NEET-MDS Exam Pattern

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NEET-MDS Pattern

  • Mode of Examination: NEET MDS examination is to be held online mode.
  • Duration of Exam: A 15-minute test tutorial that can be viewed on the system will be included in the test duration. Test takers will have a total of 3 hours.
  • Total Number of Questions: 240 MCQ-type questions
  • Type of Questions: The question paper will have multiple-choice questions with four options each. Only one of them will be correct.

17 topics from the BDS curriculum are covered in the NEET MDS 2024 syllabus. Parts A and B of the NEET MDS 2024 entrance exam's paper will each contain 100 and 140 questions, respectively. Candidates will have to answer a total of 240 MCQs.

Marking Scheme
Type of response Marks awarded
Correct response +4
Incorrect response -1
Unanswered 0

Subject-wise Distribution of Questions

Subject Subject wise weightage
Part A: Total Question 100
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
Dental Materials 14
General Medicine 15
General Surgery 15
Part B: Total Question 140
Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology 14
Oral Medicine and Radiology 14
Prosthodontics and Preventive Dentistry 14
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics 14
Periodontology 14
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge 14
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics 14
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 14
Public Health Dentistry 14
Dental Materials 14

Mock Test

See below for instructions on how to take the NEET MDS 2024 mock test.

  • Visit the official NBE website or click the "NEET MDS mock test released" link provided below when it becomes available.
  • A window will popup with mock login information.
  • Click on sign in
  • The screen will show a page with instructions
  • Carefully read the guidelines before beginning the NEET MDS mock test.
  • Select "Next" after carefully reading the instructions.
  • The screen will display additional crucial guidelines for the NEET MDS mock exam.
  • Go through all the mentioned instructions
  • Select the Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) checkbox.
  • Click on “I am ready to begin”

Important tips for the 2024 mock NEET MDS test

  • The simulated NEET MDS exam will last 20 minutes.
  • The mock NEET MDS 2024 exam will consist of a total of 20 questions.
  • The NEET MDS mock test includes practice questions to help applicants get comfortable with the computer-based exam format.
  • NEET MDS mock test questions should not be considered sample questions.
  • The NEET MDS mock exam for 2024 will terminate automatically when the timer in the top-right corner of the screen reaches zero.
  • The question panel, which shows the current state of the questions in the NEET MDS demo test, will be located on the right side of the screen.

Check the steps to know how to answer questions in the mock test of NEET MDS 2024 below.

  • In the NEET MDS mock test, each question will appear on the screen with four answers.
  • To select an answer, the candidate will have to choose and select the circle in front of the respective answer.
  • The circle of the selected answer option will turn blue.
  • Click on ‘save and next’ to submit the answer.
  • If the candidate wants to review the answer marked later, click on ‘mark for review and next’.
  • In case a candidate wishes to edit the answer marked, click on ‘Clear response’ and select a new answer.

Sample Papers

To clear sample papers of NEET MDS, you should follow these steps:

  • Understand the exam pattern and the type of questions that will be asked.
  • Familiarize yourself with the syllabus and the topics that will be covered in the exam.
  • Practice as many sample papers as possible, and analyze your performance after each one.
  • Identify and focus on your weak areas and work on improving them.
  • Time management is important for this exam, practice with a time limit for each sample paper.
  • Take a mock test to get an idea of the real-time exam scenario.
  • Revise important topics and formulae regularly.
  • Keep a positive attitude and stay confident.
  • It is also advisable to take guidance from experienced teachers or professionals for a better understanding of the subject and the exam pattern.

There were 240 MCQs in NEET MDS 2024
Each Correct response will be awarded +4 marks and each Incorrect response will be deducted -1 marks.

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