What is the marking scheme of the NEET MDS exam?
The NEET MDS exam awards 4 marks for each correct answer with the negative marking of one mark for every question answered incorrectly.
You can refer to the following table for more clear information:
Answered questions | Marks Awarded or Deducted |
Correct Answer | +4 marks |
Incorrect Answer | -1 mark |
Unattempted Question | 0 marks |

The NEET MDS exam marking scheme has been defined by NBE, the exam conducting authority. Each correct answer will fetch candidates four marks, one the other hand, there will be 25 per cent negative marking scheme. Since the total number of the NEET MDS questions is 240, the total marks in the exam i
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Category | Fee (in INR) | |
|---|---|---|
Non-refundable | ||
For 50% AIQ/Central Universities | General | 1,000 |
SC/ ST/ OBC | 500 | |
For Deemed Universities | All categories | 5,000 |
Refundable | ||
For 50% AIQ/Central Universities | General | 25,000 |
SC/ ST/ OBC | 10,000 | |
For Deemed Universities | All categories | 2,00,000 |
The last date to register for NEET MDS 2026 counselling round 1 was August 29, 2026. Candidates needed to submit online form timely to participate in the admission process.
The NEET MDS counselling 2026 has started. The NEET MDS 2026 round 3 counselling registration will open soon at mcc.nic.in.
No, and this is an important update for 2026 admission to all MDS seats, whether government, private, or management quota, is strictly through NEET MDS counselling. Direct admission without NEET MDS qualification is illegal. So don't fall for any college claiming to offer a "direct admission" route.
The NEET MDS counselling is generally conducted in four rounds. The counselling is held for 50% AIQ seats.
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