NEET MDS 2025: Exam Date
The NEET MDS 2025 exam, which was supposed to happen on January 31, 2025, has been postponed. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) announced this date in November 2024, but the exam didn't take place as planned. We're still waiting for an official update on the new exam date.
- Exam Postponed: The NEET MDS 2025 exam, initially set for January 31, 2025, has been delayed.
- Upcoming Announcements: NBEMS is expected to release the new exam date, information bulletin, and application form in February 2025.
- Application Process: The application will be available online for about one month.
- Edit Window: After the application period, there will be an edit window for corrections.
- Admit Cards: Admit cards will be issued approximately one week before the exam.
NEET MDS 2025 Overview
The table below provides a summary of the key highlights of the NEET MDS 2025 exam.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Eligibility Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) |
| Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
| Exam Level | National-level Postgraduate Exam |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-based test |
| Courses Offered | MDS/PG Diploma in Dental Studies |
| Exam Fees |
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| Exam Duration | 3.5 hours |
| Exam Timing | 9 AM to 12:30 noon |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Number of Parts | 5 |
| Total Marks | 800 |
| Marking Scheme |
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| Language | English |
| Official Website | nbe.edu.in |
| Contact Information |
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NEET MDS 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The NEET MDS 2025 eligibility criteria will be announced by the NBE along with the information bulletin, which is expected to be released in the fourth week of January 2025. Based on last year's criteria, the eligibility details are as follows:
- Candidates must have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a university or institute recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
- They must be registered with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or a State Dental Council (SDC) with either a permanent or provisional registration.
- Candidates must have completed a 12-month compulsory rotatory internship by the date specified by the NBE.
Last year, the cutoff date for completing the internship was initially set as March 31, 2024, but it was later extended to June 30, 2024. This year, the internship completion cutoff is also expected to be June 30, 2025
NEET MDS 2025 Important Dates
The official schedule for NEET MDS 2025, including important dates, will be released by the NBE alongside the application form and information bulletin. Below is a tentative timeline for the NEET MDS 2025 exam:
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Start Date | Third week of February 2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Application Form | Third week of March 2025 |
| Application Edit Window | Third week of March 2025 |
| Final Correction Window for Image Upload | Fourth week of March 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | Fourth week of March 2025 |
| NEET MDS Exam Date | Fourth week of March 2025 |
| Result Declaration | Fourth week of April 2025 |
NEET MDS 2025 Exam Timings:
| Events | Timings |
|---|---|
| Allow Candidates to enter the examination centre and Commence Registration for the test | 07:00 AM |
| Closure of entry in the exam centre | 08:30 AM |
| Access for candidate login | 08:45 AM |
| Candidates’ login to read instructions | 08:50 AM |
| NEET MDS 2025 exam starts | 09:00 AM |
| NEET MDS 2025 exam ends | 12:30 PM |
Stay Tuned and Keep Following MERITERS MDSPrep for regular updates about NEET MDS AND INI-CET MDS.
For NEET MDS 2025 Application form please read this article : NEET MDS 2025 Application Form
Updated Feb 12, 2025.
