Diplomate National Board [DNB]
Fees
Fees at the Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program vary annually, ranging from 1,465,000 INR to 1,650,700 INR. Additional expenses include a 25,000 INR refundable caution money deposit, a university enrollment fee of 7,500 INR, and examination charges of up to 2,500 INR per subject.
Hostel fees are approximately 84,000 INR to 165,000 INR annually. Scholarships are available through the Mukhyanantri Medhavi Vidhyarthi Yojana (MMVY) and Post-Matric schemes. The MMVY offers up to 100% tuition fee coverage, and the Post-Matric scholarship covers 85% for OBC students and 100% for SC/ST students. These scholarships, however, do not cover hostel fees, which must be paid independently by the student.
About Diplomate National Board [DNB]
SAIMS Indore offers two 3-year NBEMS-accredited DNB programmes: DNB Nuclear Medicine and DNB Ophthalmology. Both are equivalent to MD/MS per NMC norms. The uniform fee is INR 3,75,000 total per specialization, paid at INR 1,25,000 per year per NBEMS norms. Admission is through NEET PG 2026 on August 30, 2026, followed by NBEMS centralized DNB counselling. Trainees receive a monthly stipend per NBEMS norms. An external review site ranks SAIMS Indore 148 in its 2025 India Medical Colleges list.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open September 2026 (Tentative).
SAIMS Indore DNB Fees 2026
Both DNB specializations carry the same NBEMS-prescribed fee of INR 3,75,000 for the full 3-year programme, payable at INR 1,25,000 per year. NBEMS-accredited hospitals are not permitted to collect capitation fees, security deposits, or caution bonds in excess of this amount.
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| DNB Nuclear Medicine DNB Ophthalmology | INR 3,75,000 |
- Annual fee of INR 1,25,000 is NBEMS-prescribed and uniform across both programmes.
- No capitation fees or bonds permitted under NBEMS accreditation rules.
- Hostel charges are separate. Verify current rates with SAIMS Indore.
SAIMS Indore DNB Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET PG 2026 Registration | April 7 to May 7, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Admit Card | June 11, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Examination | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | September 2026 |
| NBEMS DNB Counselling Registration | September - October 2026 |
| NBEMS DNB Seat Allotment | October 2026 |
| DNB Programme Commencement | December 2026 |
- Admission is through NEET PG and NBEMS centralized DNB counselling at natboard.edu.in.
- DNB counselling is separate from MP state DME counselling.
- Monitor nbe.edu.in and natboard.edu.in for official schedule updates.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college with completion of compulsory rotating internship and NMC registration.
- Valid NEET PG 2026 score meeting the eligibility cutoff for the DNB specialization as per the NBEMS seat matrix.
- Minimum 50 percent aggregate in MBBS (45 percent for reserved category candidates) per NMC norms.
Admission Process
- Register and appear for NEET PG 2026 on August 30, 2026 via nbe.edu.in.
- After NEET PG results, register on the NBEMS centralized DNB counselling portal at natboard.edu.in.
- Pay the NBEMS counselling fee and upload documents: MBBS degree, internship certificate, NEET PG scorecard, NMC registration.
- Fill seat choices online, select SAIMS Indore DNB Nuclear Medicine or DNB Ophthalmology, and participate in allotment rounds.
- Accept the allotted seat. NBEMS collects Year 1 fee and transfers it to SAIMS after joining.
- Report to SAIMS Indore with original documents, complete enrolment, and begin the DNB programme.
✓ Opt for this if
- MBBS graduates targeting niche super-specialty DNB at a low NBEMS-capped fee
- Candidates wanting DNB equivalent to MD/MS without capitation burden
- Indore-based doctors planning specialist practice in central India post-DNB
- Aspirants open to NBEMS centralized counselling and stipend guarantee pathway
- Candidates seeking SPECT, PET-CT, or high-volume ophthalmology training at a tertiary hospital
✗ Skip if
- Candidates targeting MS Ophthalmology or MD Nuclear Medicine at a government college
- Those needing AIIMS or PGI brand for competitive fellowship applications abroad
- Doctors unfamiliar with NBE final examination format and NBEMS counselling pathway
- Candidates requiring higher-volume super-specialty centres in metro cities
- Those uncomfortable with limited national seat availability in niche DNB programmes
SAIMS Indore DNB Scholarships 2026
DNB trainees at SAIMS Indore receive a minimum monthly stipend per NBEMS guidelines. SC/ST/OBC candidates can additionally apply for central and Madhya Pradesh state scholarship schemes.
| Scholarship / Support | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| NBEMS Minimum Stipend | As per NBEMS 2025 norms | All DNB trainees at NBEMS-accredited hospitals |
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship | As per government norms | SC/ST/OBC candidates at scholarships.gov.in |
| MP State Scholarship | As per state norms | MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC candidates at scholarships.mp.gov.in |
- NBEMS mandates minimum stipend for all accredited hospital DNB trainees.
- SC/ST/OBC candidates may apply for both central and state scholarship schemes.
SAIMS Indore DNB FAQs
Ques. What DNB specializations does SAIMS Indore offer?
Ans. SAIMS Indore offers two NBEMS-accredited DNB programmes: DNB Nuclear Medicine and DNB Ophthalmology. Both are 3-year full-time postgraduate programmes equivalent to MD/MS per NMC norms, admitted through NEET PG and NBEMS centralized DNB counselling at natboard.edu.in. Check the NBEMS seat matrix for the current year’s exact seat count for each specialization.
Ques. What is the total fee for DNB at SAIMS Indore?
Ans. The total fee for each DNB programme at SAIMS Indore is INR 3,75,000 for 3 years, paid at INR 1,25,000 per year as prescribed by NBEMS. NBEMS-accredited hospitals cannot charge capitation fees, caution bonds, or security deposits above this amount. Hostel charges are separate and should be confirmed directly with SAIMS Indore.
Ques. Is DNB at SAIMS Indore equivalent to MD or MS?
Ans. Yes. DNB awarded by NBEMS is recognised as equivalent to MD/MS by the National Medical Commission for specialist practice, government hospital appointments, and faculty positions at medical colleges across India. This applies to both DNB Nuclear Medicine and DNB Ophthalmology awarded by SAIMS Indore under NBEMS accreditation.
Ques. How does NBEMS DNB counselling differ from MP state PG counselling?
Ans. DNB admissions use NBEMS centralized DNB counselling at natboard.edu.in, which is entirely separate from the Madhya Pradesh state DME PG counselling. After NEET PG 2026 results in September 2026, candidates register on the NBEMS portal, fill college and specialization preferences, and attend multiple allotment rounds. The first-year fee is collected by NBEMS and transferred to SAIMS after the candidate joins.
Ques. Do DNB trainees at SAIMS Indore receive a stipend?
Ans. Yes. As per NBEMS stipend guidelines (2025), all NBEMS-accredited hospitals must pay a minimum stipend of INR 35,000 per month in Year 1 and INR 37,000 per month in subsequent years. These rates are subject to NBEMS revision. Verify the current stipend amount with SAIMS Indore at the time of admission before accepting the seat.
Ques. When is NEET PG 2026 scheduled for DNB admission at SAIMS Indore?
Ans. NEET PG 2026 is scheduled on August 30, 2026. Registration was open from April 7 to May 7, 2026. After NEET PG results in September 2026, NBEMS DNB counselling registration is expected to open in September-October 2026. Seat allotment is expected in October 2026, with the DNB programme commencing in December 2026 at SAIMS Indore.