Important Topics for NEET MDS Part A (Basic Sciences)
National Eligibility cum Entrance Examination for MDS admissions 2026 ( NEET MDS )
Registration - 14 Mar '26 - 30 Mar '26
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
NBEMS will conduct the NEET MDS 2026 exam on May 2, 2026. The NEET MDS question paper 2026 will have 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 |
Also Read: NEET MDS 2026 Exam Pattern
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Candidates can crack the NEET MDS exam in 3 months with dedication, discipline, time management and practice.
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 will be held on May 2, 2026. Have a look at the NEET MDS exam timing for the events that will take place on the day of examination-
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 |
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 |
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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DY Patil University Navi Mumbai NEET MDS Cutoff 2025 was released in the form of ranks for various All India categories. To get into this institution, students would need to appear for the NEET MDS exam and attain a valid rank to take part in the counselling process to be eligible for admission.
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To get admission to DY Patil University with a rank of 2000 would depend entirely to the category you belong to. For the General AI category, the overall DY Patil NEET MDS cutoff 2025 ranged from 3846 to 16240. Hence, getting admission to this institution with a rank of 2K is possible.
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DY Patil University MDS cutoff 2025 was 6773 in round 1, which later dropped down to 4828. This was the cutoff range for the General AI category. Students should know that the cutoff for other categories will vary. For more information, click here.
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DY Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai NEET MDS cutoff 2025 concluded with the release of the final round cutoff list. The cutoff was out for various All India categories.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 6773 to 16240. According to the last round, the most competit
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Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates can download the NEET MDS admit card using the process shared below-
- Visit the official website- natboard.edu.in
- Click on the NEET MDS 2026 application link.
- Enter the login details- application number and password
- Download the MDS admit card
- Take its printout
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Candidates can download the NEET MDS admit card by visiting the website of the exam- natboard.edu.in. Candidates need to login to their accounts to get their hall tickets.
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The NEET MDS 2026 admit card has not been released yet. The NBE will release the NEET MDS admit card four days before the exam, that is, around April 28, 2026.
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Candidates can crack the NEET MDS exam in 3 months with dedication, discipline, time management and practice.
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Candidates need to keep their documents ready to apply for the NEET MDS 2026. Have a look at the list of documents required for NEET MDS application form-
- Valid Email ID and mobile number.
- Educational Qualification Details.
- DCI/ SDC registration details.
- Class 12 Board Exam or equivalent details.
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