NEET MDS Syllabus
The NEET MDS syllabus is based on the BDS curriculum. The 2026 paper was divided into two major parts:
- Part A – 100 questions
- Part B – 140 questions
The official bulletin specifies the subject-wise distribution.
Part A – 100 Questions
|
Subject |
Questions |
|
General Anatomy including Embryology & Histology |
14 |
|
General Human Physiology & Biochemistry |
14 |
|
Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology |
14 |
|
General Pathology & Microbiology |
14 |
|
General & Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics |
14 |
|
General Medicine |
15 |
|
General Surgery |
15 |
|
Total |
100 |
Major Topics
Part A broadly covers basic medical sciences, para-clinical subjects and medical subjects relevant to dental education, including:
- Anatomy
- Embryology
- Histology
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Dental Anatomy
- Oral Histology
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
Part B – 140 Questions
|
Subject |
Questions |
|
Dental Materials |
14 |
|
Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology |
14 |
|
Oral Medicine & Radiology |
14 |
|
Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry |
14 |
|
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics |
14 |
|
Periodontology |
14 |
|
Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge |
14 |
|
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics |
14 |
|
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery |
14 |
|
Public Health Dentistry |
14 |
|
Total |
140 |
Part B therefore concentrates heavily on clinical dental subjects, including diagnosis, treatment principles, dental materials, oral diseases, orthodontics, prosthodontics, periodontology, endodontics, oral surgery and public health dentistry.