NEET MDS Cut off 2025 - GEN, SC, ST, OBC & Others

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) releases NEET MDS cutoff at the official website natboard.edu.in. The NEET MDS cutoff scores 2025 will be released after the declaration of the result. The NEET MDS cutoff serves as a benchmark for aspiring dental postgraduates seeking admission into Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programs across India.

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1. NEET MDS cutoff 2025
2. NEET MDS cut off 2025 Dates
3. Factors determining NEET MDS 2025 cut off
4. NEET MDS 2025 cutoff – Percentile Vs marks
5. Types of NEET MDS cut off 2025
6. NEET MDS 2025 cut off – Tie breaking procedure
7. NEET MDS merit list 2025
8. NEET MDS counselling 2025

The NEET MDS cutoff is the minimum score a candidate must achieve to qualify for counselling and secure a seat in government, private, and deemed universities. NEET MDS 2025 cutoff percentile for the general category is 50th and for SC/ST/OBC it is 40th. The result of NEET MDS 2024 is published mentioning the names of the candidates, categories, and scores obtained. All dental colleges accepting NEET MDS scores grants admission based on the NEET MDS 2025 admission cutoff, which is different from the NEET MDS qualifying marks. The state competent authority releases the NEET MDS rank wise college allotment 2025 for government and private colleges.

Based on the NEET MDS exam, admission will be offered to 6,501 seats to 50% All India Quota seats, 50% state quota seats, deemed/central universities, ESIC, and private universities. Candidates can check here the category-wise expected NEET MDS cut-off 2025, minimum qualifying percentile, cutoff ranks, tie-breaking method, and other details.

NEET MDS cutoff 2025

As mentioned above, Dental cutoff NEET 2025 is the minimum qualifying percentile that must be secured to pass the entrance exam. NEET MDS 2025 cut off varies for various categories. The cutoff for the 2025 session will be released after the declaration of the NEET MDS result meanwhile, aspiring candidates can check previous year's cutoff from the table below. NEET MDS minimum qualifying percentile is released with the brochure.

NEET MDS cutoff 2025

NEET MDS cut off 2025 Dates

Candidates can check the important dates of the NEET MDS 2025 cutoff as mentioned in the table below.

Important dates related to NEET MDS cutoffs

Factors determining NEET MDS 2025 cut off

The cut-off percentile is derived based on the official marking scheme which mentions that four (4) marks are awarded for every correct response, while one (1) mark is deducted for each wrong attempt and no marks for unanswered questions. The other factors which help in determining the NEET MDS cutoff 2025 are below-mentioned.

• Number of candidates appearing for the test
• The difficulty level of the exam
• Seats available and others

NEET MDS 2025 cutoff – Percentile Vs marks

Aspirants who secure equal to or more than the qualifying percentile are considered eligible for admission to MDS courses. To qualify for the NEET MDS 2025 exam, candidates belonging to the general category must secure at least the 50th percentile, while the 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC aspirants. Last year, the equivalent score to the NEET MDS cutoff for the general category was 263, while for SC/ST/OBC, it was 230. Aspirants from the general PWD category were supposed to secure the cutoff marks of 246 for the 45th percentile.

A percentile rank shows the performance of the candidate in comparison to others, while a percentage rank shows how well a candidate has performed. Percentile ranks are commonly used to clarify the interpretation of marks on standardized tests, whereas, the percentage of marks is simply calculated based on the marks obtained out of the total marks. Based on the percentile scores, the All India merit list will be prepared. The table below shows the previous year's percentile and cut-off marks of the NEET MDS exam for qualifying.

NEET MDS previous year's cutoff

NEET MDS cutoff - Previous Years (2022, 2021, 2020)

NEET MDS Cut off – 2019, 2018

Types of NEET MDS cut off 2025

The cutoff of NEET MDS 2025 is considered for admission to the following postgraduate dental courses:

• 50% All India Quota seats (excluding Jammu & Kashmir)
• 50% State Quota seats (including Jammu & Kashmir)

NEET MDS 2025 cutoff for 50% All India Quota seats

In order to be eligible to participate in NEET MDS counselling for 50% All India Quota seats, aspirants need to secure the minimum qualifying percentile declared by NBE. Only those candidates who secure the minimum cutoff scores for 50% AIQ seats are included in the merit list.

Last year, the 50% All India Quota cut off percentile for each category was same of qualifying NEET MDS cut off. The cut off for 50% AIQ is mentioned below in the table.

NEET MDS cut off for 50% AIQ: Previous year's

NEET MDS 2025 cut off – Tie breaking procedure

In case the marks of two or more candidates are equal, then the authority use the following inter-se merit process to determine the merit position:

• Number of correct responses: Aspirants with more correct responses in the test are placed at a higher rank
• Date of birth: If the first tie-breaker fails, then the age of the candidates is considered. Students older in age are allotted better ranks in the merit list

AIQ NEET MDS Cut off for Top Dental Institutes

The table below mentions the NEET MDS cutoff last rank of dental aspirants who were granted admission in the top 10 dental institutes under All India Quota (AIQ) seats.

NEET Cutoff rank

NEET MDS merit list 2025

NBE prepares the NEET MDS 2025 merit list on the basis of cut-off scores. The authority releases the merit list for All India Quota seats and the state-wise merit list. For admission to dental colleges, the rank list is prepared as listed below:

• All India NEET MDS rank: It includes the overall merit rank of all the candidates who appeared for NEET MDS
• All India 50% Quota rank: This list shows the merit position of aspirants amongst all the candidates who have qualified in the entrance exam and are eligible for 50% AIQ seats
• All India 50% Quota Category rank: This is the merit position of candidates in the respective categories (OBC/SC/ST), as chosen by students while filling the NEET MDS application form, amongst the aspirants eligible for 50% AIQ seats
• State Quota rank: State quota rank, state category rank, the benefit of in-service candidates, rural posting (if applicable), and other is determined by the designated authority of the particular state

NEET MDS counselling 2025

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts the counselling for admission to 50% All India Quota seats, deemed and central universities/colleges. In order to be eligible for counselling, candidates must secure the minimum qualifying NEET MDS 2025 cut off as prescribed by NBE.

To participate in NEET MDS counselling, aspirants have to register themselves online by entering the required details. During the registration process, they have to fill their preferences of colleges as well as courses. On the basis of these preferences, NEET MDS rank and availability of seats, the seat allotment process is done. Once admission is granted, candidates must report at the allotted college for verification of documents and completion of admission procedure.