NEET MDS exam pattern 2024 will be released by the National Board of Examinations (NBEs) on the official website. Based on the previous year's paper pattern, there will be 240 objective questions. Applicants will be given 3 hours to complete the paper. The exam will be conducted in online mode (computer-based test), and the language of the question paper will only be English in nature.
Candidates appearing for the NEET MDS 2024 exam must be aware of the question paper pattern as it will help them prepare more productively for the examination. Knowing the exam pattern will help candidates strategize effectively to cover the topics and schedule their timetable. The detailed NEET MDS 2024 exam pattern is discussed below, applicants can check the details shared.
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Table of Contents
- NEET MDS Exam Pattern 2024 Highlights
- NEET MDS Section-Wise Distribution of Questions
- NEET MDS 2024 Marking Scheme
- NEET MDS 2024: Subject-Wise Weightage
NEET MDS Exam Pattern 2024 Highlights
NEET MDS exam pattern 2024 will be released soon. The NEET MDS 2024 paper pattern highlights involve the number of questions, type of question, total marks, duration, etc.
Applicants must check the detailed exam pattern of NEET MDS discussed below based on previous year's exam pattern.
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Conducted | Anually |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Exam Timing | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Types of Questions | Objective type questions |
| Total Number of Questions | 240 |
| Total Marks | 960 |
| Language | English |
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NEET MDS Section-Wise Distribution of Questions
NEED MDS exam paper pattern consists of two sections, Part A and Part B. The section-wise question distribution for both papers is shared below. Candidates can check the table shared.
| Section | Number of Questions |
| Part A | 100 |
| Part B | 140 |
| Total | 240 |
NEET MDS 2024 Marking Scheme
Candidates appearing for the NEET MDS 2024 exam must be aware of the marking scheme as it plays a significant role in all candidate's final scores. It must be noted that NEET MDS 2024 exam will have negative marking, and candidates must be cautious about the unsure answers. The detailed NEET MDS marking scheme is shared below.
| Events | Marks |
| Correct Response | +4 marks |
| Wrong Response | -1 mark |
| Unanswered | 0 marks |
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NEET MDS 2024: Subject-Wise Weightage
The subject-wise weightage of NEET MDS 2024 for both sections is shared below based on previous year records. The topic-weighted details will help candidates prepare more effectively for the examination. It will guide students with the list of essential topics that must be prepared more productively.
| Subject | Number of Questions |
| Part A (100 Questions) | |
| General Anatomy including Embryology and Histology | 14 |
| General Human Physiology and Biochemistry | 14 |
| Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology | 14 |
| General Pathology and Microbiology | 14 |
| General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics | 14 |
| General Medicine | 15 |
| General Surgery | 15 |
| Part B (140 Questions) | |
| Dental Materials | 14 |
| Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology | 14 |
| Oral Medicine and Radiology | 14 |
| Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry | 14 |
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | 14 |
| Periodontology | 14 |
| Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge | 14 |
| Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | 14 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 14 |
| Public Health Dentistry | 14 |
| Total (Part A and B) | 240 |
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