DNB PDCET 2024 - Revised Exam Date (July 21), Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus

The National Board of Examination, (NBE) conducts the Diplomate of National Board Post-Diploma Centralised Entrance Test, DNB PDCET 2024 exam for admission to 1,073 seats across 14 specialities in 597 hospitals across India.

As per the latest update, NBEMS has announced the exam date of DNB PDCET 2024. This year, the DNB PDCET will conduct the exam on July 21, 2024. Aspirants who will qualify for the exam will only be eligible to participate in the DNB PDCET counselling 2024 process conducted by NBE. The counselling of DNB PDCET 2024 will be conducted for speciality-specified on merit achieved in the entrance test.

DNB PDCET 2024 Exam Details

DNB-PDCET is an essential pre-requisite entrance examination for granting admission to post-diploma DNB (broad specialities) postgraduate courses. The DNB PDECT 2024 exam will be conducted in computer-based mode in 23 test centres located across the country. A total of 120 multiple-choice questions will be asked from 8 different specialities for the entrance test. As per the marking scheme of DNB PDCET, four marks are awarded for each correct attempt. There is a negative marking of 25%, therefore, one mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

All candidates applying for the entrance test must fulfil the DNB PDCET eligibility criteria as laid down by the exam conducting authority. The eligibility criteria of DNB PDCET 2024 reflect the basic pre-requisite conditions which must be met in order to be considered eligible to appear for the examination. The following are the eligibility criteria that the aspirants must fulfil.

• Candidates who have passed the final exam for a postgraduate diploma from a recognized Indian university.
• Candidates must possess proof of having passed/passed the postgraduate diploma final examination on or before February 28, 2024.

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card

Filling of the DNB PDCET application form is a six-step process that included registration, filling of the application form, uploading of scanned images, choosing the test city, payment of application fee, and printing of filled application form. All candidates irrespective of their category will be required to pay Rs. 5,000 without taxes- as the application fee for DNB PDCET.

Fileds that are non-editable in DNB PDCET application form 2024 once filled:

• 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

Application Fees

The exam pattern of DNB PDCET acquaints the candidates with the details of the entrance exams like the duration, the number of questions, types of questions, etc. With the help of the DNB PDCET 2024 exam pattern candidates are required to formulate a solid strategy to crack the entrance test.

NBE conducts the exam in computer-based mode, consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions with a single best answer. For every correct answer, candidates are awarded 4 marks and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. The exam is conducted only in English medium. The syllabus of DNB PDCET 2024 is based on the MBBS exit level.

The exam conducting authority issues the DNB PDCET admit card 2024 for all the registered candidates. The admit card of DNB PDCET is a crucial document that reveals the designated test centres of the candidates. Candidates are required to carry the following documents to the examination centre in order to gain entry. Print out of DNB PDCET admit card 2024 to the exam centre along with

• A government-authorized ID proof like Voter ID, Passport, Driving License and PAN card   (in original)
• A photocopy of permanent or provisional SMC/MCI registration.

Candidates must furnish DNB PDCET 2024 admit card at the time of checking results and counselling thus it is necessary to retain it till the admission process concludes. Candidates are required to paste their latest photograph in the prescribed space on the admit card and report to the examination centre within the prescribed time.