Who sets the NEET MDS syllabus?
The syllabus for the NEET MDS exam is set by the Dental Council of India (DCI). The contents of the NEET MDS syllabus are based on the curriculum for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course. DCI is the apex regulatory body for dental education in India. They are responsible for setting the stand

The NEET MDS syllabus is set by the Dental Council of India (DCI). The contents of the NEET MDS syllabus is similar to the BDS course. Explaining the same, NBE has stated, "The syllabus for the exam shall be that of BDS standard and shall cover all the subjects/syllabus taught during the BDS course
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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
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 |
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