NEET MDS 2025: Dates, Counselling (Ongoing), Merit List, Cutoff, Seat Allotment

Sohini Bhattacharya

Updated On: August 13, 2025 05:39 PM | NEET MDS

The NEET MDS exam 2025 is conducted for admission to dental colleges in India. The NBE authorities administer the NEET MDS exam every year.
NEET MDS 2025: Dates, Counselling (Ongoing), Merit List, Cutoff, Seat Allotment

NEET MDS exam 2025 counselling round 3 is ongoing, and students must report to their assigned institutes by August 16, 2025. The reporting at the allocated institutes began on August 9, 2025. The online stay vacancy round for the NEET MDS exam is expected to be held from August 19, 2025, to August 30, 2025. Students must carry the right set of required documents online for admission to their desired courses. In case the examinees are found with a false set of documents, then their candidature will be fortified by the exam authorities.
Through the NEET MDS exam 2025, students can get admission in the colleges offering dental courses in the country. The Dental Council of India administers the NEET MDS exam 2025. The Directorate General of Health Services administers the counselling process post-exam conclusion. The counselling process is held separately for the 15% AIQ and 85% state quota seats. Students eager to know more about the NEET MDS 2025 exam can go through the exam dates, steps to apply, syllabus, etc.

NEET MDS 2025 Exam Dates

The NEET 2025 exam dates 2025 are released online on the official webpage by the NBE authorities. Students can find the NEET MDS 2025 exam and result dates mentioned below:

NEET MDS 2025 Events

NEET MDS 2025 Exam Dates

NEET MDS 2025 Application Form Release Date

February 18, 2025

Final Correction Window for Images

April 9, 2025

NEET MDS 2025 Admit Card Release Date

April 15, 2025

NEET MDS 2025 Exam Date

April 19, 2025

NEET MDS 2025 Result and Cutoff

May 15, 2025

NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Round 1 Registration

June 24 to 30, 2025

NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Round 1 Choice-Filling June 25 to 30, 2025
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment Result July 3, 2025
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Round 1 Reporting to the Colleges July 4 to 8, 2025
Round 1 Document Verification July 9 to 11, 2025
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Round 2 Registration July 12 to 15, 2025
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Round 2 Choice-Filling July 13 to 16, 2025
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Round 2 Seat Allotment Result July 18, 2025
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Round 2 Reporting to the Colleges July 19 to 27, 2025
Round 2 Document Verification July 28 to 30, 2025
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Mop-Up Round Registration August 1 to 5, 2025
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Mop-Up Round Choice-Filling August 1 to 5, 2025
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Mop-Up Round Seat Allotment Result August 8, 2025
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Mop-Up Round Reporting to the Colleges August 9 to 16, 2025
Mop-Up Round Document Verification August 17 to 18, 2025
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Stray Vacancy Round Registration August 19 to 21, 2025
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling August 19 to 21, 2025
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result August 23, 2025
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Stray Vacancy Round Reporting to the Colleges August 24 to 30, 2025

NEET MDS 2025 Highlights

The NEET MDS exam is conducted for three hours in CBT mode online. Students can find the NEET MDS highlights 2025 given below.

NEET MDS 2025 Particulars

NEET MDS 2025 Details

Exam Title

NEET MDS 2025

Full Form

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Master of Dental Surgery

Conducting Body

National Board of Examinations (NBE)

Level of Exam

Postgraduate

Frequency of Exam

Conducted Annually

Mode of Exam

CBT (Computer-based Test), Online

Language of Exam

English

Duration of Exam

3 Hours

Average Exam Fee

INR 3,500 (for general, OBC, EWS)

INR 2,500 (for SC, ST, PWD)

Exam Timing

9 AM to 12 NOON (Tentative)

Courses Offered

MDS/PG Diploma in Dental Sciences

Total Marks

960

Total No. of Questions

240

Participating Colleges

274

Official Website

nbe.edu.in

Contact Information

Helpline Number - 022-61087595, 7996165333

Email - helpdesknbeexam@natboard.edu.in

NEET MDS 2025 Eligibility Criteria

All students are required to satisfy a list of NEET MDS 2025 Eligibility Criteria to appear for the entrance test. In case a candidate fails to adhere to either of the eligibility criteria, their candidature will be cancelled even post the registration process. The eligibility criteria for NEET MDS 2025 are as follows:

  • All students must have completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a DCI-recognised college/University.

  • Applicants must hold a valid registration with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or State Dental Council (SDC) (permanent/provisional) before applying for the NEET MDS 2025 Exam.

  • All students must have completed their 12 months of compulsory rotatory internship on or before the date specified by the NBE.

  • All aspirants must secure a minimum of 50% marks overall in their BDS degree.

NEET MDS 2025 Registration Process

The NEET MDS registration process is held online on the official website within deadlines. Students can go through the registration process as well as the application process given below.

NEET MDS Registration Process 2025

Students can register for the NEET MDS process online on the official website. Below are the registration steps for the NEET MDS exam 2025 given below.

  1. Step 1: Visit the official website of the NBE authorities.
  2. Step 2: Navigate and look out for the “NEET MDS exam” section on the page.
  3. Step 3: Students must click on the new registration tab after clicking on the “NEET MDS exam 2025” tab.
  4. Step 4: The registration form will open up, and students must enter their name, roll number, application number, etc.
  5. Step 5: Students must cross-check the information that they have entered and then submit it.
  6. Step 6: Students will receive a confirmation email at their registered contact details.

NEET MDS Application Process 2025

Students must apply for the NEET MDS application process online on the official webpage. Students can find the steps to follow for applying for the NEET MDS 2025 exam given below.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of the NEET MDS exam.
  • Step 2: Navigate and look out for “NBE MDS Application Form Application link”.
  • Step 3: Click on it and enter the required information, such as name, date of birth, address, etc.
  • Step 4: Students must select their preferred exam city from the options given in the drop-down box.
  • Step 5: Upload the required set of documents, such as certificates and marksheets, after logging in.
  • Step 6: They must pay the required set of application fees after clicking on the submit button.
  • Step 7: After paying the application fees through debit/credit/net banking forms, then must click on the “Submit” button.

NEET MDS 2025 Application Form Fee Structure

Students will only have to pay the application fees online as the authorities will not accept offline payments. Students can go through the category-specific NEET MDS 2025 application form fees 2025 given below.

Candidate Category

Application Form Fee

General

INR 3,500

SC & ST

INR 2,500

OBC

INR 3,500

PwD

INR 2,500

NEET MDS 2025 Exam Pattern

The NEET MDS 2025 exam consists of negative marking of -1 mark, while for every correct response, +4 marks are awarded. Students can find detailed information about the NEET MDS exam pattern 2025 given below.

Particulars

Exam Pattern

Exam Mode

CBT (Computer-based Test), Online

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Exam Timing

9 AM to 12 noon

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

Number of Questions

240

Marking Scheme

+4 for each correct response

-1 for each incorrect response

No mark for unattempted questions

NEET MDS 2025 Syllabus

The NEET MDS 2025 syllabus will comprise a total of 17 subjects, including Anatomy, Surgery, Pathology, etc. Students may derive reference from the table given below to understand the structure of the NEET MDS 2025 Syllabus:

NEET MDS 2025 Subjects

Number of Questions

General Anatomy, including embryology and histology

14

General Human Physiology and Biochemistry

14

Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology

14

General Pathology and Microbiology

14

General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics

14

General Medicine

15

General Surgery

15

Dental Materials

14

Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology

14

Public Health Dentistry

14

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

14

Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

14

Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge

14

Periodontology

14

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

14

Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

14

Oral Medicine and Radiology

14

NEET MDS 2025 Admit Card

The NEET MDS 2025 admit card was released on April 15, 2025. The NEET MDS 2025 admit card is an important piece of documentation which signifies the candidature or eligibility of an individual to appear for the exam. Those who have completed their registration process will be able to download their NEET MDS 2025 admit card a week before the exam date.

All students must carry their NEET MDS 2025 hall ticket to their respective allotted exam centres on the day of the exam. Without the NEET MDS 2025 hall ticket, no candidate will be allowed inside the exam hall. The NEET MDS 2025 admit card will be released online at the official website in a PDF format and cans will have to log in through the registration portal to access and download it. The details printed on the NEET MDS 2025 Admit Card include the following:

  • Candidate's Name
  • Candidate's passport-size photographs
  • Candidate's Roll Number
  • Candidate's Application ID
  • Date of Birth
  • Candidate Category
  • Allotted exam centre details
  • Exam date, timing and exam day instructions

NEET MDS 2025 Result

The NEET MDS 2025 result was published on May 15, 2025. The NEET MDS 2025 Result features the list of qualified students for admission to MDS courses across top Dental colleges in the country. The NEET MDS 2025 Scorecard will be released in a PDF format in online mode at the official website. Just like the admit card, students will have to log in with their registration credentials to access the NEET MDS 2025 Result. The NBE has also released the merit list along with the NEET MDS 2025 Result, which will be accessible to all without having to log in. The details mentioned on the NEET MDS 2025 Scorecard include students’ Roll Number, Application Number, marks obtained, percentile and All India Rank.

NEET MDS 2025 Cutoff

The expected NEET MDS 2025 cutoff based on the previous year's data has been mentioned below for reference. The official NEET MDS 2025 cutoff will be released along with the NEET MDS 2025 Scorecard.

Candidate Category

Cutoff Percentile

Cutoff Score

General/EWS

50th Percentile

346

SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC)

40th Percentile

230

General PWBD

45th Percentile

263

NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Process

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct the NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Process after the result declaration. The NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Process will be conducted in four rounds. Seats will be allocated based on the merit list and seat intake across the top Dental colleges in India. The seat allotment result for each round of NEET MDS 2025 Counselling will be published separately. All students who feature on the merit list will be eligible to participate in the NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Process. Students will have to apply for online registration to partake in the NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Process.

Therefore, the NEET MDS exam is held to grant dental courses to dental aspirants. Students must showcase the right set of documents for admission to the NEET MDS participating colleges. If found with the wrong or fake set of documents, then they will be dismissed from the admission process at the participating colleges. It is very important for them to meet the minimum cutoff criteria based on their category to get admission in the NEET MDS examinations. For any queries regarding NEET MDS Exam 2025, log on to our CollegeDekho Q&A Zone or contact our toll-free helpline number 18005729877.

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FAQs

Will there be negative marking in NEET MDS 2025 exam?

Yes, there will be a negative marking in NEET MDS 2025 exam as 1 mark per incorrect response will be deducted from the overall score of the candidate. 

How to apply for NEET MDS 2025 registration?

To apply for NEET MDS 2025 registration, candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and visit the official website of NBE to generate the User ID and Password. Candidates are required to login using the registration credentials, fill out the NEET MDS 2025 application form and submit the same along with the application form fee.

When will NEET MDS 2025 Application Form be released?

The NEET MDS 2025 Application Form was released on February 18, 2025. The last date to submit the NEET MDS 2025 Application Form was March 10, 2025.

When will the NEET MDS 2025 Exam be conducted?

NEET MDS 2025 Exam will be conducted on April 19, 2025. The National Board of Examination for Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will conduct the NEET MDS Exam 2025.

What is the eligibility criteria for NEET MDS 2025?

The eligibility criteria for NEET MDS 2025 includes a BDS degree, a valid registration with the Dental Council of India (DCI), and the successful completion of 12 months of compulsory rotatory internship.

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