The exam pattern of MEET MDS 2021 should know by every candidates. NEET MDS exam pattern 2021 includes the total number of questions asked in the exam, maximum marks, marking scheme, type of questions and section-wise distribution of questions.
NEET MDS 2021 Exam Pattern
Mode of Examination |
Computer-Based Exam |
Duration of NEET MDS |
3 Hours |
Language |
English Only |
Sections in NEET MDS Question Paper |
Two Parts: Part A and Part B |
Total Number of Questions Asked |
240 |
Type of Questions |
Multiple-type Questions |
Marks Per Correct Answer |
4 Marks |
Negative Marking |
Yes |
Maximum Marks |
960 |
Section-Wise Exam Pattern of NEET MDS 2021
NEET MDS 2021 will comprise two parts, namely Part A and Part B. Here is the sectional breakdown of NEET MDS question paper.
Sections/ Parts |
Subjects/ Topics |
Number of Questions |
Part A |
General Surgery |
15 |
General Medicine |
15 |
|
General and Dental Pharmacology and 14 Therapeutics |
14 |
|
Dental Anatomy, Oral Histology & Embryology |
14 |
|
Microbiology and General Pathology |
14 |
|
Biochemistry and General Human Physiology |
14 |
|
General Anatomy Including Histology and Embryology |
14 |
|
Total Questions |
100 |
|
Part B |
Public Health Dentistry |
14 |
Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery |
14 |
|
Endodontics and Conservative Dentistry |
14 |
|
Crown and Bridge and Prosthodontics |
14 |
|
Periodontology |
14 |
|
Dentofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics |
14 |
|
Preventive Dentistry and Pedodontics |
14 |
|
Radiology and Oral Medicine |
14 |
|
Oral Microbiology and Oral Pathology |
14 |
|
Dental Material |
14 |
|
Total Questions |
140 |
|
Grand Total (Part A + Part B) |
240 |
Marking Scheme in NEET MDS 2021
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will be deducted from the candidates’ total score.
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No mark will be deducted or credited for an unattempted question.
Candidates can clear their doubts about the allocation of marks for NEET MDS 2021 exam from the table below as well.
Response |
Marks |
Correct Answer |
4 Marks |
Incorrect Answer |
1 Mark Will be Deducted |
Unattempted Question |
No Marks (0) |
Syllabus for Part A of NEET MDS 2021 Question Paper
Questions in Part A of the examination are asked from the following topics.
General Anatomy |
Embryology |
Dental Embryology |
Histology |
Oral Histology |
General Human Physiology |
Dental Pharmacology |
Biochemistry |
General Pharmacology |
General Microbiology |
Therapeutics |
General Pathology |
General Medicine and Surgery |
Dental Anatomy |
Brief Syllabus for Part B of NEET MDS 2021 Question Paper
Questions in Part B of the examination are asked from the following topics.
Dental Materials |
Oral Pathology |
Oral Microbiology |
Orthodontics |
Oral Radiology |
Periodontology |
Oral Pathology |
Crown & Bridge and Prosthodontics |
Oral Medicine |
Endodontics |
Preventive Dentistry |
Conservative Dentistry |
Pedodontics |
Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery |
Dentofacial Orthopedics |
Public Health Dentistry |