Draft PDCET 2023 Handbook Updated After Legal Vetting 16-08-2023

NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS IN MEDICAL SCIENCES
Handbook
for
Admission
to
DNB (Post Diploma) Courses
2023 Admission Session

Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar, Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road)
New Delhi-110029, Candidate Helpline: 1800111800
or 011- 45593000 (Monday to Friday: 09:30 Hrs to 18:00 Hrs)
Website: http://natboard.edu.in
Handbook for DNB (Post Diploma) online Centralized Merit Based Counseling – 2023 Admission Session 1
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INDEX
Page
Sr. No. Particulars
No.
1 INTRODUCTION 3
2 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO DNB BROAD SPECIALTY

COURSES (POST DIPLOMA) 2023 ADMISSION SESSION 4
3 RESERVATION OF SEATS IN DNB COURSES 7
4 SCHEDULE FOR ONLINE COUNSELING 9
5 AVAILABILITY OF DNB BROAD SPECIALTY (POST DIPLOMA) SEATS 10
6 PROCEDURES FOR ALLOTMENT OF SEATS 11
7 COUNSELING FEE 16
8 LIST OF PRESCRIBED DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED ON THE

WEBSITE 17
9 PROCESS OF REGISTRATION AND CHOICE FILLING FOR DNB (POST

DIPLOMA) ONLINE MERIT BASED CENTRALIZED COUNSELING 18
10 UNFAIR MEANS 24
11 DOCUMENTS VERIFICATION 25
12 JOINING OF DNB (POST DIPLOMA) COURSE 26
13 FEE GUIDELINES FOR DNB TRAINING 27
14 STIPEND GUIDELINES 28
15 QUERY HANDLING 29
16 PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION WITH NBEMS FOR DNB BROAD

SPECIALTY (POST DIPLOMA) COURSES AFTER JOINING 30
17 DISCLAIMER 31
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LEAVE RULES FOR DNB TRAINEES 32
19 FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS (FAQs) 33
20 Annexures 38
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Government of India established the National Board of Examinations in Medical

Sciences (NBEMS) in 1975 with the objective of improving the quality of the Medical
Education by establishing high and uniform standards of postgraduate examinations in
modern medicine on an all India basis and utilizing existing infrastructure for capacity
building.
NBEMS at present conducts postgraduate and postdoctoral examinations in approved

specialties leading to the award of Diplomate of National Board. The Examinations
conducted by NBEMS provide a common standard and mechanism of evaluation of
minimum level of attainment of the knowledge and competencies in medical discipline.
Moreover, intra country and international comparisons are facilitated with the availability of
common evaluation mechanism.
Diplomate National Board qualifications are well recognized and accepted as high standard
specialist qualifications for practice of concerned medical discipline of super or sub
specialties area.
Among the various courses conducted by the NBEMS, one of such courses is the DNB
(Post Diploma) Courses which are available to be pursued by candidates at the Post-
Diploma level. The present Handbook spells out the various terms and conditions for the
said course for the 2023 Admission Session.
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2. ELIGIBILITY FOR ONLINE CENTRALIZED MERIT BASED COUNSELING – DNB

(POST DIPLOMA) 2023 ADMISSION SESSION.
In order to be eligible to participate in the Online Centralized Merit Based Counseling a

candidate must be eligible for admission in DNB (Post Diploma) courses, in addition to
other conditions of eligibility for participation in the counseling process. Therefore:
2.1 (i) Candidates who have passed the final examination leading to the award of Post
Graduate Diploma from Indian Universities which are duly recognized as per
provisions of the NMC Act 2019 and the repealed Indian Medical Council Act 1956,
Govt of India and have passed final examinations for Post graduate diploma on or
before 28th February 2023.
AND
(ii) Candidate must have Appeared in DNB-PDCET 2023.
2.2 Candidates who are qualifying Post Graduate Diploma Qualification after 28th
February 2023 are ineligible to participate in the counseling for admission to DNB
(Post Diploma) – 2023 Admission Session. Any requests for admission to DNB
(Post Diploma) – 2023 Admission Session from the candidates who have qualified
Post Graduate Diploma after 28th February 2023 shall be summarily rejected.
2.3 Candidates already pursuing a DNB course or any other Postgraduate medical
course are not eligible for admission to DNB (Post Diploma) 2023 Admission
Session till such time as they complete the entire duration prescribed for the said
course. Resignation or discontinuation from the said course due to any reason shall
not make the candidate eligible for admission to the DNB (Post Diploma) 2023
Admission Session.
2.4 To appear in DNB (Post Diploma), 2023 Admission Session counseling, the
candidates have to register with NBEMS through the designated website
(http://counseling.nbe.edu.in/) and also have to fill the choice of preferences
during the registration process. A candidate who has not registered with NBEMS
shall not be eligible to participate in the counseling process at all.
2.5 All candidates will be registered only once during the start of the counseling
process. No registration is permissible once the window of registration is closed.
There is no other methodology for participation in the counseling for DNB (Post
Diploma) 2023 Admission Session.
2.6 Only those candidates who participate in the First round of counseling shall be
eligible for participation in any subsequent round of counseling. A candidate cannot
seek to participate in any other round without having first participated in the First
round of counseling.
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2.7 Additionally, while a candidate may participate in the various rounds of counseling
in accordance with the specific eligibility criteria therefore and the various terms and
conditions for each round of counseling given below, if at any stage a candidate
“Freezes” his/her allotment (i.e. confirms that he/she wishes to take the seat allotted to
him/her) he/she will not be permitted to participate in any subsequent rounds of
counseling and shall stand exited from the Counseling process.
2.8 Further once a candidate has opted for freezing of his/her allotment, he/she will not
be permitted to seek transfer to another institute. He/she will also not be permitted
to change his/her course, either in the same institute or in another institute.
2.9 Kindly note that once a candidate joins a seat allotted to him/her through 3rd ROUND of
counseling in the NEET 50% AIQ / Deemed/ Central universities/ AFMS
(MD/MS/Diploma) seats 2023 by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC), Government
of India or State Counseling through respective State Government, he/she shall not be
eligible to participate in any rounds of counseling for the DNB (Post Diploma) 2023
Admission Session.
2.10 If ineligibility is detected at any stage, NBEMS reserves its rights to take necessary
actions as deemed fit including but not limited to cancellation of admission to DNB
course and to debar the candidate from taking any further examinations conducted
by NBEMS.
2.11 Candidates joining any course in the DNB (Post Diploma) 2023 Admission Session
shall not be eligible to join any other DNB course for the entire duration of the said
course. If the candidate has joined a two years course, the candidate shall be
debarred from taking admission in any DNB course till 2025 admission session.
Resignation by the candidate or discontinuation from the course shall not make
him/her eligible and he/she will remain debarred from taking admission in any other
DNB course for the period as aforesaid.
2.12 NBEMS reserves its rights to alter/amend or modify or interpret any clause /
criteria/ guidelines contained in this handbook pertaining to Centralized Counseling.
2.13 Candidates must please note that all the documents that are uploaded on the
counseling website by the candidate shall need to be produced in original for
verification. In the case of the First, Second and Third rounds of counseling the
original documents will need to be produced at the institute before joining the same.
In the case of online Mop-up counseling (if conducted), the originals documents will
also need to be produced at the time of joining the allotted institute. Failure to
produce the original documents at the allotted hospital will make the candidate
ineligible for participating in the counseling or for admission to the seat allotted to
him/her.
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2.14 NBEMS Accredited institute/hospital is required to upload the joining report of the
candidate at NBEMS counseling online portal in the prescribed format immediately
i.e. Annexure – A.
2.15 NBEMS seats remaining vacant after the completion of all rounds of counseling
shall not be carried forward to the next admission session.
2.16 Jurisdiction for disputes if any shall be at New Delhi only.
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3. RESERVATION of Seats (SC/ST/OBC/PWD and EWS) in DNB (Post Diploma)

Courses
3.1 At the time of counseling, reservations roaster provided by the State /Central/UTs
Governments and /PSU/ Railway Board/ESIC etc. shall be applicable for Scheduled Castes
(SC), Schedule Tribes (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PWD), Other Backward Classes
(OBC) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category etc.
3.2 Documentary requirements:
a. Candidates opting for reserved seats under any category are required to upload
the certificate issued by competent authority on the website during the registration
process for online counseling.
b. The prescribed format of Certificate for candidates in respect of SC/ST is enclosed
at Annexure-B.
c. The prescribed format of Certificate for candidates in respect of OBC is enclosed at
Annexure-C.
3.3 For PWD seats, the qualified locomotor disabled candidates should get themselves
certified at one of the under mentioned Disability Assessment Boards, constituted at the
four metro-cities, before their scheduled date of counseling:
A. Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

B. All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (for Locomotor Disability
only) Mumbai
C. Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research Kolkata
D. Madras Medical College Chennai
E. Grant Government Medical College, J.J. Hospital Compound Mumbai,
Maharashtra
F. Goa Medical College Goa
G. Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
H. SMS Medical College Jaipur, Rajasthan
I. Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32 Chandigarh
J. Govt. Medical College, Agartala, State Disability Board Agartala/Tripura.
K. Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University.
L. Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, Bandra,
Mumbai. (For Hearing Disabilities only)
M. AIIMS, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
N. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & RML Hospital, New Delhi.
(ABVIMS & RMLH)
O. Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals, New Delhi.
The Locomotor Disabled (LD) candidates are required to bring their treatment papers
related to their disability, including the investigation reports at the time of reporting to the
above-mentioned designated institute for such disability certificate. The candidates are
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advised to obtain prescribed certificate before the date of counseling and the same shall
be uploaded on the website during the counseling process. Copy of the prescribed
certificate is also enclosed at Annexure-D.
3.4 Candidates opting for reserved seats under EWS category are required to upload the
certificate issued by the competent authority on the website during the registration process
for online counseling. The prescribed format of Certificate for candidates in respect of EWS
is enclosed at Annexure-E.
3.5 NBEMS does not own or control any of its accredited hospitals. NBEMS neither employs a
candidate nor makes any payment /stipend to the candidate. Reservation status of DNB
seats at a particular institution/medical college is provided by the State /Central/UTs
Governments and /PSU/ Railway Board/ESIC etc. only based on the reservation roster
maintained by them. NBEMS does not own, possess or fund any seat. Reserved seats will
be allotted to the concerned category candidates only. Candidates of reserved category
can opt for either reserved seats earmarked for them or unreserved seats in order of their
merit. The conversion of any vacant seat from one reserved category to another
reserved category does not falls within the purview of the NBEMS.
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4. SCHEDULE FOR ONLINE COUNSELING
4.1 The schedule of DNB (Post Diploma) centralized merit-based counseling is available on
NBEMS website https://natboard.edu.in/ and http://counseling.nbe.edu.in/
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5. AVAILABILITY OF DNB BROAD SPECIALTY (POST DIPLOMA) SEATS

5.1 The indicative seat matrix for DNB (Post Diploma) - Broad Specialty course is available
on NBEMS website. Final Seat matrix shall be made available during online counseling.
5.2 Information regarding vacant seats shall also be made available on NBEMS website after
completion of each round counseling.
5.3 Reserved seats shall be allotted to the candidates of concerned category only.
Candidates of reserved category can submit option for either reserved seats earmarked
for them or unreserved seats. Candidates may note that reservation status of DNB seats
at a particular institution/medical college is provided by the respective State /Central/UTs
Governments and PSU/ Railway Board/ESIC etc. only, based on the reservation roster
maintained by them. NBEMS does not own, possess or fund any seat as such. The
conversion of any vacant seat from one reserved category to another reserved
category does not falls within the purview of the NBEMS.
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6. PROCEDURES FOR ALLOTMENT OF SEATS

6.1 First Round
1. Only those candidates who participate in the First round of counseling shall be eligible for
participation in any subsequent round of counseling. A candidate cannot seek to participate
in any other round without having first participated in the First round of counseling.
2. Candidates with merit position can fill their options/choices after remitting the required
counseling fee of Rs. 2500/- (excluding of payment gateway charges).
3. The SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS candidates are required to confirm their category through
the counseling website. Those who do not confirm by their category by uploading their
category certificate (SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS) during the registration process shall be
treated as UR/General category candidate.
4. The Certificates uploaded by the candidate during the registration process are subject to
verification. If the certificate(s) uploaded by the candidate are found to be false/fake at any
stage of counseling process or even thereafter, their allotment as well as their candidature
will be cancelled.
5. Candidates must ensure that the options that they have filled during the registration
process are confirmed by them before the last date of registration. In the absence of any
confirmation by the candidate, the options/choices filled by him/her shall not be
automatically confirmed and his/her application shall be processed accordingly.
6. The seat allocation will be done in the order of merit and in accordance with the choice
preference selected by the candidates during the registration process. In the case of
reserved category candidates, if the seat being allotted as per the preference of such
candidate is available in both unreserved and reserved categories at the time of allocation
of his/her merit, then the unreserved seat will be allotted. The allocation of the seats in the
reserved category will be done only after the allocation of seats in the Unreserved category.
The order of allocation of seats will be as follows:
a. Unreserved (UR) Seats will be allotted.
b. If UR seat not available, the Category (SC/ST/OBC/PwD and EWS) seats (if
eligible) will be allotted.
c. If Category (SC/ST/OBC/PWD) seats are not available, the Special Category
(OBC-A, OBC-B, MBC, BCA, SEBC etc.) seats (if eligible) will be allotted.
7. As soon as the seat is allotted to a candidate, the options/choices filled by the candidate
shall be disabled in their options/choices list. Candidate require to fill their options/choices
as fresh for the next round of counseling.
8. If, however, the candidate wishes to accept the allotment made to him/her in this round,
he/she must freeze the seat allotted to him/her.
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9. The candidate who wishes to freeze the seat allotted to him/her, shall have to do so by
paying the one-year course fee of Rs. 1,25,000/*- within the stipulated time. On the
payment of the one-year course fees the seat allotted to him/her will be frozen in his/her
favor and he/she will not be eligible for any further round of counseling.
10. The candidates who opt for freezing of the seat allotted to them but do not pay the course
fee within the stipulated time shall have lost the seat allotted to them, which will be made
available to other candidates in the subsequent rounds of counseling. Such candidates
shall be eligible for any subsequent round of counseling.
11. A candidate who has paid his/her one-year course fee will be entitled to download the
allotment letter from the website of the NBEMS.
12. After the receipt of the allotment letter, the candidate is required to join the institute
concerned within seven (7) days, failing which the candidate would have lost his/her
admission to the said seat.
13. The candidate must also get his/her original documents verified before joining the institute.
A candidate who does not either join the institute or have his/her original documents verified
by the institute within seven (7) days shall lose his/her admission to the said seat and
shall not be eligible for any subsequent round of counseling. The said seat shall be taken
back and shall be made available for further allotment in subsequent round of the
counseling.
6.2 Second Round
1. The Indicative seat matrix for the Second round of counseling shall comprise of the seats
that are still vacant after the First round of counseling.
2. All candidates who have not been allotted any seat during the First round of counseling will
be eligible for Second Round of counseling.
3. All candidates who have been allotted with a seat in the First Round of counseling but have
opted not to freeze the same shall also be eligible for the Second round of counseling.
4. The panel of choice will be re-opened for all the eligible candidates mentioned above for
re-filling their choices a fresh.
5. The allotment of seats in the Second round of counseling will be made as per the choice
preferences submitted by the candidates and in accordance with their merit.
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6. The candidate who wishes to freeze the seat so allotted to him/her, shall have to do so by
available to other candidates in the subsequent rounds of counseling. Such candidates
shall be eligible for any subsequent round of counseling.
counseling.
6.3 Third Round

1. The Indicative seat matrix for the Third round of counseling shall comprise of the seats that
are still vacant after the Second round of counseling and are available for allotment in the
Third round of counseling.
2. All candidates who have not been allotted any seat during the First & Second rounds of
counseling will eligible for Third round of counseling.
3. All candidates who have been allotted with a seat in the Second round of counseling but
have opted not to freeze the same shall also be eligible for the Third round of counseling.
4. The panel of choice will be re-opened for all the eligible candidates mentioned above for
re-filling their choices a fresh.
5. The allotment of seats will be made as per the choice preference submitted by the
candidates during the Third Round of counseling and in accordance with their merit.
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6. The seat allotment method will be same as mentioned in the Second Round of
counseling.
7. If a seat allotted to a candidate in the Second round of counseling becomes available for
fresh allotment because the said candidate did not opt to freeze the same but chose,
instead to participate in the Third round and has consequently been allotted a higher order
option in this round, the seat so vacated shall be allotted to the next candidate in order of
merit.
8. The candidate who wishes to freeze the seat allotted to him/her, shall have to do so by
available to other candidates in the Mop-round round of counseling, if otherwise conducted.
Such candidates shall also not be eligible for Mop-round of counseling and shall stand
exited from 2023 Admission Session counseling process.
counseling.
*Fee excluding of payment gateway charges.
6.4 Final Round [Mop-up]
1. The decision to conduct Final round (Mop-up) is purely discretionary and the decision of
the NBEMS in this regard shall be final and binding.
2. All the candidates who have not been offered with any seat during the First, Second and
Third round of counseling, will be eligible for Final Round (Mop-up) of counseling.
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3. The Final Round (Mop-up) schedule and process of counseling shall be notified in due
course (if conducted).
NOTE 1: - A candidate who has obtained his/her DIPLOMA qualification in the year 2023
may produce his/her Provisional pass certificate of DIPLOMA Qualification in place of
his/her DIPLOMA certificate if the same has not been issued to him/her.
NOTE 2: - If the candidate has passed Diploma Qualification before 2023 and the
Diploma certificate has not been issued to him/her/her so far by the concerned
university/Board, the candidate must produce documentary evidence to this effect in
Original in the form of a letter from the competent authority of respective university/Board
at the time of counseling.
NOTE 3: - All the certificates must be in HINDI or ENGLISH. In case if any of the
certificate(s) is/are in regional language, its Hindi/English version translated copy duly
authenticated by a translator authorized in this regard by the state/Central Government will
require to be produced in original at the time of counseling, alongwith the original certificate
that has been translated.
NOTE 4: - Candidates must note that in addition to the requirement of verification of

Originals at the time of counseling, the originals will once again be verified at the time of
the joining of the Institute, by the Institute. If a candidate does not produce the originals for
verification before joining the institute, he/she shall lose his/her admission to the seat
allotted to him/her in the Final round (Mop-up) counseling.
NOTE 5: - No Objection Certificate, if any (issued after July 2023) from the employer:
-If a candidate is employed or under any kind of bond, he/she has to furnish a ‘No Objection
Certificate or/and Relieving letter’ issued by competent authority of the concerned
University /Employer before the last date for admission for the DNB (Post NBBS) 2023
Admission Session. The seat allotment letter to such candidates will be issued only after
he/she submits the ‘No Objection Certificate or/and Relieving letter’ to the NBEMS.
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7. COUNSELING FEE
7.1 Candidates are required to pay the counseling fee of Rs. 2500/- (excluding of
payment gateway charges) at the Time of online registration process for counseling.
7.2 Counseling fee shall not be refunded under any circumstances once the candidate has
been registered for Counseling.
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8. LIST OF PRESCRIBED DOCUMENTS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE UPLOADED ON THE

COUNSELING WEBSITE BEFORE THE LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION.
a. MBBS Degree certificate.

b. Post Graduate Diploma Medical Qualification Pass certificate/Provisional Pass Certificate*.
c. Permanent Registration certificate issued by MCI/State Medical Council for registration of
MBBS qualification.
d. Proof of having passed the Post graduate diploma final examination on or before 28th
February 2023.
e. Proof of Post Graduate Diploma Medical Qualification recognized as per IMC Act/Central
Government.
f. SC/ST/PWD/OBC/EWS certificate issued by competent authority, if applicable. Caste
certificate must be issued by competent authority. The sub-caste should tally with the
central Govt. list.
g. Special category certificate issued by the competent authority, if applicable.
h. Valid Identity proof i.e. PAN card, Indian Passport, Voter ID card, Driving License or
Aadhaar Card (with photograph).
8.1. A candidate who has obtained his/her Post Graduate Diploma qualification in the year 2023
may upload his/her Provisional pass certificate of Post Graduate Diploma Qualification in
place of his/her Post Graduate Diploma qualification degree if the same has not been
issued to him/her.
8.2. If the candidate has passed Diploma Qualification before 2023 and the Diploma degree
has not been issued to him/her so far by the concerned university/Board, the candidate
must produce documentary evidence to this effect in Original in the form of a letter from the
competent authority of respective university/Board at the time of counseling
8.3 All the certificates must be in HINDI or ENGLISH. In case if any of the certificate(s) is/are
in regional language, its Hindi/English version translated copy duly authenticated by a
translator authorized in this regard by the State/Central Government will be required to be
uploaded alongwith the original certificate that has been translated.
8.4 Candidates must please note that all the documents that are uploaded on the counseling
website by the candidate shall need to be produced in original for verification. In the case
of the First, Second and Third rounds of counseling the original documents will need to be
produced at the institute before joining the same. In the case of Mop-up counseling (if
conducted), the originals will need to be produced at the time of joining the institute. Failure
to produce the original documents will make the candidate ineligible or for admission to the
seat allotted to him/her.
8.5 No Objection Certificate, if any (issued after July 2023) from the employer: -If a
candidate is employed or under any kind of bond, he/she has to furnish a ‘No Objection
Certificate or/and Relieving letter’ issued by competent authority of the concerned
University /Employer before the last date for admission for the DNB (Post NBBS) 2023
Admission Session. The seat allotment letter to such candidates will be issued only after
he/she submits the ‘No Objection Certificate or/and Relieving letter’ to the NBEMS.
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9. PROCESS OF REGISTRATION AND CHOICE FILLING FOR DNB (POST DIPLOMA)

ONLINE CENTRALIZED MERIT BASED COUNSELING
9.1 The Eligible Candidate has to create a Password to Login to the Online Counseling System
using the link Create/Reset Password available in the Home page.
9.2 Candidate can Login to the Online Counseling System using his/her Roll number of DNB
PDCET-2023 or his/her registered email ID for DNB PDCET-2023 and password.
CREATE/ RESET PASSWORD
9.3 After the successful Login to the system, the candidate has to pay Rs. 2500/- as
Counseling fee through online payment gateway.
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9.4 On successful payment of counseling fee, the candidate has to proceed for filling the
Counseling Form.
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9.5 The candidate has to view and edit the personal details while registering them for online
counseling.
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9.6 The documents have to be uploaded during this registration process. The eligibility of the
candidate for DNB (Post Diploma) 2023 Admission Session, in accordance with the Eligibility
criteria mentioned in the information bulletin and handbook for counseling will be determined
by the allotted institute by verifying the original documents of the candidate by comparing the
scanned copies uploaded through this page.
9.7 The Candidate claiming reservation in SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS has to upload the category
certificate during this registration process. The format of SC/ST and OBC(NCL) certificate
is available in Handbook for Admission to DNB (Post Diploma) 2023 Admission Session.
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9.8 The PWD candidate has to confirm whether they are willing to be considered in the PWD
category or not during the registration process. The relevant certificate is to be uploaded on
this page. The format of the certificate is available in the Handbook for DNB (Post Diploma)
2023 Admission Session.
9.9 The candidate claiming reservation in EWS has to upload the category certificate during this
registration process. The format of EWS certificate is available in Handbook for Admission
to DNB (Post Diploma) 2023 Admission Session.
9.10 The candidates claiming special reservation based on the seat matrix has to specify their
category while registering for online counseling. The relevant certificate is to be uploaded
on this page.
9.11 During the registration process, the candidate has to select his/her choice of preference.
The candidate can fill any number of choices during this process. The candidate has also to
arrange the selected choices in the order of preference.
9.12 For filing the choices, candidate has to select the State Hospital Add Choice.
9.13 The candidate can move the selected choices up and down using the Mouse by Clicking
the Arrow indicated in each choice.
9.14 The selected choice can be removed from the preference list by clicking the Remove
button.
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9.15 In the Declaration page, the candidate has to accept the declaration by clicking Checkbox
‘I accept the declaration’.
9.16 In the declaration page, the candidate can save the selected choices each time. Candidate
can add or remove choices, any number of times till she/he Lock and Confirm or the last
date of registration.
9.16 Candidates are advised to fill their preferences of seats carefully and Lock and
Confirm it so that the same are considered by the System. If there is INACTION i.e.
the candidate does not Lock and Confirm the preference of his/her choices, the
System will not accept the choices of seats and the candidate will not be allotted
any seat.
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10. UNFAIR MEANS:
10.1 IMPERSONATION IN COUNSELING

If it is found during the counseling that candidates registering for the Counseling have
indulged in any kind of impersonation or unfair means, his/her candidature for
counseling/admission to DNB course will be cancelled. The matter shall be dealt as per
Unfair Means guidelines of NBEMS. Such candidates will be debarred from taking
NBEMS examinations in future.
10.2 SUBMISSION OF FALSE / FABRICATED DOCUMENTS
If it is found at any stage that documents uploaded/produced for determination of eligibility

for DNB-PDCET 2023 examination are false/fabricated/forged and/or do not belong to the
candidate, his/her candidature for counseling/admission to DNB course will be cancelled
and further penal action may be taken. The matter shall be dealt as per Unfair Means
guidelines of NBEMS.
10.3 CANVASSING FOR ALLOTMENT OF SEATS
Canvassing directly or indirectly for the allotment of seats or adjustments thereafter would
disqualify the candidate from participation in counseling. The allotment of seats shall
strictly be done on the basis of merit list through centralized counseling. Candidates are
advised not to canvass or approach or solicit any kind of intervention in this regard.
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11. DOCUMENTS VERIFICATION

11.1 The process of verification of original documents is mandatory for all candidates in
accordance with the conditions set out in the present handbook. Candidates are advised
to keep their original documents ready for verification as provided for in handbook failing
which they shall be declared ineligible to participate in the counseling process and/or
ineligible for admission to any seat allotted to them.
11.2 Authorized representative on behalf of candidate for verification of originals shall be

permitted only in exceptional circumstances at sole discretion of NBEMS. The
authorized representative has to produce an affidavit in the prescribed format
(Annexure-F & Annexure- G) during the verification of originals.
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12. JOINING OF DNB (POST DIPLOMA) COURSE
12.1 Candidate allotted with a seat will be allowed to download their allotment letter from
NBEMS website.
12.2 Each candidate shall be given a prescribed time from the date of issuance of the
allotment letter to report and join the allotted NBEMS accredited Medical
College/Institution/Hospital.
12.3 The candidates shall be allowed to join the allotted institute only after the verification
of the original documents and fulfillment of the eligibility criteria as enumerated at
various stages in the present handbook.
12.4 Candidate has to begin his/her DNB training within the prescribed time. Accredited
institute is required to upload the joining report of the candidate at NBEMS online portal
in the prescribed format i.e. Annexure – A (DNB (Post Diploma) –2023 Admission
Session).
12.5 The allotment made shall be firm and final. Change of Institute/college from one place
to another is not permitted under any circumstances. Requests for the same shall not
be entertained by the NBEMS after the allotment process is completed.
12.6 A scanned copy of ‘Annexure – A’ has to be uploaded at NBEMS website

immediately after joining DNB training.
12.7 DNB PDCET–2023 merit is valid for admission to DNB (Post Diploma) 2023 Admission
Session only. The result shall not be carried forward to next session under any
circumstances.
12.8 Joining of a candidate to an NBEMS accredited institute through Centralized Merit

Based Counseling is subject to medical fitness of the candidate as assessed/examined
by the accredited hospital/institution.
12.9 The medical examination of the candidate shall be done by the Medical Board of the
concerned NBEMS accredited institute. Candidate found fit in the medical examination
shall only be allowed to join DNB course.
12.10 NBEMS reserves its rights to take a final decision in the matter of a candidate being
found unfit in medical examination and may undertake medical examination of
candidate at its sole discretion.
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13. FEE GUIDELINES FOR DNB TRAINING

13.1 Fee Structure for DNB Training is as follows:
Heads Charges * (in INR) per year

Academic fee 75, 000/-
Library fee 15, 000/-
Annual Appraisal fee 15, 000/-
Accommodation Charges 20, 000/-
Total Annual Course fee 1,25,000/-
13.2 General guidelines:
1. The 1st year Course fee has to be paid online during the counseling to NBEMS
through the payment gateway.
2. In the 1st year the fee has to be paid online to NBEMS to confirm the allotment, while
the fee for subsequent years has also to be paid within 4 weeks of the start of each
academic year directly to the NBEMS. The prescribed course fee should be remitted
through payment gateway provided using a Credit Card / Debit Card / Internet
Banking as made available and have been provided on the web page.
3. The annual course fee for each NBEMS trainee shall be transferred by NBEMS to
the concerned hospital in bi-annual instalments i.e. each instalment shall be 50% of
the annual course fee.
4. In any circumstances the DNB course fee paid is not refundable.
5. The accredited institutions cannot charge any other fees like capitation fees, security
deposit, security bond, and caution bond in the form of cash, fixed deposit, bank
guarantee, and agreement by any instrument whatsoever.
6. The institutes concerned cannot charge any fees or an amount in any form, over and
above the ceiling amounts prescribed above.
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14. STIPEND GUIDELINES

1. Paying stipend to the DNB candidates is compulsory.
2. According to the NBEMS stipend policy, the hospital shall have to pay the DNB Candidate
a basic stipend as follows or basic stipend according to state government policy (whichever
is higher):
Post Diploma DNB (Broad Specialty) Programme:

Year of DNB Training Stipend (in INR) per month
• First Year 37,000/-
• Second Year 39,000/-
3. The phrase “basic stipend according to state government policy” in para above should be
interpreted for different states as detailed under:
The phrase “basic stipend according to state government policy” in
NBEMS stipend guidelines should be interpreted as under:
Categories of States
For DNB Super Specialty &
For DNB Broad Specialty trainees
FNB trainees
States where the stipend to MD/MS and

DM/MCh trainees of State Govt. Medical The consolidated sum paid to MD/MS The consolidated sum paid to
Colleges is paid as a consolidated sum trainees of State Govt. Medical DM/MCh trainees of State Govt.
(without any break-up of basic pay and Colleges Medical Colleges
allowances)
States where the stipend paid to MD/MS and Pay level 10 of 7th CPC {Cell 1, 2 Pay level 11 of 7th CPC {Cell 1,
DM/ MCh trainees of State Govt. Medical and 3 of pay level 10 in pay matrix 2 and 3 of pay level 11 in pay
Colleges is structured as a “Basic pay plus of 7th CPC correspond to first, matrix of 7th CPC correspond to
various allowances” and paid as per second and third year of training first, second and third year of
recommendations of 7th CPC respectively} training respectively}
4. Parity to the basic stipend paid by respective State government should be maintained and
rates of stipend should be periodically revised.
5. It is also desirable that the hospital provides accommodation to their trainees in addition to
their stipend. A compliance statement to this effect has to be furnished by the accredited
hospital while forwarding the DNB candidate registration form.
6. NBEMS has no objection to the payment of a sum exceeding the amount stipulated,
according to the paying capacity of the institution and work load of the trainees.
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15. QUERY HANDLING
15.1 ORAL requests would not be entertained by NBEMS.
15.2 For any queries pertaining to counseling, please write to NBEMS through the
Communication web portal from NBEMS website at www.natboard.edu.in. Queries
shall only be entertained through the communication web portal.
15.2. Candidates must mention their Merit Position, Roll No, Name, Postal address and
telephone/mobile no. in their correspondence to NBEMS.
15.4 Candidates are advised to carefully go through the guidelines of counseling and
NBEMS website before submitting a query.
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16. PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION WITH NBEMS FOR DNB BROAD SPECIALTY
(POST DIPLOMA) COURSES AFTER JOINING
16.1 Candidates are required to submit the application form for registration only through
online at https://cns.natboard.edu.in/ within One month of joining DNB training
in order to get registered by NBEMS for DNB course.
16.2 A registration fee of Rs 3000/- (for 2 Years course) is to be deposited through online
payment gateway while filling up online application form for registration with NBEMS.
Fee deposited through challan/Pay-in-slip is not acceptable.
16.3 Contact details of candidate as mentioned in registration form shall be treated as final
for further correspondence with the candidate.
16.4 Registration letters can be downloaded from NBEMS website once the candidate has
been registered with NBEMS.
16.5 For any queries pertaining to Registration after joining the course, please write to
NBEMS through the Communication web portal from NBEMS website at
www.natboard.edu.in. Queries shall only be entertained through the
communication web portal.
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17. DISCLAIMER:
17.1 The allotment of seat is purely provisional and subject to the verification of
aforementioned documents in original. Any candidate found to have furnished
incorrect information/false documents shall be disqualified from the counseling.
17.2 If it is found at any stage that a candidate is already pursuing a post graduate medical
course and has again opted for a DNB seat through DNB (Post Diploma) Centralized
Counseling – 2023 Admission Session, he/she shall forfeit his/her claim for the DNB
seat and action as deemed fit by NBEMS shall be taken. Candidates already pursuing
a DNB course are not eligible to appear for the DNB (Post Diploma) centralized
counseling till such time they have completed the duration of prescribed course.
17.3 In an unlikely event of an ineligible candidate getting admission to DNB course, NBEMS
reserves its right to revoke his/her admission from DNB course.
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18. LEAVE RULES FOR DNB TRAINEES

1. DNB Trainees are entitled to avail leave during the course of DNB training as per the Leave
Rules prescribed by NBEMS.
2. A DNB Trainees can avail a maximum of 30 days of leave in a year excluding regular duty
off/ Gazetted holidays as per hospital/institute calendar/policy. This leave shall be
processed at the institutional level.
3. In case the number of leaves availed by any candidate exceeds one year, the
candidature of the candidate may be cancelled.
4. Any kind of study leave is not permissible to DNB Trainees.
5. Under normal circumstances leave of one year should not be carried forward to the next
year. However, in exceptional cases such as prolonged illness, the leave across the DNB
training program may be clubbed together with prior approval of NBEMS.
6. Unauthorized absence from DNB training for more than 7 days may lead to cancellation of
registration and discontinuation of the DNB training and rejoining shall not be permitted.
Any candidate on Unauthorized absence is required prior permission of NBEMS
before re-joining the Institute/ Hospital.
7. The Institute/ Hospital shall immediately inform NBEMS regarding the Unauthorize
absence of any DNB trainee.
8. Any Leave availed by the candidate other than the eligible leave (30 days per year) shall
lead to extension of DNB training. The training institute has to forward such requests to
NBEMS along with the leave records of the candidate since his/her joining and supporting
documents (if any) through the Head of the Institute with their recommendation/comments.
NBEMS shall consider such requests on merit provided the seat is not carried over and
compromise with training of existing trainees in the Department.
9. Any extension of DNB training beyond the scheduled completion date of training is
permissible only under extra-ordinary circumstances with prior approval of NBEMS. Such
extension is neither automatic nor shall be granted as a matter of routine.
10. DNB trainees are required to complete their training by a prescribed cutoff date (as per
information bulletin of Exit exam) for being eligible to DNB Exit examination.
11. The eligibility for DNB Final Examination shall be determined strictly in accordance with the
criteria prescribed in the respective information bulletin.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For
DNB (Post-Diploma) Centralized Merit Based Online Counseling
Q. How can I appear for DNB (Post Diploma) 2023 Admission Session counseling?
A. The candidates who wish to appear for online counseling have to register with NBEMS through
the designated website (http://counseling.nbe.edu.in) and also have to fill the choice of
preferences during the registration process. The process of registration is available in the
Handbook for admission to Diplomate of National Board Post Graduate Courses (Post Diploma)
2023 Admission Session. There is no other methodology for attending the counseling for DNB
(Post Diploma) 2023 admission session. Only those candidates who participate in the First round
of counseling shall be eligible for participation in any subsequent round of counseling. A candidate
cannot seek to participate in any other round without having first participated in the First round of
counseling.
Q. How can I know the counseling schedule?
A. The schedule of DNB (Post Diploma) Centralized counseling is available on NBEMS website.
Q. What is the prescribed fee for participation in Counseling?
A. Counseling fee of Rs. 2500/- (excluding of payment gateway charges) is to be paid through online
payment gateway during the registration process for online counseling.
Q. How to use registration and Choice filling form on website?
A. Candidates will have to log on to website http://counseling.nbe.edu.in to get registered

(Registration facility will open on dates as mentioned in schedule) and then fill in choices. It is advised
that after going through the seat matrix, a tentative list may be prepared first as per your preference of
subjects and colleges, before attempting to fill choices on-line.
Q. Can I modify my choices during the choice submission period for counseling?
A. Yes, you can modify, add or delete your choices during this period, before you lock your choices.
Q. Difficulty in login, what may be the problem(s)?
A. Please read HANDBOOK of the respective counseling. Follow the instructions about use of browser
(Mozilla Fire Fox, Internet Explorer - (Latest Version), Google Chrome), use of same spellings, same
format of date (Use digits for day, month and year with - in between) as in application form submitted
to National Board Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), New Delhi. The internet connection
should be uninterrupted. If internet connection interruption takes place, the IP address which is being
monitored will change and session expired message will be displayed. Please try to login from another
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computer from which other candidate(s) has logged in successfully, if possible.
Q. Will NBEMS bear the payment gateway charges occurred during counseling
registration/seat allotment?
A. No, Bank charges if any, shall be borne by the candidate only.
Q. What is the eligibility for the candidates those who have taken seat in AIQ counseling?
A. Kindly note that once a candidate joins a seat allotted to him/her through 3rd ROUND of counseling
in the NEET 50% AIQ /Deemed/Central universities/AFMS (MD/MS/Diploma) seats 2023 by Medical
Counseling Committee (MCC), Government of India or State Counseling through respective State
Government, he/she shall not be eligible to participate in any rounds of counseling for the DNB (Post
Diploma) 2023 Admission Session.
Q. What are the instructions regarding SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS certificates?
A. Please read HANDBOOK for admission to DNB (Post Diploma) courses. The certificate
requirements are mentioned in handbook along with format. The certificate as mentioned in the
prospectus only will be acceptable. Candidates are requested to read handbook carefully for
instructions regarding Caste and Persons with Disability (PwD) Certificate.
Q. Whether the certificate issued in the Regional Language (Other than English or Hindi) is
acceptable?
A. No, all the certificates must be in HINDI or ENGLISH. In case if any of the certificate(s) is/are
in regional language, its Hindi/English version translated copy duly authenticated by a translator
authorized in this regard by the State/Central Government will be required to be uploaded
alongwith the original certificate that has been translated.
Q. How can I get information regarding my queries pertaining to counseling?
A. Please refer to Information Bulletin & Handbook for Admission to Diplomate of National Board
Post Graduate Courses (Post Diploma) 2023 Admission Session. You can also write to
NBEMS through the Communication web portal from NBEMS website at
www.natboard.edu.in. Queries shall only be entertained through the communication web
portal. Queries pertaining to information already available on NBEMS website/Handbook may
not be entertained.
Q. How many options can a candidate select during the registration and choice filling
process?
A. Registered candidates are allowed to select and arrange the choices of seats in the order of
their preference. Candidate can select any number of choices of seats available for counseling.
Q. What will happen if I forget to lock my preferences before the last date of registration?
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A. Candidates are advised to fill their preferences of seats carefully and Lock and Confirm it
so that the same are considered by the System. If there is INACTION i.e. the candidate
does not Lock and Confirm the preference of his/her choices, the System will not accept
the choices of seats and the candidate will not be allotted any seat.
Q. Is the course fee refundable in all the cases?
A. In any circumstances the DNB course fee paid is not refundable. Also, the course fee will
be forfeited in case the candidate gives wrong information at the time of registration on the basis
of which a seat may be allotted and later cancelled by the Admission Authorities at the time of
reporting or afterwards.
Q. What if I miss the First round of counseling?
A. Candidates absent/not participating in the First round of online counseling shall not be eligible
for participation in subsequent round(s) of counseling.
Q. How can I review the seat availability before filling my preference?

A. The indicative seat matrix for DNB Broad (Post Diploma) are available on NBEMS website.
Q. What if I am not allotted with a seat during the online counseling?
A. Candidate not allotted with a seat during the online counseling, can appear the Final round of
counseling (Mop-up) if otherwise is conducted in the order of his/her merit and the available seats
shall be allotted during this counseling.
Q. What is the eligibility to participate in the final round (Mop-up) counseling?
A. Only those candidates who have not been offered with any seat during the First, Second and
Third round of counseling, will be considered for Final Round (Mop-up) of counseling.
Q. If there is discrepancy in spelling of name in documents and application form, what do I

do?
A. Your name appearing during the counseling registration process is the same which you have
entered during the registration of DNB-PDCET 2023 exam. If there is discrepancy in spelling in
documents candidate must carry proof that the documents belong to same person, in form of an
affidavit/undertaking.
Q. Is it necessary to produce the original documents at the time of Joining in the allotted
institute?
A. Candidate have to produce all the prescribed documents ‘IN ORIGINAL’ at the time of joining
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the allotted institute. After verification of the Original Documents the concerned hospital will upload
Annex-A and compliance Certificate at www.counseling.nbe.edu.in that they have checked their
original documents as per criteria mentioned in information bulletin. In addition, candidates are
required to upload the scanned copies of the documents during the registration process.
Q. Am I eligible for DNB while pursuing any other PG Medical course?
A. Candidates already pursuing a DNB course are not eligible for admission to DNB (Post Diploma)
2023 Admission Session till such time as they complete the entire duration prescribed for the said
course. Resignation or discontinuation from the said course due to any reason shall not make the
candidate eligible for admission to the DNB (Post Diploma) 2023 Admission Session.
Q. Can I get my original certificates verified through an authorized representative?

A. Authorized representative on behalf of candidate for certificate verification shall be permitted
only in exceptional circumstances at sole discretion of NBEMS. The authorized representative
has to produce an affidavit in the prescribed format (Annexure- F & G) during the certificate
verification.
Q. Is it necessary to bring Identification proof?
A. Yes, Candidates are required to produce one of the following Govt. issued ID card in original at
the time of joining in the allotted institute:
• PAN card
• Valid Indian Passport
• Voter ID card
• Driving License
• Aadhaar Card (with photograph)
No other ID proof will be accepted. The scanned copy of the same should be uploaded on the
website during the registration process.
Q. What if I am employed and wish to attend the counseling?
A. You can attend the counseling and opt for a seat also. However, if a candidate is employed or
under any kind of bond, he/she has to furnish a ‘No Objection Certificate or/and Relieving letter’
issued by competent authority of the concerned University /Employer before the last date for
admission for the DNB (Post Diploma) 2023 Admission Session.
Q. Can I change my DNB seat after allotment in counseling?
A. No, change of Institute / specialty / seat is not permitted.
Q. What will be the status of a DNB trainee, if the accreditation of the training Institute is
withdrawn by NBEMS or closure of functioning of the Hospital/Institute due to any reason?
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A. In the event of closure of training institute or withdrawal of accreditation by NBEMS, the ongoing
DNB trainees of that institute shall be relocated to the vacant seats available in the other NBEMS
accredited institutes, to complete their remaining period of DNB training.
Q. Can I participate in counseling of future sessions based PDCET 2023 result?
A. No, the PDCET 2023 result and merit is valid for the current session (2023 admission session)
only.
Q. Is registration for the DNB Course mandatory?
A. Yes, all candidates who have joined DNB training are required to get registered with NBEMS
for DNB course. A registration number is issued on receipt of application form for registration and
fulfilment of eligibility criteria for registration.
Q. How can I apply for registration with NBEMS after joining DNB training?
A. Candidates are required to submit the application form for registration only through online at
www.cns.natboard.edu.in via Candidate Login within one month of joining DNB training in order to
get registered by NBEMS for DNB course.
1. A registration fee of Rs. 3000/-*(for 2-year course) for DNB (Post Diploma) is to be
deposited through online payment gateway only during the filling up Online Registration
Form for registration with NBEMS. Fee deposited through challan/Pay-in-slip is not
acceptable.
2. Contact details of candidate as mentioned in registration form shall be treated as final
for further correspondence with the candidate.
3. Registration letters can be downloaded from NBEMS website once the candidate has
been registered with NBEMS.
Note: * All fees are excluding of payment gateway charges.
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ANNEXURE – ‘A’
DNB (Post Diploma)-2023 ADMISSION SESSION
Format of Joining Report to be furnished by all DNB Candidates who have been allotted DNB seats at
NBEMS accredited Medical Colleges/Institutions/Hospitals for DNB training, through DNB (Post
Diploma) – Centralized Counseling–2023 Admission Session
NOTE: Ensure that Joining Report MUST be issued on an OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD under
signature and stamp of DEAN/ PRINCIPAL/MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT/ HEAD OF THE
INSTITUTION/DIRECTOR ONLY, as per the prescribed format.
Office Dispatch Number Date of Issue: dd / mm / yyyy
The Executive Director

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
(Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India)
Ansari Nagar, Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road)
New Delhi-110029
Sub: Furnishing of Joining Report for DNB (Post Diploma) Broad Specialty course.
Sir,
It is certified that Dr.
Son/Daughter/Wife of who has appeared in DNB
PDCET - 2023 (23rd April, 2023) conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical
Sciences vide Roll No. has reported for joining DNB course at our NBEMS accredited Medical
College/Institution/Hospital on (Date of Joining DNB training). He/she has scored
rank in DNB PDCET-2023 as per the seat allotment letter received from NBEMS.
His/ Her original documents have been verified for their genuineness & authenticity. It is also
certified that this candidate is eligible for admission to DNB (Post Diploma) as per NBEMS
guidelines published in the Information Bulletin for DNB PDCET-2023.
He/ She may be registered for DNB Broad Specialty course in the specialty of ________________
w.e.f. (Date of Joining DNB Training).
He/she will be doing his/her thesis under guidance of Dr.

(Name & designation of thesis guide) as per prescribed NBEMS guidelines for thesis submission.
It is also certified that the candidate will be made to work during the entire DNB (Post Diploma)
training as a resident doctor strictly in accordance with leave guidelines of NBEMS.
Yours sincerely
Signature
Name & Designation
STAMP OF DEAN / PRINCIPAL / MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT / HOI
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ANNEXURE-B
PROFORMA FOR SCHEDULED CASTE AND SCHEDULED TRIBE CERTIFICATE

Form of certificate as prescribed in M.H.A., O.M., No. 42/21/49-N.G.S. dated the 28.1.1952, as
revised in Dept. of Per- & A.R. letter No. 36012/6/76-Est. (S.CT), dated the 29.10.1977, to be
produced by candidate belonging to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe in support of his/
her claim.
CASTE CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kum. * ................................ son/daughter*
of.......................................of village/town* .......................................... in
district/Division*.............................................of the State/Union Territory*
.......................................belongs to the ............................................ Caste/ Tribe
which is recognized as a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe*under: •
The Constitution (Scheduled Caste) Order, 1950
• The Constitution (Scheduled Tribe) Order, 1950
• The Constitution (Scheduled Caste) (Union Territories) Order, 1951
• The Constitution (Scheduled Tribe) (Union Territories) Order, 1951
% 1. (as amended by the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Lists (Modification) order, 1956,
the Bombay Re-Organization Act, 1960, the Punjab Re- Organization Act, 1966, the State of
Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970 the North Eastern Areas (Re-organization) Act, 1971 and the
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders, (Amendment) Act, 1976).
• The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Caste Order, 1956.
• The Constitution (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1959.
• The Constitution (Dadar and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Caste Order, 1962.
• The Constitution (Dadar and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Tribes, Order, 1962.
• The Constitution (Puducherry) Scheduled Caste Order, 1964
• The Constitution (Uttar Pradesh) Scheduled Tribes, Order, 1967.
• The Constitution (Goa, Daman & Diu) Scheduled Caste Order, 1968.
• The Constitution (Goa, Daman & Diu) Scheduled Tribes, Order, 1968.
• The Constitution (Nagaland) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1970.
• The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Caste Order, 1978. • The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled
Tribes Order, 1978.
% 2. Applicable in the case of Scheduled Caste/Schedule Tribe persons who have migrated from
one State/Union Territory Administration:
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This certificate is issued on the basis of the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe* certificate issued
to Shri/ Smt.* father/mother of Shri/Smt./Kum*
of village/town in
District/Division* of
the State/Union Territory* who belongs to the
caste/tribe which is recognized as a Scheduled
Caste/Scheduled Tribe* in the State/Union Territory*
issued b y t h e (name of prescribed authority) vide their No
date .
% 3. Shri*/Smt.*/Kum* and/or his/her* family ordinary reside

(s) in village/town* of the State/ Union Territory of
Signature
Designation_
Date: (With seal of Office)

Place: State/Union Territory
** *Please delete the words which are not applicable.

• Please quote specific Presidential Order.
% Delete the paragraph which is not applicable.
**Should be signed by the Authorities empowered to issue Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe
certificates as specified above.
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ANNEXURE-C
PROFORMA FOR OTHER BACKWARD CLASS (OBC-NCL) CERTIFICATE

(CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO
CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (CEls), UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA)
This is to certify that Shri/ Smt./ Km./ Son/ Daughter of Shri/Smt./ of Village/
Town District/ Division in the
State belongs to the Community
which is recognized as a Backward class under:
(i) Resolution No. 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dated 10/09/93 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary part I Section I No. 186
dated 13/09/93.
(ii) Resolution No. 12011/9/94-BCC dated 19/1 0/94published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary part I Section I No. 163 dated
20/10/94.
(iii) Resolution No. 12011/7/95-BCC dated 24/05/95 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary part I Section I No. 88 dated
25/05/95.
(iv) Resolution No. 12011/96/94-BCC dated 09/03/96.
(v) Resolution No. 12011/44/96-BCC dated 06/12/96 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary part I Section I No. 210 dated
11/12/96.
(vi) Resolution No. 12011/13/97-BCC dated 03/12/97.
(vii) Resolution No. 12011/99/94-BCC dated 11/12/97.
(viii) Resolution No. 12011/68/98-BCC dated 27/10/99.
(ix) Resolution No. 12011/88/98-BCC dated 06/12/99 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 270 dated
06/12/99.
(x) Resolution No. 12011/36/99-BCC dated 04/04/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 71
dated 04104/2004.
(xi) Resolution No. 12011/44/99-BCC dated 21/09/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section 1 No. 210
dated 21/09/2000.
(xii) Resolution No. 12015/09/2000-BCC dated 06/09/2001.
(xiii) Resolution No. 12011/01/2001-BCC dated 19/06/2003.
(xiv) Resolution No. 12011/04/2002-BCC dated 13/01/2004.
(xv) Resolution No. 120 11/09/2004-BCC dated 16/01/2006 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 210
dated 16/01/2006.
Shri/Smt. / Kum. and/or his/her family ordinarily reside(s) in the District/Division
of State.
This is also to certify that he/she does not belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Scheduled to the
Government of India. Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT) dated 08/09/93 which is modified vide OM
No. 36033/3/2004 Estt. (Res.) dated 09/03/2004 or the latest notification of the Government of India.
Dated:
District Magistrate/Competent Authority Seal
NOTE:
(a) The Term ordinarily used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
(b) The authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates are indicated below:
(i) District Magistrate/Additional Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner/ Additional Deputy Commissioner/ Deputy
Collector/1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Taluka Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/Extra Assistant
Commissioner (not below the rank of1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate).
(ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate.
(iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar.
(iv) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his family resides.
(c) The annual income/status of the parents of the applicant should be based on financial year ending March 31, 2023.
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ANNEXURE -D
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ANNEXURE-E
Government of…………….
(Name & Address of the authority issuing the certificate)
INCOME & ASSEST CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY ECONOMICALLY

WEAKER SECTIONS CERTIFICATE
No…… Date:
VALID FOR THE YEAR ………….
This i s t o c e r t i f y t h a t Shri/ Smt./ Kumari ………………………. son/ daughter/ wife of ……………………………………...
permanent resident of, …………………………. Village/Street, …………………. Post Office,
………………………. District…………… in the State/Union Territory……………………. Pin Code .................................... whose
photograph is attested below belongs to Economically Weaker Sections, since the gross annual income* of his/her family** is below Rs. 8
lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh only) for the financial year ............................................................................... His/her family does not own
or possess any of the following assets***:
I. 5 acres of agricultural land and above;
II. Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;
III. Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;
IV. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in. areas other than the notified municipalities.
Shri/Smt./Kumari …………………. belongs to the .................................... caste which is not recognized as a Scheduled Caste,
Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes (Central List).
Recent passport
Signature with seal of Office………….
size attested Name………….

photograph Designation.…………
of the
candidate
*Note l: Income covered all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc.
**Note 2: The term 'Family" for this purpose include the person, who seeks benefit of reservation, his/her parents and
siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years
***Note 3: The property held by a Family' in different locations or different places/cities have been clubbed while
applying the land or property holding test to determine
********
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ANNEXURE-F
AUTHORITY LETTER
DNB (POST DIPLOMA) 2023 ADMISSION SESSION’S COUNSELING
Dated: dd / mm / yyyy
Additional Director (Counseling & Registration)

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences,
Ansari Nagar,
New Delhi
Sir,
I hereby authorized Shri/ Smt./ Kum S/o W/o D/o
R/o whose signature & photograph is attested
below to participate for certificate verification on my behalf. He/ She shall be carrying the
following Identification Document in support of his/her identity.
PAN Card/Driving License/Passport/Voter I Card bearing number .
Yours faithfully,
Photograph of
Name & Signature of the candidate
Authorized
Roll Number:
Representative Rank:
Specialty:
Signature and Authorized Representative

Attested - Signature of the candidate
`
ANNEXURE-G
AFFIDAVIT
(To be executed on appropriate non-judicial stamp paper of minimum
value and attested by Notary Public)
I S/o /D/o aged years and
R/o do hereby solemnly affirm and state as
follows:
That I had appeared in (name of the examination) conducted by NBEMS on (date of examination)
at (centre of examination) vide Roll Number and have obtained merit
position number and allotted with _(specialty) at
(allotted hospital), I have to attend the
Certificate Verification at (centre) on (date) for admission to DNB
course.
I certify that due to (mention

reasons for non-reporting) I will not able to attend the original certificate verification.
That I have authorized Mr./ Ms. S/o / D/o R/o
for original certificate verification to DNB
Course on my behalf and I am aware that if I failed to get verified my identity in a later date, I
will not be registered for DNB training.
I do hereby swear that my declarations are true and correct and that it conceals nothing and that
no part of this is false. In case the contents of affidavit are found to be incorrect or false, I shall be
liable for penal action by NBEMS
Deponent
Verified that the above declaration is true and nothing has been concealed thereof.
Deponent
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ANNEXURE - H
List of Specialties and Eligibility Qualification for pursuing DNB-Broad

Specialty (Post Diploma) courses.
Name of Course
S. No. Name of DNB Courses Eligibility Criteria
1. DNB (Anaesthesiology) DA
2. DNB (Dermatology and VD) DVD
3. DNB (Nuclear Medicine) DNM
4. DNB (OBGY) DGO
5. DNB (Ophthalmology) DOMS
6. DNB (Orthopaedics) DORTHO
7. DNB (Otorhinolaryngology) DLO
8. DNB (Paediatrics) DCH
9. DNB (Psychiatry) DPM
10. DNB (Radio-Diagnosis) DMRD
11. DNB (Radio-Therapy) DMRT
12. DNB (Respiratory Disease) DTCD
13. DNB (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) DMPR
14. DNB (Pathology) DCP
All required qualifications have to be recognized as per the NMC ACT /IMC Act (1956).
A proof of your MBBS and PG Diploma qualification being recognized as per NMC
ACT / IMC Act (1956) is to furnished.
`

Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar, Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road)
New Delhi-110029, Candidate Helpline: 1800111800
or 011- 45593000 (Monday to Friday: 09:30 Hrs to 18:00 Hrs)
Website: http://natboard.edu.in
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NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS IN MEDICAL SCIENCES

NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS IN MEDICAL SCIENCES

2 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO DNB BROAD SPECIALTY

3 RESERVATION OF SEATS IN DNB COURSES 7

4 SCHEDULE FOR ONLINE COUNSELING 9

5 AVAILABILITY OF DNB BROAD SPECIALTY (POST DIPLOMA) SEATS 10

6 PROCEDURES FOR ALLOTMENT OF SEATS 11

8 LIST OF PRESCRIBED DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED ON THE

9 PROCESS OF REGISTRATION AND CHOICE FILLING FOR DNB (POST

12 JOINING OF DNB (POST DIPLOMA) COURSE 26

13 FEE GUIDELINES FOR DNB TRAINING 27

16 PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION WITH NBEMS FOR DNB BROAD

19 FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS (FAQs) 33

The Government of India established the National Board of Examinations in Medical

NBEMS at present conducts postgraduate and postdoctoral examinations in approved

2. ELIGIBILITY FOR ONLINE CENTRALIZED MERIT BASED COUNSELING – DNB

In order to be eligible to participate in the Online Centralized Merit Based Counseling a

(ii) Candidate must have Appeared in DNB-PDCET 2023.

2.16 Jurisdiction for disputes if any shall be at New Delhi only.

3. RESERVATION of Seats (SC/ST/OBC/PWD and EWS) in DNB (Post Diploma)

3.2 Documentary requirements:

A. Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

4. SCHEDULE FOR ONLINE COUNSELING

5. AVAILABILITY OF DNB BROAD SPECIALTY (POST DIPLOMA) SEATS

6. PROCEDURES FOR ALLOTMENT OF SEATS

6.2 Second Round

6.3 Third Round

*Fee excluding of payment gateway charges.

6.4 Final Round [Mop-up]

NOTE 4: - Candidates must note that in addition to the requirement of verification of

8. LIST OF PRESCRIBED DOCUMENTS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE UPLOADED ON THE

a. MBBS Degree certificate.

9. PROCESS OF REGISTRATION AND CHOICE FILLING FOR DNB (POST DIPLOMA)

CREATE/ RESET PASSWORD

10. UNFAIR MEANS:

10.1 IMPERSONATION IN COUNSELING

10.2 SUBMISSION OF FALSE / FABRICATED DOCUMENTS

If it is found at any stage that documents uploaded/produced for determination of eligibility

10.3 CANVASSING FOR ALLOTMENT OF SEATS

11. DOCUMENTS VERIFICATION

11.2 Authorized representative on behalf of candidate for verification of originals shall be

12. JOINING OF DNB (POST DIPLOMA) COURSE

12.6 A scanned copy of ‘Annexure – A’ has to be uploaded at NBEMS website

12.8 Joining of a candidate to an NBEMS accredited institute through Centralized Merit

13. FEE GUIDELINES FOR DNB TRAINING

Heads Charges * (in INR) per year

13.2 General guidelines:

4. In any circumstances the DNB course fee paid is not refundable.

14. STIPEND GUIDELINES

Post Diploma DNB (Broad Specialty) Programme:

States where the stipend to MD/MS and

15. QUERY HANDLING

15.1 ORAL requests would not be entertained by NBEMS.

18. LEAVE RULES FOR DNB TRAINEES

4. Any kind of study leave is not permissible to DNB Trainees.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. How can I know the counseling schedule?

Q. What is the prescribed fee for participation in Counseling?

Q. How to use registration and Choice filling form on website?

A. Candidates will have to log on to website http://counseling.nbe.edu.in to get registered

Q. Difficulty in login, what may be the problem(s)?

computer from which other candidate(s) has logged in successfully, if possible.

A. No, Bank charges if any, shall be borne by the candidate only.

% 3. Shri/Smt./Kum* and/or his/her* family ordinary reside