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NEET MDS 2025 - Result (Out), Score card, Cut off Marks, Counselling

Updated on 15th May, 2025 by Shamshad Ali Dar

About NEET MDS 2025

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Science (NBEMS) is conducting NEET MDS exam on April 19 for admission to around 6,228 Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) seats in 259 dental colleges across India for 50% All India Quota seats and 50% state quota seats, deemed/central universities, ESIC, and private universities.  

The NBE has announced the NEET MDS 2025 result on May 15, 2025. The authority has released the NEET MDS 2025 cutoff along with the result. Candidates who qualify the NEET MDS exam can appear in the counselling process. The NEET MDS exam was conducted on April 19, 2025. To appear for the exam, each candidate was required to bring the hall ticket to the NEET MDS 2025 exam centre, along with other relevant documents. NEET MDS 2025 exam was held in a computer-based mode for three hours. As per NEET MDS 2025 exam pattern, a total of  240 multiple-choice questions are asked. Four marks are given for the correct answer, while one mark is deducted for an incorrect response.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts the NEET MDS counselling 2025 for 50% All India Quota (AIQ), 100% deemed/central universities and ESIC/AFMS institutes. NEET MDS seat allotment list is done based on NEET MDS rank, choices of colleges and specialities, seats available, reservation criteria and other factors.

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NEET MDS 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS
Short Exam Name
NEET MDS
Conducting Body
National Board of Examinations (NBE)
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
National Level Exam
Languages
English
Mode Of Application
online
Application Fee
Online : 3500
Mode Of Exam
online
Mode Of Counselling
online +1 more
Participating Colleges
283
Exam Duration
3 Hours

NEET MDS Important Dates

NEET MDS National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS (session 2025)

23 May' 2025 - 23 May' 2025 . Online
Score Card Date
30 Jun' 2025 - 30 Jun' 2025 . Online
Others
Last date for completing the internship for NEET-MDS 2025 (extended)
18 Feb' 2025 - 10 Mar' 2025 . Online
Application Date
14 Mar' 2025 - 17 Mar' 2025 . Online
Application Correction Date
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27 Mar' 2025 - 31 Mar' 2025 . Online
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NEET MDS admit card 2025 will be issued to the registered candidates on the NBE official website. Candidates will be required to submit their user ID and password to download the NEET MDS 2025 hall ticket. 

After downloading the admit card, candidates must paste their photograph on the document as only then it will be considered by the authorities at the time of the exam. The admit card of NEET MDS 2025 carries information like roll number, allotted exam city and centre. Candidates must note that the NEET MDS admit card is also a mandatory document for the counselling process, therefore, it must be preserved even after the conduction of the exam. 

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The NEET MDS 2025 eligibility criteria will be considered for admission to the Masters of Dental Surgery courses. These eligibility criteria are decided by the Dental Council of India (DCI) with the approval of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The basic requirements to appear for NEET MDS can be checked below:-

· Candidates must hold a BDS degree from a recognised institute to fulfil NEET MDS eligibility criteria 2025.

· Provisional/permanent registration with State Dental Council (SDC) or DCI by June 30, 2025.

· Completion of a one-year compulsory rotatory internship by June 30 of the academic year that a candidate is seeking admission is mandatory.

Background wave

All eligible candidates must register themselves for the NEET MDS 2025 entrance exam. It is important to fill out the NEET MDS application form 2025 to appear for the postgraduate dental entrance exam. Only the successfully registered candidates will be allowed to download NEET MDS 2025 admit card. 

The application form for NEET MDS 2025 can be filled in the six following steps:

  • NEET MDS registration 2025
  • Filling out the application form
  • Uploading of relevant documents
  • Choosing of exam centres
  • Payment of application fee
  • Printout of NEET MDS 2025 application form

NEET MDS 2025 College Predictor

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Documents Required at Exam NEET MDS 2025

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS 2025

  • NEET MDS admit card (photograph of the candidate should be pasted on it)
  • Photo identity proof

NEET MDS 2025 Exam Centers

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Gujarat
Ahmedabad
Gandhinagar
Punjab
Amritsar
Mohali
West Bengal
Asansol
Kolkata
Karnataka
Bangalore
Mysuru
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal
Indore
Odisha
Bhubaneswar
Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Tamil Nadu
Chennai
Tiruchirappalli
Uttarakhand
Dehradun
Delhi
New Delhi
Assam
Guwahati
Telangana
Hyderabad
Warangal (Urban)
Rajasthan
Jaipur
Udaipur
Jodhpur
Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu
Srinagar
Kerala
Kozhikode
Thiruvananthapuram
Kollam
Thrissur
Ernakulam
Kannur
Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow
Noida
Allahabad
Maharashtra
Mumbai
Nagpur
Pune
Navi Mumbai
Bihar
Patna
Jharkhand
Ranchi
Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam
Vijayawada
Vizianagaram
Tripura
Agartala
Mizoram
Aizawl
Haryana
Ambala
Gurugram
Hisar
Himachal Pradesh
Hamirpur
Solan
Manipur
Imphal
Nagaland
Kohima
Arunachal Pradesh
Naharlagun
Goa
Panaji
Chhattisgarh
Raipur
Meghalaya
Shillong
Puducherry
Puducherry
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Check the NEET MDS exam pattern below.

NEET MDS exam pattern

EventsNEET MDS paper pattern
NEET MDS 2025 exam date April 19, 2025
Exam time3 hours - 9 am to 12 pm
Number of questions240 multiple-choice questions
Topics covered in NEET MDS examBDS curriculum - Pre-Clinical, Clinical and Para-Clinical
Medium of examEnglish
Marking scheme4 marks for the correct answer
1 mark deducted for a wrong answer


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NEET MDS 2025 Syllabus

NEET MDS National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS Syllabus

The result of NEET MDS 2025 is announced in the form of a PDF on the NBE official website. NEET MDS result 2025 specifies the qualifying status of the candidates and contains the score obtained (out of 960), NEET MDS overall rank and roll number of candidates. The steps to download the result have been mentioned below.

How to download NEET MDS 2025 result?

  • Visit natboard.edu.in and click on the link that says NEET MDS 2025 result.

  • The NEET MDS PDF will open on the screen

  • To check NEET MDS result 2025, use the Ctrl+F keys and enter the roll number

  • Verify roll number, marks scored out of 960 and NEET MDS 2025 rank

  • Download the pdf by clicking on the download option

NEET MDS 2025 Scorecard

Only the qualified candidates in NEET MDS can download NEET MDS 2025 scorecard in PDF format which can be accessed by entering roll number, date of birth and captcha code. The scorecard of NEET MDS 2025 is valid for the particular academic year in which the candidate has appeared for the exam. The steps to download the scorecard of NEET MDS 2025 have been provided below.

How to download NEET MDS Scorecard 2025?

  • Visit nbe.edu.in and click on the login window.

  • Enter your login credentials - Id and password.

  • NEET MDS scorecard 2025 containing the details of the candidate will appear on the screen.

  • Check your roll number, marks scored out of 960 and NEET MDS 2025 rank, 50% AIQ rank, and Category rank.

  • Take a printout of the scorecard.

The authorities releases the cutoff of NEET MDS 2025 along with the result. NEET MDS cutoff 2025 is the minimum qualifying percentile which must be secured by the candidates in order to secure the national-level entrance test. Candidates can check the NEET MDS cut-off from the table below.                                                   

NEET MDS cut-off

Category

Cut off percentile

Cutoff Marks 2024

Reduced cutoff percentile 2024

General and EWS

50th percentile

263

28.308

SC/ST/OBC

40th percentile

230

18.308

General and EWS - PH

45th percentile

246

23.308

SC/ST/OBC - PH

40th percentile

238

18.308


In case, to fill the remaining vacant seats in the dental colleges of the country, DCI in consultation with the health ministry may lower the cutoff percentile and marks to provide opportunities to other candidates.

MCC conducts the counselling of NEET MDS 2025 for the admission process to 50% All India Quota seats, deemed/central university seats, ESIC and AFMC seats. Jammu and Kashmir do not participate in the central pool quota, therefore, the counselling for seats in government dental colleges is allotted by the state body responsible. 

The authority conducts three rounds of seat allotment for AIQ seats, while a mop-up round will be organised for deemed, central and ESIC colleges. In order to participate in NEET MDS 2025 counselling process, aspirants must secure equal to more than the minimum cutoff percentile. 

The qualifiers can participate in the counselling process by registering themselves and providing their preferences for colleges as well as courses. Based on the choice filled, NEET MDS rank, seat availability in the particular college, reservation criteria and other factors, the admission to MDS course will be granted.

While the seat allotment process for 50% state quota and seats in private dental colleges will be conducted by the state counselling body as selected by the state government. The respective regulatory bodies will either organise the counselling process in online or offline mode. NEET MDS admissions in the states include application forms, merit lists and seat allotment procedures. However, to apply for state MDS admissions, the qualified candidates must fulfil certain eligibility criteria of domicile, age, nationality and other aspects as laid down by the state counselling authorities.

Documents Required at NEET MDS 2025 counselling

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS 2025

  • NEET MDS 2024 admit card
  • NEET scorecard
  • BDS marksheet (1st, 2nd and 3rd Professional Examination)
  • BDS Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate
  • Internship completion certificate
  • Permanent/Provisional registration certificate issued by DCI/State Dental Council
  • Class 10 Certificate/Date of Birth certificate
  • Identity proof
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Disability Certificate (if applicable)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is NEET MDS 2025 application form released?

Yes! The NEET MDS application form 2025 was released on February 18, 2025.  The NBE re-opened the NEET MDS 2025 application window on April 3. 

2. In how many cities the authorities will conduct the NEET MDS 2025?

NEET MDS 2025 exam will be conducted in 59 exam cities across 26 states in India.

3. What is the lower age limit for NEET MDS?

As per NEET MDS eligibility criteria 2025, candidates must not be less than 20 years of age when applying.

4. How many seats are offered through NEET MDS 2025?

A total of 6,228 seats are offered for admission through NEET MDS 2025. 

5. What is the NEET MDS exam date 2025?

The NEET MDS 2025 exam date was April 19, 2025. 

6. Who is the conducting authority of NEET MDS?

NEET MDS 2025 is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

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Hi! With a 7,000 rank in NEET MDS and being from the OC category in Telangana , it might be tough to get a seat in a government college. But don’t worry—you still have chances in private dental colleges through the state quota or management quota .

Keep an eye on the counselling rounds and cutoff updates. You can also check your options using the https://medicine.careers360.com/neet-mds-college-predictor .

Hope this helps!

Hello there,

As of now, there is no indication that the NEET MDS 2025 cutoff will be reduced . The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has already declared the official cutoff scores, and these are unlikely to change.

NEET MDS 2025 Official Cutoff Scores

The qualifying cutoff marks for NEET MDS 2025, based on the 50th percentile for General/EWS and the 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC candidates, are as follows:

  • General/EWS : 261 marks

  • General/EWS-PwD : 244 marks

  • SC/ST/OBC (including PwD) : 227 marks (https://www.reddit.com/r/MEDICOreTARDS/comments/1kfzr89/what_was_your_neet_2025_score_and_also_drop_the/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

These scores are the minimum required to qualify for the NEET MDS exam and participate in the subsequent counselling process.

Possibility of Cutoff Reduction

Once the official cutoff scores are announced, they typically remain unchanged. The decision to reduce cutoffs is not common and would require a formal announcement from the NBEMS or the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). As of now, there has been no such announcement.

Next Steps

If you have qualified NEET MDS 2025, your next steps include:

  1. Download Your Scorecard : Visit the official NBEMS website to download your scorecard.

  2. Stay Updated on Counselling Dates : Keep an eye on the official MCC website for announcements regarding the counselling schedule.

  3. Prepare for Counselling : Gather all necessary documents and be ready to participate in the counselling process once the dates are announced.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Hi Sakthi,

With an All India Rank (AIR) of 2238 in NEET MDS and belonging to EWS category, your chance of getting a seat in a government dental college depends on a number of factors including the number of seats offered, category wise reservations for the seats and cut-offs for the current admission cycle. Usually, number of government dental services seats for EWS candidates is very limited but reserved.

It is possible to get entry with an AIR of 2238 considering a fair chance out of the not too competitive states or colleges, but I wouldn't bet on it for top-tier government colleges as the cut offs tend to be high. I would suggest that you take part in the counseling rounds and look through the category wise seat matrix for the states of your choice.

Dear candidate,

It very difficult to get admission with 4767 rank in neet mds in obc category for government seat. The govt seats are most closed under 1000 ranks. You can choose private or deemed Universities for this.

All the best !!

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Hi Trisha,

With a NEET MDS 2025 score of 398, in SC category, you are above the normal qualifying cutoff and eligible for admission to Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal. Admission to a Government seat will be difficult because supply and demand can be limited and competition could still be highly sought after specialties such as Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery even with qualifying cutoff. It is expected to have an excellent chance for Admission by way of Management Quota seats. Management Quota seats, however, have higher fees are usually more liberal in regards to acceptance, admission requirements and use of NEET Scores. The fee for management seats is based on topics. It can vary greatly from roughly around 26 Lakh to 58 Lakh for the entire course. The entry fee for Government seat can be much less and considerably less competitive. It is a good idea to check the official college website for the most accurate and up to date rules regarding fees and admission. In conclusion, you are eligible based on marks, but decision related to fees and number of available seats under different quotas will affect your admission.

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