DNB PDCET 2024: Counselling (Soon), Result (Out), Merit List

DNB PDCET 2024 Counselling is starting soon in November 2024. DNB-Post Diploma Centralised Entrance Test (DNB-PDCET) is a single window entrance test which provides admission to Post diploma DNB courses.

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is the conducting authority for DNB PDCET. The application form has been released via online mode. Candidates must check following article regarding details such as application form, exam dates & eligibility norms for DNB PDCET 2024.

DNB PDCET 2024 Notifications – Counselling Starting Soon

DNB PDCET 2024 Counselling is starting soon in November 2024. Check here for counselling details.

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DNB PDCET 2024 Overview

DNB PDCET 2024 Exam Dates

Candidates must check below table regarding DNB PDCET Exam dates 2024:

DNB PDCET 2024 Counselling

Candidates can register for DNB PDCET counselling 2024 via online mode. It will get start from November 2024. Counselling process will be on the basis of merit of candidates.

Further, seat allotment will be done on the basis of candidates merit & choice provided by them at the time of counselling. Though, admission will be given to candidates on the basis of seat allotment & verification of documents. The following documents will be required at the time if verification:

• Class 12th mark sheet & certificate
• D.O.B proof
• Qualification hall ticket
• DNB PDCET 2024 hall ticket
• Caste certificate (if required)

DNB PDCET 2024 Result

Candidates can download DNB PDCET 2024 result via online mode. It is published by 21st August 2024. Candidates can download it using login credentials. Authority also publishes merit list for all the candidate’s speciality wise.

Candidates whose name is present in the merit list will further have to participate in the counselling process. Result are valid only for that particular admission session 2024 for diploma DNB courses.

DNB PDCET 2024 Admit Card

Candidates can download DNB PDCET 2024 admit card via online mode. It has been made live on 16th July 2024. Only successfully registered candidates can download hall ticket. It consists of all details such as candidate’s name, roll number, exam timing, city, venue etc.

One can download it through website. Students are informed through mails & SMS. No candidate will receive any hall ticket via post or any other medium. Candidates must carry admit card along with one ID proof at exam venue.

DNB PDCET 2024 Exam Pattern

Check following exam pattern for DNB PDCET 2024:

• Exam Mode: DNB PDCET 2024 Exam will be held via online (Computer Based Test) mode.
• Type of Questions: There will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type questions in the paper.
• Medium: Exam will be held in English medium language only.
• Time bound section: As per latest changes, paper will have time bound sections – A, B  & C. 40 minutes for 40 questions in each sections.
• Duration: One will get 2 hours to solve the paper.
• No. of Questions: There will be total of 120 MCQ’s in the question paper.
• Marking Scheme: Each correct answer will be awarded with +4 marks in the question paper.
• Negative marking: –1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer.

DNB PDCET 2024 Syllabus

The syllabus of Diplomate of National Board Post Diploma Centralized Entrance Test will be released by NBEMS. It will contains all the topics from where questions will be asked in the medical exam.

The Syllabus will be divided into following two parts i.e., Part 1 & Part 2.

• Part A – Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, Microbiology, and Physiology.
• Part B – Dermatology, Pediatrics, General Medicines, Obstetrics, Radiology, Statistical and Biomedical research SPM, ENT, psychiatry, General surgery, Anesthesiology, STD, Gynecology, Orthopedics.

DNB PDCET 2024 Preparation Tips

Check following tips while preparing for DNB PDCET exam:

• Make short notes & prepare them on regular basis.
• Solve previous year question paper & mock test.
• Take proper sleep of 8 hours & keep your mind fresh.
• Keep last few days for revision purpose only.
• Check complete syllabus & pattern and prepare accordingly.

FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions):

DNB PDCET 2024 Exam Centres

The DNB PDCET 2024 Exam will be conducted in following list (tentative):

• Ahmedabad
• Bhopal
• Bengaluru
• Chennai
• Chandigarh/ Mohali
• Delhi NCR
• Guwahati
• Hyderabad
• Jammu
• Jaipur
• Kolkata
• Kozhikode
• Lucknow
• Mumbai
• Pune
• Patna
• Ranchi
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Visakhapatnam

DNB PDCET Participating Institutes

Check following list for DNB PDCET Participating Institutes:

• Dr BC Roy Post Graduate Institute of Paediatric Sciences
• KG Hospital & Post Graduate Medical Institute, Coimbatore
• Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Medical College, Amravati
• Kovai Medical Center & Hospital, Coimbatore
• Malabar Cancer Centre, Thallaserry
• Ramakrishna Mission Seva Prathisthan, Kolkata
• Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Reserach Center, Delhi
• Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Scienced

DNB PDCET 2024 Application Form

Candidates must check following details regarding DNB PDCET 2024 application form:

• The application form for DNB PDCET 2024 application form has been made available via online mode.
• Candidates can submit the registration form from 28th May 2024.
• While filling application form, candidates must not forget to upload passport size photograph & signature in the prescribed format.
• All communication details are sent to candidate’s registered number & mail ID, so it must be valid/ working.
• Incomplete & incorrect details in the form will lead to rejection, so candidates are advised to fill the form completely & carefully.
• Authority will also provide correction facility to edit incorrect details (if any) in the application form.
• More than one application form will not be accepted, so one must submit single application form only.
• At last, candidates must not forget to take printout of filled in application form for future use

Application Fee:

• Candidates can submit the application fee via online mode.
• Mode of payment includes credit card, debit card or net banking.
• Registration fee is Rs. 5000/- for all category candidates.

How to Apply for DNB PDCET 2024

Here we have provided the complete steps to fill the application form:

• Step-1: Visit the online website of DNB PDCET (Link is given above).
• Step-2: Click on the registration link first on the homepage.
• Step-3: Now fill the user registration to generate User ID/ Application ID and password.
• Step-4: Through SMS and email, candidates will receive the User ID and Password.
• Step-5: Start filing the application form with all the necessary details.
• Step-6: Upload the scanned documents such as photograph, signature, thumb impression as per the specified format.
• Step-7: Submit the application form after clicking on the ‘I Agree’ button.
• Step-8: After submitting the form, take a hardcopy of it for further reference.

DNB PDCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must check following eligibility norms before applying for DNB PDCET 2024:

• Nationality: Citizen of India will be eligible to apply for DNB PDCET 2024.
• Qualification: Applying candidates must have passed final examination leading to the award of PG diploma from India Universities which are duly recognised according to the provision of  NMC Act 2019 & repealed Indian Medical Council Act 1956, Govt. of India.
• One must hold a permanent or provisional registration certificate of MBBS Qualification.
• Appearing: Candidates appearing in qualifying exam will be also eligible to apply.

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