DNB PDCET 2026: Exam Date (Soon), Eligibility, Registration/Application Form, Syllabus, Pattern

No. Candidates who already are pursuing MD/MS course can't appear for DNB PDCET exam. In an official brochure, NNE clearly menions this criteria. "Candidates already pursuing a MD/ MS/DNB course are not eligible to appear for DNB-PDCET till such time they have completed the duration of prescribed course or have been discharged from the course," the official release says.

DNB PDCET is an abbreviation for Diplomate of National Board Post Diploma Centralized Entrance Test. The exam is held once a year for admission to post Diploma DNB courses. It is a ranking examination. Candidates who have MBBS degree can appear for the exam, held in online mode. 

National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts DNB PDCET exam. The exam is held once a year in computer-based mode. It must be noted those who have passed final examnation of post graduate Diploma from recognised institute can appear for the exam. 

The eligibility criteria is released by NBE, the exam conducting body with the official information brochure. As per the existing criteria, candidates who have Postgraduate Diploma from a recognised university/ institute can appear for the exam. It must be noted that result of the final examination for the said Post Graduate Diploma qualification should have been declared on or before the date.

No. Candidates will not be allowed to apply offline for DNB PDCET. NBE releases application form for the exam online. Candidates have to complete the whole application process online. The application process for DNB PDCET exam starts with online registration, followed by filling details in the application form, uploading documents in right size and format, choosing exam centre, and paying exam fee. The application form doesn't get submitted till exam fee is paid. 

Registration for DNB PDCET exam can be done online. Candidates are advised to check all eligibility criteria given in the official brochure before aplying online for the exam. The application process for DNB exam starts with registration, then fill details in the application form, upload documents, choose exam city, and pay fee.

DNB PDCET 2026 questions paper will have 120 multiple choice questions and candidates will be given120 minutes to answer them. The exam pattern comprises crucial details related to exam including mode, medium, and marking scheme. NBE conducts DNB PDCET 2026 exam in computer-based mode in English language only.

It is not necessary. Candidates are advised to attempt only those questions where they feel confidence of right response. The reason being the negative mark may outweigh overall score. As per the existing marking sceme, -1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Not Yet. NBE will release DNB PDCET 2026 pattern along with the official information brochure. The exam pattern includes a series of details related to exam. It includes mode and medium of exam, total number of questions and their type, allotted time, and marking scheme. 

NBE will release date for DNB PDCET 2026 admit card. The admit card link will be activated online for candidates who applied for the exam in the given deadline. Candidates will have to download the admit card for DND PDCET 2026 from the official website by providing login details. 

Candidates will have to enter their registration ID and password to download the admit card of DNB PDCET. NBE activates the admit card link online. Once the link is activated, candidates can download it after logging to their account. It must be noted admit card must be checked throughly after download to avoid any descrepancy in detail. 

Yes. NBE will activate DNB PDCET admit card link to elligible candidate. It must be noted, if someone doesn't issued admit card that means he/she may be inelligible for the exam. Candidates will have to download the admit card after logging. The admit card must be carried to the exam centre along with other crucial documents.

No. The result for DNB PDCET 2025 is valid for current academic session only. Candidates can't use scores of DNB PDCET 2025 for 2026-27 academic session. The result link will be activated on the official website and candidates will have to download it. Candidates must note there is no qualifying cut off for DNB PDCET exam. Admissions to each specialty is on the basis of the merit list prepared for that particular specialty. Qualified candidates have to participate in the counselling for seat allotment.

DNB PDCET 2026 exam is expected to be ehld in March 2026. Exact date will be released by NBE with information brochure. The exam will be conducted in computer-based mode at designated centres across country. Candidates have to register online and submit application form for DNB PDCET 2026 exam. 

Candidates have to enter their registration ID and password to download the scorecard of DNB PDCET. The scorecards for DNB PDCET can be downloaded from the officiual website. Candidates who qualify the exam can participate in the counselling process.

National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts DNB PDCET counselling for seat allotment. For some exams, the exam conducting body is different than the counselling body. For an example, in case of  NEET PG, NEET SS. These exams are conducted by NBE but counselling is conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). In case of DNB PDCET, both the exam conducting body and counselling agency is same, i.e NBE. DNB PDCET counselling is conducted online for seat allotment for admission to various post Diploma DNB courses.

No. NBE will release dates and schedule for DNB PDCET 2026 counselling. Candidates have to register online and declare choice of college and course for seat allotment. Those who qualify DNB PDCEt 2026 will be elligible to participate in counselling.

There is no qualifying cut off for DNB PDCET. Admissions to each specialty is on the basis of the merit list prepared for that particular specialty. Candidates who will qualify DNB PDCET exam have to participate in the counselling for admission. 4 rounds of counselling is held for seat allotment. Candidates have to register on the official website and declare preference for college and course for seat allotment. Those who don't qualify can't participate in the counselling.

Yes. According to DNB PDCET 2026 exam pattern, there is a provision of negative marking. As per the marking scheme, candidates get 4 marks for every correct answer, while 1 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Therefore, candidates are advised to answer only those questions where they feel confidence of right answer otherwise negative marking may put a toll on overall score. 

No, there is no age limit for the candidates appearing for DNB PDCET. Age limit is one of the eligibility criteria for DNB PDCET. NBE the exam conducting body releases the eligibility criteria along with the official information brochure. Other eligibility criteria are candidate must possess a Postgraduate Diploma from a recognised university/ institute. He/she must be registered with the Medical Council of India/ State Medical Council. Candidates should check eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.

No. NBE doesn't send DNB PDCET admit card to candidates. Candidates will have to download the admit card online. The admit card link will be activated on the official website, nbe.edu.in. Candidates can download the hall ticket of DNB PDCET exam by providing details such as application ID and password. It must be noted that admit card can be downloaded any number of times till exam day. But candidates are advised to download it in advance to avoid any last minute technical glitches.