What is the tie-breaking protocol for NEET MDS exam?
The NEET MDS tie-breaking criteria is shared below-
- Candidate having lesser number of incorrect responses in the overall paper (Part A & B) will be placed at better merit position.
- Candidate obtaining higher score in Part B of the question paper will be placed at better merit position.
- Candidate having
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The NEET MDS registration 2027 is expected to start in March. The official dates regarding the registration and application form will be announced soon.
The NBEMS has not announced the NEET MDS 2027 exam date yet. However, it is expected that the exam will be held in May 2027.
Have a look at the NEET MDS cutoff 2026 scores below-
Category | Cutoff Scores |
|---|---|
General / EWS | 308 |
OBC | 271 |
SC / ST | 271 |
PwD- Gen | 289 |
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
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