DNB PDCET 2025 Exam Date (Revised): Check Application, Admit Card & Other Important Dates

Diplomate of National Board Post Diploma Centralized Entrance Test 2025 ( DNB PDCET )

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Mukul Kumar Mishra
Updated on Feb 3, 2025 10:55 IST

By Mukul Kumar Mishra

DNB PDCET 2025 exam date has been revised. The exam will be held on March 25, 2025 in computer-based mode. NBE has also announced registration dates for DNB PDCET 2025. Registration can be done online from January 30 to February 19, 2025. Other dates for DNB PDCET 2025 including, admit card, result have also been released along with the official information brochure. Candidates have to submit DNB PDCET 2025 application form on the official website in the stipulated time. Registration is mandatory to submit applications for the exam. Dates for DNB PDCET comprises timeline of crucial events such as counselling dates, application, release of admit card, exam date, and result announcement. 

Candidates are advised to keep a track of the exam-related events and DNB PDCET 2025 dates. Failure to do so may lead to missing important deadlines. In this article, candidates can find the important dates of DNB PDCET 2025 such as application dates, date of release of admit card, exam date, result date, and many more. 

DNB PDCET 2025 Dates Latest Updates

January 30, 2025DNB PDCET 2025 Registration Begins @natboard.edu.in; Direct Link to Apply Online

January 28, 2025: DNB PDCET 2025: Schedule Out; Registration Begins on Jan 30 @natboard.edu.in

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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Q:   When is DNB PDCET 2025 exam scheduled?

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DNB PDCET 2025 exam will be held on March 25, 2025. Earlier the exam was scheduled for February 23, 2025. The exam will be conducted in computer-based mode at designated centres across country. Candidates have to register online and submit application form for the exam. It must be noted NBE doesn't accept offline application form for DNB PCET. The result will be declared for each broad specialty. It must be noted 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.

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Q:   Can I apply offline for DNB PDCET exam?

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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. 

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Q:   When will NBE start registration for DNB PDCET 2025?

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Registration dates for DNB PDCET 2025 have been announced. DNB PDCET 2025 registration can be done from January 30 to February 19, 2025. Candidates have to register on the official website for DNB PDCET 2025 exam. It must be noted NBE, the exam conducting body will only accept online application form for DNB PDCET. Offline or any other mode of DNB PDCET application form is not accepted. NBE will conduct DNB PDCET 2025 exam on March 25, 2025 in computer-based mode.

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  • Highlights of DNB PDCET Dates 2025
  • DNB PDCET 2025 Dates
  • Schedule of events for DNB PDCET 2025
  • DNB PDCET 2025 Dates: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Highlights of DNB PDCET Dates 2025

  • NBE will conduct DNB PDCET 2025 exam in computer-based mode on March 25, 2025.
  • Candidates have to register first to access and submit online application form. 
  • DNB PDCET admit card 2025 will be released online. The admit card has to be downloaded online till the exam day
  • NBE announced DNB PDCET 2025 result for each of 15 specialities
  • DNB PDCET 2025 counselling will be held for seat allotment. Candidates will have to do online registration to participate in the counselling .

DNB PDCET 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DNB PDCET 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Mar '25

DNB PDCET 2025 admit card upload

TENTATIVE

25 Mar '25

DNB PDCET 2025 exam

Apr '25

DNB PDCET 2025 result

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DatesPast Exam Dates

30 Jan '25 -

19 Feb '25

Registration for DNB PDCET 2025

20 Jan '25

DNB PDCET 2024 mop up round seat allotment result

20 Jan '25 -

27 Jan '25

DNB PDCET 2024 mop up round reporting

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Schedule of events for DNB PDCET 2025

Activities

Time

Entry of candidates at exam centres

07:00 am

Entry closes

8:30 pm

Login access to candidates

08:45 pm

Login to read instructions

08:50 pm

Exam start time

9:00 am

Exam end time

11:00 am

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DNB PDCET 2025 Dates: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Check some of the FAQs related to DNB PDCET dates 2025:

 

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Q:   Will there be negative marking in the DNB PDCET 2025 exam?

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Yes. According to DNB PDCET 2025 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. The exam is held in computer-based mode where a total of 120 multiple choice questions are asked. Candidates get 2 hours to answer the question paper.

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Q:   What is cutoff date for DNB PDCET 2024?

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Candidates who wish to apply for DNB PDCET 2024 have to complete their postgraduate Diploma by the deadline. NBE has released the cut off date for DNB PDCET 2024 along with the official information brochure, i. e May 31, 2024. Candidates are advised to read the brochure carefully to check the cut off date and other crucial exam related details.

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Q:   What will be the timing for DNB PDCET 2025?

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DNB PDCET exam is held in a single shift. The examination usually commence at 9 am and conclude at 11 am. Candidates are advised to check their admit card for exact time. DNB PDCET 2025 admit card comprising exam related details such as allotted centre and its address, timing, and exam guidelines, will be uploaded online.

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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 wi

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Abhishek Shukla

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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.

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Bhumika Chauhan

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Not Yet. NBE will release DNB PDCET 2025 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. 

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Mukul Kumar Mishra

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Answered 3 weeks ago

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,

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Kartik Khanna

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 3 weeks ago

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

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Nitesh Shukla

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 3 weeks ago

Number of seats varies every year. NBE will conduct the exam for allotment of 1,073 seats for 2025-26 academic session. The exam is scheduled to be held on March 25, 2025. The exam is held once a year in computer-based mode.

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Kritika Sharma

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 3 weeks ago

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 co

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Anushree Shukla

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 3 weeks ago

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. 

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Abhishek Rastogi

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 3 weeks ago

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. 

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