What is the NEET MDS exam timing?

The duration of the NEET MDS exam is three hours. It is held in a single day and single slot window from 2 PM to 5 PM. NBE has provided the entire schedule for the exam day which candidates must abide by. The event-wise timing for the NEET MDS exam day are given in the below table.
| Events | Timings |
|---|---|
| Candidate entry to the exam centre | 12 Noon |
| Entry closes at exam centre | 1.30 PM |
| Grant access for candidate login | 1.45 PM |
| Candidate login to read instructions | 1.50 PM |
| Exam start time | 2 PM |
| Exam end time | 5 PM |
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Candidates can guesstimate the NEET MDS scores after knowing the status of their responses as right or wrong. Know the scores using the given process-
- +4 for each correct answer
- -1 for each incorrect answer
The NEET MDS qualifying percentile remains the same every year. Have a look at the NEET MDS cutoff percentile for General, OBC, SC, ST and PwD categories-
Category | Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|
General / EWS | 50th Percentile |
OBC | 40th Percentile |
SC / ST | 40th Percentile |
PwD- Gen | 45th Percentile |
Candidates can check NEET MDS result using the process shared below-
- Visit the website.
- Select the MDS exam.
- Click on the result link.
- Download the result PDF.
The NEET MDS result 2026 has not been released yet. The NBE will soon declare the results of NEET MDS on its website- natboard.edu.in.
The NBEMS will release the NEET MDS cutoff 2026 along with the results. The NEET MDS result 2026 will be released by June 2, 2026.
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