DNB Post Diploma in Pathology: Admissions, medical colleges, fees, eligibility criteria details

The fee for pursuing DNB-PD in Pathology (DCP) is Rs.1,25,000 per year.

After completion of their respective course, doctors can either join the job market or pursue higher degree courses like master’s degrees and research degree courses recognized by NBEMS or NMC, where DNB Post Diploma in Pathology (DOMS) is a feeder qualification. Candidates can take reputed jobs in the government sector at positions such as Registrar, Senior Resident, Demonstrator, Tutor, etc.

While in the Private sector, the options include Resident Doctor, Consultant, Visiting Consultant (Pathologist), Junior Consultant, Senior Consultant (Pathologist), etc, with an approximate salary range of Rs. 5,00,000 to Rs. 18,00,000 per annum.

What is DNB Post Diploma in Pathology?

DNB Post Diploma in Pathology also known as DNB-PD in Pathology is a two-year postgraduate programme that candidates can pursue after completing a postgraduate medical diploma.

Pathology is the branch of medical science that focuses on the diagnosis of disease through the examination of surgically removed organs, tissues (biopsy samples), bodily fluids, and in some cases the whole body (autopsy). It is the bridge between science and medicine. It underpins every aspect of patient care, from diagnostic testing and treatment advice to using cutting-edge genetic technologies and preventing disease.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducts the DNB PD-CET entrance exam for DNB-PD in Pathology.

The post-diploma education intends to create specialists who can contribute to high-quality health care and advances in science through research and training.

The required training done by a postgraduate specialist in the field of Pathology would help the specialist to recognize the health needs of the community. The student should be competent to handle medical problems effectively and should be aware of the recent advances in their speciality.

The candidate should be a highly competent Radiation Oncologist possessing a broad range of skills that will enable her/him to practice Pathology independently.

The candidate is also expected to know the principles of research methodology and modes of the consulting library. The candidate should regularly attend conferences, workshops and CMEs to upgrade her/ his knowledge.

Course Highlights

Here are some of the course highlights of the DNB-PD in Pathology. 

Name of Course	DNB Post Diploma in Pathology
Level	Postgraduate
Duration of Course	Two years
Course Mode	Full Time
Minimum Academic Requirement	Candidates who have passed the final examination leading to the award of Post Graduate Diploma from Indian Universities which are duly recognized as per provisions of the NMC Act 2019 and the repealed Indian Medical Council Act 1956, Govt of India can apply for the DNB-PDCET in the same Broad speciality. The result of the final examination for the said Post Graduate Diploma qualification should have been declared on or before the prescribed cut-off date of a particular admission session. Candidates should have successfully completed Diploma in Pathology (DCP).
Admission Process / Entrance Process / Entrance Modalities	Entrance Exam DNB-PDCET Counselling by NBEMS
Course Fees	Rs. 1,25,000 per year
Average Salary	Rs. 5,00,000 to Rs. 18,00,000 per year

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for DNB-PD in Pathology are defined as the set of rules or minimum prerequisites that aspirants must meet in order to be eligible for admission, which includes:

• Candidates who have passed the final examination leading to the award of Post Graduate Diploma from Indian Universities which are duly recognized as per provisions of the NMC Act 2019 and the repealed Indian Medical Council Act 1956 can apply for the DNB-PDCET 2023 in the same broad Specialty.
• The result of the final examination for the said Post Graduate Diploma qualification should have been declared on or before the cut-off date.
• It is mandatory for the candidates to submit proof /documentary evidence that confirms that the result of the final examination for their Post Graduate Diploma qualification was declared on or before the cut-off date.
• Registration with the NMC/ the erstwhile Medical Council of India or State Medical Council is necessary and its documentary proof should be furnished by the candidates on the day of examination and at the time of counselling/admission.

Name of DNB Post Diploma Course	Course Type	Prior Eligibility Requirement
Pathology	DNB PD	Diploma in Pathology (DCP)

Note:

· The feeder qualification for DNB PD Pathology is defined by the NBE and is subject to changes by the NBE.

· The feeder qualification mentioned here is as of 2023.

· For any changes, please refer to the NBE website.

Admission Process

The admission process contains a few steps to be followed in order by the candidates for admission to DNB Post Diploma in Pathology. Candidates can view the complete admission process for DNB-PD in Pathology mentioned below:

• The candidates get admission to 2 years Post Diploma course after successfully qualifying for the DNB-PDCET examination which is conducted by NBEMS.
• Centralized merit-based counselling conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences for allotment of Post Diploma DNB seats at NBEMS-accredited Institutions/hospitals/medical colleges in order of speciality-specific merit.
• Candidates shall be able to opt for the NBEMS-accredited institution/hospital/medical college of their choice as per the availability at their merit.
• DNB-PDCET is a ranking examination and a merit list will be generated for all appeared candidates specialty-wise. There will be no minimum qualifying criteria either in percentiles or in percentage of marks in the exam.
• All candidates appearing in the DNB Post Diploma CET examination will be ranked in order of the marks secured by them amongst other candidates of the same broad specialty.
• A separate merit will be prepared for each Broad speciality in which the Post Diploma CET examination is conducted.

Fee Structure

The fee structure for DNB-PD in Pathology is generally less for Government Institutes and more for private institutes. The average fee structure for DNB-PD in Pathology is Rs. 1,25,000 per year.

Colleges offering DNB-PD in Pathology

The provisional list of seats in NBEMS-accredited hospitals/ institutions is released on the NBEMS website every year.

Candidates may visit the website of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences website for Post Diploma DNB seats accredited in various institutions across the country.

The final seat matrix of Post Diploma DNB seats going to be offered for the 2023 admission session shall be published on the NBEMS website before the conduct of DNB-PDCET 2023 counselling. There are various accredited institutions/hospitals across India that offer courses for pursuing DNB-PD Anaesthesia.

As per the NBEMS website, the following accredited institutions/hospitals are offering DNB-PD Anaesthesia courses for the academic year 2022.