided in the table below.
The syllabus for NEET MDS is aligned with the BDS curriculum established by the Dental Council of India (DCI). The NEET MDS syllabus will encompass subjects ranging from anatomy and surgery to pathology, totaling 17 subjects as indicated in the aforementioned table.
Exam Cities
It is projected that the NEET MDS 2025 examination will take place in 56 cities throughout India. This marks a reduction from the previous year’s total of 76 exam cities, although there is a possibility that the number of locations may increase compared to last year.
NEET MDS: Result
The results for NEET MDS 2025 are expected to be announced tentatively in the third week of May 2025, roughly one month following the examination. The NEET MDS results will be published online, with the National Board of Examinations (NBE) releasing both the merit list and scorecard. While the merit list will be available to all candidates, the NEET MDS 2025 scorecard must be downloaded by candidates through the examination website using their registration credentials. The NEET MDS results for 2025 will include details such as the candidates’ roll number, application number, marks obtained, percentile, and All India rank.
NEET MDS 2025: Cutoff
The cutoff for NEET MDS 2025 will be announced concurrently with the results. The cutoff represents the minimum marks or percentile that candidates must achieve to qualify for the examination. The NEET MDS cutoff varies according to candidate categories. The table below presents the category-wise cutoff for NEET MDS, as announced by NBE for the previous year.
Category
NEET MDS Cutoff Percentile
NEET MDS 2024 Cutoff Score
General/EWS
50th Percentile
263
SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC)
40th Percentile
230
General PWBD
45th Percentile
346
Several factors influence the NEET MDS cutoff, including the exam’s difficulty level, the number of candidates taking the test, and the availability of seats, among others.
