How To Prepare For NEET MDS 2023: 10 Tips You Must Know

National Eligibility cum Entrance Examination for MDS admissions 2026 ( NEET MDS )

Updated on Feb 28, 2023 18:11 IST
Aspirants of NEET MDS 2023, who don't have any idea about how to begin their preparation should read this article to know the 10 tips that will make the preparation easier. NEET MDS 2023 exam is scheduled to be held on March 5 in computer-based mode. Result is expected by March 31.

If you are preparing for NEET MDS 2023, you have come to the right place. Here, you will get many useful tips that will help you with your preparation.

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When admissions to almost all the colleges/universities offering an MDS degree course are thorough one examination, NEET MDS, students often worry that the preparation may be difficult. Many even drop the idea of a master’s degree just to avoid preparing for another examination. However, NEET MDS 2023 preparation can become a lot easier if you know a few simple tips and tricks. This article, ‘how to prepare for NEET MDS’, contains pointers that will help you plan the preparation phase better. These 10 tips to prepare for NEET MDS 2023, if followed, will help you perform better in the examination. NEET MDS 2023 exam is scheduled to be held on March 1.

How to Prepare For NEET MDS 2023?

Start preparation as early as possible: The first tip for NEET MDS preparation is to start early. The best time to start preparing for NEET MDS 2022 is while you are in the fourth year. Out of the 17 subjects included in the syllabus of NEET MDS, you will be preparing for 8 during the last year of formal education. These 8 subjects also happen to have a greater weightage as compared to the others in NEET MDS. However, if you were unable to start your preparation during the last year of BDS, the next best time to start your preparation is at least 10 months before the examination. To complete the entire NEET MDS syllabus 2023 you will need 10-12 months.

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Refer to the question papers of previous years: NEET MDS question papers are a must for those starting their preparation. Referring to the question papers of the previous years will give you an idea of what to expect in the examination. They will also help you understand what type of questions can be asked in NEET MDS 2023. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) does not release the question papers of NEET MDS, which makes it difficult to find them online. However, the solved questions papers of NEET MDS are available in many books.

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Q:   Which topics or chapters have the highest weightage in the NEET MDS exam?
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Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology and Oral Medicine & Radiology are the two chapters/topics which carry the highest weightage of approximately 15 marks each in the NEET MDS entrance exam. Candidates must note that this is based on previous years' analysis. For the upcoming NEET MDS exam, the weightage may differ. Hence, students must give equal emphasis to all subjects or topics. 

Q:   What are the subjects or topics covered under the NEET MDS exam?
A: 

There are a total of 17 topics which are covered under the NEET MDS exam syllabus. The topics are listed below.

  1. General Anatomy including embryology and histology
  2. General Human Physiology and Biochemistry
  3. Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology
  4. General Pathology and Microbiology
  5. General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  6. Dental Materials
  7. General Medicine
  8. General Surgery
  9. Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
  10. Oral Medicine and Radiology
  11. Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
  12. Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
  13. Periodontology
  14. Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge
  15. Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
  16. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  17. Public Health Dentistry

NBE, or the exam conducting body states, "The syllabus of the above topics shall be as per the latest Regulations for BDS courses notified by the Dental Council of India with prior approval of the Govt. of India."

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Choosing the right books: Books play a very important role in determining the outcome of your preparation. A good book can help you cover many important points in a few hours. For the preparation of NEET MDS 2023, you will have to refer to several other books apart from the ones that you already have read during your BDS degree course. To choose the right reference books, you must consult your seniors and professors. Make a list of all these books and try to find the best one you. Remember, the books that a good for one student may not be the best for another. Thus, the reference books that you choose must be according to your understanding.

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Balance old and new: When you start your NEET MDS preparation, you come across a lot of topics that were omitted during the UG degree course. Prepare a list of these topics and focus on them. However, dedicate only 60% of your time to these topics. Keep the remaining 40% for revision. Always balance your time between the new topics and those that you have already covered.

Revision is essential: To retain the facts and figures, to be able to recollect them on the exam day, you must revise the entire syllabus of NEET MDS 2023 at least thrice. It takes 2-3 months—varying from person to person—to complete one revision cycle. Revision should not only include the books but also the notes that you have made for NEET MDS preparation.

Solve Mock tests and sample papers: NEET MDS 2023 sample papers and mock tests will prepare you for the examination. They will help you understand the importance of time while solving the examination. Solving mock tests will also keep in check the habit of marking random answers to complete the question paper.

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Answered 2 days ago

Candidates can guesstimate the NEET MDS scores after knowing the status of their responses as right or wrong. Know the scores using the given process-

  • +4 for each correct answer
  • -1 for each incorrect answer

 

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Vikram Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 days ago

The NEET MDS qualifying percentile remains the same every year. Have a look at the NEET MDS cutoff percentile for General, OBC, SC, ST and PwD categories-

Category

Cutoff Percentile

General / EWS

50th Percentile

OBC

40th Percentile

SC / ST

40th Percentile

PwD- Gen

45th Percentile

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Upasana Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 days ago

Candidates can check NEET MDS result using the process shared below-

  • Visit the website.
  • Select the MDS exam.
  • Click on the result link.
  • Download the result PDF.

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Rupali Pruthi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

The NEET MDS result 2026 has not been released yet. The NBE will soon declare the results of NEET MDS on its website- natboard.edu.in.

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Rashmi Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 days ago

The NBEMS will release the NEET MDS cutoff 2026 along with the results. The NEET MDS result 2026 will be released by June 2, 2026.

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Pragati Datta

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 days ago

Around 270 to 300 colleges in India accept the NEET MDS cutoff scores. Around 7,000 seats in government, private and deemed colleges are filled through the NEET MDS counselling.

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Mukul Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 days ago

The NEET MDS 2026 expected cut off scores are shared below-

Category

Expected Cutoff Scores

General / EWS

260 – 275

OBC

240 – 255

SC / ST

240 – 255

PwD- Gen

225 – 240

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 days ago

The toughest sections of NEET MDS 2026 were-

  • Oral Pathology
  • Oral Microbiology
  • Oral Medicine and Radiology

The questions from these topics were trickier and more analytical.

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Anangsha B

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 days ago

As per the feedback of students who took the exam, the NEET MDA 2026 exam was of a moderate difficulty level. There were more clinical based questions and conceptual questions. Candidates found the paper a bit lengthy and time consuming.

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Piyush Bhandari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Candidates can download the NEET MDS city intimation slip using the process shared below-

  • Visit natboard.edu.in.
  • Select NEET MDS exam.
  • Click on the Application Link.
  • Login to your account.
  • Download the city slip.

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Pragati Datta

Contributor-Level 6