DNB PDCET Application Form 2026 (Closed), Registration: Dates & How to Fill

DNB PDCET 2026 application form important dates

In order to avoid missing any important event such as the release of the application form of DNB PDCET 2026, candidates are advised to keep a track on the dates mentioned in the table below.

DNB PDCET 2026 important dates

DNB PDCET eligibility criteria 2026

Before filling out the application form of DNB PDCET 2026, candidates must always read the eligibility criteria set by the authority below.

• Applicants should have passed the final exam for a postgraduate diploma from a recognized Indian university.

• Candidates must possess proof of having passed/ passing the postgraduate diploma final examination on or before May 31, 2026.

• Aspirants must have been registered with the Medical Council of India or respective state medical council.

• Candidates who have not qualified PG Diploma exit examination or and getting their results after February 28, 2026 the candidature shall be cancelled and the candidate shall be declared as ineligible.

• Candidates already pursuing an MD/MS/DNB course are NOT eligible to appear for the DNB-PDCET 2026 exam.

DNB PDCET application form 2026

As mentioned above, the application form of DNB PDCET 2026 is released in the online mode, it is imperative for aspirants to be aware of the steps to register for the entrance exam. DNB PDCET 2026 application form includes steps such as:

• Registration

• Filling of Application form

• Uploading of scanned documents/images

• Selection of test city

• Payment of application form

• Taking print out of duly filled application form

DNB PDCET 2026 application form detailed procedure

Candidates can check the steps to fill the application form of DNB PDCET 2026 in details below.

Step 1- Registration

• Visit nbe.edu.in and click on DNB PDCET 2026 tab

• After visiting the page, click on 'New Registration’

• Upon directing to the registration form page of DNB PDCET 2026, enter details such as name, Date of Birth, gender, nationality, mobile number, email address and captcha code.

• After filling the asked details, click on the ‘Submit’ button.

• After submitting the details, candidates receive a User ID and password on the registered email address, which must be retained until the end of the registration process.

Step 2- Filling the DNB PDCET application form 2026

• Visit the official website nbe.edu.in and click on `Applicant login’ to access the Application form with the User ID and password received on your email and mobile number.

• Click on the ‘Go to Application Form’ button and please read the important instruction carefully.

• Enter the asked personal and qualification details carefully.

• Review the entered details and click on the 'Final Submit' button.

Steps 3- Uploading of the scanned documents

In the third step of DNB PDCET 2026, candidates are required to upload the scanned documents as per the specifications prescribed by NBE. The names of the scanned documents along with the specifications are mentioned in the table below.

DNB PDCET Scanned Documents

Steps 4 - Choosing the test centre for DNB PDCET

In the third step, candidates are required to select the test city in which she/he wants to sit for the exam. It is to be noted that the allocation of the seat in a test city is done on a first come first serve basis. Check the list of test cities in the table below.

DNB PDCET test cities 2026

Steps 5- Payment of the application form

To be able to successfully submit the application form, it is important for candidates to submit the examination fee which is Rs 4250 without tax. The application fee of DNB PDCET 2026 can only be paid in online mode using a Credit/Debit card or Net Banking. After submitting the required amount, candidates are advised to take a printout of the acknowledgment slip.

Step 6- Print out of the filled DNB PDCET application form 2026

After filling all the details, candidates have to take two to three printouts of the duly filled DNB PDCET 2026 application form for future reference. Please note that it is important for candidates to retain the printout of the application form since it is required in the DNB PDCET counselling 2026.

DNB PDCET 2026 correction window

After the conclusion of the registration process, the authorities open the correction window facility for DNB PDCET 2026 candidates at nbe.edu.in. The correction/edit window helps candidates to rectify information filled in the application form. Aspirants must know that the DNB PDCET 2026 correction window is only available for a specific period of time. Candidates can check the list of details that can and cannot be edited in the edit window of DNB PDCET 2026.

Fields that are non-editable in DNB PDCET 2026 application form:

• Name of the Candidate

• Mobile Number

• Email ID

• Testing City

• Nationality

Fields that can be edited in the DNB PDCET application form:

• Date of Birth

• Gender

• Category of the Candidate