NEET MDS 2025 Question Paper Analysis and Answer Key Solutions

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

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Rupali Pruthi
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Updated on Feb 13, 2026 13:33 IST
NEET MDS 2025 exam was conducted on April 19, 2025. The overall difficulty level of NEET MDS 2025 exam was moderate. Know the detailed analysis and student reactions here. Also, check the official NEET MDS cut off 2025 set by the NBEMS based on the results.

NEET MDS 2025 exam was conducted on April 19, 2025. The overall difficulty level of NEET MDS 2025 exam was moderate. Know the detailed analysis and student reactions here. Also, check the official NEET MDS cut off 2025 set by the NBEMS below. 

NEET MDS 2025 Question Paper Analysis

NEET MDS 2025 Question Paper Analysis

The NEET MDS 2025 exam was conducted on April 19, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM. The exam was held in a computer-based mode. According to the candidates who took the exam, the overall difficulty level of the NEET MDS exam was moderate. Some questions were quite easy and doable, a few were repeated from the previous years and some questions were difficult. The Part B was easier as compared to Part A. However, a few candidates were of the opposite opinion as well. The NBE NEET MDS 2025 question paper was on the expected lines as per the prescribed exam pattern. The NBE introduced time-bound sections in the exam and as per the candidates' feedback, it helped them manage their time and performance in a better way.

Table of contents
  • NEET MDS 2025 Question Paper Analysis
  • NEET MDS 2025 Overview
  • NEET MDS 2025 Exam Structure
  • NEET MDS 2025 Cut Off

NEET MDS 2025 Question Paper Analysis

According to the feedback shared by candidates who took the exam, the overall difficulty level of the NEET MDS exam was easy to moderate. While a few questions were tough, most of the questions were of an easy to moderate level. Have a look at the highlights of the exam analysis below-

  • Topics from which maximum questions were asked include Oral Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics and Clinical subjects.
  • Part B was lengthier and the duration was more.
  • Most of the students found Part B to be on the easier lines. Some of the candidates found Part A to be easier.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the total number of questions in NEET MDS exam?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the topic-wise distribution of questions of NEET MDS?
A: 

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

 

Q:   What is the total number of subjects in the NEET MDS exam?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Does solving the previous year NEET MDS question papers prove helpful?
A: 

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. 

NEET MDS 2025 Overview

Have a look at the highlights of the NEET MDS exam below to understand the mode of the exam, duration, number of questions and marking scheme.

Factors

Details

Mode of the examination

Online/Computer-based

Medium of the examination

English 

Duration of the examination

3 hours

Part A – 75 minutes

Part B – 105 minutes

Type of questions

Objective type

Total number of subject

17

Part A – 7

Part B - 10

Total number of questions

240

Part A – 100

Part B - 140

Total marks

960

Number of Parts of Question Paper

Two 

Number of Questions for Each Subject

14 and 15

Marking Scheme

+4 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

0 for unattempted question

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NEET MDS 2025 Exam Structure

The NEET MDS exam pattern in terms of subject-wise number of questions is shared in the table below.

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: Time-Bound Sections

The table below brings the details of time-bound sections in the NEET MDS exam.

Section

Number of Questions

Duration (in minutes)

Part A

100

75

Part B

140

105

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the NEET MDS exam pattern?
A: 

NEET MDS is a computer-based exam of three hours duration with two time-bound sections. Part A was for 75 minutes and had 100 questions. Part B had 140 questions to be solved in105 minutes. The timing of the exam was 2 PM to 5 PM. There were a total of 240 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the NEET MDS syllabus. Each question has four marks and there will be negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. The following table brings the overview and structure of the NEET MDS exam pattern. 

NEET MDS Pattern 2025
Mode of the examinationOnline
Medium of the examinationEnglish only
Duration of the examination3 hours
Type of questionsObjective type
Total number of questions240
Negative marking25% negative marking for incorrect answers

The NEET MDS 2025 exam pattern has been revised from last year. 

Q:   Will there be negative marking in NEET MDS?
A: 

Yes, the pattern of NEET MDS clearly states that penalty marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. Each correct answer will fetch four marks and for each wrong answer, there will be negative marking of one mark. Hence, the negative marking applied in the NEET MDS exam is 25 per cent. No marks will be awarded or deducted for unattempted questions. 

Q:   What is the approximate weightage of topics such as Dental Materials, General Medicine and General Surgery in NEET MDS?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Is there any change in the NEET MDS 2026?
A: 

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will soon release the notification or information bulletin for NEET MDS 2026. There may not be any change in NEET MDS exam this year. Any change in the exam such as pattern or exam mode will be shared here. 

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NEET MDS 2025 Cut Off

The NBEMS released the NEET MDS 2025 cut off along with the results. Have a look at the NEET MDS cut off marks below-

Category

NEET MDS 2025 Cutoff Percentile

NEET MDS 2025 Cutoff Score

General (UR/EWS)

30.137

197

General-PwBD

25.137

182

SC, ST, OBC (including PwBD of SC, ST, OBC)

20.137

168

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Answered a week 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

P

Pragati Datta

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Hi,  

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) does not release the offifical question papers. We cannot provide the NEET MDS question papers.

A

Aashi Tiwari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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

 

V

Vikram Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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

U

Upasana Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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.

R

Rupali Pruthi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The NEET MDS result 2026 has been released. The NBE declared the results of NEET MDS on June 2, 2026, on its website- natboard.edu.in.

R

Rashmi Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The NBEMS released the NEET MDS cutoff 2026 along with the results. The NEET MDS result 2026 was released on June 2, 2026.

P

Pragati Datta

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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.

M

Mukul Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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

V

Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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.

A

Anangsha B

Contributor-Level 6