Diplomat of National Board Centralized Entrance Test Eligibility Criteria 2026
Diplomat of National Board Centralized Entrance Test Eligibility Criteria
DNB PDCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The National Board of Examinations releases the eligibility criteria for DNB PDCET 2024. Candidates who have passed the final examination for a graduate Diploma from an Indian University can apply. Candidates who are about to take their final exam for the Post Graduate Diploma can also apply.
Candidates must possess an MBBS Degree recognized by the Medical Council of India to apply for DNB PDCET. There is no specific age limit to apply for the DNB Programme through DNB PDCET 2024.
Any candidate found ineligible at any point will be disqualified. Candidates already pursuing an MD, MS, or DNB course are not eligible to appear for DNB-PDCET until they complete their course.
Appearing in DNB-PDCET 2024 does not confer any automatic rights upon the candidate for admission to Post Diploma DNB courses. The DNB PDCET 2024 admit card will be approved only if the candidate meets the eligibility criteria.
Documents Required for Eligibility
Candidates must have documentation proof of registration with the M.C.I. or State Medical Council. This document must be brought to the examination hall on the exam day and at the allotted counselling center during DNB PDCET 2024 Counselling.
Only one application per candidate will be accepted. Registration more than once for the DNB PDCET 2024 June/July exam will lead to cancellation of the candidate's DNB PDCET 2024 Application form.
Any candidate found ineligible even after clearing the exam will be debarred from the further process.
Candidates with the following certificates are eligible to apply for DNB PDCET 2024 Exam:
- MBBS degree
- Provisional Pass Certificate recognized as per the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act 1956
- Permanent or provisional registration certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the Medical Council of India or State Medical Council
- MBBS degree recognized by the Indian Medical Council Act. If it is found otherwise, the application of the candidate will be cancelled.
Eligibility for DNB PDCET Course Students
Candidates who are already doing a DNB Course will not be eligible to apply for DNB PDCET 2024 Exam. Such candidates have to complete the duration of the course and apply in the next DNB CET exam.
Candidates who had joined a DNB Broad Specialty course in or after January 2024 will not be eligible to appear in DNB PDCET 2024. This is irrespective of the candidate's resignation or discontinuation from the course due to any reason.
Qualification Required for DNB PDCET 2024
The qualification required for DNB PDCET 2024 varies for different specialties of DNB. Candidates should check the eligibility criteria for their specific specialty before applying.
DNB CET Courses and Eligibility
Diplomat of National Board Centralized Entrance Test (DNB CET) is the entrance exam for admission to DNB courses. The eligibility criteria for all DNB courses is MBBS plus a qualifying score in the CET.
The table below lists the DNB courses available through the CET.
| Course | Eligibility | Course | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNB Anatomy | MBBS+CET | DNB Nuclear Medicine | MBBS+CET |
| DNB Physiology | MBBS+CET | DNB General Surgery | MBBS+CET |
| DNB Biochemistry | MBBS+CET | DNB Obstetrics & Gynecology | MBBS+CET |
| DNB Pathology | MBBS+CET | DNB Ophthalmology | MBBS+CET |
| DNB Microbiology | MBBS+CET | DNB Otorhinolaryngology | MBBS+CET |
| DNB Forensic Medicine | MBBS+CET | DNB Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | MBBS+CET |
| DNB Pharmacology | MBBS+CET | DNB Social & Preventive Medicine | MBBS+CET |
| DNB General Medicine | MBBS+CET | DNB Health Administration including Hospital Administration | MBBS+CET |
| DNB Pediatrics | MBBS+CET | DNB Family Medicine | MBBS+CET |
| DNB Psychiatry | MBBS+CET | DNB Rural Surgery | MBBS+CET |
| DNB Radio Therapy | MBBS+CET | DNB Immuno Hematology & Transfusion Medicine | MBBS+CET |
| DNB Radio Diagnosis | MBBS+CET | DNB Orthopedics Surgery | MBBS+CET |
| DNB Anesthesiology | MBBS+CET | DNB Emergency Medicine | MBBS+CET |
| DNB Dermatology & Venereology | MBBS+CET | DNB Maternal & Child Health | MBBS+CET |
| DNB Respiratory Diseases | MBBS+CET | DNB Field Epidemiology | MBBS+CET |
DNB PDCET 2024 Reservation Policy
Candidates can claim reservation during DNB PDCET 2024 counselling. Reservations are available for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PWD), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).
Seats reserved for these categories are allotted only to candidates from the respective category. Reserved category candidates can also choose seats from the unreserved category based on their merit.
Candidates must submit valid certificates from competent authorities to claim reservation. Certificates must be in the prescribed format. Failure to provide these documents may lead to cancellation of candidature.
PwD Certification for DNB PDCET 2024
Locomotor disabled candidates claiming PwD reservation must get certified at a Disability Assessment Board. This certification must be done before the DNB PDCET 2024 counselling dates.
The approved Disability Assessment Boards are:
- Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjang Hospital, Ansari Nagar, (Ring Road), New Delhi-110029
- All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hazi Ali Park, K.Khadya Marg, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400034
- Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, 244 Archarya J.C. Bose Marg, Kolkata – 700020
- Madras Medial College, Park Town, Chennai – 600003
Locomotor Disabled (LD) candidates must bring their disability treatment papers and investigation reports to these institutes. Candidates claiming PwD reservation must also submit the prescribed certificate before the DNB PDCET 2024 counselling date.