Welcome to Sarkari Naukri. The official notification for NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Seats 2026 Round 1 Allotment Result Out has been announced. Below you will find comprehensive coverage of the eligibility criteria, important dates, vacancy details, and direct official application channels.
Direct Link to Download NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Seats 2026 Round 1 Allotment Result Here
Quick Overview: NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Round 1 Allotment Result 2026
DNB-PDCET (Post Diploma Centralised Entrance Test) is the entrance exam that decides admission to Post Diploma DNB broad-specialty courses at NBEMS-accredited hospitals across India. The exam was conducted on April 12, 2026, and results were declared on May 14, 2026. Counselling registration and choice filling for Round 1 opened on July 2, 2026, and the Round 1 seat allotment result has been announced on July 9, 2026. Candidates allotted a seat must now complete acceptance, fee payment, and document/biometric verification within the schedule set by NBE.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting and counselling authority | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) / National Board of Examination (NBE) |
| Course | Post Diploma DNB (Broad Specialty) courses |
| Entrance exam | DNB-PDCET 2026 |
| Counselling mode | Online (Rounds 1, 2, and Mop-up); final round is offline/manual |
| Counselling portal | counseling.nbe.edu.in/pdcet |
| Result website | natboard.edu.in |
| Basis of allotment | Inter-se merit from DNB-PDCET result, choices filled, and seat availability |
| Total counselling rounds | Four (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up/Round 3, and a final offline round) |
Important Dates: DNB-PDCET Counselling 2026
The table below lists the key dates confirmed for the DNB-PDCET 2026 admission cycle. Dates for rounds beyond Round 1 will be added once NBE officially notifies them; NBE has not released these yet, so candidates should keep checking the official portal.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| DNB-PDCET 2026 exam date | April 12, 2026 |
| DNB-PDCET 2026 result declared | May 14, 2026 |
| Individual scorecards released | May 22, 2026 |
| Indicative seat matrix released | June 24, 2026 (onward; also republished around counselling start) |
| Round 1 counselling registration and choice filling begins | July 2, 2026 |
| Round 1 choice filling and locking deadline | July 6, 2026 |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | July 9, 2026 |
| Round 1 fee payment, document and biometric verification | As per schedule on the official portal (not centrally confirmed here – check counseling.nbe.edu.in/pdcet) |
| Round 2 counselling | Expected to begin around July 21, 2026, as per NBE’s tentative schedule; confirm on the official portal |
| Mop-up round and final offline round | Not officially announced yet |
NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Seat Matrix 2026: Vacancy Details
NBEMS released an indicative seat matrix ahead of Round 1 counselling, showing speciality-wise seat availability across accredited hospitals, along with reservation and service-bond categories. The exact total number of seats for the 2026-27 session, broken down by speciality, hospital, and category, is published only in the official seat matrix PDF on the counselling portal. Candidates should always refer to the latest official seat matrix rather than previous-year figures, since seat numbers change every counselling cycle based on fresh accreditation and hospital participation.
- Seats are distributed across central government hospitals, state government teaching hospitals, and private/corporate NBEMS-accredited institutions.
- Seats fall under General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD categories, along with service-bond seats at certain hospitals.
- Seat matrix is updated round to round as institutions confirm or withdraw seats and as candidates vacate allotted seats.
Eligibility Criteria for DNB-PDCET Counselling 2026
Only candidates who meet the following criteria can participate in Post Diploma DNB Round 1 counselling and subsequent rounds:
- Candidates must have qualified the DNB-PDCET 2026 entrance exam.
- Candidates must hold a postgraduate diploma from a university recognised under the IMC Act, with the final diploma passing certificate obtained (or due) on or before the date specified in the official bulletin.
- Candidates already pursuing another postgraduate medical course can join DNB-PDCET counselling only after resigning from that course.
- Candidates who do not participate in Round 1 are not eligible for any subsequent round, including the final offline round.
- NBE reserves the right to cancel candidature at any stage if ineligibility is detected.
Freeze, Upgrade, or Exit: What Round 1 Allotted Candidates Can Do
- Candidates satisfied with their Round 1 seat can freeze it by not filling further choices in Round 2.
- Candidates who want a better seat can continue in Round 2 for upgradation, but risk losing the current seat if reallotted to a lower preference or no seat.
- Candidates who do not opt for freeze or upgradation after a round of counselling become ineligible for subsequent rounds, and the first-year course fee already paid is forfeited by NBEMS.
- Candidates not allotted a seat in Round 1 automatically remain eligible for Round 2 without re-registering.
How to Check the NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Round 1 Allotment Result 2026
- Go to the official DNB counselling portal: counseling.nbe.edu.in/pdcet.
- Look for the notification titled “Round 1 Allotment Result – Post Diploma DNB 2026.”
- Open the result PDF or log in with your registration ID and password to check individual allotment status.
- Download and save the allotment letter (if allotted a seat).
- Note the hospital, speciality, and category under which the seat has been allotted.
- Proceed to accept the seat, pay the course fee, and complete verification within the given deadline.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Always download the Round 1 result and allotment letter directly from counseling.nbe.edu.in/pdcet – do not rely on unofficial links.
- Missing the fee payment or verification deadline after allotment can lead to forfeiture of the seat and the course fee already paid.
- Keep scanned and original copies of all documents ready before the reporting date.
- Candidates not allotted a seat in Round 1 do not need to register again for Round 2.
- Check the official portal regularly, since Round 2, mop-up, and final round dates have not been announced yet at the time of writing.
