Post MBBS Diploma courses accreditation: NBE invites applications from hospitals

Written by Garima Published On 2021-07-11T10:00:51+05:30 | Updated On 11 July 2021 10:01 AM IST

Post MBBS Diploma courses accreditation: NBE invites applications from hospitals

New Delhi: Through a recent notification, the National Board of Examination (NBE) has invited applications from the hospitals seeking accreditation for Post MBBS two-year Diploma courses (2021-22 Cycle for Admission session 2022).

The Natboard has released the Information Bulletin and Application Form for Post MBBS Diploma courses. According to the notification released on its website, the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has launched Post MBBS two-year Diploma courses in the following Broad specialities:

1. Anesthesiology

2. Obstetrics & Gynaecology

3. Paediatrics

4. Family Medicine

5. Ophthalmology

6. Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

7. Radio Diagnosis

8. Tuberculosis & Chest Disease

The above Diploma qualifications are recognized medical qualifications as per The Gazette of India notification dated 06-08-2020.

All the interested hospitals seeking accreditation for the abovementioned Post MBBS two-year Diploma courses can apply with the NBE by referring to the Information Bulletin for the details regarding filling up of the application form, accreditation fee and minimum accreditation criteria.

Please read the Information Bulletin carefully before applying for accreditation. Information Bulletin can also be accessed at NBEMS website www.natboard.edu.in under the link "Accreditation Online".

The application forms have to be submitted only in online mode through Online Accreditation Application Portal (OAAP) which can be accessed through NBEMS website www.natboard.edu.in

IMPORTANT DATES

Start Date for online submission of the application form: 09-07-2021

Last Date for online submission of the application form: 30-09-2021

Last Date for receipt of the Hard Copy of the application form at NBEMS Office: 31-10-2021

The hospitals running three years DNB courses, in any of the eight specialties for which Diploma course have been started, can also apply for Diploma courses with the same infrastructure. However, the faculty which has been considered for the DNB course will not be considered for the Diploma course i.e. the applicant hospital shall be required to have separate faculty for the Diploma courses.

MCI/NMC courses and NBEMS Diploma course cannot run concurrently in the same specialty in the same hospital as they share same beds, resources and faculty.

The grant of accreditation is solely at the discretion of NBEMS and subject to the fulfilment of the minimum Accreditation criteria prescribed by NBEMS.

Mere online registration of the applicant hospital/ online submission of the application form/ payment of accreditation fee/ fulfilment of the prescribed accreditation criteria does not render an applicant hospital/institute eligible for the grant of accreditation or imply that NBEMS must accredit the applicant hospital/institute.

NBEMS reserves its absolute rights to alter/modify/delete/amend any or all of the criteria as given in this information bulletin at any stage during the process.

Applicant hospital/institute shall have no rights or equity in their favour merely because they have submitted their application seeking accreditation with NBEMS.

Applicant hospitals/institutes are required to study the information bulletin and instructions for fulfilment of eligibility criteria before submitting the application form.

Instructions in this information bulletin are liable to be changed based on the decision(s) taken by NBEMS from time to time. Please refer to the NBEMS website www.natboard.edu.in for updates.

The existing schedule, pattern, policy and guidelines for accreditation are for ready reference only but are not to be treated for the fact that the NBEMS is bound to follow the same in future. In case of any ambiguity in interpretation of any of the instructions/terms / rules / criteria regarding the determination of eligibility / grant of accreditation/any of the information contained in the information bulletin, the interpretation of NBEMS shall be final and binding on all the parties. NBEMS reserves its rights to relax any of the criteria/clause if so deemed appropriate in case of grant of fresh/renewal accreditation.

Submission of false information or fabricated records for the purpose of seeking accreditation may lead to disqualification for accreditation and debarment from seeking accreditation in future as well.

Applications of applicant hospitals/institutes seeking accreditation with NBEMS which do not fulfil the minimum criteria prescribed, may be summarily rejected by NBEMS at Pre - Assessment stage.

The grant of accreditation by NBEMS is purely provisional and is governed by the terms and conditions as stated in the accreditation agreement. A copy of the same will be sent across to the hospital after it has been accredited by NBEMS.

Applicant hospital/institute may kindly note that use of any agent or agency or any party who is not an employee or office bearer of the applicant hospital/institute for the purpose of preparing, drafting, submitting and/or representing the applicant hospital/institute is strictly prohibited. In the event of such an instance been brought to the notice of NBEMS, NBEMS reserves its absolute right to summarily reject the application besides further action as may be deemed appropriate including but not limited to debarment from filing application seeking accreditation in future.

Statements made by the applicant hospital shall be certified by the Head of the Institute at appropriate place and the claims made in the application shall be supported by relevant document(s).

Applications submitted by the hospital/institute not found to be compiled in accordance with the prescribed guidelines may not be processed.

The applicant hospitals are required to provide correct, updated and factual information at the time of online submission of the application form. Additional information is required to be furnished by the applicant hospitals whenever sought by NBEMS or if there are changes in the faculty or infrastructure of the applicant hospitals pursuant to the submission of the application form.

Request for change in the specialty/clubbing of applications will not be considered under any circumstances.

The application form has to be submitted as per the guidelines for application forms completion, printing and submission as contained in this information Bulletin and Online Accreditation Application Portal.

The applications for accreditation of a hospital/institute for NBEMS Diploma courses shall be invited twice a year as per the following schedule:

 January/February Application Cycle

 July/August Application Cycle

The jurisdiction for any dispute shall be at New Delhi only.

For any query/clarification/assistance, please write to NBEMS at e-mail ID: accr@natboard.edu.in

To view the official NBE notification, click on the link below:

https://natboard.edu.in/viewNotice.php?NBE=L0hUcWltRkw2VENudUZDQnIzemN0Zz09

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Garima

Garima joined Medical Dialogues in the year 2017 and is currently working as a Senior Editor. She looks after all the Healthcare news pertaining to Medico-legal cases, NMC/DCI decisions, Medical Education issues, government policies as well as all the news and updates concerning Medical and Dental Colleges in India. She is a graduate from Delhi University and pursuing MA in Journalism and Mass Communication. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in Contact no. 011-43720751