NBE invites applications for DNB, DrNB final theory exams December 2021 session, View eligibility criteria, schedule, fee details here

The application form for DNB/DrNB Final Examinations – December 2021 session can be submitted only online at https://exam.natboard.edu.in/ from 23rd October 2021(3 PM onwards) to 12th November 2021 (till 11:55 PM).

The admit card will be issues on 10th December 2021.

 The Examination for Broad Specialties

1. For Broad Specialties:

DNB Final is a two-stage examination comprising of theory and practical examination.

An eligible candidate who has qualified the theory examination is permitted to appear in the practical examination. Those who fail to qualify the theory examination are required to reappear in the theory examination.

The practical examination of the session in which the candidate qualifies for the theory examination shall be the mandatory first attempt. A candidate unsuccessful in the first attempt of practical examination is permitted to undertake two more attempts (s) of practical examinations. These two attempts shall be any two practical examinations conducted in next three consecutive sessions of DNB Final Examinations.

Example: Candidates qualifying theory examination of December 2021 session shall appear for their first attempt in the practical exams of the December 2021 session compulsorily and in the event of they not passing this practical examination, the candidates may take any two attempts at the practical exams of next three consecutive sessions as and when conducted.

Absentation from Practical Examination after successful submission of application is counted as an attempt.

The list of Specialties in which candidates can undertake DNB Final examination is mentioned at Annexure-II.

 Examination (Broad Specialties):

Theory Examination

• The theory examination comprises of four papers, maximum marks 100 each.

• There are 10 short notes of 10 marks each, in each of the papers.

• The number of short notes and their respective marks weightage may vary in some subjects/some papers.

• Maximum time permitted is 3 hours.

• Candidate must score at least 200/400 in the aggregate of 4 papers to qualify the theory examination. Grace marks of up to 2% of maximum marks i.e. 8/400 shall be given only to the candidates falling in the zone of consideration i.e. securing between 192-199 marks out of 400.

• Only those candidates who have qualified the theory examination are permitted to take the practical examination.

Practical Examination

• Maximum Marks: 300

• Comprises of OSCE and/or Clinical Examination, and Viva.

• Candidate must obtain a minimum of 150/300 marks to qualify for the Practical Examination.

• There is no provision for grace marks in Practical examination.

• There are a maximum of three attempts that can be availed by a candidate for Practical Examination.

• First attempt is the practical examination following immediately after the declaration of theory results in the same session.

• Second and Third attempt in practical examination shall be permitted out of the next three sessions of DNB Final Examinations; after payment of full examination fees as may be prescribed by NBEMS.

• Absentation from Practical Examination after successful submission of application is counted as an attempt. Appearance in first practical examination is compulsory.

• Requests for Change in center/date of examination are not entertained, as the same is not permissible. Candidates are required notto canvass with NBEMS for above.

• DNB Broad Specialty trainees whose theses are not accepted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences by the time of announcement of practical examination centres shall not be allowed to appear in the practical examination.

• Above scheme of practical examination may vary due to ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic.

The Eligibility for (Broad Specialty)

DNB Broad Specialty Candidates (Post MBBS and Post Diploma):

• Candidates who have undergone training as a DNB trainee at any of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences accredited institute after having registered with NBEMS as a DNB trainee and are completing their prescribed (as per letter of registration issued by NBEMS) training as a DNB trainee by the date mentioned below, & on submission of certificate to this effect, can undertake the DNB Final Examination in the same specialty. 

* The cut-off date for completion of DNB training for Post Diploma DNB trainees of 2020 admission session shall be 30.09.2022 as the course completion date for DNB-PDCET 2020 admission session is up to 30.09.2022.

• Submission of Training Completion Certificate indicating details of leave taken during DNB training for DNB trainees is an essential pre-requisite. In case the candidate does not submit the training Completion certificate (as per applicable format given in Annexure III & IV) along with the application form, his/her application shall be rejected and fees forfeited.

• Request for extension in cutoff date for completion of training for the purpose of eligibility determination for DNB final Examination shall not be considered.

• Candidates who have completed their DNB training while applying for DNB Final Examination shall be required to submit Final Training Completion Certificate (FTCC) as per format prescribed in Annexure - IV.

• Candidates whose DNB training is ongoing while applying for DNB Final Examination shall be required to submit Provisional Training Completion Certificate (PTCC) as per format in Annexure-III. The PTCC must confirm that the candidate would be able to complete his/her training by the prescribed cut-off, after taking into consideration all leave taken vis-a-vis the maximum permissible leave as per NBEMS leave rules and the required period of extension, if any. Such candidates are required to submit Final Training Completion Certificate (FTCC) as per format in Annexure-IV immediately on completion of their training. Such candidates shall be provisionally allowed to appear for DNB Final Examination subject to completion of their DNB training by the prescribed cut-off date.

• Candidates who submit their Provisional TCC with correct leave details projecting their training completion on/before the prescribed cut-off date for the examination, happen to avail more leave after applying for the examination due to some unforeseen reasons which might take their training beyond the prescribed cut-off date, shall NOT be declared INELIGIBLE for the examination.

• If such a candidate qualifies the theory and practical examination, his/her Provisional Pass Certificate shall only be issued on completion of his/her DNB training and submission of Final TCC to this effect.

• If such a candidate qualifies theory examination but fails to qualify the practical examination, his/her candidature for theory examination shall remain valid and he/she shall be allowed to appear in the next remaining attempt(s) of practical examination, provided that he/she completes his/her DNB training before the next attempt of practical examination.

• However, candidates who at any stage are found to have misrepresented/failed to disclose the complete details of leave taken by them, in their Provisional TCC, shall be declared INELIGIBLE on failing to complete their training on/before the prescribed cut-off date for the examination. Candidature of such candidates for DNB Final Examination shall stand cancelled and result, if any declared, shall be treated as null and void.

• In terms of the NBEMS notice dated 26th November 2019 (published on NBEMS website www.natboard.edu.in), appearance in minimum required numbers of Formative Assessment Tests (FATs) during the DNB/DrNB training shall be mandatory towards eligibility for appearing in DNB/DrNB Final Examinations. This compulsory participation in FATs shall apply to candidates who have joined their training in or after July 2019 admission session.

MD/MS Qualified Candidates:

• Candidates who have passed the final examination, on or before 31st December 2021, leading to the award of a Post Graduate Degree (MD/MS), from an Indian University, which is duly recognized as per provisions of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019 and the first schedule of the IMC Act can apply for the DNB Final examination in the same broad specialty.

• As per the MoHFW letter No. C.18018/11/2021-MEP dated 30.04.2021, the FCPS qualifications awarded by the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai are not equivalent to either MD or MS courses. Accordingly, candidates possessing FCPS qualifications awarded by the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai are not eligible to apply for DNB Final Examinations.

• Submission of proof of having qualified final examination for MD/MS degree on or before 31st December 2021 is an essential prerequisite. In case the candidate does not submit the requisite proof of qualifying final examination for MD/MS degree by the prescribed cut-off date, his/ her candidature shall be cancelled & fees forfeited.

 Thesis Submission to NBEMS

• As per NBEMS norms, writing a thesis is essential for all DNB trainee s towards partial fulfilment of eligibility for award of DNB degree certificate.

• In terms of the NBEMS notice dated 30.09.2021, the last date for submission of thesis by DNB trainees who are eligible to appear in the DNB Final Theory Examination - December 2021 was notified as 31st October 2021. DNB trainees who have failed to submit their theses to National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences for assessment by 31st October 2021 are not eligible to apply for DNB Final Theory Examination - December 2021.

• Candidates who have failed to qualify the Final theory examination in earlier sessions are not eligible to apply for any further final theory examinations till such time their theses are accepted by NBE.

• The status of thesis submission/acceptance, as may be applicable, shall be verified the time of submission of online application for DNB Final Theory Examination.

The Examination for Super Specialties

1. For Super Specialties:

DrNB Final is a two-stage examination comprising of theory and practical examination.

.An eligible candidate who has qualified the theory examination is permitted to appear in the practical examination. Those who fail to qualify the theory examination are required to reappear in the theory examination of session.

The practical examination of the session in which the candidate qualifies the theory examination shall be the mandatory first attempt. A candidate unsuccessful in the first attempt of practical examination is permitted to undertake one more attempt of practical examinations. The second attempt can be taken in next two consecutive sessions of DrNB Final Examinations.

Example: Candidates qualifying theory examination in December 2021 session shall appear for their first attempt in the practical exams of December 2021 session compulsorily and in the event of they not passing this practical examination, the candidate(s) may take second attempt at the practical exams of next two consecutive sessions as and when conducted.

Absentation from Practical Examination after successful submission of application is counted as an attempt.

The list of Specialties in which candidates can undertake DrNB Final examination in are mentioned at Annexure-II.

 The Examination (Super Specialties):

1.Theory Examination

• Maximum Marks: 300

• The theory exam comprises of three question papers.

• There are 10 short notes of 10 marks each on the question paper.

• The number of short notes and their respective marks weightage may vary in some subjects/some papers.

• Maximum time permitted is 3 hours for each question paper.

• Candidate must score at least 50% of maximum marks to qualify the theory exam i.e. candidate scoring 150 or more marks out of 300 shall be declared 'pass' in theory examination.

• Candidate must score at least 150/300 in the aggregate of 3 papers to qualify the theory examination. Grace marks of up to 2% of maximum marks i.e. 6/300 shall be given only to the candidates falling in the zone of consideration i.e. securing between 144-149 marks out of 300.

• Candidates who have qualified the theory examination are permitted to take up the practical examination.

2.Practical Examination

• Maximum Marks: 300

• Comprises of OSCE and/or Clinical Examination, and Viva.

• Candidate must obtain a minimum of 150/300 marks to qualify for the Practical Examination. There are no grace marks in Practical Examination.

• There are a maximum of two attempts that can be availed by a candidate for Practical Examination.

• First attempt is the practical examination following immediately after the declaration oftheory results.

• The second attempt shall be permitted out of the next 2 sessions of DrNB Final Examination.

• Absentation from Practical Examination after successful submission of application is counted as an attempt. Appearance in first practical examination is compulsory.

• Requests for Change in center/date of examination are not entertained, as the same is not permissible. Candidates are required not to canvass with NBEMS for the same.

• DrNB Super Specialty trainees whose theses are not accepted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences by the time of announcement of practical examination centres shall not be allowed to appear in the practical examination.

• Above scheme of practical examination may vary due to ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic.

The Eligibility for (Super Specialty)

1.DrNB Super Specialty Candidates:

• Candidates who have undergone training as a DrNB trainee at any of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences accredited institute after having registered with NBEMS as a DrNB trainee and are completing their prescribed (as per letter of registration issued by NBEMS) training as DrNB trainee by the date mentioned below, & on submission of certificate to this effect, can undertake the DrNB Final Examination in the same specialty.

• Submission of Training Completion Certificate indicating details of leave taken during DrNB training for DrNB trainees is an essential pre-requisite. In case the candidate does not submit the training Completion certificate (as per applicable format given in Annexure III & IV) along with the application form, his/her application shall be rejected and fees forfeited.

• Request for extension in cutoff date for completion of training for the purpose of eligibility determination for DrNB final Examination shall not be considered.

• Candidates who have completed their DrNB training while applying for DrNB Final Examination shall be required to submit Final Training Completion Certificate (FTCC) as per format prescribed in Annexure - IV.

• Candidates whose DrNB training is ongoing while applying for DrNB Final Examination shall be required to submit Provisional Training Completion Certificate (PTCC) as per format in Annexure-III. The PTCC must confirm that the candidate would be able to complete his/her training by the prescribed cut-off, after taking into consideration all leave taken vis-a-vis the maximum permissible leave as per NBEMS leave rules and the required period of extension, if any. Such candidates are required to submit Final Training Completion Certificate (FTCC) as per format in Annexure-IV immediately on completion of their training. Such candidates shall be provisionally allowed to appear for DrNB Final Examination subject to completion of their DrNB training by the prescribed cut-off date.

• Candidates who submit their Provisional TCC with correct leave details projecting their training completion on/before the prescribed cut-off date for the examination, happen to avail more leave after applying for the examination due to some unforeseen reasons which might take their training beyond the prescribed cutoff date, shall NOT be declared INELIGIBLE for the examination.

• If such a candidate qualifies the theory and practical examination, his/her Provisional Pass Certificate shall only be issued on completion of his/her DrNB training and submission of Final TCC to this effect.

• If such a candidate qualifies theory examination but fails to qualify the practical examination, his/her candidature for theory examination shall remain valid and he/she shall be allowed to appear in the next remaining attempt(s) of practical examination, provided that he/she completes his/her DrNB training before the next attempt of practical examination.

• However, candidates who at any stage are found to have misrepresented/failed to disclose the complete details of leave taken by them, in their Provisional TCC, shall be declared INELIGIBLE on failing to complete their training on/before the prescribed cut-off date for the examination. Candidature of such candidates for DrNB Final Examination shall stand cancelled and result, if any declared, shall be treated as null and void.

• In terms of the NBEMS notice dated 26th November 2019 (published on NBEMS website www.natboard.edu.in), appearance in minimum required numbers of Formative Assessment Tests (FATs) during the DNB/DrNB training shall be mandatory towards eligibility for appearing in DNB/DrNB Final Examinations. This compulsory participation in FATs shall apply to candidates who have joined their training in or after July 2019 admission session.

2. DM/MCh Qualified Candidates:

• Candidates who have passed the final examination, on or before 31st December 2021, leading to the award of a Doctoral Degree (DM/MCh), from an Indian University, which is duly recognized as per provisions of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019 and the first schedule of the IMC Act, 1956 can apply for the DrNB Final examination in the same Super Specialty.

• Submission of proof of having qualified final examination for DM/MCh degree on or before 31st December 2021 is an essential prerequisite. In case the candidate does not submit the requisite proof of qualifying final examination for DM/MCh degree by the prescribed cut-off date, his/ her candidature shall be cancelled & fees forfeited.

The Examination for Direct 6 Years Courses

• Candidates enrolled for DrNB Direct 6 year courses in Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery are required to take Part – I & Part – II (Final) Examination.

1. Part I Examination for Direct 6Years Courses

• Candidates enrolled for Direct 6-year courses (Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery and Neurosurgery) can take Part–I Examination on completion of their 2 years of DrNB training by the prescribed cut-off date subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria. The cut-off date for completion of 2 years DrNB (Part I) training for the purpose of eligibility for DrNB Part I Examination December 2021 is 30th June 2022.

• DrNB Part – I (Theory) Examination for candidates of Direct 6 year courses in Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery comprises of two question papers.

• There are 10 short notes of 10 marks each on the question paper.

• Maximum time permitted is 3 hours for each paper.

• Candidate must score at least 50% of maximum marks to qualify the theory exam i.e. candidate scoring 100 or more marks out of 200 shall be declared 'pass' in theory examination.

• Candidate must score at least 100/200 in the aggregate of 2 papers to qualify the theory examination. Grace marks of up to 2% of maximum marks i.e. 4/200 shall be given only to the candidates falling in the zone of consideration i.e. securing between 96-99 marks out of 200.

• Above scheme of practical examination may vary due to ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic

• Candidates who have successfully qualified the Part–I theory examination shall be required to appear in Part – I practical examination.

• Scheme for practical examination shall be sent to concerned applicant candidates.

2. Part II Examination (Final)for Direct 6Years Courses

• Candidates who joined Direct 6 years DrNB course in Plastic surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Cardiothoracic & Vascular surgery or Neurosurgery and have successfully qualified Part-I examination as direct 6 years candidates can take Part–II (Final) Examination on completion of 5 years of DrNB training by the prescribed cut-off date, subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria.

• The cut-off date for completion of 5 years DrNB training for the purpose of eligibility for DrNB Final (Part II) Examination December 2021 is 30th June 2022.

• Part-II (Final) Examination is common for candidates of 3 years and direct 6 years DrNB courses in the respective super specialties.

However, Direct 6 years candidates appearing in DrNB final examination shall be exempted from question Paper–I. They will be required to attempt question paper II & III only. DrNB Super specialty Candidates (3year Courses) and MCh candidates will have to attempt all the three question papers.

• For details of Examination scheme for Part – II (Final) Examination, kindly referto Section 5.1.

The Thesis Submission to NBEMS

• As per NBEMS norms, writing a thesis is essential for all DrNB candidates towards partial fulfilment of eligibility for award of DrNB degree certificate.

• In terms of the NBEMS notice dated 30.09.2021, the last date for submission of thesis by DrNB trainees who are eligible to appear in the DrNB Final Theory Examination - December 2021 was notified as 31st October 2021. DrNB trainees who have failed to submit their thesis to National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences for assessment by 31st October 2021 are not eligible to apply for DrNB Final Theory Examination - December 2021.

• Candidates who have failed to qualify the Final theory examination in earlier sessions are not eligible to apply for any further final theory examinations till such time their theses are accepted by NBE.

• The status of thesis submission/acceptance, as may be applicable, shall be verified the time of submission of online application for DrNB Final Theory Examination. 

The  Date of Examinations & Result

1. DNB Final (Broad Specialty)

2. DrNB Final (Super Specialty)

3. DrNB Super Specialty Direct 6 Years Course - Part - I

4. DNB/DrNB Final Practical Examinations:

• The date, time and venue of practical examination shall be intimated to all candidates who have qualified theory examinations through their Online Exit Examination Portal (OEEP) account.

• NBEMS reserves its rights to allot a practical center anywhere in the country; the candidates shall make their own arrangement for travel/ boarding etc. Change in centre of the practical examination is not permitted under any circumstances. Candidates are advised not to make any representations/not to canvass in this regard.

5. Admit Card:

• The admit card of the candidate for theory examination shall be available for download at NBEMS website www.natboard.edu.in from 10th December 2021.

Candidates are required to take print out of their admit card from the website, paste their photograph at the designated place and appear at exam centre along with one of the following original and valid/non-expired ID proof:

✤ PAN Card

✤ Driving License

✤ Voter ID

✤ Passport

✤ Aadhaar Card (with Photograph)

6. Declaration of DNB/DrNB Final Examination Result:

• DNB/DrNB final is a qualifying examination.

• Results of DNB/DrNB final examinations (theory & practical) are declared as PASS/FAIL. In case, the applicant candidate is provisionally eligible on date of declaration of result his/her result shall be withheld & shall be declared only upon status being eligible, on receipt of required documents by the prescribed cut-off date.

• The details of marks obtained/grading in final theory/ practical Examinations will be provided to all the candidates. Procedure for obtaining question wise marks can be seen at NBEMS website (Notice dated. 20.04.10, 14.12.11).

• There will be no re-evaluation or rechecking/ re-totaling of answer sheets. Requests for re-evaluation/re-totaling shall not be entertained.

• Results can be seen on website www.natboard.edu.in 

No separate certificate for passing theory examination will be issued.

• Candidates successful in the practical examination are issued Provisional Certificate of Passing DNB/DrNB. Provisional Pass Certificates are valid till issuance of DNB/DrNB degree certificate in convocation of National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences for all purposes, including but not limited to, employment, registration with state medical councils etc.

• Under normal circumstances the certificates of passing are issued to the candidates within four weeks of declaration of results, however, due to unforeseen circumstances,this period may vary.

• For issuing a duplicate provisional pass certificate, submit a request letter stating reasons to issue a duplicate certificate, copy of FIR lodged with police authorities clearly mentioning the loss/non-receipt of certificate, affidavit in support of application (attested by public notary/oath commissioner/judicial magistrate), fee of Rs. 1000/- + GST@18% for documents upto preceding 3 years and Rs. 2000/- + GST@18% for documents more than three years old. The demand draft should be made in favour of National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, payable at New Delhi.

• Candidates are advised not to canvass or approach NBEMS for handing over the passing certificate by hand. Certificates are dispatched to the correspondence address provided in the application form.

The  Award of DNB/DrNB Degree certificates

• Candidates who have qualified both DNB/DrNB Final Theory & Practical Examinations, and whose theses have been accepted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, shall be conferred with DNB/DrNB degree in the specialty concerned on enrolment for the convocation.

• National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences shall be conferring DNB/DrNB degree subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria at the Convocation Ceremony. Details for the same are announced separately at NBEMS website www.natboard.edu.in

The Instructions to Fill Online DNB/ DrNB Final Application Form are as follows:

1. Applicant candidates shall be required to register online at Online Exit Examinations Portal (OEEP) for submission of DNB/DrNB Final Examination application to National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. The Online Exit Examination Portal can be accessed through NBEMS website www.natboard.edu.in

2. After successful registration and submission of application, candidates can login to their OEEP account to check the status of the online application submitted for DNB/DrNB Final Examinations, any deficiency communicated to them to download the admit cards

3. Application for DNB/DrNB Final Theory Exam - December 2021 can only be submitted online through National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences website www.natboard.edu.in There is no other methodology for application submission. Application submitted through any other mode shall be summarily rejected.

4. Following steps shall be required to be completed in sequence for application submission to NBEMS:

A. Register a User - Online

B. Complete Application form, Examination City Selection and Upload Prescribed Documents - Online

C. Pay Examination Fee - Online

5. The applicant candidate shall register a username and create his/her online profile with Online Exit Examinations Portal. On successful creation of candidate profile, the applicant shall be required to complete the DNB/DrNB Final Examinations application form, pay the prescribed examination fee and upload the prescribed documents online. Candidates shall be able to preview the application form for any corrections required before final submission.

6. The applicant candidate may save and print the application form submitted online for future reference. There is no requirement to submit the hard copy print out of the application form and documents uploaded to NBEMS.

7. The Online Exit Examinations Portal shall be the window of communication with the applicant candidate. DNB/DrNB Final Examinations related information shall be accessible to the candidate at this portal.

A. Register a User - Online

8. New User Registration: All candidates desirous of applying for DNB/DrNB Final Examinations shall be required to create a profile with Online Exit Examinations Portal (OEEP). The applicant candidate can always modify some of the information in the existing profile by logging in using its user ID and password. If password is lost, it can be retrieved by clicking "Forgot Your Password".

9. After opening the NBEMS website www.natboard.edu.in  click on Exit Exam Portal Quick link (available in top bar) to access the Online Exit Examinations Portal (OEEP). To apply for DNB Final Examination December 2021, Click at "Apply for DNB/DrNB Final Examination". You will be diverted to a Registration/login page.

10. If the applicant candidate is a first time user at this portal, click "Register New User?"

11. Candidates who have already registered a user in Dec 2019 or June 2020 or Dec 2020 or June 2021 session at OEEP portal are strongly advised not to re-register a new user. The User ID created by them in earlier sessions shall NOT be operational now. A new user ID & Password shall be shared with all such candidates at their registered email ID once the application form goes live. Please check your registered email ID for the User ID and Password shared.

• Username/User ID: Candidates who would register a "New User" will get their system generated username/User ID and password at the email ID provided on completion of profile creation. Application ID is generated after successful submission of an application. Application ID is not the User ID for login purpose.

• Name: Please mention the full name as in the Letter of Registration issued by NBEMS or Name mentioned in MD/MS or DM/MCh degree certificate, as the case may be. Changed name shall not be considered. Name once registered with the profile can not be edited in the applications to be submitted. Requests for change in name after conduct of examination/declaration of result shall not be considered.

• Gender, Date of Birth and Nationality: Indicate your gender; Day, Month & Year of your birth and Nationality.

• Email ID: Email ID chosen by the applicant candidate shall be verified through a system generated OTP for user creation. Same email ID can not be used for registration of any other user concurrently. Please note that all email correspondence with the applicant candidate shall be done at this email ID only. Correspondence received from any other email ID of the candidate shall not be entertained.

• Mobile No: Please provide the desired mobile number for receiving all Exit Examinations related communications. Please note that all telephonic correspondence with the applicant candidate shall be done at this mobile number only. You can always modify the existing profile by logging in using your user ID and password.    

B. Complete Application form, Examination City Selection and Upload prescribed documents - Online

• After registering the user, please choose the correct tab for the examination you wish to appear in. The candidate can either continue to fill the desired application form by clicking at the link "Go to Application Form" or can fill the application at a later stage after login in using the User ID and Password received at email.

12.The homepage of the Online Exit Examinations Portal provides two quick links:

a) Apply for DNB/DrNB Final Examinations: The online application form for DNB/DrNB Final Examinations can only be accessed through this quick link. To create a user and to submit the application for December 2021 session, click on this link. After registration of user and getting a User ID, again click on this link and login to complete & submit the application form.

b) Candidate Login after Application Submission: This login would allow tracking the status of application, deficiency issued if any, to download Admit Card and access to practical examination details once the candidate qualifies the theory examination. This login shall be active only for those who have successfully submitted an online application. It may take few days after application submission for this login to be active.

13.While filling the application form, the candidate shall be required to select one of choices under following heads :

• Select Your Examination: Theory & Practical/Only Practical DNB Final Broad Specialty/DrNB Final Super Specialty/Direct 6 Years Course DrNB Part I /Direct 6 Years Course DrNB Part - II

• Select Specialty for Examination to be taken

• Category of Candidate:

• Broad Specialty: Post MBBS DNB Candidate/ Post Diploma DNB Candidate/ MD-MS Qualified Candidate

• Super Specialty: DrNB Superspecialty Candidate/ DM-MCh Qualified Candidate

14. The candidates who have been DNB/DrNB trainees shall be required to enter their Registration Number provided by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences in the letter of registration issued to them. Please enter the registration number in the same format as mentioned in the letter of registration. The system will check the status of thesis submission and acceptance thereafter. After entering the registration number, click on the link

"Click here to see thesis status" to fetch your thesis status. Candidates who fulfill the thesis related requirement prescribed in the bulletin shall alone be allowed to complete the application form. For any query related to thesis status/status not being updated in NBEMS database, please contact thesis section of NBEMS through email at Email ID thesis@natboard.edu.in

15. Upload of Prescribed Documents, Photograph and Scanned Signatures: The candidate shall be required to upload scanned copies of original documents at indicated places as per details mentioned below:

Applicable Only For DNB/DrNB Candidates:

• MBBS Degree Certificate

• DNB/DrNB Training completion certificate as per the format given in the information bulletin at Annexure-III/IV.

• Registration letterissued by NBEMS.

• Thesis acceptance letter issued by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences/Proof of submission of thesis to National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences for assessment, whichever is applicable as per information bulletin

• National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences approval in cases of extension of training (in cases of Maternity leave/ Paternity Leave/ Medical Leave/ Excess leave) Applicable Only ForMD/MS/DM/M.Ch Candidates:

• MBBS Degree Certificate

• MD/MS/DM/M.Ch Degree certificate/Provisional Pass Certificate

• Following documents supporting post graduate qualification being recognized as per the provisions of the NMC Act 2019/ the First Schedule of the IMCAct 1956:

• Self attested copy of print-out of NMC website (www.nmc.org.in) confirming to the additional PG Degree qualification being "Recognized" as per provisions of the NMC Act and the first schedule of IMC Act.

• If additional PG degree qualification is NOT listed as "Recognized" on NMC website, please upload one of the following two documents:

• Additional Qualification Registration Certificate (AQRC) issued by NMC/MCI, OR

• Additional Qualification Registration Certificate (AQRC) issued by State Medical Council + IMR Certificate issued by NMC/MCI wherein said additional PG Degree qualification is listed as registered

✤ If PPC/Degree Certificate of MD/MS or DM/MCh qualification has not been issued, a copy of result notification duly certified by the Dean/Registrar/ Principal of the university/medical college as a proof of declaration of MD/ MS or DM/MCh result on or before 31st December 2021 to be submitted.

Such candidates shall be required to submit the Provisional Pass Certificate/ Degree Certificate of MD/MS or DM/MCh qualification before declaration of DNB/DrNB final theory results.

✤ In case the result of the candidate for MD/MS or DM/MCh final exams is not declared by the time of application submission for DNB/DrNB Final Exam December 2021 and is likely to be declared on/before 31st December 2021, please upload copy of admit card/date sheet of MD/MS or DM/MCh exam in the application form and submit the proof of qualifying MD/MS or DM/MCh on/before 31st December 2021 through Online Exit Exam Portal account.

✤ Candidates who fail to qualify their MD/MS or DM/MCh examination, as the case may be, on or before the cut-off date i.e. 31.12.2021 or fail to submit a proof to this effect by 10.01.2022 shall be declared ineligible and their appearance in DNB/DrNB Final Theory Examination December 2021 shall be treated as null & void. For All Candidates Please upload following as per Image Upload Guidelines mentioned at the end of this Information Bulletin:

• Latest Photograph

• Scanned Signatures

• Thumb Impression

Admit Cards will not be issued to the candidates who fail to submit the above-mentioned essential documents.

C. Pay Examination Fee

16. Payment of Fee: The candidate shall be required to make requisite payment of prescribed examination fee online.

17. After successful payment of required fee, the process of submission of the application of the candidate shall be completed.

18. Acknowledgement of Online Application Submission: An acknowledgement email shall be sent for receipt of online DNB/ DrNB Final Examinations Application at NBEMS. The acknowledgement shall bear an Application Form ID. Please preserve this form ID for future correspondence with National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences regarding application.

To view the prospectus click on the following link:

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/22021-162707.pdf

For more details log on to the official website: https://natboard.edu.in/