NBE extends Edit Window for NEET MDS 2022 applications

NBE will conduct the NEET-MDS 2022 on 6th March 2022 on a Computer Based Platform at various test centres across the country, the National Board of Examinations (NBE) has Applications Invited for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)- MDS 2022.

NEET-MDS is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination prescribed as the single entrance examination for admission to various MDS Courses under Dentists Act, 1948 (amended from time to time). It will the gateway for entrance to PG Dental Courses in all government and private medical colleges in the country, except AIIMS. The examination shall be a multiple choice questions test delivered using computers network (CBT) as per scheme prescribed. The exam comprises of 240 Multiple Choices, single correct response questions in English language only. Time allotted is 3 hrs. There shall be 25% negative marking for incorrect answers. No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions

The exam fee for general General, OBC and EWS category will be Rs. 4250/-, while for SC, ST, PWD will be Rs. 3250/-

A candidate for admission to the Master in Dental Surgery course, must possess a recognised degree of Bachelor in Dental Surgery awarded by a university or institute in India and registered with the State Dental Council and has obtained provisional or permanent registration and has undergone compulsory rotatory internship of a year in an approved/recognised dental college.

A candidate who after passing the final qualifying examination (BDS or the foreign dental degree recognized by GoI/DCI), is undergoing 12-month compulsory rotatory internship/ practical training and is likely to complete the same by 31st March 2022 can take up this examination, but he/she shall not be eligible for admission unless he/she has completed the compulsory rotatory internship and obtained provisional or permanent registration on or before 31st March 2022 or the candidate produces a certificate from the head of Institution that he/she will be completing internship by 31st March 2022. Candidate may visit the DCI website to know any change in date of Internship completion

Schedule

1. Examination Fee

1.1 Examination Fee

1.2 Applications once submitted cannot be withdrawn. Fee shall neither be carried forward to a future date nor refunded under any circumstances. Any claim for refund, adjustment or carrying forward of Application fee will not be entertained on successful submission of application and payment of fee.

1.3 How to pay: The prescribed exam fee should be remitted through payment gateway provided using a Credit Card or a Debit Card issued by banks in India or other modes as may be made available and have been provided on the web page. Fee can not be deposited through any mode other than the payment gateway available while submitting online application form submission.

1.4 Examination fees in respect of candidates who are absent or have been declared ineligible due to any reason will be forfeited. Candidates are advised to read the information bulletin for NEET MDS 2022 carefully and satisfy the terms and conditions for fulfilment of eligibility criteria before proceeding for payment of fees.

2. Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for admission to MDS courses is as follows :

2.1 A candidate for admission to the Master in Dental Surgery course, must possess a recognised degree of Bachelor in Dental Surgery awarded by a university or institute in India and registered with the State Dental Council and has obtained provisional or permanent registration and has undergone compulsory rotatory internship of a year in an approved/recognised dental college.

2.2 A candidate who after passing the final qualifying examination (BDS or the foreign dental degree recognized by GoI/DCI), is undergoing 12-month compulsory rotatory internship/ practical training and is likely to complete the same by 31st March 2022 can take up this examination, but he/she shall not be eligible for admission unless he/she has completed the compulsory rotatory internship and obtained provisional or permanent registration on or before 31st March 2022 or the candidate produces a certificate from the head of Institution that he/she will be completing internship by 31st March 2022. Candidate may visit the DCI website to know any change in date of Internship completion.

2.3 The dates indicated by candidates with regard to 12 months Compulsory Rotatory Resident Internship i.e. starting date, completion date, shall be treated as final and candidates will be required to submit the original Compulsory Rotatory Resident Internship completion certificate at the time of counseling. No condonation of internship of 12 months period shall be accepted except (i) the students of the batch admitted during academic session 2007-08 and have completed 4 ½ year BDS course along with 06 months compulsory rotating internship and (ii) the students admitted during the academic session 2006-07 at Rajah Muthiah Dental College, Annamalai University those have completed 05 years BDS course without internship.

2.4 Candidates found to be ineligible at any stage of NEET-MDS 2022 will not be permitted to appear in the examination and/or counseling. In an unlikely event of any ineligible candidate appearing and/or being successful in the NEET-MDS 2022, the results/ candidature of such candidate shall be cancelled and/or are deemed to be cancelled.

2.5 Requests for appearing in NEET-MDS 2022 from candidates completing internship after 31st March 2022 or having qualifications that are not recognized as per Dentists Act shall be summarily rejected. Candidates are further advised not to canvass for the same.

2.6 Some of the Universities/institutions are having regulations that candidates who are already pursuing the PG Course in their University or in another University are not eligible for admission till they complete the course. The candidates who are already pursuing PG Dental Courses either through All India Quota or State Quota and are applying for a seat under All India Quota may confirm the eligibility conditions of that University in this regard. NBEMS/ MCC/MoHFW shall not be responsible if such candidates are denied admission. Such candidates may opt for the subject and the college at their own risk and cost.

2.7 Eligibility of candidates issued admit card for the examination shall be purely provisional. Appearing in NEET-MDS 2022 does not confer any automatic rights upon the candidate for admission to MDS courses.

2.8 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ALL INDIA 50% QUOTA SEATS:

2.8.1.The eligibility criteria for All India 50% quota seats is as per para 4.1 & 4.2 (vide supra).

2.8.2.Candidates who have studied/passed BDS from the UT of Jammu & Kashmir are also eligible for participation in counseling for 50% All India Quota seats. These candidates shall also be eligible for participation in 'Grant of Short Service Commission in Army Dental Corps' and for MDS admissions in Armed Forces Institutes.

2.9 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS IN NEET-MDS 2022:

2.9.1.It is not mandatory for foreign nationals to have temporary registration with DCI at the time of writing NEET-MDS. Foreign Nationals can write NEET-MDS without DCI registration.

2.9.2.Provided that in the case of a foreign national, the following procedure shall be followed:

• The Council may, on payment of the prescribed fee for registration, grant temporary registration for the duration of the post-graduate training restricted to the dental college/ institution to which he or she is admitted for the time being exclusively for post-graduate studies.

2.9.3.Provided further that temporary registration to such foreign national shall be subject to the condition that such person is duly registered as medical practitioner in his/her own country from which he/she has obtained his/her basics dental qualification and that his/her degree is recognized by the corresponding state dental council or concerned authority.

3. Scheme of NEET-MDS 2022

3.1 NEET-MDS 2022 shall be conducted in a single day & single session as a computer based examination on 6th March 2022.

3.2 Syllabus: 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.

3.3 The examination shall be a multiple choice questions test delivered using computers network (CBT) as per scheme prescribed.

3.4 The exam comprises of 240 Multiple Choices, single correct response questions in English language only. Time allotted is 3 hrs.

3.5 There shall be 25% negative marking for incorrect answers. No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions.

3.6 Marking Scheme: Allocation of marks for each MCQ shall be as follows:

3.7 During the examination candidates are given an option to mark any question, whether attempted or not, for review which means that candidate has been given an option to go through these questions again before the examination time ends. Candidates may note that such questions which are marked for review shall be evaluated as per the marking scheme mentioned above.

3.8 Allocation of time for NEET-MDS 2022 shall be as follows:

3.9 Overview of Computer Based Test

• Online Application Form Submission
• Demo Test (At NBEMS Website)
• Issuance of Admit Cards
• Reporting at Test Centre on Schedule Date &Time
• Security Check-in Process
• Registration for Test + Face ID Capture
• Examination Begins
• Examination Ends

3.10 Subject-wise distribution of Questions:

Note: The syllabus of the above topics shall be as per the latest Regulations for BDS courses notified by the Dental Council of India with prior approval of the Govt. of India. For the latest syllabus and other details please refer website of the Dental Council of India, www.dciindia.gov.in

4. Admit Card & Test Day Procedures

4.1 Admit Card: Admit cards shall be made live on NBEMS website www.nbe.edu.in on 1st March 2022. Admit cards will not be issued to candidates found ineligible.

4.2 Candidates will be informed through SMS/Email alerts and website notice regarding availability of the admit card on NBEMS website. Admit card will not be sent to the candidates by Post/ Email.

4.3 Candidates are required to download their admit card from the NBEMS website and affix firmly their latest passport size photograph in the space provided on the admit card. The photograph must meet following specifications:

• Size of photograph : Minimum 35x45 mm (and not larger than the box printed on admit card for pasting the photograph) with at least 75% area on the photograph should be occupied with the face & head of the candidate.

• It should be a Colour photograph with white background

• The photograph needs to display full front view of the face with a neutral expression. No Caps, Stethoscope, Goggles, Ornaments to be worn.

• The photograph should not have reflection or shadow on the face with red eyes.

• The photograph needs to be printed on a high quality paper with at least 600 dpi Resolutions.

• The photograph must not have kinks, scratches and stains.

4.4 TEST DAY PROCEDURES: NBEMS shall be conducting the Social Distanced - Computer Based Test (SD-CBT) in safe and secure environment maintaining social distancing norms wherever needed. NBEMS reserves its rights to review the test day processes of conduct of CBT in wake of changing scenario of COVID-19 pandemic.

4.5 Entry of Candidates as per Time Slots given in the Admit Cards: Candidates are required to report at the 'Reporting Counter' of test venue at as per time indicated in their admit cards. To avoid crowding at the test venue entry, there will be staggered time slots for candidates to report. The reporting counter will close 30 minutes prior to the test start time. This will allow time for security checks, identity verification and checking in for examination.

4.6 Candidates reporting late or beyond the prescribed time shall not be allowed to appear in the exam under any circumstances. NBEMS shall not be responsible for any delayed arrival of the candidate in reaching the centre due to any reason.

4.7 Test Centre Location: Exact address and location of the test centres shall be indicated in the admit card. Candidates are advised to familiarise themselves with the test centre locations at least one day prior to the examination day and ensure that they report for the exam as per scheduled time only.

4.8 Please note that only the candidates who have been issued admit card will be allowed entry inside the examination centre premises subject to fulfilment of documentary requirements.

4.9 Friends or relatives accompanying the candidates will not be allowed entry in the examination centre premises under any circumstances and will not be allowed to contact the candidate while the examination process is ongoing.

4.10 Barcode/QR Code Reader at Entry Points: The candidate will flash the admit card and ID proof for verification to the exam functionary standing across the table with barcode/QR code reader. Candidate shall be informed about the assigned lab number. At no time will the exam functionary touch any document of the candidate.

4.11 Isolation Labs: All candidates will be checked at the entry point for fever with the thermo guns. In case, any candidate is observed to be having above normal temperature or displaying any symptoms of COVID-19 infection, he/she will be allowed to take the examination in a separate isolation lab.

4.12 Identity checks will be made upon arrival at the test centre to ensure that there are no unauthorized candidates appearing for the exam.

4.13 Candidates MUST bring to the test centre the following documents:

4.13.1 Printed copy of Barcoded/QR Coded Admit card with his/her photograph pasted on it.

4.13.2 Any one of the below mentioned Govt issued photo IDs** (must be original and valid/non-expired):

• PAN Card
• Driving License
• Voter ID
• Passport
• Aadhaar Card (with Photograph)

4.14 In case, any candidate reports to the test center with e-Aadhaar Card with Aadhaar number printed on it as proof of identity, the eAadhaar Card should be a good quality colour print out with clearly visible photograph. The photograph should not have kinks, scratches and stains, and should definitely match with the candidate presenting the e-Aadhaar Card. Decision of NBEMS in this regard shall be final".

** The name on the photo identification must match with the name as shown on the Admit Card. If name has changed due to marriage etc, candidate must show the relevant document to substantiate claim for change in name (Marriage Certificate/Divorcee Decree/ Legal Name Change Document/ Gazette notification for name change).

4.15 Candidates without valid ID proof shall not be allowed to enter the examination premises.

4.16 Unfair means case shall be registered against the candidates producing false/forged documents/ID Proofs.

4.17 SECURITY AT THE TEST CENTRE: Candidates will not be allowed to take the following items beyond security check point in examination premises under any circumstances:

• Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), notes, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Pen, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, etc..
• Any electronic device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, wrist watch/Health Band, Calculator, Electronic Pen/ Scanner etc.
• All ornaments like bracelets, Ring, Earrings, Nose-pin, Chain/ Necklace, Pendants, Necklace with pendants, Badge, Brooch etc.
• Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap etc.
• Any eatable item opened or packed, soft drinks, water bottle etc.
• Any other item which could be used for unfair means, for hiding communication devices like wireless/Bluetooth device, spy camera etc.

4.18 Candidates will be compulsorily required to carry following items with them to the examination lab:

• Face Mask
• Exam related documents (Admit card, ID Card etc)

Please read the admit card carefully for items permitted to carry inside the examination centres.

4.19 No arrangement will be made at the centres for keeping any articles/items belonging to the candidates. In case any candidate is found in possession of any of the barred items inside the centre beyond the security check point, it will be considered as use of unfair means and action will be taken against the candidate in accordance with the relevant provisions. To avoid any hardship candidates are advised not to bring prohibited items along with them at the test Centre.

4.20 Frisking (HHMD) will be done at entry to test centre (secure zone) premises.

4.21 Finger Biometrics of candidates shall be captured at the time of registration for the test at test venue. In addition, Photograph of the candidates shall also be captured on the exam day at the centre at the time of registration, at each bio-break and may be captured during the exam also. Face ID of the candidate may be verified wherever required, against the photograph(s) captured on the exam day and photograph(s) uploaded/captured in the application from. Therefore, it is essential to upload a recent photograph in the application as per image upload guidelines prescribed, in order to avoid mismatch in Face ID verification. Candidates are requested to cooperate with this essential activity to avoid any cases of impersonation. This is a security feature which will ensure that only genuine candidate appear for the exam. Any candidate not adhering to the aforementioned security measures will not be allowed to take the test. Manual Attendance with signature shall also be done.

4.22 After verification of admit card, ID proof and capture of photograph & finger biometric, candidates will be escorted to the designated computer terminal at the test centre ensuring social distancing and a Invigilator will assist the candidate for check-in process of the test.

4.23 Candidates are required to keep their admit card and photo identification with them at all times during the conduct of examination.

4.24 Candidates are required to listen to the invigilator's instructions to begin the exam. Each workstation will be blocked from three sides – front, left and right. Candidates are advised not to look around at other candidates as there will be surveillance cameras also that will record video.

4.25 Any suspicious or disruptive behaviour on part of the candidate may lead to cancellation of candidature. For any issues during the exam, candidate may raise his or her hand to notify Invigilator.

4.26 In case of any technical disruption during the test, rest assured that a registered candidate will get complete allocated examination time.