NEET MDS 2022 Exam Pattern -
NBE will conduct the NEET MDS 2022 exam on a single day, in a single session. There will be multiple-choice questions (240 questions) in two parts – Part A (100 questions) and Part B (140 questions). Time allotted for the exam – 180 minutes. For the wrong answers, 25% marks will be deducted. In the case of unattempted questions, no marks will be subtracted. 4 marks are given for each correct answer. The medium of the exam is English.
Subject-wise Distribution of Questions -
Part A -
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Subjects
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Number of Questions
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General Surgery
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15
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General and Dental Pharmacology and
Therapeutics
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14
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General human physiology and Biochemistry
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14
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General Anatomy including embryology and
Histology
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14
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Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology
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14
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General Pathology and Microbiology
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14
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General Medicine
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15
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Total
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100
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Part B –
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Subjects
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Number of Questions
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Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
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14
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Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
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14
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Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
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14
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Dental Materials
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14
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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14
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Periodontology
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14
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Public Health Dentistry
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14
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Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
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14
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Oral Medicine and Radiology
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14
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Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
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14
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Total
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140
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Allocation of Time
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Events
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Session
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Biometric registration
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12 pm
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Entry closes
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1.30 pm
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Candidate login access
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1.45 pm
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Read instructions
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1.50 pm
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Exam starts
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2.00 pm
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Exam ends
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5.00 pm
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Marking Scheme
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Response Type
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Marking Scheme
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Correct Response
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4 marks will be awarded
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Incorrect Response
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1 mark will be deducted
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Unattempted Questions
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Zero
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NEET MDS 2022 Syllabus
As per the Information Bulletin, “The syllabus for the exam shall be that of BDS standard and shall cover all the subjects/syllabus taught during the BDS course as prescribed in the DCI Revised BDS Course Regulations, 2007 as amended from time to time”.
As per the DCI Revised BDS Course Regulations, 2007, the subjects of study in BDS include:
- Human Anatomy, Embryology, Histology & Medical Genetics
- Human Physiology & Biochemistry, Nutrition & Dietetics
- Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology
- General Pathology & Microbiology
- General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Dental Materials
- Preclinical Conservative Dentistry Laboratory Exercises
- Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
- Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
- Public Health Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
- Aesthetic Dentistry
- Forensic Odontology
- Oral Implantology
- Behavioural Science
- Ethics
The syllabus for each subject is as under:
Human Anatomy, Embryology, Histology & Medical Genetics
General Anatomy, Regional Anatomy of Head & Neck, Thorax, Abdomen, Clinical Procedures, General Disposition of Abdominal, Thoracic, Abdominal & Pelvic Organs, Embryology, Medical Genetics.
Human Physiology & Biochemistry, Nutrition & Dietetics
General Physiology, Blood, Digestive System, Muscle and Nerve, Excretory System, Body Temperature & functions of Skin, Endocrinology, Reproduction, Cardiovascular system, Respiratory System, Central Nervous System, Special Senses, Chemistry of Bioorganic Molecules, Macronutrients and Digestion, Micronutrients, Energy Metabolism, Medical Biochemistry.
Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology
Tooth Morphology - Introduction, Human Dentition, Morphology of Permanent Teeth, Oral Embryology - Development of Teeth, Eruption of Deciduous & Permanent Teeth, Shedding of Teeth, Oral Histology, Oral Physiology - Saliva, Mastication, deglutition, Theories of Mineralization, Physiology of Taste, Physiology of Speech.
General Pathology & Microbiology
General Pathology, ethology and Pathogenesis of Disease, Degerations, Cell Death & Necrosis, Inflammation, Healing, Tuberculosis, Syphilis, Typhoid, Thrombosis, Embolism, Derangements of Body Fluids, Ischaemia and Infarction, AIDS and Hepatitis, Haemorrhagic Disorders, General Microbiology, Immunology, Systematic Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology.
General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
General Pharmacology, CNS Drugs, Autonomic Drugs, Cardiovascular Drugs, Autacoids, Drugs Acting on Blood, G.I.T. Drugs, Endocrines, Dental Pharmacology - Anti-septics, Bleaching agents, Mouthwashes, Pharmacotherapy.
Dental Materials
Important Physical Properties Applicable to Dental Materials, Biological Considerations in Use of Dental Materials, Gypsum & Gypsum Products, Impression Materials used in Dentistry, Synthetic Resins Used in Dentistry, Metal and Alloys, Dental Casting Alloys, Dental Casting Investments, Dental Ceramics.
Preclinical Conservative Dentistry Laboratory Exercises
Identification and Study of Hand cutting Instruments, Identification and Use of Rotary Cutting Instruments, Identification and Manipulation of Varnish, Cast Restoration, Endodontics.
Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology
Pathological Processes, Developmental Disturbances of Teeth, Forensic Odontology, Developmental Disturbances of Jaws, Periodontal Diseases, Cysts of the Oral & Para oral Region, Tumors of the Oral Cavity, Principles of Basic Forensic Odontology.
General Medicine
Aim of Medicine, Definitions of Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Infections, G.I.T. - Stomatitis, gingival hyperplasia, acid peptic disease, dysphagia, jaundice, cirrhosis of liver ascites, acute and chronic hepatitis; CVS, Hematology, Renal System, Nutrition, Endocrines, Critical Care.
General Surgery
History, General Principles, wounds, Infections, Inflammation, Transmissible Viral Infections, Tumours, Ulcers, Cysts, sinus and Fistulae, Shock and Haemorrhage, Nervous System, Fractures, Principles of Operative Surgery, Swellings of the Jaw, Biopsy.
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Nomenclature of Dentition, Principles of Cavity Preparation, Dental Caries, Treatment Planning for Operative Dentistry, Gnathological Concepts of Restoration, Aramamentarium for Cavity Preparation, Amalgam Restoration, Anterior Restorations, Cast Restorations, Endodontics, Emergency Diagnostic Methods, Dental material and Basic Equipment Management.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Introduction, Diagnosis in Oral Surgery, Principles of infection, Principles of Oral Surgery, Painless Surgery, Control of haemorrhage during surgery, Closure of wounds, Postoperative care, Exodontia, Impacted Teeth, Pre-prosthetic Surgery, Diseases of the maxillary sinus, Salivary gland diseases, Jaw deformities, Cleft Lip and Palate, Neurological disorders, Local Anaesthesia.
Oral Medicine and Radiology
Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Aids - Diagnostic Methods, Differential Diagnosis, Oral Medicine and Therapeutics, Behavioural Sciences and Ethics, Oral Radiology.
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Introduction, Historical Background, Growth and Development, Malocclusion, Diagnosis and Diagnostic Aids, Preventive Orthodontics, Removable Orthodontic Appliances, Extraoral Appliances, Orthodontic Appliances.
Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
Introduction, Growth & Development, Dental Anatomy and Histology, Oral Surgical Procedures in Children, Dental Caries, Child Psychology, Behaviour Management, Pediatric Operative Dentistry, Pediatric Endodontics, Oral Habits in Children, Setting up of Pedodontic Clinic.
Public Health Dentistry
Introduction to Dentistry, Dental Public Health, Research Methodology and Dental Statistics.
Periodontology
Definition of Periodontology, Defensive Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity, Classification of Periodontal Diseases, Gingival Diseases, Epidemiology of Periodontal diseases, Ethnology, Periodontitis, Prognosis, Hypersensitivity, Pharmaco-therapy.
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Improving the Patient’s Denture Foundation and ridge Relation, Principles of retention, Support and Stability, Tooth Selection and Arrangement, Laboratory Procedures, Removable Flexible Dentures, Fixed Partial Dentures.
Aesthetic Dentistry
Introduction and scope of esthetic dentistry, Anatomy & physiology of smile, Role of the colour in esthetic dentistry, Simple procedures (rounding of central incisors to enhance esthetic appearance), Bleaching of teeth, Veneers with various materials, Preventive and interceptive esthetics, Ceramics, Simple gingival contouring to enhance the appearance, Simple clinical procedures for BDS students
Forensic Odontology
Introduction to forensic dentistry, Overview of forensic medicine and toxicology, Dental identification, Maintaining dental records, Age estimation, Sex differentiation, Ethnic variations in tooth morphology, Dental DNA methods, Bite mark procedures, Jurisprudence and ethics.
Oral Implantology
History of implants, Scope of oral & maxillofacial implantology & terminologies, Introduction to various implant systems, Bone biology, Morphology, Classification of bone and its relevance to implant treatment and bone augmentation materials, Soft tissue considerations in implant dentistry, Pre-surgical preparation of patient, Implant installation & armamentarium for the Branemark system, Diagnosis & treatment planning in implant dentistry, First stage surgery – Mandible – Maxilla, Healing period & second-stage surgery, Management of surgical complications & failures, General considerations in prosthodontic reconstruction & Biomechanics, Jaw relation records and construction of superstructure with special emphasis on occlusion for osseointegrated prosthesis, Prosthodontic components of the Branemark system as a role model, Impression procedures & Preparation of the master cast, Management of prosthodontic complications & failures, Recall & maintenance phase
Behavioural Science
Integration, Psychology, Sociology.
Ethics
Introduction to Ethics, Ethics of the Individual, Profession Ethics, Research Ethics, Ethical workshop of cases.
NEET MDS 2021 Preparation Tips
NEET MDS is a single-window national-level entrance exam for admission to the post-graduate dental courses offered by the best colleges in the country. The syllabus of the exam is vast and candidates need to start their preparation as early as possible. The topics are from the BDS syllabus as prescribed by DCI. Here are some useful tips for preparing for the NEET MDS exam.
Start Early
You need to start early to get through the exam. A month or two of reparation won’t help you. If MDS is your target, we suggest starting your preparation along with the BDS course. The subjects studied in the final year of the BDS programme have more weightage as compared to others. So, focus more on them. If you can't start your preparation during BDS, you must at least start the NEET MDS preparation 8 to 10 months before the entrance exam.
Set Targets
Set daily, weekly, and monthly targets for exam preparation. You can divide topics according to their difficulty levels or marks weightage. Try to concentrate on the basic topics first and then move to other important topics. Setting targets is very important as you won’t be able to cover the entire syllabus without doing so within the given time.
Make Time-Table
After setting targets, make a timetable to achieve the same. Prepare a timetable that can be followed daily. Do not create long study sessions. Keep breaks of 10 to 15 minutes between study sessions. However, it is advised not to skip even a single day of study.
Right Study Material
The BDS course books are the best for MDS entrance exam preparation. There is no need to keep a pile of books and study material.
Solve Previous Year’s Question Paper -
Solve previous year’s question papers to keep a track of your preparation level. It also helps in identifying the strengths and weaknesses. The previous years’ question papers help in understanding the pattern, marking scheme, the difficulty level of questions, etc. These papers and mock tests are the best way of evaluating your preparation and working on your mistakes.
Practice for Avoiding Negative Marking
There is negative marking in the exam and candidates must keep this in mind. To avoid negative marking, candidates must practice not making any guesses and mark only those answers for which they are sure. It is advised to leave the questions unanswered rather than marking a wrong answer. It will reduce the overall score.
