DNB/DrNB

Final Examination
June 2021

Information Bulletin

Diplomate National Board (DNB)

(Broad Specialty)
Doctorate National Board (DrNB)
(Super Specialty)

Final Examination (Theory & Practical)

Only Practical

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 IMPORTANT DATES
Processes Timelines

Availability of Information Bulletin 12th July 2021 Onwards

12th July (3 PM Onwards) to

Online Application Submission
31st July 2021 (Till 11:55PM)

Issue of Admit Card 19th August 2021

Theory Examination Dates

DNB Final (Broad Specialty)

Paper Day Date Exam Time
I Tuesday 24-08-2021 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
II Wednesday 25-08-2021 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
III Thursday 26-08-2021 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
IV Friday 27-08-2021 2:00 PM-5:00 PM

DrNB Final (Super Specialty)

Paper Day Date Exam Time

I Tuesday 24-08-2021 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
II Wednesday 25-08-2021 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
III Thursday 26-08-2021 2:00 PM-5:00 PM

DrNB Super Specialty Direct 6 Years Course - Part - I

Paper Day Date Exam Time

I Tuesday 24-08-2021 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
II Wednesday 25-08-2021 2:00 PM-5:00 PM

❖ Candidates willing to apply for DNB/DrNB final - ONLY PRACTICAL

Examination – June 2021 session can submit their online applications
latest by 30th September 2021.

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 INDEX
Page
S. No CONTENTS
Number
1 Introduction 4

2 Information for Candidates 5

3 Fee Structure 10

4 Examinations for Broad Specialties 11

5 Examinations for Super Specialties 16

6 Date of Examinations and Result 25

7 Centre for Final Examinations 29

Instructions to Fill Online DNB/DrNB Final

8 31
Application Form
9 Unfair Means 39

10 Communication Protocols 44

11 Leave Rules for DNB/DrNB/FNB Trainees 46

12 Image Upload Instructions 48

13 Annexures 65

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1. Introduction
The Government of India established the National Board of
Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) in 1975 with the objective
of improving the quality of the Medical Education by establishing
high and uniform standards of postgraduate examinations in modern
medicine on an all India basis and utilizing existing infrastructure for
capacity building.

NBEMS at present conducts postgraduate and postdoctoral

examinations in approved specialties leading to the award of
Diplomate of National Board (DNB) and Doctorate of National Board
(DrNB) respectively.

The Examinations conducted by NBEMS provide a common standard

and mechanism of evaluation of minimum level of attainment of the
knowledge and competencies of medical specialties. Moreover, intra
country and international comparisons are facilitated with the
availability of common evaluation mechanism.

The notification issued in the Gazette of India for qualifications

awarded by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences are
available under Annexure - I.

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2. Information for Candidates
2.1. DNB/DrNB – Final is an exit examination leading to the award of
DNB/DrNB qualification respectively. National Board of
Examinations in Medical Sciences conduct DNB/DrNB Final
Examination in June and December every year. Due to COVID 19
pandemic, the conduct of June 2021 examination has been deferred
to August 2021.

2.2. The next session of DNB/DrNB Final Theory Examination shall be

held in August 2021 as per schedule detailed under Important
Dates and Scheme of Examination.

2.3. A candidate registered with NBEMS as a DNB/DrNB trainee and

obtaining requisite period of training as prescribed by NBEMS &
fulfilling other eligibility criteria as stated in the Information
Bulletin may appear for the DNB/DrNB final examination.

2.4. Candidates should go through this bulletin carefully for eligibility

criteria before applying. Queries pertaining to eligibility and other
issues will only be entertained if the information requested is not
given in the bulletin of information or National Board of
Examinations in Medical Sciences website www.natboard.edu.in

2.5. The list of specialties in which examination will be conducted can be

seen at Annexure II

2.6. Candidate should ensure that all the information entered during
the online submission of application form is correct and factual.
Information provided by the candidates in the online application
form shall be treated as correct.

2.7. NBEMS itself does not edit /modify/alter any information entered
by the candidates at the time of online submission of application
form under any circumstances. There is no provision of change in

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 any information after conduct of examination and/or declaration
of result. Such requests shall not be entertained.

2.8. Application for DNB/DrNB Final Theory Exam - June 2021 can
only be submitted online through National Board of Examinations
in Medical Sciences website www.natboard.edu.in There is no
other methodology for application submission. Application
submitted through any other mode shall be summarily rejected.
There is no requirement to submit the hard copy print out of the
application form and documents uploaded to NBEMS website.

2.9. Application form of candidates producing false or fabricated records

will not be considered and the candidate may be further debarred
from appearing in any future examinations of National Board of
Examinations in Medical Sciences.

2.10.Candidates are advised to ensure that no mandatory column in the

online application form is left blank. In the event of rejection of the
application form, no correspondence/request for re-consideration
will be entertained.

2.11.Candidates should go through this bulletin carefully for eligibility

criteria before applying. Queries pertaining to eligibility and other
issues will only be entertained if the information requested is not
given in the bulletin of information or NBEMS website. No Queries of
the Guardians/Parents/Spouse will be entertained on telephone
with regard to the eligibility and disclosure of the results.

2.12.Candidate found ineligible at any stage of DNB/DrNB Final

examination, will not be permitted to appear in the examination. In
an unlikely event of any ineligible candidate appearing and/or
passing the DNB/DrNB examination, the results/candidature of
such candidate shall be cancelled and/or is deemed to be cancelled,
even if result has been declared.

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 2.13.Candidature of candidates who are allowed to appear
provisionally in the examination shall be cancelled and result, if
declared, shall be treated as null and void if they fail to fulfill the
eligibility criteria prescribed.

2.14.NBEMS reserves the right to withdraw permission, if any, granted

inadvertently to any candidate who is not eligible to appear in the
DNB/DrNB Final Examinations even though the admit card/roll
number has been issued or name/roll number is displayed on
NBEMS website.

2.15.Fee shall neither be carried forward to a future exams nor refunded

under any circumstances on successful submission of application.

2.16.Candidates’ eligibility is purely provisional & is subject to the

fulfilment of eligibility criteria as prescribed by National Board of
Examinations in Medical Sciences.

2.17.Instructions in the information-bulletin are liable to change based

on decisions taken by the NBEMS from time to time.

2.18.NBEMS reserves its absolute rights to alter the examination

schedule, pattern, policy and guidelines at any time during the
continuation or after the completion of DNB/DrNB training (2 or 3
or 6 years/as the case may be). The candidate shall have no right
whatsoever for claiming/deriving any right from past or present
schedule, policy and guidelines of National Board of Examinations
in Medical Sciences.

2.19.NBEMS reserves its absolute right to alter, amend, modify or apply

any or some of the instructions/ guidelines contained in this
information bulletin.

2.20.The existing schedule, pattern, policy and guidelines are for ready
reference only but in no way, they are or are ought to be treated as

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 representative or acknowledgment of fact that NBEMS is bound to
follow the same in future.

2.21.In case of any ambiguity in interpretation of any of the

instructions/ terms/ rules/criteria regarding the determination of
eligibility/conduct of examinations/ registration of candidates/
information contained herein, the interpretation of the National
Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences shall be final and
binding in nature.

2.22.Request shall not be entertained for change in date/center of

examination under any circumstances. Candidates are advised not
to canvass for such representation.

2.23.Copy of application form submitted may be retained by the

candidate for future reference.

2.24.Admit Cards for DNB/DrNB Final Examination shall be available

to downloaded at NBEMS website www.natboard.edu.in from
19th August 2021 onwards.

2.25.Result for DNB/DrNB Final Examinations shall be displayed

on the website www.natboard.edu.in

2.26.Candidates should ensure before applying for DNB/DrNB Final

Examinations that their MD/MS/DM/M.Ch/Diploma is
recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) as per
provisions of the NMC Act, 2019 and the First Schedule of the IMC
Act. If it is found at any stage that the Degree/Diploma is not
recognized by NMC, NBEMS will have the right to cancel the
registration/examination.

2.27.Registration with NBEMS is mandatory for all candidates

appearing in DNB/DrNB Final Examinations.

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 2.28.The applicant candidates should communicate with National
Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences regarding matters
related to DNB/DrNB Final Examinations as per prescribed
communication protocols only, detailed under Chapter - 10.

2.29.All the correspondence through post should be addressed to the

Executive Director, National Board of Examinations in Medical
Sciences, Medical Enclave, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Ansari Nagar,
New Delhi-110029. Candidates are requested to superscribe the
envelope with the subject matter of the correspondence for
expeditious processing.

2.30.The jurisdiction for court cases/disputes shall be at N e w

Delhi only.

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3. Fee Structure
3.1. Examination Fee:
Examination Fee Total*
Candidate Registration Fee
(Theory & Practical) (in Rs.)
DNB/DrNB Trainees 6000 Not Applicable# 6000
MD/MS or
6000 1000 7000
DM/MCh
Only Practical Examination
6000
(DNB/DrNB trainee or MD/MS/DM/MCh Candidate)

*Excluding payment gateway charges, as may be applicable.

# Paid at the time of Registration for the DNB/DrNB Course.

3.2. Applications forms once submitted cannot be withdrawn. Any

claim for refund, adjustment or carrying forward of Application
fee will not be entertained after successful submission of
application.

3.3. How to pay: The prescribed exam fee should be remitted through
payment gateway provided using a Credit Card or a Debit Card
issued by banks in India or other modes as may be made available
and have been provided on the web page.

3.4. Examination fees in respect of candidates who are absent or

declared ineligible due to any reason will be forfeited. Candidates
are advised to read the rule position carefully and satisfy the terms
and conditions for fulfilment of eligibility criteria before
proceeding for payment of fees.

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4. Examination for Broad Specialties
4.1. For Broad Specialties:

4.1.1.DNB Final is a two-stage examination comprising of theory and

practical examination.

4.1.2.An eligible candidate who has qualified the theory examination

is permitted to appear in the practical examination. Those who
fail to qualify the theory examination are required to reappear
in the theory examination of session.

4.1.3.The practical examination of the session in which the candidate

qualifies the theory examination shall be the mandatory first
attempt. A candidate unsuccessful in the first attempt of
practical examination is permitted to undertake two more
attempt(s) of practical examinations. These two attempts shall be
any two practical examinations conducted in next three
consecutive sessions of DNB Final Examinations.

Example: Candidates qualifying theory examination of June

2021 session shall appear for their first attempt in the
practical exams of June 2021 session compulsorily and in the
event of they not passing this practical examination, the
candidate(s) may take any two attempts at the practical
exams of next three consecutive sessions as and when
conducted.

4.1.4.Absentation from Practical Examination after successful

submission of application is counted as an attempt.

4.1.5.The list of Specialties in which candidates can undertake DNB

Final examination are mentioned at Annexure-II.

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 4.2. Examination (Broad Specialties):
4.2.1.Theory Examination
• The theory examination comprises of four papers,
maximum marks 100 each.
• There are 10 short notes of 10 marks each, in each of
the papers.
• The number of short notes and their respective marks
weightage may vary in some subjects/some papers.
• Maximum time permitted is 3 hours.
• Candidate must score at least 200/400 in the aggregate of
4 papers to qualify the theory examination. Grace marks of
up to 2% of maximum marks i.e. 8/400 shall be given only
to the candidates falling in the zone of consideration i.e.
securing between 192-199 marks out of 400.
• Only those candidates who have qualified the theory
examination are permitted to take the practical
examination.

4.2.2.Practical Examination
• Maximum Marks: 300
• Comprises of OSCE and/or Clinical Examination, and
Viva.
• Candidate must obtain a minimum of 150/300 marks to
qualify for the Practical Examination.
• There is no provision for grace marks in Practical
examination.
• There are a maximum of three attempts that can be availed
by a candidate for Practical Examination.
• First attempt is the practical examination following
immediately after the declaration of theory results in the
same session.
• Second and Third attempt in practical examination shall
be permitted out of the next three sessions of DNB Final

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 Examinations; after payment of full examination fees as
may be prescribed by NBEMS.
• Absentation from Practical Examination after successful
submission of application is counted as an attempt.
Appearance in first practical examination is compulsory.
• Requests for Change in center/date of examination are
not entertained, as the same is not permissible. Candidates
are required not to canvass with NBEMS for above.
• DNB Broad Specialty trainees whose theses are not
accepted by the National Board of Examinations in
Medical Sciences by the time of announcement of
practical examination centres shall not be allowed to
appear in the practical examination.
• Above scheme of practical examination may vary due to
ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic.

4.3. Eligibility (Broad Specialty)

4.3.1.DNB Broad Specialty Candidates (Post MBBS and Post
Diploma):
• Candidates who have undergone training as a DNB trainee at any
of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
accredited institute after having registered with NBEMS as a DNB
trainee and are completing their prescribed (as per letter of
registration issued by NBEMS) training as a DNB trainee by the
date mentioned below, & on submission of certificate to this effect,
can undertake the DNB Final Examination in the same specialty.

Cutoff date for completion of DNB Training for June 2021 session
28th February 2022*

* Inclusive of 3 months of extension of training in terms of NBEMS

notice dated 18.01.2021.

• Submission of Training Completion Certificate indicating details

of leave taken during DNB training for DNB trainees is an essential
pre-requisite. In case the candidate does not submit the training

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 Completion certificate (as per applicable format given in Annexure
III & IV) along with the application form, his/her application shall
be rejected and fees forfeited.

• Request for extension in cutoff date for completion of training for

the purpose of eligibility determination for DNB final
Examination shall not be considered.

• Candidates whose DNB training is ongoing at the time of

submission of the online application form but likely to be
completed on or before the cut-off date prescribed for June 2021
session are required to submit Provisional Training Completion
Certificate (PTCC) as per format in Annexure-III. Such candidates
are required to submit Final Training Completion Certificate
(FTCC) as per format in Annexure-IV immediately on
completion of their training. Such candidates shall be
provisionally allowed to appear for DNB Final Examination
subject to completion of their DNB training by the prescribed cut-
off date, failing which their candidature shall be cancelled and
result, if declared, shall be treated as null and void.

• Candidates whose DNB training is already completed at the time

of submission of the online application form are required to
submit Final Training Completion Certificate (FTCC) as per
format in Annexure-IV.

4.3.2.MD/MS Qualified Candidates:

• Candidates who have passed the final examination, on or before

31st August 2021, leading to the award of a Post Graduate Degree
(MD/MS), from an Indian University, which is duly recognized as
per provisions of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act,
2019 and the first schedule of the IMC Act can apply for the DNB
Final examination in the same broad specialty.

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 • As per the MoHFW letter No. C.18018/11/2021-MEP dated
30.04.2021, the FCPS qualifications awarded by the College of
Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai are not equivalent to either
MD or MS courses. Accordingly, candidates possessing FCPS
qualifications awarded by the College of Physicians and
Surgeons, Mumbai are not eligible to apply for DNB Final
Examinations.

• Submission of proof of having qualified final examination for

MD/MS degree on or before 31st August 2021 is an essential
prerequisite. In c a s e t h e c a n d i d a t e does not submit the
requisite proof of qualifying final examination for MD/MS degree
by the prescribed cut-off date, his/ her candidature shall be
cancelled & fees forfeited.

4.4. Thesis Submission to NBEMS

• As per NBEMS norms, writing a thesis is essential for all DNB
trainee s towards partial fulfilment of eligibility for award of DNB
degree certificate.

• In terms of the NBEMS notice dated 22.12.2020, the last date for
submission of thesis by DNB trainees who are eligible to appear
in the DNB Final Theory Examination - June 2021 was notified as
31st March 2021. DNB trainees who have failed to submit their
thesis to National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences for
assessment by 31st March 2021 are not eligible to apply for DNB
Final Theory Examination - June 2021.

• The status of thesis submission/acceptance, as may be applicable,

shall be verified the time of submission of online application for
DNB Final Theory Examination.

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5. Examination for Super Specialties
5.1. For Super Specialties:

5.1.1.DrNB Final is a two-stage examination comprising of theory

and practical examination.

5.1.2.An eligible candidate who has qualified the theory examination

is permitted to appear in the practical examination. Those who
fail to qualify the theory examination are required to reappear
in the theory examination of session.

5.1.3.The practical examination of the session in which the candidate

qualifies the theory examination shall be the mandatory first
attempt. A candidate unsuccessful in the first attempt of
practical examination is permitted to undertake one more attempt
of practical examinations. The second attempt can be taken in next
two consecutive sessions of DrNB Final Examinations.

Example: Candidates qualifying theory examination in June

2021 session shall appear for their first attempt in the
practical exams of June 2021 session compulsorily and in the
event of they not passing this practical examination, the
candidate(s) may take second attempt at the practical exams
of next two consecutive sessions as and when conducted.

5.1.4.Absentation from Practical Examination after successful

submission of application is counted as an attempt.

5.1.5.The list of Specialties in which candidates can undertake DrNB

Final examination in are mentioned at Annexure-II.

5.2. Examination (Super Specialties):

5.2.1.Theory Examination
• Maximum Marks: 300

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 • The theory exam comprises of three question papers.
• There are 10 short notes of 10 marks each in the
question paper.
• The number of short notes and their respective marks
weightage may vary in some subjects/some papers.
• Maximum time permitted is 3 hours for each question paper.
• Candidate must score at least 50% of maximum marks to
qualify the theory exam i.e. candidate scoring 150 or more
marks out of 300 shall be declared ‘pass’ in theory
examination.
• Candidate must score at least 150/300 in the aggregate of
3 papers to qualify the theory examination. Grace marks of
up to 2% of maximum marks i.e. 6/300 shall be given only
to the candidates falling in the zone of consideration i.e.
securing between 144-149 marks out of 300.
• Candidates who have qualified the theory examination are
permitted to take up the practical examination.

5.2.2.Practical Examination
• Maximum Marks: 300
• Comprises of OSCE and/or Clinical Examination, and
Viva.
• Candidate must obtain a minimum of 150/300 marks to
qualify for the Practical Examination. There are no grace
marks in Practical Examination.
• There are a maximum of two attempts that can be availed by
a candidate for Practical Examination.
• First attempt is the practical examination following
immediately after the declaration of theory results.
• The second attempt shall be permitted out of the next 2
sessions of DrNB Final Examination.
• Absentation from Practical Examination after successful
submission of application is counted as an attempt.
Appearance in first practical examination is compulsory.

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 • Requests for Change in center/date of examination are not
entertained, as the same is not permissible. Candidates are
required not to canvass with NBEMS for the same.
• DrNB Super Specialty trainees whose theses are not accepted
by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
by the time of announcement of practical examination
centres shall not be allowed to appear in the practical
examination.
• Above scheme of practical examination may vary due to
ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic.

5.3. Eligibility (Super Specialty)

5.3.1.DrNB Super Specialty Candidates:

• Candidates who have undergone training as a DrNB trainee at

any of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
accredited institute after having registered with NBEMS as a
DrNB trainee and are completing their prescribed (as per letter of
registration issued by NBEMS) training as DrNB trainee by the
date mentioned below, & on submission of certificate to this effect,
can undertake the DrNB Final Examination in the same specialty.

Cutoff date for completion of DrNB Training for June 2021 session
28th February 2022*

* Inclusive of 3 months of extension of training in terms of NBEMS

notice dated 18.01.2021.

• Submission of Training Completion Certificate indicating details

of leave taken during DrNB training for DrNB trainees is an
essential pre-requisite. In case the candidate does not submit the
training Completion certificate (as per applicable format given in
Annexure III & IV) along with the application form, his/her
application shall be rejected and fees forfeited.

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 • Request for extension in cutoff date for completion of training for
the purpose of eligibility determination for DrNB final
Examination shall not be considered.

• Candidates whose DrNB training is ongoing at the time of

submission of the online application form but likely to be
completed on or before the cut-off date for June 2021 session are
required to submit Provisional Training Completion Certificate
(PTCC) as per format in Annexure-III. Such candidates are
required to submit Final Training Completion Certificate (FTCC)
as per format in Annexure-IV immediately on completion of
their training. Such candidates shall be provisionally allowed to
appear for DrNB Final Examination subject to completion of their
DrNB training by the prescribed cut-off date, failing which their
candidature shall be cancelled and result, if declared, shall be
treated as null and void.

• Candidates whose DrNB training is already completed at the time

of submission of the online application form are required to
submit Final Training Completion Certificate (FTCC) as per
format in Annexure-IV.

5.3.2.DM/MCh Qualified Candidates:

• Candidates who have passed the final examination, on or before

31st August 2021, leading to the award of a Doctoral Degree
(DM/MCh), from an Indian University, which is duly recognized
as per provisions of the repealed Indian Medical Council Act
1956/ National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019 can apply
for the DrNB Final examination in the same Super Specialty.

• Submission of proof of having qualified final examination for

DM/MCh degree on or before 31st August 2021 is an essential
prerequisite. In c a s e t h e c a n d i d a t e does not submit the
requisite proof of qualifying final examination for DM/MCh

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 degree by the prescribed cut-off date, his/ her candidature shall
be cancelled & fees forfeited.
5.4. Examination for Direct 6 Years Courses

After completing 2 years of DrNB training

Part I Theory Exam

Paper I & II

Part I Practical: A

Clinical examination comprising of 4 short cases in the concerned specialty

Part I Practical: B

Clinical examination on OSCE pattern (General Surgery) and shall be common for all
candidates in Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery

After qualifying Part I (Theory & Practical A + B), completing 5 years of DrNB training by
prescribed cut-off date and thesis submission to National Board of Examinations in Medical
Sciences for assessment*

DNB Final Exam (Part II)

Theory

After qualifying Part II (Theory), completing 5 years of DrNB training by prescribed cut-off date
and thesis acceptance by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences*

DNB Final Exam (Part II)

Practical

After qualifying Part II (Theory & Practical) & completing 6 years of DrNB training*

Provisional Pass Certificate/ Degree Certificate

* Subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria

• Candidates enrolled for DrNB Direct 6 year courses in Paediatric
Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic &

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 Vascular Surgery are required to take Part – I & Part – II (Final)
Examination.

Cardiothoracic
Paediatric Paediatric Neuro
Exam & Vascular
Surgery Surgery Surgery
Surgery
On completion of 2 years of DrNB training subject to fulfilment of
Part-I
Examination eligibility criteria.

On completion of 5 years of DrNB training subject to fulfillment of

Examination eligibility criteria. Paper–I of the theory exam shall be
Final
exempted; Candidates are required to take only Paper –II & III of DrNB
Final Theory Exam.

5.4.1.Part I Examination for Direct 6 Years Courses

• Candidates enrolled for Direct 6-year courses (Paediatric Surgery,

Plastic Surgery, Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery and
Neurosurgery) can take Part–I Examination on completion of their
2 years of DrNB training subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria.
The cut-off date for completion of 2 years DrNB (Part I) training is
30th November 2021.

• DrNB Part – I (Theory) Examination for candidates of Direct 6 year

courses in Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery and
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery comprises of two question
papers.

• There are 10 short notes of 10 marks each in the question paper.

• Maximum time permitted is 3 hours for each paper.

• Candidate must score at least 50% of maximum marks to qualify

the theory exam i.e. candidate scoring 100 or more marks out of 200
shall be declared ‘pass’ in theory examination.

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 • Candidate must score at least 100/200 in the aggregate of 2 papers
to qualify the theory examination. Grace marks of up to 2% of
maximum marks i.e. 4/200 shall be given only to the candidates
falling in the zone of consideration i.e. securing between 96-99
marks out of 200.

• Above scheme of practical examination may vary due to ongoing

COVID 19 Pandemic

• SYLLABUS:
• PAEDIATRIC SURGERY (PART-I)/ PLASTIC SURGERY (PART-I)/
NEURO SURGERY (PART-I)/ CARDIOTHORACIC AND
VASCULAR SURGERY (PART-I) PAPER - I: Basic Principles of General
Surgery

• PAEDIATRIC SURGERY (PART I) PAPER II: Basic Sciences as applied

to Paediatric Surgery

• PLASTIC SURGERY (PART I) PAPER II: Basic Sciences as applied to

Plastic Surgery

• NEURO SURGERY (PART I) PAPER II: Basic Sciences as applied to

Neurosurgery

Cardio
PART-I Paediatric Plastic Neuro
Thoracic
(Theory) Surgery Surgery Surgery
Surgery
Paper – I Max
Basic Principles of General Surgery
Marks: 100
Basic
Basic Sciences Basic
Sciences as Basic
Paper – II as applied Sciences as
applied to Sciences as
Max Marks: to applied to
Cardio applied to
100 Paediatric Plastic
Thoracic Neurosurgery
Surgery Surgery
Surgery
Part–I Practical
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&B

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 • CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY (PART I)
PAPER II: Basic Sciences as applied to Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery

• Candidates who have successfully qualified the Part–I theory

examination shall be required to appear in Part – I practical
examination.

• Scheme for practical examination shall be sent to candidates

registered with NBEMS.

5.4.2.Part II Examination (Final) for Direct 6 Years Courses

• Candidates who have successfully qualified Part – I examination

can take Part–II (Final) Examination on completion of 5 years of
DrNB training subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria.

• Part–II (Final) Examination is common for candidates of 3 years

and 6 years DrNB courses in the respective super specialties.
However, Paper-I shall be exempted for candidates of Direct 6-year
courses.

• For details of Examination scheme for Part – II (Final) Examination,

kindly refer to Section 5.1

• Final Examination (Direct 6 years courses): Candidates who

joined Direct 6 years DrNB course in Plastic surgery, Pediatric
Surgery, Cardiothoracic & Vascular surgery or Neurosurgery and
have successfully qualified Part-I examination as direct 6 years
candidates can take Part–II (Final) Examination on completion of
5 years of DrNB training subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria.

• Candidates should be completing their 5 years DrNB training on

or before 30th November 2021. Part-II (Final) Examination is
common for candidates of 3 years and direct 6 years DrNB courses
in the respective super specialties.

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 • Direct 6 years candidates appearing in DrNB final examination
shall be exempted from question Paper–I. They will be required to
attempt question paper II & III only. DrNB Super specialty
Candidates (3year Courses) and MCh candidates will have to
attempt all the three question papers.

5.5. Thesis Submission to NBEMS

• As per NBEMS norms, writing a thesis is essential for all DrNB

candidates towards partial fulfilment of eligibility for award of
DrNB degree certificate.

• In terms of the NBEMS notice dated 22.12.2020, the last date for
submission of thesis by DrNB trainees who are eligible to appear
in the DrNB Final Theory Examination - June 2021 was notified as
31st March 2021. DrNB trainees who have failed to submit their
thesis to National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences for
assessment by 31st March 2021 are not eligible to apply for DrNB
Final Theory Examination - June 2021.

• The status of thesis submission/acceptance, as may be applicable,

shall be verified the time of submission of online application for
DrNB Final Theory Examination.

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6. Date of Examinations & Result
6.1. DNB Final (Broad Specialty)

Paper Day Date Exam Time

I Tuesday 24.08.2021 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
II Wednesday 25.08.2021 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
III Thursday 26.08.2021 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
IV Friday 27.08.2021 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

6.2. DrNB Final (Super Specialty)

Paper Day Date Exam Time

I Tuesday 24.08.2021 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
II Wednesday 25.08.2021 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
III Thursday 26.08.2021 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

6.3. DrNB Super Specialty Direct 6 Years Course - Part - I

Paper Day Date Exam Time
I Tuesday 24.08.2021 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
II Wednesday 25.08.2021 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

6.4. DNB/DrNB Final Practical Examinations:

• The date, time and venue of practical examination shall be intimated

to all candidates who have qualified theory examinations through
their Online Exit Examination Portal (OEEP) account.

• NBEMS reserves its rights to allot a practical center anywhere in the

country; the candidates shall make their own arrangement for travel/
boarding etc. Change in centre of the practical examination is not
permitted under any circumstances.

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 • Candidates are advised not to make any representations/not to
canvass in this regard.

6.5. Admit Card:

• The admit card of the candidate shall be available for download
at National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences website
www.natboard.edu.in from 19th August 2021. Candidates are
required to take print out of their admit card from the website, paste
their photograph at the designated place and appear at exam centre
along with one of the following original and valid/non-expired ID
proof:
✤ PAN Card
✤ Driving License
✤ Voter ID
✤ Passport
✤ Aadhaar Card (with Photograph)

6.6. Declaration of DNB/DrNB Final Examination Result:

• DNB/DrNB final is a qualifying examination.

• Results of DNB/DrNB final examinations (theory & practical) are

declared as PASS/FAIL. In case, the applicant candidate is
provisionally eligible on date of declaration of result his/her result
shall be withheld & shall be declared only upon status being eligible.

• The details of marks obtained/grading in final theory/

practical Examinations will be provided to all the candidates.
Procedure for obtaining question wise marks can be seen at
NBEMS website (Notice dt. 20.04.10, 14.12.11).

• There will be no re-evaluation or rechecking/ re-totaling of answer

sheets. Requests for re-evaluation/re-totaling shall not be entertained.

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 • Results can be seen on website www.natboard.edu.in

• No separate certificate for passing theory examination will be issued.

• Candidates successful in the practical examination are issued

Provisional Certificate of Passing DNB/DrNB. Provisional Pass
Certificates are valid till issuance of DNB/DrNB degree certificate
in convocation of National Board of Examinations in Medical
Sciences for all purposes, including but not limited to, employment,
registration with state medical councils etc.

• Under normal circumstances the certificates of passing are issued to

the candidates within four weeks of declaration of results, however,
due to unforeseen circumstances, this period may vary.

• For issuing a duplicate provisional pass certificate, submit a request

letter stating reasons to issue a duplicate certificate, copy of FIR
lodged with police authorities clearly mentioning the loss/non-
receipt of certificate, affidavit in support of application (attested by
public notary/oath commissioner/judicial magistrate), fee of Rs.
1000/- for document upto preceding 3 years and Rs. 2000/- for
documents more than three years old. The demand draft should be
made in favour of National Board of Examinations in Medical
Sciences, payable at New Delhi.

• Candidates are advised not to canvass or approach NBEMS for

handing over the passing certificate by hand. Certificates are
dispatched to the correspondence address provided in the
application form.

6.7. Award of DNB/DrNB Degree certificates

• Candidates who have qualified both DNB/DrNB Final Theory &
Practical Examinations, and whose theses have been accepted by
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, shall be

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 conferred with DNB/DrNB degree in the specialty concerned on
enrolment for the convocation.

• National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences shall be

conferring DNB/DrNB degree subject to fulfilment of eligibility
criteria at the Convocation Ceremony. Details for the same are
announced separately at NBEMS website www.natboard.edu.in

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7. Centres for Final Examinations
7.1. The tentative list of cities where DNB/DrNB Final Theory
Examination shall be conducted is as follows:

S.
City S. No City
No
1 Ahmedabad 27 Pune

2 Amritsar 28 Raipur
3 Belgaum 29 Ranchi
4 Bengaluru 30 Thiruvananthapuram
5 Bhopal 31 Vijaywada
6 Bhubaneswar 32 Visakhapatnam
7 Chandigarh
8 Chennai
9 Coimbatore

10 Delhi/NCR

11 Guwahati

12 Hyderabad
13 Imphal
14 Indore
15 Jaipur
16 Jammu
17 Kochi (Ernakulam)
18 Kolkata
19 Kozhikode
20 Lucknow
21 Madurai
22 Mangaluru
23 Mumbai
24 Nagpur
25 Patna

26 Puducherry

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 7.2. At the time of online submission of application form, the candidate
will be required to indicate his/her FIRST and SECOND choice of
the exam city in which he/she wants to take the test. NBEMS will
make all efforts to allocate the exam centre in the city of FIRST
choice.

7.3. Requests for change of testing centre / city shall not be

entertained. Candidates are advised not to canvass for the same.

7.4. The exact venue/centre address will be informed to the candidates

through admit card which will be uploaded on NBEMS website
www.natboard.edu.in The admit card of the candidate shall be
available for download by 19th August 2021. The Candidates shall
make their own arrangement for travel/boarding etc.

7.5. Candidates are required to take print out of their admit card from
the website, paste their photograph at the designated place and
appear at exam centre along with one of the following original and
valid/non-expired ID proof:
✤ PAN Card
✤ Driving License
✤ Voter ID
✤ Passport
✤ Aadhaar Card (with Photograph)

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8. Instructions to Fill Online DNB/
DrNB Final Application Form
8.1. Applicant candidates shall be required to register online at Online
Exit Examinations Portal (OEEP) for submission of DNB/DrNB Final
Examination application to National Board of Examinations in
Medical Sciences. The Online Exit Examination Portal can be
accessed through NBEMS website www.natboard.edu.in

8.2. After successful registration and submission of application,

candidates can login to their OEEP account to check the status of the
online application submitted for DNB/DrNB Final Examinations,
any deficiency communicated to them to download the admit cards

8.3. Application for DNB/DrNB Final Theory Exam - June 2021 can
only be submitted online through National Board of Examinations
in Medical Sciences website www.natboard.edu.in There is no
other methodology for application submission. Application
submitted through any other mode shall be summarily rejected.

8.4. Following steps shall be required to be completed in sequence for

application submission to NBEMS:
A. Register a User - Online
B. Complete Application form, Examination City Selection and
Upload Prescribed Documents - Online
C. Pay Examination Fee - Online

8.5. The applicant candidate shall register a username and create his/her
online profile with Online Exit Examinations Portal. On successful
creation of candidate profile, the applicant shall be required to
complete the DNB/DrNB Final Examinations application form, pay
the prescribed examination fee and upload the prescribed
documents online. Candidates shall be able to preview the

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 application form for any corrections required before final
submission.

8.6. The applicant candidate may save and print the application form
submitted online for future reference. There is no requirement to
submit the hard copy print out of the application form and
documents uploaded to NBEMS.

8.7. The Online Exit Examinations Portal shall be the window of

communication with the applicant candidate. DNB/DrNB Final
Examinations related information shall be accessible to the candidate
at this portal.

A. Register a User - Online

8.8. New User Registration: All candidates desirous of applying for

DNB/DrNB Final Examinations shall be required to create a profile
with Online Exit Examinations Portal (OEEP). The applicant candidate
can always modify some of the information in the existing profile by
logging in using its user ID and password. If password is lost, it can
be retrieved by clicking “Forgot Your Password”.

8.9. After opening the NBEMS website www.natboard.edu.in , click on

Exit Exam Portal Quick link to access the Online Exit Examinations
Portal (OEEP). To apply for DNB Final Examination June 2021, Click
at “Apply for DNB/DrNB Final June 2021”. You will be diverted to a
login page.

8.10.If the applicant candidate is a first time user at this portal, click
“Register New User?”

8.11.Candidates who have already registered a user in Dec 2019 or June

2020 or Dec 2020 session at OEEP portal are strongly advised not to
re-register a new user. The User ID created by them in earlier
sessions shall NOT be operational now. A new user ID & Password

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 shall be shared with all such candidates at their registered email ID
once the application form goes live. Please check your registered
email ID for the User ID and Password shared.

• Username/User ID: Candidates who would register a “New User”

will get their system generated username/User ID and password at
the email ID provided on completion of profile creation. Application
ID is generated after successful submission of an application.
Application ID is not the User ID for login purpose.

• Name: Please mention the full name as in the Letter of

Registration issued by NBEMS or Name mentioned in MD/MS or
DM/MCh degree certificate. Changed name shall not be
considered. Name once registered with the profile can not be edited in the
applications to be submitted. Requests for change in name after
conduct of examination/declaration of result shall not be
considered.

• Gender, Date of Birth and Nationality: Indicate your gender; Day,

Month & Year of your birth and Nationality.

• Email ID: Email ID chosen by the applicant candidate shall be

verified through a system generated OTP for user creation. Same
email ID can not be used for registration of any other user
concurrently. Please note that all email correspondence with the
applicant candidate shall be done at this email ID only.
Correspondence received from any other email ID of the candidate shall not
be entertained.

• Mobile No: Please provide the desired mobile number for receiving
all Exit Examinations related communications. Please note that all
telephonic correspondence with the applicant candidate shall be
done at this mobile number only. You can always modify the
existing profile by logging in using your user ID and password.

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B. Complete Application form, Examination City Selection
and Upload prescribed documents - Online

• After creating the user, the candidate can either continue to fill the
application form by clicking at the link “Go to Application Form”
or can fill the application at a later stage after login using the User
ID and Password received at email.

8.12.The homepage of the Online Exit Examinations Portal provides two

quick links:

8.12.1.Apply for DNB/DrNB Final June 2021: The online application

form for DNB/DrNB Final Examinations can only be accessed
through this quick link. To create a user and to submit the
application for June 2021 session, click on this link. After
registration of user and getting a User ID, again click on this
link and login to complete & submit the application form.

8.12.2.Candidate Login after Application Submission: This login

would allow tracking the status of application, deficiency issued
if any, to download Admit Card and access to practical
examination details once the candidate qualifies the theory
examination. This login shall be active only for those who have
successfully submitted an online application. It may take few
days after application submission for this login to be active.

8.13.While filling the application form, the candidate shall be required

to select one of choices under following heads :
• Select Your Examination:
Theory & Practical/Only Practical
DNB Final Broad Specialty/DrNB Final Super Specialty/Direct 6
Years Course DrNB Part I /Direct 6 Years Course DrNB Part - II
• Select Specialty for Examination to be taken
• Category of Candidate:

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 • Broad Specialty: Post MBBS DNB Candidate/ Post Diploma DNB
Candidate/ MD-MS Qualified Candidate
• Super Specialty: DrNB Superspecialty Candidate/ DM-MCh
Qualified Candidate

8.14.The candidates who have been DNB trainees shall be required to

enter their Registration Number provided by National Board of
Examinations in Medical Sciences in the letter of registration
issued to them. Please enter the registration number in the same
format as mentioned in the letter of registration. The system will
check the status of thesis submission and acceptance thereafter.
After entering the registration number, click on the link “Click
here to see thesis status” to fetch your thesis status. Candidates
who fulfill the thesis related requirement prescribed in the bulletin
shall alone be allowed to complete the application form. For any
query related to thesis status, please write at
[email protected]

8.15.Upload of Prescribed Documents, Photograph and Scanned

Signatures: The candidate shall be required to upload scanned
copies of original documents at indicated places as per details
mentioned below:

Only For DNB/DrNB Candidates:

• MBBS Degree Certificate

• DNB/DrNB Training completion certificate as per the format given in
the information bulletin at Annexure-III/IV.
• Registration letter issued by NBEMS.
• Thesis acceptance letter issued by National Board of Examinations in
Medical Sciences/Proof of submission of thesis to National Board of
Examinations in Medical Sciences for assessment, which ever is applicable
as per information bulletin
• National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences approval in cases of
extension of training (in cases of Maternity leave/ Paternity Leave/
Medical Leave/ Excess leave)

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 Only For MD/MS/DM/M.Ch Candidates:
• MBBS Degree Certificate
• MD/MS/DM/M.Ch Degree certificate/Provisional Pass Certificate
(PPC)**##
• Following documents supporting post graduate qualification being
recognized as per the provisions of the NMC Act 2019/ the First Schedule of
the IMC Act 1956:
• Self attested copy of print-out of NMC website (www.nmc.org.in)
confirming to the additional PG Degree qualification being
“Recognized” as per provisions of the NMC Act and the first
schedule of IMC Act.
• If additional PG degree qualification is NOT listed as “Recognized”
on NMC website, please upload one of the following two
documents:
• Additional Q ualification Registration Certificate (AQRC)
issued by NMC/MCI, OR
• Additional Q ualification Registration Certificate (AQRC)
issued by State Medical Council + IMR Certificate issued
by NMC/MCI wherein said additional PG Degree
qualification is listed as registered
**##
✤ If PPC/Degree Certificate of MD/MS or DM/MCh qualification has not been
issued, a copy of result notification duly certified by the Dean/Registrar/
Principal of the university/medical college as a proof of declaration of MD/
MS or DM/MCh result on or before 31st August 2021 to be submitted. Such
candidates shall be required to submit the Provisional Pass Certificate/Degree
Certificate of MD/MS or DM/MCh qualification before declaration of DNB
final theory results.

✤ In case the result of the candidate for MD/MS or DM/MCh final exams is not
declared by the time of application submission for DNB/DrNB Final Exam
June 2021 and is likely to be declared on/before 31st August 2021, please
upload copy of admit card/date sheet of MD/MS or DM/MCh exam in the
application form and submit the proof of qualifying MD/MS or DM/MCh on/
before 31st August 2021 through Online Exit Exam Portal account.

✤ Candidates who fail to qualify their MD/MS or DM/MCh examination, as

the case may be, on or before the cut-off date i.e. 31.08.2021 or fail to submit a
proof to this effect by 31.08.2021 shall be declared ineligible and their

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 appearance in DNB Final Theory Examination June 2021 shall be treated as
null & void.

For All Candidates

Please upload following as per Image Upload Guidelines mentioned at the end
of this Information Bulletin:

• Latest Photograph
• Scanned Signatures
• Thumb Impression

Admit Cards will not be issued to the candidates who fail to submit
the above mentioned essential documents.

C. Pay Examination Fee

8.16.Payment of Fee: The candidate shall be required to make requisite
payment of prescribed examination fee online.

8.17.After successful payment of required fee, the process of submission

of the application of the candidate shall be completed.

8.18.Acknowledgement of Online Application Submission: An

acknowledgement email shall be sent for receipt of online DNB/
DrNB Final Examinations Application at NBEMS. The
acknowledgement shall bear an Application Form ID. Please
preserve this form ID for future correspondence with National
Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences regarding application.

D. Quick Links on Online Portal:

8.19.After successful submission of online application for DNB/DrNB
Final Examination, the candidate access Exit Examination Portal at
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences website
www.natboard.edu.in and needs to login through the quick link
“Candidate login after application submission”. This login shall
be active few days after the application submission.

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 8.20.Status of Application: The applications submitted by the
candidates can be tracked through Online Exit Examinations Portal
(OEEP) for status of application processing. Updated processing
status of application submitted shall be reflected on the portal.

8.21.Candidates who are issued admit card by NBEMS shall be able to

download the admit card/other communications through Online
Exit Examinations Portal.

8.22.The candidate shall also be able to upload deficient documents, if

so required by National Board of Examinations in Medical
Sciences, through this portal.

8.23.Update Profile: The candidate shall be able to update the mobile

number, email ID, correspondence address by clicking “Update
Profile” quick link. No other parameter shall be updated in NBEMS
records unless supported with appropriate authenticated
documents.

8.24.Change Password: The candidate shall be able to update his/her

Password through Online Exit Examinations Portal.

8.25.Information Bulletin: The candidate can access Information

Bulletins through this quick link.

8.26. Notices & Circulars: Relevant notices and circulars shall be

uploaded here.

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9. Unfair Means
If during the course of training / examination, a candidate is found
indulging in any of the following, he/she shall be deemed to have used
unfair means.

9.1. Candidate undergoing DNB/DrNB training if by himself or in

connivance with the accredited Institute authorities tries to abstain
himself from DNB/DrNB training or submits false/ forged
certificate towards DNB/DrNB training.

9.2. Maintaining incomplete/incorrect log book, attendance records,

training schedule, thesis work etc.

9.3. Submission of DNB/DrNB training certificate with wrong dates

of joining and completion of training.

9.4. Candidate misbehaving or using abusive language with other

DNB/DrNB trainees or patients or staff of accredited institute or
with the faculty of the accredited institute.

9.5. Candidate who has resigned from DNB/DrNB course (after joining
the DNB/DrNB course) if appears for DNB/DrNB entrance during
the scheduled duration of training.

9.6. If a candidate is found to have made a wrong statement in his/

her online application form for admission to the examinations /
counseling / training or has attempted to secure or has secured
admission to any of the examinations of NBEMS by making a false
statement or by production of a false document.

9.7. If at any stage a candidate has tampered with any entry in the
certificate or statement of marks or any certificate issued by any
governmental or non-governmental body or any other document
that has been issued to him/ her NBEMS.

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 9.8. In the answer book, a candidate is not permitted to write his/her
name or put his/her signature (except on the jacket of the answer
sheet) or put any sign or mark which may disclose his/her identity to
the examiner.

9.9. Use/possession of any kind of electronic gadgets including mobile

phones with or without internet (whether the gadgets are actually
used or not).

9.10.Having in possession of any note-book(s) or notes or chits or any

other unauthorized material concerning the subject pertaining to the
examination paper.

9.11.Anything written on any part of clothing, body, desk, table or any

instrument such as set square, protractor, blotting paper and
question paper etc.

9.12.Giving or receiving assistance directly or indirectly of any kind or

attempting to do so.

9.13.Change of seat without the permission of Examination

Superintendent/ In charge Computer Laboratory.

9.14.Writing questions or answers on any material other than the answer.

9.15.Tearing of any page of the answer book or supplementary answer

book etc.

9.16.Contacting or communicating or trying to do so with any

person, other than the Examination Staff, during the examination
time in the Examination center/Computer Laboratory.

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 9.17.Consulting notes, books or any other material or outside person
while going out of the examination hall/Computer Laboratory to
toilet or to any other place.

9.18.Impersonation.

9.19.Candidate appearing multiple times with same or different identity

in different sessions of same examination conducted on Computer
Based Testing platform.

9.20.Using or attempting to use any other undesirable method or means

in connection with the examination.

9.21.Taking away the answer book out of the examination hall/room.

Smuggling out Question Paper or its part; or smuggling out
answer book/supplementary answer sheet or part thereof.

9.22.Running away or swallowing or destroying any note or paper or

material found with him/her.

9.23.If the answer books show that a candidate has received or given
help to any other candidate through copying.

9.24.Threatening any of the officials connected with the conduct of the

examinations or threatening of any of the candidates.

9.25.Found exchanging answer book or question paper with solution or

copying from unauthorized material.

9.26.Peeping into the computer monitor screen of the other candidate.

9.27.Disclosing his/her identity or making distinctive mark in the

answer book for that purpose or fails to deliver his/her answer
book/ continuation sheet before leaving the examination hall.

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 9.28.Hacking or attempting to hack or causing interference with the
website of NBEMS or its Technology Partner(s) or their Information
Technology systems.

9.29.Tampering with Information Technology systems of NBEMS or

Technology Partner(s) or Computer Laboratory.

9.30.Damaging the computer systems of computer Laboratory.

9.31.Candidate found to have attempted or trying to attempt personally

or through another person to influence or pressurise an examiner,
or any officer or official connected with the examinations of the
NBEMS or its technology partner, either at the Board or at the office
of technology partner or their respective residence(s), in any matter
concerned with the examinations.

9.32.If at any stage if it is found that the candidate has appeared

multiple times in the same session of examination or has appeared
in same or different examination of NBEMS with different names,
unfair means case shall be registered against such candidate and
dealt accordingly.

9.33.Any act of candidate/any person which is detrimental to safe,

secure and smooth conduct of examination and the decision of EEC
in this regard shall be final.

9.34.Candidate is found talking/peeping to another candidate during

the examination hours in the examination room.

9.35.A candidate who refuses to obey the Superintendent of Examination

center/ Computer Lab and changes his/her seat with another
candidate and/or creates disturbance of any kind during the
examination and/or otherwise misbehaves in the examination hall.

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 9.36.A candidate found copying from notes written on any part of his/
her clothing, body, desk or table or instrument like set squares,
protractors, scales etc. or who is found guilty of concealing,
disfiguring, rendering illegible, swallowing or destroying any
notes or papers or material found with him/her or found
exchanging answer book or question paper with solution or talking
to a person or consulting notes or books outside the Examination
Hall, while going to the toilet or in the toilet.

9.37.Any candidate found guilty of having adopted anyone or more of

the above Unfair means/misconduct is liable to be penalized with
a penalty by the Ethics Committee, which may vary from
cancellation of the examination/ expulsion up to next 14 attempts
or 7 yrs and/or cancellation of candidature as may be decided by
Examinations Ethics Committee after considering each case.

9.38.The above list is purely indicative. If any act of omission or

commission attributed to the candidate/intent by the candidate to
vitiate the sanctity of the examination in decision of NBEMS shall be
taken up as unfair means.

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10. Communication Protocols
10.1.Information in this information bulletin & National Board of
Examinations in Medical Sciences website www.natboard.edu.in will
guide you through the entire process and help answer most of your
queries.

10.2.Application status related updates shall be available time to time

on Online Exit Examinations Portal (OEEP).

10.3.In case you are still facing issues, then you can contact NBEMS
through any of the following modes:

• NBE Candidate Care helpline (For Queries related to Application

Submission):
Helpline Number 022 - 61087595
Email [email protected]
Official Website www.natboard.edu.in

• Communication Web Portal:

https://exam.natboard.edu.in/communication.php?page=main

• By Post:
Executive Director
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences,

Medical Enclave,

Ansari Nagar,

New Delhi -110029

10.4.Queries shall only be processed if same are sent through email ID

of candidate registered with NBEMS.

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 10.5.Following Information must be provided in queries addressed to
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences regarding
DNB Final Examinations:
• Name of Applicant Candidate
• Email ID
• Mobile Number
• Correspondence Address
• Application Form ID/Roll Number for DNB/DrNB Final Examination
• Specialty of Examination

✤ Queries sent without aforesaid information may not be

entertained.

10.6.Do not send the same query multiple times, as it will delay the
response process.

10.7.Queries shall not be entertained from persons claiming themselves

to be representative, associates or officiates of the applicant
candidate.

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11. Leave Rules for DNB/DrNB/FNB
Trainees
The following revised leave rules shall apply to the candidates, who have
joined in or after 2018. Those who joined before 2018, the old leave rule
shall be applicable.

11.1.DNB/FNB Trainees are entitled to avail leave during the course of

DNB/FNB training as per the Leave Rules prescribed by NBEMS.

11.2.A DNB/FNB Trainees can avail a maximum of 30 days of leave in a

year excluding regular duty off/ Gazetted holidays as per
hospital/institute calendar/policy. This leave shall be processed at
the institutional level.

11.3.Any kind of study leave is not permissible to DNB/FNB Trainees.

11.4.Under normal circumstances leave of one year should not be carried

forward to the next year. However, in exceptional cases such as
prolonged illness, the leave across the DNB/FNB training program
may be clubbed together with prior approval of NBEMS.

11.5.Unauthorized absence from DNB/FNB training for more than 7

days may lead to cancellation of registration and discontinuation of
the DNB/FNB training and rejoining shall not be permitted.

11.6.Any Leave availed by the candidate other than the eligible leave (30
days per year) shall lead to extension of DNB /FNB training. The
training institute has to forward such requests to NBEMS along
with the leave records of the candidate since his/her joining and
supporting documents (if any) through the Head of the Institute
with their recommendation/comments. NBEMS shall consider

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 such requests on merit provided the seat is not carried over and
compromise with training of existing trainees in the Department.

11.7.Any extension of DNB/FNB training beyond the scheduled

completion date of training is permissible only under extra-ordinary
circumstances with prior approval of NBEMS. Such extension is
neither automatic nor shall be granted as a matter of routine.

11.8.DNB/FNB trainees are required to complete their training by a

prescribed cutoff date (as per information bulletin of Exit exam) for
being eligible to DNB/ FNB Exit examination.

11.9.The eligibility for DNB/FNB Final Examination shall be determined

strictly in accordance with the criteria prescribed in the respective
information bulletin.

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 Image Upload Instructions
Before applying online, a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital)
image of his/her photograph, signature and thumb impression as per the
specifications given below. Your online application will not be registered unless
you upload your photograph, signature and thumb impression as specified.

A. PHOTOGRAPH
Processes for photo upload:

The candidate shall be required to upload TWO photographs:

1. A REAL TIME PHOTOGRAPH taken by the webcam/in-built camera of the

computer system while filling the online application form:

a. Stand/sit against a white background in bright light (Avoid distracting

backgrounds)
b. The image must not include other objects or additional people. Ensure that
you are only one person in picture.
c. The image must contain the full face, ears, neck, and shoulders of the entrant
in frontal view with a neutral, non-smiling expression and with eyes
open and directed at the camera.
d. The image must not contain any parts of the body below the entrant's
shoulders.
e. Click on “Capture Photo” button in the application form.

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2. Upload a PRE-SAVED RECENT PHOTOGRAPH which can be prepared in
one of the two ways:

•Clickinga photograph through a digital camera

•By scanning the physical photograph.

I. CLICKING YOUR PHOTO

a. Stand/sit against a white background (Avoid distracting

backgrounds)
b. The image must not include other objects or additional people. Ensure that
you are only one person in picture.
c. The image must contain the full face, ears, neck, and shoulders of the entrant
in frontal view with a neutral, non-smiling expression and with eyes open
and directed at the camera.
d. The image must not contain any parts of the body below the entrant's
shoulders.
e. Click colour photograph in bright light using any digital device preferably
with > 5-megapixel resolution). Avoid using flash as it tends to create a
shadow on the white background.
f. Avoid selfie; ask someone else to take the picture for you. They might also
help to direct you a bit, like telling you to straight your head or tuck your
hair behind your ears.

Editing of digital photograph:

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 a. the photograph from the digital device to a computer/laptop.
b. the photograph such that your head, shoulders are visible and
occupy most of the image.
c. The size of image should be less than 80kb. Size of the image can be
checked by right click on the image and then go to “Properties”
link. (maintain aspect ratio, i.e. height and width ratio to avoid
distortion of image)

II. PHOTO SCAN PROCESS

In case you already have a professionally clicked passport size colour

photograph follow the following procedure to prepare scanned image of the
same.

Before you scan the photograph ensure that

a. Photo has been taken against a white background without a border and
clearly shows your face, eyes and both ears.
b. The photograph is of standard passport size (35mm X 45mm, width X
height)
c. The photograph is recent (within 6 months of online application).
d. Choose a solo photo for scanning. Cropping a group photo isn’t
acceptable.
e. Profile photograph is not acceptable.

Scanning process of already available photograph

a. Draw a box minimum 35x45 mm size on a white sheet of paper using

pencil.
b. Affix your latest passport size photograph in the draw box.
c. Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)
d. Set Color to True Color
e. Place sheet of paper face down on the printer or scanner surface.
Press scan button on the scanner or use the scanning program on
your computer.
f. Crop the image such that borders of box are reached.

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 g. Save the scanned images as .jpg/.jpeg as “Photograph.jpg” or
“Photograph.jpeg.
h. The size of image should be less than 80kb. Size of the image can be
checked by right click on the image and then go to “Properties” link.
i. If the size of the image is more than 80 kb, then adjust the settings of
scanner such as set the dpi of the scanner to 200 dpi and quality of
image at low. If image size is still more than 80 kb then resize the image
to the given specifications.

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Checklist before uploading digital image of photo

a. Photograph is in colour with white background.

b. Your face is clearly visible.
c. The size of image should be less than 80kb.
d. Image is in .jpg/.jpeg format.
e. Image is not blurred in the process of editing.
f. Digital enhancement or other alterations or retouching are not
permitted.
g. Make sure your face takes up at least 70-80% of the frame.

B. SIGNATURE

Digital image of your Signature can be made in two ways:

• Using a digital device to directly image (i.e. camera)
• Scanning the signature

I. PREPARING DIGITAL IMAGE OF SIGNATURE USING A DIGITAL

DEVICE (CAMERA)

Clicking image of signature using a digital device:

a. Draw a box of size 1.5 cm (height) x 3.5 cm (width). Use a black or dark
blue ink pen to sign within this box.
b. Click the signature within the box in bright light conditions using any
digital device (preferably with > 5-megapixel resolution). Avoid using
flash.

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 c. Check the shadow of your hands/camera/smartphone etc. does not fall
on the sheet.

Editing digital image of the signature:

a. Transfer the digital image to a computer/laptop.
b. If required, use auto-correct feature of image editing software so that
the signature is clear against a white background.
c. Crop the image such that borders of box are reached.
d. Resize the image to 20 – 100 Kb (maintain aspect ratio, i.e. height and
width ratio to avoid distortion of image)

II. SCANNING THE SIGNATURE:

a. The signatures should be done by the candidates only as it may be

checked any time frequently.
b. Signature done on the blank white page without lines only will be
accepted
c. Take the white sheet and mark the box size of 3.5 x 1.5 cm (width x
height)
d. Sign inside the box with blue/black pen.
e. If the Candidate’s signature on the answer script, at the time of the
examination, does not match the signature on the Attendance Sheet, the
candidate will be disqualified.
f. Set the scanner to 200 dpi
g. The scanned image should be saved in .jpeg/.jpg format.
h. Crop only box area.

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 i. The size of image should be less than 80kb.

C. THUMB IMPRESSION

Instruction for preparing digital image of thumb print

Taking a thumb-print

a. Draw a box of 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm (width x height) on a white sheet of paper

(you may draw more than 1 box to take multiple thumb print and select
the best).
b. Use a fresh blue/black colour ink pad.

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 c. Practice on a sheet of paper to get the proper thumb-print especially the
density or darkness of the colour. The impression of the print should be
clear and readable; neither dark nor smudged or light.
d. Clean your hands and dry them before you begin (oil/dirt can obscure
the prints)
e. Gently press your LEFT THUMB against the ink pad and take a
horizontal print of your left thumb within the box. Do not press too
much or wriggle as it may lead to smudging of print. Preferably take
impressions of thumb in more than box.

I.PREPARING DIGITAL IMAGE OF THUMB IMPRESSION USING A

DIGITAL DEVICE (CAMERA)

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II.SCANNING THE THUMB IMPRESSION

a. Set the scanner to 200 dpi.

b. Save the scanned image of thumb-print as .jpg/.jpeg format.
c. Crop only box area.
d. The size of image should be less than 80kb. Size of the image can be
checked by right click on the image and then go to “Properties” link.

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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCEPTABLE PHOTOGRAPHS

Reason for
Not Acceptable Acceptable
Rejection

Cropped image

Not looking
straight into camera

Black & White

Photographs

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 Improper flash or
improper lighting

Photo taken with

mobile phone
(including
“selfies”) resulting
in distorted face

Distortion due to
enlargement of an
original smaller
image

Improper
Background or
Sunglasses

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 Too much glare on
spectacles

Spectacle rim over

eyes

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCEPTABLE SIGNATURES

Not Acceptable Reason for

Acceptable
Signature Rejection

Signature not in
rectangle box

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 Signature not in
full

Initials are
unacceptable

Signature in
Capital

Signature is
smaller in size.
Instead of the box,
entire page is
scanned and
uploaded.

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 Signature not in
plain white
background

Signature and
thumb impression
in same box

Signatures with
dark background

Signature outside
the rectangle

Signature in other
than blue or black
ink

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 Photograph
uploaded in place
of Signatures

Thumb Impression
Uploaded in place
of Signatures

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCEPTABLE THUMB IMPRESSIONS

Not Acceptable
Reason for Rejection Acceptable
Signature
Thumb impression
in other than blue or
black ink

Thumb impression
taken via mobille
phone/camera with
dark background

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 Incomplete thumb
impression

Picture of thumb
impression

Thumb impression
uploaded is partly
cropped / not
scanned completely.

Thumb impression is
not clear

Dry thumb
impression

Thumb impression
not in plain white
background

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 Thumb Impression
obscured by too
much ink.

Thumb Impression is
too small; upload full
A4 size sheet instead
of box alone

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 Annexure-I

MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

(Department of Health and Family Welfare)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd August, 2016

S.O. 2672(E),-In exercise of the power conferred by sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Indian
Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956), the Central Government after consulting the Medical
Council of India, Hereby Makes the following further amendments in the First Schedule of the Act,
namely;

(i) The following diplomate National Board (DNB), Broad Specialty Courses (three years
courses at the Post MBBS level) shall be inserted, namely,

This shall be recognised medical Qualification

Diplomate National Board
When granted by National Board of Examinations,
(Anatomy) New Delhi on or after August 1984.

This shall be recognised medical Qualification

Diplomate National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Emergency Medicine) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after June,
2013.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Diplomate National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Field Epidemiology) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after
December 2012.
Diplomate National
Board This shall be recognised medical Qualification
When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Immunobematology
in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after
& Transfussion December 2008.
Medicine)
This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Diplomate National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Rural Surgery) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after
December 2009.

(ii) The following Diplomate National Board (DNB), Super Specialty Course (three years
courses at the Post MD/MS level) shall be inserted, namely

This shall be recognised medical Qualification

Diplomate National Board
When granted by National Board of Examinations,
(Endocrinology)
New Delhi on or after Feb 1989.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Diplomate National Board
When granted by National Board of Examinations,
(Hematology)
New Delhi on or after December 2010.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Diplomate National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Medical Genetics) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after January,
2015.

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 This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Diplomate National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Medical Oncology) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after
December 2002.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Diplomate National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Neonatology) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after June
2005.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Diplomate National Board
When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Peripheral Vascular in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after
Surgery) December 2009.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Diplomate National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Rheumatology) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after
December 2008.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Diplomate National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Surgical Gastroenterology) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after January,
2002.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Diplomate National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Surgical Oncology) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after
December 2006.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Diplomate National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Thoracic Surgery) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after Janurary
2014.

(iii) The following Fellowship National Board (FNB), Courses (two years courses at the Post
MD/MS level) Shall be inserted, namely,

This shall be recognised medical Qualification

Fellowship National Board
When granted by National Board of Examinations,
(Critical care Medicine) New Delhi on or after March 2001.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification When
Fellowship National Board granted by National Board of Examinations in
(Cardiac Anesthesia) Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after January,
2001.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification When
Fellowship National Board granted by National Board of Examinations in
(Hand & Micro Surgery) Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after February
2002.
Fellowship National This shall be recognised medical Qualification When
Board (High, risk granted by National Board of Examinations in
Pregnancy & Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after January
Perinatology) 2001.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification When
Fellowship National Board granted by National Board of Examinations in
(Interventional Cardiology) Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after February
2002.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification When
Fellowship National Board granted by National Board of Examinations in
(Infectious Discase) Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after February
2008.

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 This shall be recognised medical Qualification When
Fellowship National Board granted by National Board of Examinations in
(Laboratory Medicine) Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after December
2006.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification When
Fellowship National Board granted by National Board of Examinations in
(Minimal Access Surgery) Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after December
2000.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification When
Fellowship National Board
granted by National Board of Examinations in
(Pediatric Hemato Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after December
Oncology) 2006.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification When
Fellowship National Board
granted by National Board of Examinations in
(Pediatric Cardiology) Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after March 2001.

This shall be recognised medical Qualification

Fellowship National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Pediatric Intensive Care) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after
December 2006.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Fellowship National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Reproductive Medicine) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after May
2003.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Fellowship National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Spine Surgery) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after
February 2001.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Fellowship National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Trauma Care) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after May
2001.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Fellowship National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Vitreo Retinal Surgery) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after March
2001.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Fellowship National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Paediatric Gastroenterology) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after January
2014.
This shall be recognised medical Qualification
Fellowship National Board When granted by National Board of Examinations
(Sports Medicine) in Medical Sciences, New Delhi on or after Janurary
2014.

Note: - The FNB qualifications shall not be treated as a recognised medical qualification for the
purpose of teaching faculty.

[No. V.11025/19/2014-MEP]

ALIR. RIZVI, Jt. Secy.

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 No. V 11015/17/83-ME. (Policy)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY
WELFARE (DEPT. OF HEALTH
New Delhi, Dated the 19th September, 1983

NOTIFICATION
S. O. In exercise of the power conferred by sub-section (2) of section (ii) of the Indian
Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956), the Central Government after consulting the
Medical Council of India, hereby makes the following further amendments in the First
Schedule of the Act, namely:

(i) In the entries relating to National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, New Delhi
after the entry Membership of National Academy of Medical Sciences (Microbiology)
…… M.N.A.M.S. (micro) the following entries shall be inserted, namely:

Membership of the National Academy M.N.A.M.S. (Family Medicine)

of Medical Science (Family Medicine)
Membership of the National Academy M.N.A.M.S (Biochemistry)
of Medical Science (Biochemistry)
Membership of the National academy M.N.A.M.S (Nuclear Medicine)
of Medical Science (Nuclear Medicine)
Membership of the National Academy M.N.A.M.S (Clinical Pharmacology and
of the Medical Sciences (Clinical therapeutics)
Pharmacology and therapeutics)

((ii) “The M.N.A.M.S. qualifications in various disciplines granted by the National Board
of Examinations, New Delhi as included in this Schedule, shall be recognized
medical qualifications only when granted on or before 30th August, 1982”

(iii) As a result of the change of nomenclature of the medical qualification granted

by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, New Delhi, from M.N.A.M.S.
(Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences) to Diplomate NB (Diplomate
of National Board), in the entries relating to National Board of Examinations in Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, after the foot note related to M.N.A.M.S. qualification, etc. following
entries shall be inserted, namely.

“The Diplomate of National Board qualification in various disciplines granted by the

National Board of Examination, New Delhi, shall be recognized medical qualifications
when granted on or after 30th August 1982”.

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Diplomate National Board (Physiology) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Phy)
Diplomate National Board (General Medicine) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Gen Med)
Diplomate National Board (General Surgery) ….. Diplomate N.B.(Gen Surg)
Diplomate National Board (Ophthalmology) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Ophthal)
Diplomate National Board (Anesthesiology) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Anaes)
Diplomate National Board (Social and Preventive Medicine) ….. Diplomate N.B. (SPM)
Diplomate National Board (Paediatrics) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Ped)
Diplomate National Board (Psychiatry) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Psy)
Diplomate National Board (Orthopaedics) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Ortho)
Diplomate National Board (Radio-diagnosis) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Radio Dig)
Diplomate National Board (Radio Therapy) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Radiotherapy)
Diplomate National Board (Health Administration including
Hospital Administration) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Health
Administration including
Hospital Administration)
Diplomate National Board (Oto-rhinolaryngology) …..Diplomate N.B. (Otorhino)
Diplomate National Board (Dermatology & Venereology) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Derm & Vener)
Diplomate National Board (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Obs & Gynae)
Diplomate National Board (Respiratory Diseases) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Resp disease)
Diplomate National Board (Neuro Surgery) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Neurosurgery)
Diplomate National Board (Paediatric Surgery) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Ped Surg)
Diplomate National Board (Neurology) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Neurology)
Diplomate National Board (Plastic Surgery) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Plastic Surg)

Diplomate National Board (Genito-Urinary Surgery) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Genitourinary Surg)

Diplomate National Board (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) …..Diplomate N.B.(Cardiothoracic Surg)

Diplomate National Board (Physical Medicine Rehabilitation) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Phy. Med & Rehab)

Diplomate National Board (Forensic Medicine) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Forensic Med)
Diplomate National Board (Maternal Child Health) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Maternal Child
Health)
Diplomate National Board (Nephrology) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Nephrology)
Diplomate National Board (Cardiology) ….. Diplomate N.B.
(Cardiology)
Diplomate National Board (Gastro-enterology) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Gastro)
Diplomate National Board (Microbiology) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Micro)
Diplomate National Board (Family Medicine) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Family Medicine)
Diplomate National Board (Pathology) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Pathology)
Diplomate National Board (Biochemistry) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Biochemistry)
Diplomate National Board (Nuclear Medicine) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Nuclear Med)
Diplomate National Board (Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics) ….. Diplomate N.B. (Clinical
Pharma and Therapeutic)

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 Sd/- (P.C. Jain)
UNDER SECRETARY to the Govt. of India

To
The General Manager, Government of India Press, Mayapuri, Ring Road,
New Delhi

A/o. V11015/17/83-M.E. (P)

Copy forwarded for information

1. The Secretary, Medical Council of India Kotla Road, New Delhi
2. Dte. Gen. of Health Services, New Delhi
3. All State Government/ Union Territories.
4. Ministry of Law & Justice, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi
5. National Medical Library, (to arrange 50 copies of Gazette Notifications)
6. The Secretary-cum-Registrar, National Board of Examinations in Medical
Sciences, New Delhi

sd/- (P.C. Jain)

UNDER SECRETARY

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 ANNEXURE-II

List of Specialties in which DNB/DrNB Final Examinations

shall be conducted in June 2021 Session

DNB- BROAD AND DrNB SUPER SPECIALTY COURSES:

1. Anatomy
2. Anaesthesiology
3. Biochemistry
4. Cardiac Anaesthesia
5. Cardiology
6. Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery
7. Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery (Direct 6 years course) (Part-1)
8. Clinical Hematology
9. Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology
10. Community Medicine
11. Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
12. Emergency Medicine
13. Endocrinology
14. Family Medicine
15. Field Epidemiology
16. Forensic Medicine
17. General Medicine
18. General Surgery
19. Hospital Administration
20. Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion
21. Medical Gastroenterology
22. Medical Genetics
23. Medical Oncology
24. Microbiology
25. Neonatology
26. Nephrology
27. Neuro Surgery
28. Neuro Surgery (Direct 6 years course) (Part-1)
29. Neurology
30. Neuro Anaesthesia
31. Nuclear Medicine

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32. Obstetrics and Gynaecology
33. Ophthalmology
34. Orthopaedics
35. Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
36. Paediatric Surgery (Direct 6 years course) (Part-1)
37. Paediatric Surgery
38. Paediatrics
39. Pathology
40. Paediatric Cardiology
41. Pharmacology
42. Physiology
43. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
44. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Direct 6 years course) (Part-1)
45. Psychiatry
46. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
47. Radiation Oncology
48. Radio Diagnosis
49. Respiratory Medicine
50. Rural Surgery
51. Surgical Oncology
52. Surgical Gastroenterology
53. Thoracic Surgery
54. Urology
55. Vascular Surgery

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 ANNEXURE-III

DNB/DrNB Training Completion Certificate (Provisional)

Format of Training Completion Certificate to be furnished by all DNB/DrNB Candidates who have
undergone training in institute accredited with NBEMS for DNB/DrNB training.
✤ Submission of False/Fabricated information/documents shall be liable for penal action.
NOTE: Ensure that DNB/DrNB training completion certificates MUST be issued on an OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD of
the training hospital/institute under signature and stamp of Dean/ Principal/ Medical Superintendent/Head of the
Institution/Director only, as per the prescribed format along with the leave records.

Office dispatch No.:...................... Date of issue…………………

To,
The Executive Director Candidate’s
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences Photograph
Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar,
Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road)
New Delhi-110029

Sub: Furnishing of DNB/DrNB Training Completion Certificate (Provisional)

Sir,

It is certified that Dr__________________________________________Son/ Daughter/ Wife of

________________ who was registered with National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences w.e.f
______________ vide Registration Number _______________________ for Two/ Three years of DNB/DrNB
training in the specialty of ___________ in our hospital/institution, joined the course on
and will be completing mandatory Two/ Three years of training on . Incase Dr.
______________________ is unable to complete his/her DNB/DrNB training on or before the cutoff date i.e.
28-02-2022 towards eligibility determination, it is understood that the candidature of the candidate shall
stand cancelled for DNB/DrNB Final Examination - June 2021.

The leave record of the candidate is as follows:

Year of
Period of Leave
Training
(Specify Dates of Nature of Leave No. of Days
(First/ Second/
leave availed)
Third)

Total number of leave availed by the candidate during the entire period of
DNB/DrNB training (Grand Total in Days)
It is also certified that the candidate has worked during the above stated period as a resident doctor strictly in
accordance with leave and other training guidelines of National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences.
He/She has submitted his thesis for assessment to NBEMS on/before the prescribed cut-off date.

Yours sincerely,

Signature of Head of the Institution_________________________

Name & Designation ___________________________________________

Candidate’s Signature Official Stamp of the Issuing Authority

with Name, Designation and Institute

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 ANNEXURE-III-D6Y - Part I

DrNB (D6Y) Training Completion Certificate (Provisional)

Format of Training Completion Certificate to be furnished by all DrNB (D6Y) Candidates who have
undergone training in institute accredited with NBEMS for DrNB training.
✤ Submission of False/Fabricated information/documents shall be liable for penal action.
NOTE: Ensure that DrNB training completion certificates MUST be issued on an OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD of the
training hospital/institute under signature and stamp of Dean/ Principal/ Medical Superintendent/Head of the
Institution/Director only, as per the prescribed format along with the leave records.

Office dispatch No.:...................... Date of issue…………………

To,
The Executive Director Candidate’s
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences Photograph
Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar,
Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road)
New Delhi-110029
Sub: Furnishing of DrNB (D6Y) Part I Training Completion Certificate (Provisional)

Sir,
It is certified that Dr________________________________________________________________Son/ Daughter/ Wife of
________________ who was registered with National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences w.e.f
______________ vide Registration Number ____________ for Five/ Six years of DrNB training in the specialty
of ___________ in our hospital/institution, joined the course on and will be
completing mandatory Two years of training on_______________ towards eligibility for DrNB Part - I
Examination. During these 2 years, the candidate has undergone DrNB training in basic principles of
surgery and other allied departments as per applicable curriculum for DrNB Direct 6 years Programme,
only at NBEMS/MCI recognized centres. Incase Dr. is unable to complete his/
her two years of DrNB training on or before the cutoff date i.e. 30-11-2021 towards eligibility
determination, it is understood that the candidature of the candidate shall stand cancelled for DNB Final
Examination - June 2021.

The leave record of the candidate is as follows:

Year of Period of Leave

Training (Specify Dates of Nature of Leave No. of Days
(First/ Second) leave availed)

Total number leave availed by the candidate during the 2 years period of
DrNB training (Grand Total in Days)
It is also certified that the candidate has worked during the above stated period as a resident doctor strictly in
accordance with leave and other training guidelines of National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences.

Yours sincerely,

Signature of Head of the Institution_________________________

Name & Designation:

Official Stamp of the Issuing Authority
Candidate’s Signature with Name, Designation and Institute

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 ANNEXURE-III-D6Y - Part II

DrNB (D6Y) Training Completion Certificate (Provisional)

Format of Training Completion Certificate to be furnished by all DrNB (D6Y) Candidates who have
undergone training in institute accredited with NBEMS for DrNB training.
✤ Submission of False/Fabricated information/documents shall be liable for penal action.
NOTE: Ensure that DrNB training completion certificates MUST be issued on an OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD of the
training hospital/institute under signature and stamp of Dean/ Principal/ Medical Superintendent/Head of the
Institution/Director only, as per the prescribed format along with the leave records.

Office dispatch No.:...................... Date of issue…………………

To,
The Executive Director Candidate’s
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences Photograph
Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar,
Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road)
New Delhi-110029
Sub: Furnishing of DrNB (D6Y) Part II Training Completion Certificate (Provisional)

Sir,
It is certified that Dr________________________________________________________________Son/ Daughter/ Wife of
________________ who was registered with National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences w.e.f
______________ vide Registration Number ____________ for Five/ Six years of DrNB training in the specialty
of ___________ in our hospital/institution, joined the course on and will be
completing mandatory Five years of training on_______________ towards eligibility for DrNB Part - II
Examination of Direct 6 year course.
Incase Dr. is unable to complete his/her five years of DrNB training on or
before the cutoff date i.e. 30-11-2021 towards eligibility determination, it is understood that the
candidature of the candidate shall stand cancelled for DrNB Final Examination - June 2021.

The leave record of the candidate is as follows:

Year of
Period of Leave
Training
(Specify Dates of Nature of Leave No. of Days
(1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/
leave availed)
4th/ 5th)

Total number leave availed by the candidate during the 5 years period of
DrNB training (Grand Total in Days)
It is also certified that the candidate has worked during the above stated period as a resident doctor strictly in
accordance with leave and other training guidelines of National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences.
He/She has submitted his thesis for assessment to NBEMS on/before the prescribed cut-off date.

Yours sincerely,

Signature of Head of the Institution_________________________

Name & Designation ___________________________________________

Candidate’s Signature Official Stamp of the Issuing Authority

with Name, Designation and Institute

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 ANNEXURE-IV

DNB/DrNB Training Completion Certificate (Final)

Format of Training Completion Certificate to be furnished by all DNB/DrNB Candidates who have
undergone training in institute accredited with NBEMS for DNB/DrNB training.
✤ Submission of False/Fabricated information/documents shall be liable for penal action.
NOTE: Ensure that DNB/DrNB training completion certificates MUST be issued on an OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD of
the training hospital/institute under signature and stamp of Dean/ Principal/ Medical Superintendent/Head of the
Institution/Director only, as per the prescribed format along with the leave records.

Office dispatch No.:...................... Date of issue…………………

To,
The Executive Director Candidate’s
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences Photograph
Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar,
Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road)
New Delhi-110029

Sub: Furnishing of DNB/DrNB Training Completion Certificate (Final)

Sir,

It is certified that Dr__________________________________________Son/ Daughter/ Wife of

________________ who was registered with National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences w.e.f
______________ vide Registration Number _______________________ for Two/ Three years of DNB/DrNB
training in the specialty of ___________ in our hospital/institution, joined the course on
and has completed mandatory Two/ Three years of training on .

The leave record of the candidate is as follows:

Year of
Period of Leave
Training
(Specify Dates of Nature of Leave No. of Days
(First/ Second/
leave availed)
Third)

Total number leave availed by the candidate during the entire period of
DNB/DrNB training (Grand Total in Days)

It is also certified that the candidate has worked during the above stated period as a resident doctor strictly in
accordance with leave and other training guidelines of National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences.
He/She has submitted his thesis for assessment to NBEMS on/before the prescribed cut-off date.

Yours sincerely,

Signature of Head of the Institution_________________________

Name & Designation ___________________________________________

Candidate’s Signature
Official Stamp of the Issuing Authority with
Name, Designation and Institute

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 ANNEXURE - IV - D6Y - Part I

DrNB (D6Y) Training Completion Certificate (Final)

Format of Training Completion Certificate to be furnished by all DrNB (D6Y) Candidates who have
undergone training in institute accredited with NBEMS for DrNB training.
✤ Submission of False/Fabricated information/documents shall be liable for penal action.
NOTE: Ensure that DrNB training completion certificates MUST be issued on an OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD of the
training hospital/institute under signature and stamp of Dean/ Principal/ Medical Superintendent/Head of the
Institution/Director only, as per the prescribed format along with the leave records.

Office dispatch No.:...................... Date of issue…………………

To,
The Executive Director Candidate’s
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences Photograph
Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar,
Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road)
New Delhi-110029
Sub: Furnishing of DrNB (D6Y) Part I Training Completion Certificate (Final)

Sir,
It is certified that Dr________________________________________________________________Son/ Daughter/ Wife of
________________ who was registered with National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences w.e.f
______________ vide Registration Number ____________ for Five/ Six years of DrNB training in the specialty
of ___________ in our hospital/institution, joined the course on and has completed
mandatory Two years of training on_______________ towards eligibility for DrNB Part - I Examination.
During these 2 years, the candidate has undergone DrNB training in basic principles of surgery and other
allied departments as per applicable curriculum for DrNB Direct 6 years Programme, only at NBEMS/
MCI recognized centres.

The leave record of the candidate is as follows:

Year of Period of Leave

Training (Specify Dates of Nature of Leave No. of Days
(First/ Second) leave availed)

Total number leave availed by the candidate during the 2 years period of
DrNB training (Grand Total in Days)
It is also certified that the candidate has worked during the above stated period as a resident doctor strictly in
accordance with leave and other training guidelines of National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences.

Yours sincerely,

Signature of Head of the Institution_________________________

Name & Designation ___________________________________________

Candidate’s Signature
Official Stamp of the Issuing Authority with
Name, Designation and Institute

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 ANNEXURE - IV - D6Y - Part II

DrNB (D6Y) Training Completion Certificate (Final)

Format of Training Completion Certificate to be furnished by all DrNB (D6Y) Candidates who have
undergone training in institute accredited with NBEMS for DrNB training.
✤ Submission of False/Fabricated information/documents shall be liable for penal action.
NOTE: Ensure that DrNB training completion certificates MUST be issued on an OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD of the
training hospital/institute under signature and stamp of Dean/ Principal/ Medical Superintendent/Head of the
Institution/Director only, as per the prescribed format along with the leave records.

Office dispatch No.:...................... Date of issue…………………

To,
The Executive Director Candidate’s
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences Photograph
Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar,
Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road)
New Delhi-110029
Sub: Furnishing of DrNB (D6Y) Part II Training Completion Certificate (Final)

Sir,
It is certified that Dr________________________________________________________________Son/ Daughter/ Wife of
________________ who was registered with National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences w.e.f
______________ vide Registration Number ____________ for Five/ Six years of DrNB training in the specialty
of ___________ in our hospital/institution, joined the course on and has completed
mandatory five years of training on_______________ towards eligibility for DrNB Part - II Examination
for Direct 6 years course. It is declared that the candidate is continuing sixth year of DrNB training.

The leave record of the candidate is as follows:

Year of
Period of Leave
Training
(Specify Dates of Nature of Leave No. of Days
(1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/
leave availed)
4th/ 5th)

Total number leave availed by the candidate during the 5 years period of
DrNB training (Grand Total in Days)
It is also certified that the candidate has worked during the above stated period as a resident doctor strictly in
accordance with leave and other training guidelines of National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences.
He/She has submitted his thesis for assessment to NBEMS on/before the prescribed cut-off date.

Yours sincerely,

Signature of Head of the Institution_________________________

Name & Designation ___________________________________________

Candidate’s Signature
Official Stamp of the Issuing Authority with
Name, Designation and Institute

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 ANNEXURE - V - D6Y

DrNB (D6Y) Training Completion Certificate (Final)

Format of Training Completion Certificate to be furnished by all DrNB (D6Y) Candidates who have
undergone training in institute accredited with NBEMS for DrNB training.
✤ Submission of False/Fabricated information/documents shall be liable for penal action.
NOTE: Ensure that DrNB training completion certificates MUST be issued on an OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD of the
training hospital/institute under signature and stamp of Dean/ Principal/ Medical Superintendent/Head of the
Institution/Director only, as per the prescribed format along with the leave records.

Office dispatch No.:...................... Date of issue…………………

To,
The Executive Director Candidate’s
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences Photograph
Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar,
Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road)
New Delhi-110029
Sub: Furnishing of DrNB (D6Y) Training Completion Certificate (Final)

Sir,
It is certified that Dr________________________________________________________________Son/ Daughter/ Wife of
________________ who was registered with National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences w.e.f
______________ vide Registration Number ____________ for Six years of DrNB training in the specialty of
___________ in our hospital/institution, joined the course on and has completed
mandatory six years of training on_______________ towards eligibility for DrNB Final Examination in
direct 6 years course. During the 6th year of training, the candidate has undergone supervised DrNB
training and practice in the discipline of _____________________, only at NBEMS/MCI recognized
centre(s), as per guidelines prescribed for DrNB Direct 6 year course curriculum.

The leave record of the candidate is as follows:

Year of Period of Leave

Training (Specify Dates of Nature of Leave No. of Days
(Sixth) leave availed)

Total number leave availed by the candidate during the sixth year of DrNB
training (Grand Total in Days)
It is also certified that the candidate has worked during the above stated period as a resident doctor strictly in
accordance with leave and other training guidelines of National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences.

Yours sincerely,

Signature of Head of the Institution_________________________

Name & Designation ___________________________________________

Candidate’s Signature
Official Stamp of the Issuing Authority with
Name, Designation and Institute

DNB/DrNB Final Exam - June 2021 PAGE 79 OF 80

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar,
Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road)
New Delhi- 110029

Candidate Helpline: 011 - 45593000 / 022-61087595

(Monday to Friday: 09:30AM to 06:00 PM)
Website: www.natboard.edu.in

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