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DNB Post Diploma In Otorhinolaryngology: Admissions, medical colleges, fees, eligibility criteria details

Rishika VermaWritten by Rishika Verma Published On 2023-05-15T18:45:04+05:30  |  Updated On 18 Dec 2023 12:08 PM IST
DNB Post Diploma In Otorhinolaryngology: Admissions, medical colleges, fees, eligibility criteria details
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DNB PD in Otorhinolaryngology also known as DNB Post Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology 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 research of various ideas in the area of ear, nose, throat, head, and neck diagnosis and treatment. It concentrates on both medical and surgical approaches to treating the diseases.

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 DNB Post Diploma seat.

The fee for pursuing DNB-PD in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO) 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 Otorhinolaryngology (DLO) 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 (Otorhinolaryngologist), Junior Consultant, Senior Consultant (Otorhinolaryngologist), etc. with an approximate salary range of Rs. 5,00,000 to Rs. 30,00,000 per annum.

What is DNB Post Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology?

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

Otorhinolaryngology is the branch of medical science dealing with the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of ear, nose, throat, head, and neck diseases. It concentrates on both medical and surgical approaches to treating the diseases.

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

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 Otorhinolaryngology 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 Otorhinolaryngologist possessing a broad range of skills that will enable her/him to practice Otorhinolaryngology 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 Otorhinolaryngology

Name of Course

DNB Post Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology

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 Otorhinolaryngology (DLO)

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. 30,00,000 per year

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for DNB-PD in Otorhinolaryngology 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 Type

Prior Eligibility Requirement

Otorhinolaryngology

DNB PD

Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO)

Note:

· The feeder qualification for DNB PD Otorhinolaryngology 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 Otorhinolaryngology. Candidates can view the complete admission process for DNB-PD in Otorhinolaryngology mentioned below:

  • The candidates get admission to 2 years Post Diploma course after successfully qualifying the DNB-PDCET examination which is conducted by NBEMS.
  • Centralized merit-based counselling conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences for allotment of DNB Post Diploma 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 Otorhinolaryngology is generally less for Government Institutes and more for private institutes. The average fee structure for DNB-PD in Otorhinolaryngology is Rs. 1,25,000 per year.

Colleges offering DNB-PD in Otorhinolaryngology

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 DNB Post Diploma seats accredited in various institutions across the country.
The final seat matrix of DNB Post Diploma 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 Otorhinolaryngology.
As per the NBEMS website, the following accredited institutions/hospitals are offering DNB-PD Otorhinolaryngology courses for the academic year 2022.

Name of Hospital/ Institution

State

Speciality

Management

Total No. of Seats

Government Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector-16, Chandigarh-160016

Chandigarh

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

State Government

2

J.L.N. Main Hospital and Research Centre, Bhilai Steel Plant, Sector-9, BHILAI, Chhattisgarh-490009

Chhattisgarh

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

Public Sector Undertaking

3

Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, Hari Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi-110064

Delhi

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

State Government

4

Northern Railway Central Hospital, Basant Lane, Delhi-110055

Delhi

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

Railway Hospital

1

GMERS Medical College and General Hospital , Near Government Polytechnic Hadiyol-Gadhoda Road Himmatnagar , Gujarat-383001

Gujarat

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

State Government

1

GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Nanakwada, Valsad , Gujarat-396001

Gujarat

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

State Government

1

Bhagat Phool Singh Govt. Medical College for Women, Khanpur Kalan (Sonepat), Haryana-131305

Haryana

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

State Government

2

General Hospital, Sector - 6, Panchkula, Haryana-134109

Haryana

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

State Government

1

Shaheed Hasan Khan Mewati Government Medical College, Nalhar, Nuh,, Haryana-122107

Haryana

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

State Government

2

Government Medical College and Associated Hospital, Janglat Mandi, Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir-192101

Jammu and Kashmir

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

State Government

1

Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Municipal General Hospital, S V Road, Parkeh Nagar, Opposite Kandivali Police Station, Kandivali (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra-400067

Maharashtra

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

State Government

1

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Central Railway Hospital, Opp- Jijamata Udyan, Byculla (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra-400027

Maharashtra

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

Railway Hospital

1

Jagjivan Ram Railway Hospital, Maratha Mandir Road, Mumbai Central, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400008

Maharashtra

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

Railway Hospital

1

Southern Railway Head Quarter Hospital, Aynavaram, Perumbur, CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu-600023

Tamil Nadu

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

Railway Hospital

1

Balrampur Hospital, Golaganj Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh-226018

Uttar Pradesh

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

State Government

1

Syllabus

DNB-PD in Otorhinolaryngology is a two years post-graduation course that provides training in the stream of Otorhinolaryngology.

As of 14/05/2023 the competency-based curriculum for DNB-PD in Otorhinolaryngology course is not available on NBEMS’s official Website.

Career Options

After completing a DNB-PD in Otorhinolaryngology, 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 (Otorhinolaryngologist), Visiting Consultant (Otorhinolaryngologist), Junior Consultant (Otorhinolaryngologist), Senior Consultant (Otorhinolaryngologist), etc.

Courses After DNB-PD in Otorhinolaryngology

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – DNB-PD in Otorhinolaryngology

  • Question: What is the full form of the DNB-PD?

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

  • Question: What is a DNB-PD in Otorhinolaryngology?

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

  • Question: What is the duration of a DNB-PD in Otorhinolaryngology?

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

  • Question: What is the eligibility for a DNB-PD in Otorhinolaryngology?

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 Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO).

  • Question: What is the scope of a DNB-PD in Otorhinolaryngology?

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

  • Question: What is the average salary for a DNB-PD in Otorhinolaryngology postgraduate candidate?

Answer: The DNB-PD in Otorhinolaryngology candidate’s average salary is between Rs. 5,00,000 to Rs. 30,00,000 per annum depending on the experience.

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Rishika Verma
Rishika Verma

    Rishika joined Medical Dialogues in the year 2023 and is currently working as PR Coordinator . She is a graduate from Delhi University . She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in Contact no. 011-43720751

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