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National Eligibility cum Entrance Examination for MDS admissions 2026 ( NEET MDS )
NEET MDS 2024 exam has been conducted on March 18, 2024, from 9 AM to 12 noon. According to the candidates appearing for the exam, the overall difficulty level of NEET MDS 2024 exam was easy to moderate. Know the detailed analysis and student reactions here.
NEET MDS 2024 Question Paper Analysis
NEET MDS 2024 exam has been conducted on March 18, 2024, from 9 AM to 12 noon. Approximately 28,000 candidates appeared for the exam, which was conducted in a computer-based mode. According to the candidates appearing for the exam, the overall difficulty level of the NEET MDS 2024 exam was easy to moderate. As compared to last year, the difficulty level was slightly lower. Hence, the NEET MDS 2024 cutoff is expected to be higher than last year.
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The NEET MDS 2024 question paper was on the expected lines and there was no change in the pattern or structure. As compared to last year, the NEET MDS exam was on similar lines in terms of difficulty level and question types. The number of image-based questions was higher. Some of the theoretical questions were asked in an indirect manner, which confused candidates. There was equal weightage across topics.
The NEET MDS exam consists of 240 objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs). Each question carries four answer options, out of which candidates have to select the correct answer option and mark it. Divided into two parts, the Part A of the question paper will have 100 questions and Part B of the paper will have 140 questions.
Yes, solving previous years NEET MDS question papers plays a vital role and has been proven beneficial as well. Solving previous years question papers helps the candidate to analyse themselves thoroughly and gives a clear picture of their exam preparations. Candidates get a proper insight into their current situation and help them strategise and plan their preparations accordingly. However, NBE or the exam conducting body does not release the NEET MDS question papers. Hence, students can either rely on their mentors or professors, or previous year candidates' memory based questions.
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- NEET MDS 2024 Answer Keys
NEET MDS 2024 Overview
The following table brings the overall pattern or the highlights of the NEET MDS 2024 exam pattern.
| Factors |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of the examination |
Online/Computer-based |
| Medium of the examination |
English |
| Duration of the examination |
3 hours |
| Type of questions |
Objective type |
| Total number of subject |
17 Part A – 7 Part B - 10 |
| Total number of questions |
240 |
| Total marks |
960 |
| Number of Parts of Question Paper |
Two |
| Number of Questions for Each Subject |
14 and 15 |
| Negative marking |
25% negative marking for incorrect answers |
The exam structure of the exam in terms of subject-wise number of questions is given in the table below.
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| S. No. |
Subjects |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Part A |
100 |
| 1. |
General Anatomy including embryology and histology |
14 |
| 2. |
General Human Physiology and Biochemistry |
14 |
| 3. |
Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology |
14 |
| 4. |
General Pathology and Microbiology |
14 |
| 5. |
General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics |
14 |
| 6. |
General Medicine |
15 |
| 7. |
General Surgery |
15 |
|
|
Part B |
140 |
| 1. |
Dental Materials |
14 |
| 2. |
Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology |
14 |
| 3. |
Oral Medicine and Radiology |
14 |
| 4. |
Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry |
14 |
| 5. |
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics |
14 |
| 6. |
Periodontology |
14 |
| 7. |
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge |
14 |
| 8. |
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics |
14 |
| 9. |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
14 |
| 10. |
Public Health Dentistry |
14 |
|
|
Grand Total (Part A + Part B) |
240 |
NEET MDS 2024 Question Paper Analysis
According to the NEET MDS 2024 analysis and student reactions, the overall difficulty level was moderate. Maximum questions were clinical-based, lengthy and time-consuming. Topics from which maximum questions were asked include Medicine and Pharma.
NEET MDS 2024 Student Reactions
Here we bring the NEET MDS 2024 student reactions.
Dr Manav Parashar: The difficulty level was moderate, but it was easier compared to last year. There were a number of case-study-based questions. The number of image-based questions was also higher than last year, which was approximately 15. A few questions were also same as last year. I am confident of my performance and hope to clear the cutoff. I have attempted around 180 questions.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the exam conducting body has released the complete syllabus and pattern for NEET MDS. The topic or subject-wise weightage is given in the table below.
S.NO | Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
1 | General Anatomy including embryology and histology | 14 |
2 | General Human Physiology and Biochemistry | 14 |
3 | Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology | 14 |
4 | General Pathology and Microbiology | 14 |
5 | General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics | 14 |
6 | Dental Materials | 14 |
7 | General Medicine | 14 |
8 | General Surgery | 14 |
9 | Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology | 15 |
10 | Oral Medicine and Radiology | 15 |
11 | Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry | 14 |
12 | Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | 14 |
13 | Periodontology | 14 |
14 | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | 14 |
15 | Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | 14 |
16 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 14 |
17 | Public Health Dentistry | 14 |
Grand Total | 240 | |
There are a total of 17 subjects or topics from which questions are asked in the NEET MDS exam. Each of the subject carries 14 to 15 questions. While all subjects carry 14 questions, there are two subjects, General Medicine and General Surgery, which carry 15 questions each. Candidates will not be provided any choice in terms of attempting the subjects or sections. Moreover, there is no time limit to attempt the subjects. Hence, candidates will have to divide the time accordingly in order to solve as many questions as possible within the three hours total duration.
Dr Gaurav Malviya: I found the exam to be of moderate difficulty level. The number of image-based questions was higher than last year. Since the theoretical questions were sitter-based, I doubt that I might face some negative markings. I attempted 120 questions.
Dr Aakash Srivastava: The exam was too tough. I think the cutoff will be around 165-180. I have attempted around 120 questions. I had appeared for NEET MDS exam last year as well, but this year's exam was tougher than last year.
Dr Kumar Raman: The exam was of moderate difficulty level. Although the questions were not too tough, but they were lengthy. I attempted around 240 questions. The pattern and structure of the paper was as per expectation.
NEET MDS 2024 Answer Keys
Since the NEET MDS exam is computer-based or online, the hard copy of the question paper is not released. Moreover, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the exam-conducting body, does not release the question papers or NEET MDS answer keys.
However, several coaching institutes may release the NEET MDS 2024 answer keys based on candidates’ memory-based questions. In that case, we will provide the NEET MDS answer keys 2024 here on this page.
The NEET MDS 2024 result will be declared on or before April 18, 2024. NBE will release the NEET MDS cutoff marks along with the result or merit list. Candidates qualifying for the exam will be eligible to participate in the NEET MDS 2024 counselling process, which will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
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NEET MDS Notifications
Topics such as Dental Materials, General Medicine and General Surgery carry approximately 14 marks each in the NEET MDS entrance exam. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) does not release the exact topic-wise weightgae of NEET MDS exam. Moreover, the past year NEET MDS question papers are also not released by NBE. Hence, the exact makrs or weightage prediction is difficult. The approximate weightage mentioned here is based on previous years' student reactions.