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NEET MDS Syllabus 2026 (Latest): PDF Download, Part A & Part B Syllabus

Exam Level: NationalApplication Date: Feb 17, 2025

Last Updated on 5th December 2025

National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery

NEET MDS Syllabus 2026

NEET MDS is an exam conducted for students to take admission into postgraduate (Master of Dental Surgery) courses and PG Diploma in Dental Studies. NEET MDS 2026 will be conducted on 2nd May, 2026

The NEET MDS 2026 Syllabus will be released in an official notification by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on nbe.edu.in in February 2026. As there is no notification has been released projecting any change in the upcoming syllabus, students are advised to follow the liad down syllabus from the past year 2025 till we are served with a new syllabus. 

NEET MDS 2026 subject-wise weightage is 400 for Basic / General Subjects (PART A) and 560 marks for Dental Specialty Subjects (PART B). Key topics that are covered by NEET MDS exam are Dental Materials, Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Periodontology, Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and Public Health Dentistry. 

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National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery

NEET MDS Syllabus 2026 - Part A and Part B

The detailed NEET MDS Syllabus for the year 2026 is discussed below in detailed manner.


Part A Topics from NEET MDS 2026 Syllabus

NEET MDS 2026 syllabus for Part A includes subjects like General Anatomy (including Embryology & Histology), General Human Physiology & Biochemistry, Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology, General Pathology & Microbiology, and General & Dental Pharmacology & Therapeutics.

Subjects

Key Topics Covered

General Anatomy (including Embryology & Histology)

Head & Neck

Osteology

Muscles

Nerves

Blood Supply

Temporomandibular Joint

Embryology of Face & Oral Cavity

Histology of Oral Tissues

General Human Physiology & Biochemistry

Blood

Nerve & Muscle Physiology

Endocrine System

Digestion

Metabolism of Carbohydrates

Proteins & Lipids

Enzymes

Vitamins

Minerals

Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology

Tooth Development

Eruption

Morphology

Calcification

Enamel

Dentin

Cementum

Pulp

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands

General Pathology & Microbiology

Inflammation

Repair

Necrosis

Immunity

Bacterial & Viral Infections

Sterilization

Caries Microbiology

General & Dental Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Drug Classification

Dosage

Antibiotics

Analgesics

Local Anaesthetics

Antiseptics

Antifungals

Antivirals

General Medicine

Cardiovascular

Respiratory

Gastrointestinal

Endocrine and Infectious Diseases

Emergency Management

General Surgery

Wound Healing

Shock

Haemorrhage

Fractures

Infection Control

Surgical Principles

Pre & Postoperative Care


Part B Topics from NEET MDS 2026 Syllabus

NEET MDS 2026 syllabus for Part B includes subjects like Dental Materials, Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, and Periodontology.

Subjects

Key Topics Covered

Dental Materials

Impression Materials

Gypsum Products

Restorative Materials

Dental Cements

Alloys

Ceramics 

Polymers

Casting

Corrosion

Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology

Developmental Anomalies

Cysts

Tumors

Pigmentation

Oral Cancer

Caries

Pulpal & Periapical Diseases

Oral Medicine & Radiology

Oral Diagnosis

Radiographic Interpretation

Lesions

TMJ Disorders

Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry

Child Psychology

Behavior Management

Preventive Procedures

Dental Caries in Children

Space Maintenance

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Growth & Development

Malocclusion 

Diagnosis 

Treatment Planning

Biomechanics

Appliances

Periodontology

Gingivitis

Periodontitis

Oral Hygiene

Scaling & Root Planing

Surgical Techniques

Periodontal Regeneration

Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge

Complete & Partial Dentures

Occlusion

Crown & Bridge Preparation

Impression Making

Maxillofacial Prosthesis

Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

Cavity Preparation

Restorative Procedures

Endodontic Instruments

Root Canal Treatment

Failures & Retreatment

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Extractions

Impactions

Cysts

Tumors

Maxillofacial Injuries 

Local Anaesthesia

Infection Management


NEET MDS 2026

The NEET MDS exam is divided into two parts. PART A consists of 100 questions and PART B of 140 questions. 

Part

Questions

Marks

Weightage (%)

Part A (Basic / General Subjects)

100

400

41.70%

Part B (Dental Speciality Subjects)

140

560

58.30%

Total

240

960

100%


Part A: Basic / General Subjects 

NEET MDS 2026 subject-wise weightage for PART A (General subjects), Approx 14 questions are being asked from the following subjects mentioned below.

Subjects

Approx. Weightage (Questions)

Total Marks

General Anatomy (including Embryology & Histology)

14

56

General Human Physiology & Biochemistry

14

56

Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology

14

56

General Pathology & Microbiology

14

56

General & Dental Pharmacology & Therapeutics

14

56

General Medicine

15

60

General Surgery

15

60

Total (Part A)

100

400 Marks


Part B: Dental Speciality Subjects 

NEET MDS 2026 subject-wise weightage for PART B (Dental Speciality Subjects), Approx 14 questions are being asked from the following subjects mentioned below.

Subject

Approx. Weightage (Questions)

Total Marks

Dental Materials

14

56

Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology

14

56

Oral Medicine & Radiology

14

56

Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry

14

56

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

14

56

Periodontology

14

56

Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge

14

56

Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

14

56

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

14

56

Public Health Dentistry

14

56

Total (Part B)

140

560 Marks

Subject
Syllabus

FAQS

NEET MDS covers General Anatomy (including Embryology & Histology), General Human Physiology & Biochemistry, Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology, General Pathology & Microbiology, General & Dental Pharmacology & Therapeutics, General Medicine, General Surgery, Dental Materials, Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Orthodontics & Dentofacial, Orthopaedics, Periodontology, Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and Public Health Dentistry.


Most scoring topics of NEET MDS are Permanent dentition, Calcification & eruption of teeth, Deciduous dentition, Occlusion & physiological form of tooth/periodontium, Salivary glands, Enamel & dentin, Oral mucous membrane, Bone, TMJ & maxillary sinus, Tooth development & eruption, Cementum & periodontal ligament.


There are 100 questions in General Subjects (PART A) of the NEET MDS question paper and 140 questions in Dental Speciality Subjects (PART B).

Yes, PART B consists of Dental Speciality Subjects including Dental Materials, Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Periodontology, Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and Public Health Dentistry.

AcronymNational Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery
Conducting BodyOther
Mode and TypeOnline (Computer Based Test (CBT))
Application ModeOnline
Frequency1 in a year
LanguagesEnglish
Test Takers30435
Duration180
Total Marks960
Marking Scheme4 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Application Fee3500
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