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What are the subjects for MDS examination? Also need information about exam pattern?

The MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) is a postgraduate dental degree in India. It is a 3-year program that is offered by dental colleges that are affiliated with the Dental Council of India (DCI).
The subjects for the MDS examination are as follows:

• Part 1
  • Periodontics
  • Orthodontics
  • Prosthodontics
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Conservative Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology and Microbiology
• Part 2
  • Oral Medicine
  • Community Dentistry
  • Paediatric Dentistry
  • Oral Radiology
  • Preventive and Social Dentistry

The exam pattern for the MDS examination is as follows:

• Part 1
  • There are 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in Part 1.
  • Each MCQ carries 1 mark.
  • The duration of the exam is 3 hours.
• Part 2
  • There are 150 MCQs in Part 2.
  • Each MCQ carries 1 mark.
  • There are 50 short answer questions (SAQs) in Part 2.
  • Each SAQ carries 2 marks.
  • The duration of the exam is 4 hours.

The MDS examination is a very competitive exam. The pass percentage for Part 1 is typically around 50%, and the pass percentage for Part 2 is typically around 60%.