Applying for DNB PDCET 2025? Here Is Eligibility Criteria

New Delhi- The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) recently began the application process for the DNB – Post Diploma Centralized Entrance Test (PDCET) - 2025. For candidates appearing for DNB-PDCET And DNB PDCET, NBE has also released an information bulletin detailing the Eligibility Criteria along with other details.

The eligibility criteria for admission to Post Diploma DNB Courses of 2 years duration is as follows:

Candidates who have passed the final examination leading to the award of Post Graduate Diploma from Indian Universities/NBEMS which are duly recognized as per provisions of the NMC Act 2019 and the repealed Indian Medical Council Act 1956 can apply for the DNB-PDCET 2025 in the same Broad specialty through online application system at natboard website The result of final examination for the said Post Graduate Diploma qualification should have been declared on or before 31st January 2025.

Candidates must note that it is mandatory for them to submit proof/documentary evidence that clearly establishes that the result of the final examination for their Post Graduate Diploma qualification was declared on or before the cut-off date i.e. 31st January 2025.

In the event that the proof / documentary evidence submitted by the candidate does not clearly establishes that the result of the final examination of his/her Post Graduate Medical Diploma qualification was declared on or before 31st January 2025, the candidature shall be cancelled and the candidate shall be declared as ineligible.

Candidates found to be ineligible at any stage of DNB-PDCET 2025 will not be permitted to appear in the examination and/or counseling. In an unlikely event of any ineligible candidate appearing and/or being successful in the DNB-PDCET 2025, the results/ candidature of such candidate shall be cancelled and/or are deemed to be cancelled.

Requests for appearing in DNB-PDCET 2025 from candidates qualifying PG Medical Diploma qualification after 31st January 2025 or having qualifications that are not recognized as per the NMC Act, 2019 and the repealed IMC Act, 1956 shall be summarily rejected. Candidates are further advised not to canvass for the same.

Candidates already pursuing a MD/MS/DNB course are not eligible to appear for DNB-PDCET till such time they have completed the duration of prescribed course or have been discharged from the course. This shall be irrespective of their resignation or discontinuation from the course due to any reason.

Candidates possessing Diploma qualifications awarded by the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS), Mumbai other than DPB, DCH and DGO are NOT eligible to apply for DNB-PDCET in line with the clarification received from the Govt of India vide MoHFW letter No. C.18018/11/2021-MEP dated 30.04.2021.

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 counseling/admission.

Eligibility of candidates issued admit card for the examination shall be purely provisional. Appearing in DNB-PDCET 2025 does not confer any automatic rights upon the candidate for admission to Post Diploma DNB courses.

NBEMS does not verify the information provided by the candidates during online submission of application form and hence candidature will be purely provisional subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria as mentioned in the Information Bulletin for DNB-PDCET 2025.

Candidates are advised not to canvass with NBEMS for eligibility in DNB-PDCET or issuance of admit card. Queries, if any, can be submitted through Communication Web Portal only. Canvassing in any form shall invite rejection of the application.