🦷 NEET-MDS 2025: Major Update in Exam Pattern – Here’s What Aspirants Need to Know

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET-MDS) is one of the most competitive postgraduate exams in India for dental professionals. And for 2025, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has introduced a significant change that all aspirants must be aware of.

📌 What’s New in NEET-MDS 2025?

Starting this year, the NEET-MDS question paper will be divided into two mandatory time-bound sections. This change is aimed at enhancing the security, integrity, and fairness of the examination process.

📄 Revised Paper Pattern

              Part A

• 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Time allotted: 75 minutes

Part B

• 140 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Time allotted: 105 minutes

⛔ Key Rules to Note:

• Candidates cannot move to the next part before the allotted time ends.
• Once the time is over for a section, you cannot review or change your answers.
• Part B will begin automatically after the completion of Part A — no manual intervention.

🖥️ Demo Test for Familiarization

To help candidates get used to the new format, a demo test will be available on the NBEMS official website starting 9th April 2025 under the NEET-MDS 2025 application link. This is a crucial opportunity to understand the flow of the actual exam day.

📅 Important Dates to Remember

• Demo Test Available: 9th April 2025
• Exam Date: 19th April 2025
• Result Declaration: By 19th May 2025

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Must hold a BDS degree from a recognized university/institute in India
• Must be registered with the State Dental Council (provisional or permanent)
• Completion of 1-year rotatory internship in a recognized dental college is mandatory

🎯 Why This Matters

This move by NBEMS is part of a broader effort to standardize and secure computer-based examinations across medical and dental domains. Similar formats are being adopted in exams like NEET-PG, FMGE, GPAT, DNB-PDCET, and others.

For aspirants, this means:

• More structured time management
• No second-guessing or revisiting questions
• Higher need for mock test practice under strict timing

If you’re a NEET-MDS aspirant or mentoring someone who is, this is the time to adapt your preparation strategy to align with the new pattern.

📢 Stay updated, practice smart, and make the most of the demo test window.

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