Candidates preparing for NEET MDS 2026 must check out the important topics of Part A that they should cover to get high scores. Check the NEET MDS Part A important topics on this page. The NEET MDS questions are highly expected from these topics in the exam. These high value topics have been compiled based on previous years’ exam.
Important Topics for NEET MDS Part-A
NEET MDS question paper has two time-bound sections- Part A and Part B. The Part A of the exam comprises 100 questions and Part B has 140 questions. The NEET MDS Part A covers General Anatomy, Human Physiology, Dental Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacology, Medicine and Surgery subjects. It is important for candidates to know the topics that carry high weightage in Part A of NEET MDS exam. We have shared the important topics for NEET MDS Part A (Basic Sciences) from where questions can be expected this year. Go through these topics on this page and prepare accordingly for the exam.
- NEET MDS 2026 Part A Subjects
- NEET MDS 2026 Important Topics: Part A
- Most Repeated Topics of NEET MDS Part A
NEET MDS 2026 Part A Subjects
The NEET MDS syllabus 2026 is aligned with the BDS curriculum. The NBEMS has defined the subjects of NEET MDS exam for Part A and Part B. Have a look at the NEET MDS Part A subjects along with the number of questions below-
| Subjects |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Anatomy- embryology and histology |
14 |
| General Human Physiology and Biochemistry |
14 |
| Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology |
14 |
| General Pathology and Microbiology |
14 |
| General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics |
14 |
| General Medicine |
15 |
| General Surgery |
15 |
| Total |
100 |
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It is expected that the NEET MDS syllabus 2026 will be the same as last year. Last year also, there was no change in the NEET MDS syllabus. The syllabus of NEET MDS is based on the BDS curriculum, which they had studied while pursuing their undergraduate Dental course. Talking about the NEET MDS syllabus, the exam conducting authority NBE has stated, "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."
The NEET MDS 2026 exam was held on May 2, 2026. The NEET MDS timing for exam day events was as follows-
Event | Time |
|---|---|
Entry to the exam centre | 12.00 PM |
Closing of centre gates | 01.30 PM |
Candidate Login | 01.45 PM |
Reading instructions | 01.50 PM |
Exam Starts | 02.00 PM |
Exam Ends | 05.00 PM |
The NBE conducted the NEET MDS 2026 exam on May 2, 2026. The exam was held online from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.
NEET MDS 2026 Important Topics: Part A
The table below contains the subject-wise important topics for NEET MDS Part A. The questions from these topics came in previous years’ NEET MDS question papers.
| Subject |
Important Topics |
|---|---|
| General Anatomy- embryology and histology |
Head and Neck Cranial nerves Muscles of mastication Triangles of the neck Salivary glands Branchial apparatus Face and palate development Tooth development Tissue types Bone formation |
| General Human Physiology and Biochemistry |
Hematology Nerve-Muscle physiology Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Endocrine system Carbohydrate metabolism |
| Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology |
Permanent dentition Calcification and eruption of teeth Deciduous dentition Root canal anatomy Tooth numbering systems Occlusion Fundamentals of Dental anatomy Enamel Bone, TMJ and Maxillary sinus Development and growth of teeth Pulp |
| General Pathology and Microbiology |
Inflammation Repair and regeneration Growth disorders Wound healing Neoplasia Cell in health and diseases Bacteriology General Microbiology Mycology and Parasitology Virology |
| General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics |
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics Chemotherapy Adverse drug reactions Local anesthetics Antibiotics Analgesics Emergency drugs Corticosteroids |
| General Medicine |
GIT, Liver And Kidney Hematology And Endocrinology HIV/AIDS Hepatitis Tetanus Tuberculosis Bacterial/ Viral infections Anemia Leukemia Thalassemia Diabetes Mellitus Thyroid disorders Vitamin D deficiency |
| General Surgery |
Swellings, Ulcers And Tumors Of Head And Neck Transfusion, Shock, Burns And Wound Healing Diseases Of Salivary & Thyroid Glands Cleft Lip And Palate Traumatology Arterial And Venous Disorders |
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Most Repeated Topics of NEET MDS Part A
As per the analysis of NEET MDS previous years question papers, General Anatomy and Pharmacology hold significant weightage in the exam. Have a look at the high-value topics of Part A of the NEET MDS from which repeated questions came in previous years.
- Permanent dentition
- Calcification
- Local anesthetics
- Antibiotics
- NSAIDs in dentistry
- Diabetes, hypertension
- Bleeding disorders
- Dental materials
- Oral Medicine
- TMJ disorders
- Oral Pathology (cysts/tumors)
Candidates must prepare these topics of NEET MDS 2026 in detail to perform well in the exam. For high scores in the exam, candidates must prepare notes while covering these topics for quick revision before the exam.
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The last date to register for NEET MDS 2026 counselling round 1 was August 29, 2026. Candidates needed to submit online form timely to participate in the admission process.
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Answered a week ago
Yes, the NEET MDS counselling 2026 has started online. Candidates can now register for NEET MDS 2026 round 1 counselling at mcc.nic.in.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, and this is an important update for 2026 admission to all MDS seats, whether government, private, or management quota, is strictly through NEET MDS counselling. Direct admission without NEET MDS qualification is illegal. So don't fall for any college claiming to offer a "direct admission" route.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The NEET MDS counselling is generally conducted in four rounds. The counselling is held for 50% AIQ seats.
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Answered a month ago
The NEET MDS counselling 2026 has not yet started. The MCC is expected to start the counselling in August 2026.
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Answered 2 months ago
Yes, NEET MDS is absolutely mandatory and there is no way around it. NEET MDS qualification is mandatory even for management quota seats, as per Dental Council of India (DCI) guidelines. No dental college can admit a student into an MDS programme without a valid NEET MDS score. Even for NRI quota an
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Answered 2 months ago
The NEET MDS registration 2027 is expected to start in March. The official dates regarding the registration and application form will be announced soon.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The NBEMS has not announced the NEET MDS 2027 exam date yet. However, it is expected that the exam will be held in May 2027.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 months ago
Have a look at the NEET MDS cutoff 2026 scores below-
Category | Cutoff Scores |
|---|---|
General / EWS | 308 |
OBC | 271 |
SC / ST | 271 |
PwD- Gen | 289 |
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