NEET MDS Pattern

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. 

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. 

NEET MDS is conducted in only one language, which is English. This exam, conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is held in a single language and window, in a computer-based test (CBT) mode.  Since BDS course is offered in English, it would not pose challenge to candidates in terms of attempting the NEET MDS exam in English. The exam will be conducted for a duration of three hours, from 2 PM to 5 PM in exam centres located in India. The syllabus and pattern and expected to remain the same as last year. 

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) released the complete notification or information bulletin for NEET MDS 2025. There is no specific change in this year's NEET MDS. The number of exam cities has increased from 56 to 59. Apart from that, the change in NEET MDS 2025 is in terms of the exam date, which was originally on January 31, but has now been postponed to April 19, 2025.  The NEET MDS 2025 exam structure has been revised. The two sections will be time-bound for 75 minutes with 100 questions and 105 minutes with 140 questions.