NEET MDS

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."

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. 

The NEET MDS admit card should be printed in coloured ink. A coloured printout of NEET MDS admit card is clearer and give a better view of the photograph. NBEMS has stated,  "The admit card containing 2 pages MUST be printed in COLOUR on a single A4 size white paper (BACK to BACK)."

The NEET MDS admit card is valid for one year. Since NEET MDS exam is conducted once a year, the admit card is also valid for one year. Candidates must preserve the admit card or hall ticket carefully till the admission process is over. Since the admit card is one of the documents for counselling rounds or the document verification process,  

To download the NEET MDS admit card, registered and eligible candidates had to enter the following details after visiting the NEET MDS website:

• NEET MDS application number
• NEET MDS password
• Captcha or Security Code

In case candidates have forgotten their NEET MDS password, or are unable to login, should click on the Forgot User ID/Password to retrieve the password. 

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the exam conducting body has laid down the list of photo identity cards, that will be accepted by the exam centre officials are given below:

• PAN Card
• Driving License
• Voter ID Card
• Passport
• Aadhaar Card (with Photograph)

Candidates must carry the original photo identity card to the centre and not show the photocopy or the digital copy on the mobile phone. 

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will release the NEET MDS admit card around four days before the exam date. The NBEMS does not release any official notice or convey it through SMS or email. Candidates have to login to the official website of the exam and login with their registration credentials to download the admit card or the hall ticket. 

There are as many as 17 topics or subjects covered under the NEET MDS syllabus. The question paper is divided into two parts. The Part A consists of seven subjects and Part B consists of 10 subjects. There are 14 questions in each subject, barring two subjects, General Medicine and General Surgery, which carry 15 questions.