NEET MDS 2023: Round 3 Revised Counselling Schedule (Soon), Dates, Cutoffs, Merit list

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery abbreviated as NEET MDS is an entrance exam conducted by NBE for providing admissions to all the postgraduate dental courses offered by the institutions in India. NEET MDS exam is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination conducted annually in online mode. Except for NEET MDS, no other exams, either at the state or institution level are valid for admission in PG dental courses. The scores are accepted by most dental colleges across the country. A total of 6,501 Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) seats are offered under 50% All India Quota (AIQ), 50% state quota seats, and 100% seats in deemed/central universities and private colleges through the exam.

NEET MDS 2023 Information Brochure

NEET MDS 2023 Latest News & Updates

June 7, 2023: NEET MDS 2023 counselling schedule to release soon at mcc.nic.in

Note the major highlights of the NEET MDS exam.

MCC conducts the NEET MDS counselling for 50% All India Quota seats, deemed/central university seats, ESIC and AFMC seats. To participate in the NEET MDS 2023 counselling, eligible candidates will have to register themselves on the official website of MCC. They will have to fill the choice of colleges and courses as well. Three rounds of counselling is conducted including the mop-up round for admission into Masters of Dental Surgery courses. Based on the marks and ranks of the applicants, choice filled, seat availability, and other criteria, MCC released the seat allotment list for NEET MDS counselling 2023. Selected candidates will have to report to the allotted institute for confirmation of admission. 

Also Read: How to register for NEET MDS 2023 counselling

NEET MDS 2023 result has been declared for those candidates who appeared for the entrance examination. The NEET MDS results 2023 contains important details including roll number of candidates, the score obtained out of 960, and NEET MDS overall rank. NEET MDS 2023 cut off has also been released along with the result.  Those who qualify for the exam will be able to download the scorecard. The scorecard can be downloaded by entering roll number, date of birth, and captcha code.

As per NEET MDS 2023 pattern, the exam was conducted in online mode. The test paper comprised 240 objective questions and candidates had three hours to attempt them. As per the marking scheme, candidates will get 4 marks for every correct answer and there will be a deduction of 1 mark for a wrong response. 

NEET MDS 2023 Admit Card

The applications undergo scrutiny after they have been successfully submitted. NBE issues NEET MDS 2023 admit card to those whose applications will be accepted. The admit card contains important information like the name of the candidate, date of birth, exam date and timing, name and address of the exam centres and exam-day guidelines. The admit card for NEET MDS exam must be carried to the exam centre in the physical form. It is released online and candidates have to download it through login credentials. 

NEET MDS 2023: Exam Day Guidelines

NEET MDS 2023 was conducted in an online mode. Each candidate was allocated a separate computer on the day of the examination. A few guidelines for NEET MDS 2023 exam day were:

• Visit the exam centre of NEET MDS 2023 one day before the examination to get an idea of the location#
• Candidates must wear a mask that covers their mouth and nose at all times
• They will be allowed to wear hand gloves inside the exam centre
• They must follow the safety protocols defined by the NBE at all times 
• Candidates will be allowed to carry a water bottle and hand sanitiser with them
• Three things that you must carry to the examination hall: NEET MDS admit card, valid photo Id proof and a passport-sized photograph
• Report to the NEET MDS 2023 exam centre at least 2 hours prior to the examination
• Do not carry bags, books, pen, papers, notes, etc. to the examination centre
• Electronics such as calculator, mobile phone, smartwatch, pagers, Bluetooth, etc. are prohibited inside the examination hall
• Do not carry food to the examination hall

NEET MDS syllabus is considered as one of the basic tools to scale up the preparation for the exam. NEET MDS question paper is divided into two parts, A & B. Part A comprises 100 marks while part B has140 marks questions. All the subjects given in NEET MDS syllabus should be prepared well to qualify for the exam. The subjects of the syllabus for NEET MDS 2023 are as follows.

Part A

• General anatomy including embryology and histology
• General human physiology and biochemistry
• Dental anatomy, embryology, and oral histology
• General pathology and microbiology
• General and dental pharmacology, and therapeutics
• General medicine
• General surgery

Part B

• Dental materials
• Oral pathology and oral microbiology
• Oral medicine and radiology
• Pedodontics and preventive dentistry
• Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
• Periodontology
• Prosthodontics and crown and bridge
• Conservative dentistry and endodontics
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Public health dentistry

NEET MDS 2023 cut off scores has been revised by NBE. Originally, the cut off score was released along with the result.  The cut off for NEET MDS is the minimum percentile to be scored by a candidate to qualify for the exam. On the basis of the cut off marks, a merit list is prepared that mentions the name of candidates who will be participating in the counselling rounds. Candidates can refer to the table given below for the minimum qualifying percentile and scores for NEET MDS 2023.

NEET MDS 2023 Cut off: Qualifying Percentile and Scores 

The admission process for NEET MDS 2023 was started with registration. Aspirants of the PG entrance test had to register themselves on the official website of NBE. After completion of the registration process, candidates could fill the NEET MDS 2023 application form. NEET MDS 2023 application process involves following processes.

• Register on the official portal to generate User ID and Password
• Fill the application form
• Upload photograph and signature
• Pay the requisite amount of fees
• Take a printout of the filled application form with the transaction ID printed on it

Those who submitted the applications for NEET MDS 2023 within the given deadline were allowed to avail the correction facility to modify details.

Also Read: Know how to register and fill NEET MDS application form

NEET MDS 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to apply for NEET MDS 2023 are advised to read and understand the criteria set by NBE. It is also important that a candidate meets the requirements set by NBE for the exam. If at any point in time NBE finds out that the candidates do not meet the eligibility requirements for NEET MDS 2023, his/her candidature will be cancelled. The eligibility criteria for NEET MDS 2023, as per MDS Course Regulations 2017 notified by the Dental Council of India with prior approval of MoHFW is as follows :

• Applicants must not be younger than 20 years of age

• They must possess a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from a University/Institute recognised by the DCI

• They must be registered with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or State Dental Council (SDC) (permanent/provisional)

• They must have completed 12 months of compulsory rotatory internship on or before June 30, 2023

NEET MDS 2023 Test Cities

NBE released the name of the test cities where NEET MDS 2023 exam was held. Candidates can refer to the table given below for NEET MDS 2023 test cities:

Check FAQs related to NEET MDS 2023 and related aspects: