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

DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology also known as DNB Post Diploma in Radiation Oncology is a Postgraduate level course for doctors in India that is done by them after completion of their postgraduate medical diploma. The duration of this postgraduate course is 2 years, and it focuses on the uses of radiation therapy in the treatment of cancer patients.

The course is a full-time course pursued at various recognized accredited institutions/hospitals across the country. Admission to this course is done through the DNB-PDCET ranking examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), followed by counselling based on the scores of the exam that is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences for allotment of Post Diploma DNB seat.

The fee for pursuing DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology (DMRT) 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 Radiation Oncology (DMRT) 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 (Radiation Oncologist), Junior Consultant, Senior Consultant (Radiation Oncologist), etc. with an approximate salary range of Rs. 4,00,000 to Rs. 24,00,000 per annum.

What is DNB Post Diploma in Radiation Oncology?

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

Radiation Oncology is the branch of medical science dealing with the use of precisely focused, controlled radiation doses to eradicate cancer cells. Some cancer cells are killed by radiation soon after treatment, but the majority die or deteriorate due to radiation-induced damage to the chromosomes and DNA of the cancer cell.

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

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 Radiation Oncology 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 Radiation Oncology 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 Radiation Oncology

Name of Course	DNB Post Diploma in Radiation Oncology
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 the Diploma in Radiation Oncology (DMRT).
Admission Process / Entrance Process / Entrance Modalities	Entrance Exam DNB-PDCET Counselling by NBEMS
Course Fees	Rs. 1,25,000 per year
Average Salary	Rs. 4,00,000 to Rs. 24,00,000 per year

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology 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
Radiation Oncology	DNB PD	Diploma in Radiation Oncology (DMRT)

Note:

· The feeder qualification for DNB PD Radiation Oncology 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 Radiation Oncology. Candidates can view the complete admission process for DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology 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 speciality.
• 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 Radiation Oncology is generally less for Government Institutes and more for private institutes. The average fee structure for DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology is Rs. 1,25,000 per year.

Colleges offering DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology

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

Candidates may visit 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 Radiation Oncology.

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

Name of Hospital/ Institution	State	Speciality	Management	Total No. of Seats
Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Plot No. 1, Sector - 7, MVP Colony, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh-530017	Andhra Pradesh	Radiation Oncology	Private	2
Mahavir Cancer Sansthan and Research Centre, Phulwari Sharif, PATNA, Bihar-801505	Bihar	Radiation Oncology	Private	3
Action Cancer hospital, H-2/FC-34, A-4 Paschim Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi-110063	Delhi	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Dharamshila Marg, Vasundhara Enclave,, Delhi-110096	Delhi	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi-Mathura Road, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi-110076	Delhi	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Max Super Specialty Hospital, 1,2, Press Enclave Road, Saket, Delhi-110017	Delhi	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Sec-5, Rohini, New Delhi, Delhi-110085	Delhi	Radiation Oncology	Private	2
Apollo Hospital International, Plot No. 1A, GIDC Estate Bhat, District - Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat-382428	Gujarat	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Bharat Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Surat - Bardoli Road, Saroli, Surat, Gujarat-395010	Gujarat	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Kailash Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Muni Seva Ashram, At- Goraj, Ta.- Vaghodia, Dist- Vadodara- , Gujarat-391760	Gujarat	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Medanta The Medicity, Sector-38, Gurgaon, Haryana-122001	Haryana	Radiation Oncology	Private	2
HealthCare Global Specialty Hospital, (Formerly Bangalore Institute of Oncology) Deans Office #8, P. Kalinga Rao Road, Sampangiram Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka-560027	Karnataka	Radiation Oncology	Private	2
Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research centre, Shankara Math Premises, 1st cross, Shankarapuram, Basavanagudi, Bangalore, Karnataka-560004	Karnataka	Radiation Oncology	Private	2
Caritas Hospital, Thellakom P. O Kottayam , Kerala-686630	Kerala	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, P B No.1, Anayara P O, Trivandrum, Kerala-695029	Kerala	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Jawahar Lal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Res. Centre, Idgah Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh-462001	Madhya Pradesh	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
HCG Cancer Centre, Holy cross road, IC colony, off Borivali-Dahisar link road, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400092	Maharashtra	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, A Unit of HCG Manavata Oncology LLP, Near Mylan Circle, Mumbai Naka, Nashik, Maharashtra-422002	Maharashtra	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Jupiter Hospital, Eastern Express Highway, Thane (West), Maharashtra-400601	Maharashtra	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Achyutrao Patwardhan Marg, 4 Bunglows, Andheri (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra-400053	Maharashtra	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Ruby Hall Clinic, 40 Sassoon Road Pune, Maharashtra-411001	Maharashtra	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Sadhu Vaswani Missions Medical Complex, (earlier known as Inlaks and Budhrani Hospital) 7-9, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra-411001	Maharashtra	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Sir Hurkisondas Nurrotumdas Hospital and Research Centre, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Gordhan Bapa Chowk, Prathana Samaj, Mumbai, Maharashtra-40004	Maharashtra	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Capitol Hospital, C/O Capitol Hospital Jalandhar Pathankot Road Nh 44 Near Reru Chowk Jal, Punjab-144001	Punjab	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Mohandai Oswal Hospital, GT Road, Sherpur By-Pass, Ludhiana, Punjab-141009	Punjab	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Bhagwan Mahavir Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jaipur, Rajasthan-302017	Rajasthan	Radiation Oncology	Private	2
Apollo Specialty Hospital, Padma Complex, 320 Mount Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-35	Tamil Nadu	Radiation Oncology	Private	2
G Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital, Post Box No. 6327, Nethaji Road, Pappanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-641037	Tamil Nadu	Radiation Oncology	Private	2
Global Hospital and Health City, (A unit of Ravindernath GE Medical Associate Pvt Ltd) No-439, Cheran Nagar, Perumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600100	Tamil Nadu	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Shanmuga Hospital and Salem Cancer Institute, 24, Saradha College Road, Salem, Tamil Nadu-636007	Tamil Nadu	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Apollo Hospital, Room No. 306, Office of the Director of Medical Education Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana-500033	Telangana	Radiation Oncology	Private	2
Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences (CAIMS) Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Bommakal Village, Karimnagar Mandal and District, Telangana-505001	Telangana	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Indo-American Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Road No.14, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana-500034	Telangana	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Omega Hospital, MLA Colony, Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana-500034	Telangana	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Yashoda Hospital, Behind Hari Hara Kala Bhawan, S.P. Road, Secunderabad, Telangana-500003	Telangana	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana-500082	Telangana	Radiation Oncology	Private	2
Apex Hospital, N7/2A-5D, DLW, Hydil Road, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh-221004	Uttar Pradesh	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Kamla Nehru Memorial Hospital, 1, Hashimpur Road, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh-211002	Uttar Pradesh	Radiation Oncology	Private	2
KMC Hospital and Research Centre, 187, Baghpat Road, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh-250002	Uttar Pradesh	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Apollo Multispecialty Hospital Limited, 58, Canal Circular Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700054	West Bengal	Radiation Oncology	Private	2
Narayana Superspecialty Hospital, (A Unit of MMHRL) 120/1 Andul Road, Howrah, West Bengal-711103	West Bengal	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Ruby General Hospital, Kasba, Golpark, E M Bypass, Kolkata, West Bengal-700107	West Bengal	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre Welfare Home and Research Institute, M.G.Road, Thakurpurkar, KOLKATA, West Bengal-700063	West Bengal	Radiation Oncology	Private	1
Tata Medical Center, 14 Major Arterial Road (E-W), Newtown, Rajarhat, Kolkata, West Bengal-700160	West Bengal	Radiation Oncology	Private	2

Syllabus

DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology (DMRT) is a two years post-graduation course that provides training in the stream of Radiation Oncology.

As of 05/05/2023 the competency-based curriculum for DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology course is not available on NBEMS’s official Website.

Career Options

After completing a DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology, candidates will get employment opportunities in Government as well as in the Private sector.

In the Government sector, candidates have various options to choose from which include Registrar, Senior Resident, Demonstrator, Tutor, etc.

While in the Private sector, the options include Resident Doctor, Consultant (Radiation Oncologist), Visiting Consultant (Radiation Oncologist), Junior Consultant (Radiation Oncologist), Senior Consultant (Radiation Oncologist), etc.

Courses After DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology

DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology is a post-graduation course that can be pursued after finishing a postgraduate medical diploma. After pursuing a specialization in DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology, a candidate could also pursue higher degree courses and research degree courses recognized by NBEMS, where DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology is a feeder qualification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology

Answer: The full form of DNB-PD is Diplomate of National Board Post Diploma.

· Question: What is DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology?

Answer: DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology also known as DNB Post Diploma in Radiation Oncology is a Postgraduate level course for doctors in India after completing their postgraduate medical diploma.

Answer: DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology is a postgraduate programme of two years.

Answer: 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 the Diploma in Radiation Oncology (DMRT).

Answer: DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology offers candidates various employment opportunities and career prospects.

Answer: The DNB-PD in Radiation Oncology candidate’s average salary is between Rs. 4,00,000 to Rs. 24,00,000 per annum depending on the experience.