NEET MDS 2020 - Frequently Asked Questions

NEET MDS 2020 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Question: Where will the counselling of NEET MDS 2020 be conducted?

Answer: NEET MDS counselling 2020 will be conducted online. The entire process of counselling, from the registrations to releasing the seat allotment list, will be online. However, candidates will have to report to the allocated institute for the physical verification of documents and confirmation of their admission.

Question: Is it compulsory to download the scorecard of NEET MDS 2020 for counselling?

Answer: Yes. Candidates are required to enter the details printed on the scorecard of NEET MDS 2020 in the application form. They are thus advised to download the NEET MDS scorecard well in advance.

Question: What is the last date to register for the NEET MDS 2020 counselling?

Answer: The last date to register for the first round of NEET MDS counselling 2020 is March 22. 

Question: Which government body is behind the admission process for MDS courses in India?

Answer: The National Board of Examinations (NBE) is responsible for conducting NEET MDS examination and declaring the results.

Question: Does NEET MDS 2020 have negative marking?

Answer: Yes, NEET MDS 2020 has negative marking system. Under this system, for every incorrect answer one (1) mark will be deducted from the total score. 

Question: How many test centres are there for NEET MDS?

Answer: NEET MDS 2020 was conducted across 57 cities in India. Each of these cities had various test centres.  

Question: Can the cut off for NEET MDS 2020 be lowered?

Answer: If seats are left vacant even after the open round, the authorities may lower the cut off for NEET MDS 2020 for the institutional round. But the authorities will do this in consultation with the Government of India and DCI.

Question: How many seats are available through NEET MDS 2020?

Answer: NEET MDS 2020 scores are widely accepted by the dental colleges in India. But the number of seats available through direct counselling of NEET MDS 2020 is 6228.

Question: How many candidates appear for NEET MDS every year?

Answer: The exact number of students who appear for the examination every year has not been disclosed by the authorities, but the approximate number of candidates is 25000.

Question: How many attempts are permitted for NEET MDS?

Answer: There is no cap on the number of attempts for NEET MDS. Candidates can take the examination any number of times.