The National Board of Examinations (NBE) will announce the DNB PDCET 2026 result date at the official website: natboard.edu.in. The result of DNB PDCET 2026 will be declared for 15 different specialities and mentions participant ID, roll number, scores obtained (out of 480), and merit rank. A link to download DNB PDCET 2026 results will be provided below once released.
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Candidates are ranked in order of their PDCET scores out of 480 secured by them in the entrance exam. It must also be noted that the result of DNB PDCET is valid for one year only, which means it is restricted to the admission session for which the candidates appear. DNB PDCET was conducted on March 25, 2026 for 14 specialities which are DGO, DMRD, DMRT, DORTHO, DOMS, DLO, DA, DVD, DPM, DCH, DNM, DTCD, DPMR, and DCP. Through the entrance exam, a total of 1073 seats will be offered in 597 hospitals across India.
Qualified candidates will be able to participate in the centralised counselling for admissions to DNB secondary seats at NBE accredited Institutions/ hospitals/ medical colleges based on their merit declared in the DNB PDCET 2026 result. Eligible candidates must read the article below to know how to check the DNB PDCET result 2026 and the details mentioned therein.
To avoid missing an important event like the DNB PDCET result, candidates must keep an eye on all the crucial dates mentioned in the table below.
Events | Dates |
DNB PDCET 2026 exam | To be announced |
Release date of DNB PDCET 2026 result | To be announced |
DNB PDCET 2026 score card date | To be announced |
Candidates who wish to know the steps to download the result of DNB PDCET 2026 must follow the instructions mentioned below.
Visit natboard.edu.in
Click on the DNB PDCET 2026 result link
The DNB PDCET result PDF will open on the screen
Search the specialization and part ID using Ctrl+F keys
Verify the details mentioned in the DNB PDCET result 2026.
Download DNB PDCET results and take some printouts for future use.
Specializations | Result (2025) |
Anaesthesiology | DNB PDCET Result (Specialisation-wise) |
Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy | |
Nuclear Medicine | |
Obstetrics and Gynaecology | |
Ophthalmology | |
Orthopaedics | |
Otorhinolaryngology | |
Paediatrics | |
Pathology | |
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | |
Psychiatry | |
Radiodiagnosis | |
Radiotherapy | |
Respiratory Medicine |
Aspirants can check the marking scheme for the DNB PDCET 2026 result below:
4 marks are awarded for every correct answer
1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer
Note: Based on the score obtained in the examination, candidates are allotted ranks in the result of DNB PDCET. Candidates must note that the allotment of ranks is in decreasing order of marks. However, in case two or more candidates secure the same marks, then the tie-breaker criteria for DNB PDCET result 2026 as set by the authorities will apply.
In case two or more candidates obtain the same scores, the authorities will apply the tie-breaking criteria. The criteria are determined in descending order of applications till a unique inter-se-merit is determined. The guidelines are:
Tie Breaker I | Aspirants with more correct responses shall be placed at a higher position. |
Tie Breaker II | If the inter-se-merit is still unresolved, the date of birth will be considered and the older candidates placed at a higher position. |
DNB PDCET 2026 cutoff is the minimum qualifying marks that a candidate is required to secure in order to qualify for counselling and then admissions. This will be made available on this page as soon as the official declares the same.
The authorities will conduct centralised counselling for DNB PDCET in four rounds. The first three rounds for counselling of DNB PDCET will be held in online mode. However, the final round of DNB PDCET counselling 2026 will be an offline (in-person) round. Candidates will be allotted seats on the basis of inter-se-merit obtained in DNB PDCET 2026 result. The authorities will not allow such candidates to take part in the counselling process for a time equal to the duration of the course, who reject the seat allotted to them or do not pay the fee or do not report for the in-person round of counselling (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The National Board of Examinations (NBE) releases the DNB PDCET 2026 result.
DNB PDCET result 2026 will be announced in PDF format for 15 specialisations.
The authorities releases one combined PDF for the DNB PDCET 2026 result.
The authorities releases the cutoff after the announcement of the result. Candidates are advised to keep track of events on the official website nbe.edu.in and this article above.
Yes, all those candidates who qualify the examination will be allowed to participate in DNB PDCET counselling 2026.
On Question asked by student community
Having currently doing the PGDMCH from IGNOU, the eligibility for you to take the DNB PDCET after the completion of your ongoing diploma course to obtain a secondary degree might modify. You can check out the latest requirements and eligibility criteria for the DNB PDCET follow the given link
Usually every year cutoff was under 500 rank for DNB CET in all specialisation you have high chance to get admission in DNB obgy but ot is not sure which location you may get as the city you mentioned is full early than other less popular Cities.
However The cutoff marks are also different for different institutes. The cutoff marks for institutes located in metros are usually higher than the cutoff marks for institutes located in rural areas.
DNB –PDCET is conducted twice in a year any Candidates who have passed the final exam for a postgraduate diploma from a recognized Indian university can apply for entrance exam so yes you are eligible DNB is considered equivalent to MD/MS qualifications go for it.to know more about pdcet refer link
https://www.google.com/amp/s/medicine.careers360.com/exams/dnb-pdcet/amp
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If you have completed your Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and are interested in joining a DNB (Diplomate of National Board) program, you can pursue various specialties in physiotherapy, such as Orthopedics, Neurology, or Sports Medicine. DNB programs offer advanced training and are recognized by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in India.
To enroll in a DNB program, you typically need to:
It's important to research the specific DNB programs available and their respective admission criteria. You can find more detailed information about DNB programs and their requirements on the National Board of Examinations website (https://www.natboard.edu.in) .
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Dear applicant although it is somewhat difficult for you to get DNB Obstetrics or Gynecology but yes since your are from OBC Category you have moderate possibilities of getting admissions. Though it is just an assumption but based on the rank that you secured you have better possibilities of admission in courses line MD in Pharmacology, MD in Biochemistry, MD in Anatomy, MD in General Medicine etc. But yes cut off can vary and you can get a seat. Use our NEET PG college predictor to predict the best colleges based on your merit rank
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Good luck!!!