NEET MDS 2023 Exam Pattern: NBE is going to release the pattern and syllabus for 2023 exam. No changes are expected to be introduced in NEET MDS 2023 exam pattern. The question paper will have a total of 240 MCQ type questions and 4 marks will be awarded for every correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for the wrong answer.
- NEET MDS 2023 Syllabus is divided into 2 Parts A & B based on the topics studied in the BDS program. A total of 7 subjects are included in Part A and a total of 100 questions will be asked from that part.
- From Part B of NEET MDS Syllabus, a total of 140 questions will be asked from a total of 10 subjects. From Part B all the topics will have the same weightage but from Part A General Medicine & General Surgery will have the maximum number of questions i.e. 15 each.
- NEET MDS 2023 is to be held on March 01 and to prepare for the exam students are advised to go through the detailed exam pattern and syllabus.
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NEET MDS 2023 Exam Pattern Highlights
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Mode of the exam | Computer Based Test |
| Format of the exam | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Duration of the exam | 3 hours |
| Total number of questions | 240 |
| Marking Scheme | Yes, 1 negative mark for each incorrect answer |
| Criteria for passing the exam |
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NEET MDS 2023 Exam Pattern
- Mode of Examination: NEET MDS examination to be held in online mode.
- Duration of Exam: The test duration will include 15 minutes of test tutorial to be viewed on the system. Test takers will have a total of 3 hours.
- Total Number of Questions: 240 MCQ type questions
- Type of Questions: The question paper will have multiple-choice questions with four options each. Only one of them will be correct.
NEET MDS 2023 Marking Scheme
| Type of response | Marks awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct response | +4 |
| Incorrect response | -1 |
| Unanswered | 0 |
NEET MDS 2023 Subject-Wise Distribution of Questions
The question paper for NEET MDS 2023 will feature questions from different subjects. The approximate number of questions to be asked from each subject is as mentioned below:
| Subject | Subject wise weightage (In numbers) |
|---|---|
| Part A: Total Question 100 | |
| General Anatomy including embryology and histology | 14 |
| General human physiology and Biochemistry | 14 |
| Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology | 14 |
| General Pathology and Microbiology | 14 |
| General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics | 14 |
| Dental Materials | 14 |
| General Medicine | 15 |
| General Surgery | 15 |
| Part B: Total Question 140 | |
| Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology | 14 |
| Oral Medicine and Radiology | 14 |
| Prosthodontics and Preventive Dentistry | 14 |
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics | 14 |
| Periodontology | 14 |
| Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | 14 |
| Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | 14 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 14 |
| Public Health Dentistry | 14 |
| Dental Materials | 14 |
NEET MDS 2023 Syllabus
For any exam, it is important to know what the detailed syllabus is before starting the preparation process. This helps ensure that the candidate’s preparation is well-rounded and complete in every sense. The syllabus of NEET MDS 2023 is decided as per the latest Regulations for BDS courses notified by the Dental Council of India with prior approval of the Govt. of India. The following subjects are tested in the question paper:
NEET MDS Part A Syllabus
| General Anatomy including embryology and histology | General human physiology and Biochemistry |
| Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology | General Pathology and Microbiology |
| General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics | Dental Materials |
| General Medicine | General Surgery |
NEET MDS Part B Syllabus
| Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology | Dental Materials |
| Oral Medicine and Radiology | Public Health Dentistry |
| Prosthodontics and Preventive Dentistry | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics | Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics |
| Periodontology | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge |
NEET MDS 2023 Pattern & Syllabus FAQs
Ques. As per NEET MDS Exam Pattern, how many questions will be there in the paper?
Ans. There will be 240 MCQ-based questions in NEET MDS question paper. Further, the paper will be divided into 2 parts. From Part A, a total of 100 questions will be asked and from Part B a total of 140 questions will be asked. Candidates will get 3 hours time to complete the paper.
Ques. Is there any negative marking in NEET MDS?
Ans. Yes, 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect answers and 4 marks will be awarded for correct answers. For unattempted questions, no marks will be awarded or deducted.
Ques. Based on NEET MDS 2023 exam pattern, can I opt for the Hindi language to take the paper?
Ans. The language of NEET MDS questions paper will be English only. No other language options will be offered to take the examination.
Ques. In how many sections NEET MDS 2023 question paper will be divided?
Ans. NEET MDS question paper will be divided into 2 sections. There is no sectional limit and candidates from move easily from one section to another to attempt the paper.
Ques. What are the topics can I get from the section “Public Health Dentistry” in NEET MDS 2023 Syllabus?
Ans. From the topic Public Health Dentistry you will get various subtopics. Some of them are Alcohol misuse in dental patients, Dental epidemiology, Fluoridation, Nutrition and diet in dentistry, Oral hygiene, Tobacco cessation in dentistry, etc.
Ques. What are the important topics from the subject “Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics” in NEET MDS 2023 Syllabus?
Ans. From Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, you can get Applied anatomy of both head and neck, applied dental materials, conservative dentistry, etc.
Ques. Is it enough to study only important topics from NEET MDS 2023 Syllabus?
Ans. For a ggod score, you will have to cover all the topics as the weightage of each topic is almost equal. Therefore, candidates are advised to focus equally on each topic.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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