Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), will conduct the Daman & Diu NEET MDS Counselling 2024 in April. Daman & Diu NEET MDS Counselling will be conducted online to gain admission in Dental colleges in India. To participate in Counselling, candidates must have secured minimum marks in the PG dental entrance test.
Throughout this article, we are providing detailed information about Daman & Diu NEET MDS Counselling such as dates, online registration form, counselling process, eligibility criteria, merit list etc.
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Quick Facts
| Particular | Description |
| Counselling Name | Daman & Diu NEET MDS Counselling 2024 |
| Exam Name | NEET MDS |
| Counselling Authority | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| NEET MDS Result | April 3, 2024 |
| NEET MDS Counselling Date | To Be Announced |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Course Offered | MDS |
| Counselling Purpose | Admission to Postgraduate Dental Course |
| Daman & Diu MDS College | Top Dental Colleges in Daman & Diu |
Daman & Diu NEET MDS Counselling Schedule 2024
Here in this table, we have mentioned Daman & Diu NEET MDS Counselling Date. However, the NEET MDS 2024 dates for counselling will be released by the DMHS Daman.
| Event | Dates* |
| Round 1 | — |
| Registration for NEET MDS counselling | To be notified |
| Choice Filling and Locking | To be notified |
| Provisional seat allotment list | To be notified |
| First seat allotment list | To be notified |
| Reporting at the allocated Institute | To be notified |
| Round 2 | — |
| Registrations reopen for the round 2 | To be notified |
| Choice Filling and Locking | To be notified |
| Second seat allotment list | To be notified |
| Reporting at the allocated Institute | To be notified |
| Mop-up round | — |
| The seat matrix for the mop-up round released | To be notified |
| Registrations reopen for mop-up round | To be notified |
| Choice Filling and Locking | To be notified |
| Seat allotment list for the mop-up round | To be notified |
| Reporting at the allocated Institute | To be notified |
| Transfer of vacant seats to Deemed/Central Universities/ESIC | To be notified |
| Stray Vacancy Round at Institute level | To be notified |
Daman & Diu NEET MDS Counselling Procedure
The entire counselling process can be best explained by the following steps mentioned below.
Step-1: Online Registration: To participate in the Daman & Diu NEET MDS Counselling procedure 2024, aspirants will have to register on DMHS Daman’s official website in online mode by entering their roll number and password.
Step-2: Choice Filling & Locking: Fill and lock the choices in order of the preference of colleges. Based on the options, a filled seat allotment will be done.
Step-3: Seat Allotment: The seat allotment process Based on the availability of seats, merit and preference entered, candidates will be allotted seats. However, mock allotment will be done in two rounds before the actual seat allotment. It will help the aspirants know the seat allotment process and enable them to know and choose better preferences for themselves in the final rounds.
Step-4: Payment of Fee & Seat Acceptance: Once the seat is allotted, candidates will have to choose any one of the following options :
- Freeze– If an aspirant is satisfied with the seat allotted to them and does not wish to participate in further rounds, they will have to choose this option.
- Float– If candidates need to keep the seat allotted and wish to upgrade their seat, they must follow this option.
- Slide– If an aspirant accepts the seat allotted and wishes to upgrade the course in the same Institute, they will have to stick to this option.
- Withdraw– If aspirants have already accepted the seat, they can withdraw by reporting at the Institute allotted before the last round of seat allotment.
Step-5: Seat Allocation Fee Payment: To confirm the seat, candidates must pay the fees through a Debit card/Credit card or Net Banking.
Step 6: Verification of Documents: The aspirants will have to go through the document verification process at the help centres.
Step-7: Reporting at the Allotted College/Institute: After the document verification is done, aspirants will have to report to the allotted institute/College, pay the Institute’s balance fees, and then confirm their admission.
NEET MDS Counselling Flow Chart
For candidates applying to MDS, courses are offered by various medical colleges. The following is the flow chart of MDS Counselling.
NEET MDS Counselling Factors
The National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducting the counselling below-given factors.
| S.No. | Particular |
| 1. | All India 50% quota seats for MDS courses (all states) |
| 2. | State quota seats for MDS courses for all States/Union territories of India. |
| 3. | MDS courses at all Private Dental Colleges, Institutions & Universities all across the country |
| 4 | MDS courses at Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions. |
| 5. | Screening exam for dental surgeons (BDS & MDS) for Short Service Commission in Army Dental Corps |
Documents Required
The applicants who are allocated a seat through the Puducherry NEET MDS 2024 counselling must report to the allotted Institute to confirm the documents. The candidate must carry the following documents for confirmation of the seat assigned.
- NEET MDS result
- NEET MDS admit card
- BDS degree certificate
- BDS mark sheets
- Internship Completion Certificate (mentioned that the candidate has completed their internship on or before 31st March 2024)
- Registration Certificate from the Dental Council of India (DCI) or State Dental Council (SDC)
- Birth Certificate or Class X mark sheet
- Photo ID proof (PAN card/ Driving Licence/ Voter ID/ Aadhaar card/ Passport)
- Caste Certificate (SC/ ST/ OBC – if applicable)
- Disability Certificate issued by the medical board (if applicable)
NEET MDS Cutoff 2024 (Out)
By the minimum qualifying/eligibility criteria for admission to the MDS course as mentioned in the information Bulletin for NEET-MDS 2024, the cutoff scores for various categories are as follows:-
| Category | NEET MDS Cutoff Percentile | NEET MDS 2024 Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 50th Percentile | 263 |
| SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th Percentile | 230 |
| General PWBD | 45th Percentile | 246 |
List of MDS Colleges in Daman & Diu 2024
| Name of Colleges |
| Vaidik Dental College and Research Centre Daman |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will NEET MDS counselling be conducted online mode? Do I have to report to the venue for counselling?
Yes, the entire counselling of NEET MDS 2024 will be carried out online mode
If a candidate is not allotted in the second round, will his/her seat in the first round be cancelled?
The seats allotted in round one will not be cancelled. If a candidate is not allotted a seat in the second round of NEET MDS counselling 2024, their seat in round one will be considered.
How many seats are in NEET MDS?
The entrance test will be conducted for 6,228 seats offered in various dental colleges in the country.
How many attempts we can give for the NEET MDS exam?
According to officials, General/OBC candidates were able to attempt only three times for the NEET examination up to 25 years, while SC/ST could try the same (3 times) for up to 30 years.
Is the NEET MDS cutoff revised?
Yes, if seats are left vacant even after the mop-up round of counselling. In consultation with India’s government, the exam conducting authority will lower the NEET MDS cutoff.
