NEET MDS 2026 Exam Details: Date, Pattern, Merit List, Old Question Pages, and Answer Keys
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NEET MDS Exam Details Overview
The NEET MDS exam 2026 is conducted by the NBEMS and is a post-graduate exam for admission to MDS programs. Students undergoing their internship are eligible to apply for NEET MDS 2026. Here is the detailed information on NEET MDS.
Particulars | Details |
Formal Name | National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery |
Testing Authority | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
Counselling Authority | Medical Council Committee (MCC) |
Exam Level | National Level |
Course Level | Postgraduate |
Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Courses Available | MDS |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Number of Questions | 240 |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
Total Marks | 960 |
NEET MDS Exam official website | |
Medium of Exam | English |
Marking Scheme | -1 for incorrect answer 4 marks for the corrected answer 0 marks for unanswered questions |
Participating Colleges | 329 |
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NEET MDS Exam Pattern
The NEET MDS 2026 is a multiple-choice questions-based exam conducted in two sections. For complete NEET MDS 2026 exam pattern details, read the table below.
Particulars | Details |
Examination Level | National Level |
Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
NEET MDS Sections | Part A- 100 Questions Part B- 140 Questions |
Marking Scheme | 25% negative marking for incorrect answer |
Total Questions | 240 |
Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
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Download NEET MDS Old Question Papers
The NEET MDS previous year question papers are available to download on the official website. The NEET MDS exam pattern includes 240 questions carrying a 4-mark weightage each. Here are some of the NEET MDS previous year question papers.
Particulars | Question Papers |
NEET MDS 2024 Question Paper | |
NEET MDS 2023 Question Paper | |
NEET MDS 2022 Question Paper | |
NEET MDS 2021 Question Paper |
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NEET MDS Answer Keys
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) releases the answer key soon after the exam. The NEET MDS 2026 answer key is likely to be released in April 2026. Here are the quick details on the answer key.
Particulars | Details |
NEET MDS 2026 Answer Key Date | April 2026 |
NEET MDS 2026 Answer Download |
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