Revised Cut-Off Scores For NEET-MDS 2025 Exam Announced By National Board Of Examinations

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced revised cut-off scores for the NEET-MDS 2025 exam. This follows a reduction in the minimum qualifying percentiles. The results for NEET-MDS 2025 were initially declared on May 15. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a directive on August 10, leading to a decrease of 19.863 points in qualifying percentiles across all categories, including General, SC/ST/OBC, and UR-PwBD.

These changes are in accordance with the Dental Council of India's MDS Regulations, 2017, and the second proviso of clause 7(1) in the DCI Master of Dental Surgery Course (1st Amendment) Regulations, 2018. Despite these adjustments, there is no alteration in the NEET-MDS 2025 ranks as published on May 15. Admissions remain provisional and contingent upon eligibility verification and biometric or face ID confirmation as detailed in the NEET-MDS 2025 information bulletin.

NEET-MDS: A Unified Examination

NEET-MDS is the sole eligibility-cum-entrance examination for MDS courses throughout India. It covers All India 50% quota MDS seats for all States and Union Territories. Additionally, it includes state quota seats for all States and Union Territories, as well as MDS courses at private dental colleges, institutions, and universities nationwide. Furthermore, it serves as a screening examination for dental surgeons (BDS & MDS) seeking Short Service Commission in the Army Dental Corps.

AIIMS New Delhi is not part of centralised admissions for MDS seats through NEET-MDS. No State Government or private dental college or university can conduct separate entrance exams for their MDS courses. Candidates should regularly visit the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) website at www.mcc.nic.in for updates on counselling procedures.

Contact Information and Support

Candidates needing further assistance can reach out to NBEMS at 011-45593000 or via the NBEMS communication portal. It is crucial for applicants to stay informed about any updates regarding counselling processes by checking official sources regularly.

The revised qualifying percentiles apply to the academic session 2025-26. These adjustments ensure compliance with existing regulations while maintaining fairness across different candidate categories.