What is DNB CET and who should appear for it?

DNB CET (Centralized Entrance Test) is conducted by NBE for admission to DNB (Diplomate of National Board) postgraduate clinical specialty training programs at accredited hospitals and medical institutions across India.

What is the DNB CET 2027 exam pattern?

DNB CET 2027 has 120 MCQs from all clinical MBBS subjects. Duration is 180 minutes (3 hours). Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect. Total marks: 480. The exam is conducted online by NBE twice a year.

What is the difference between DNB and MD/MS degrees?

DNB (Diplomate of National Board) is awarded by NBE and is equivalent to MD/MS awarded by universities. DNB training happens in accredited hospitals (including non-teaching hospitals), while MD/MS training occurs at medical college hospitals.

What are the advantages of DNB over MD/MS?

DNB programs are available at 500+ hospitals across India including corporate hospitals with excellent clinical exposure. DNB holders can pursue super-specialty training, teach in medical colleges (subject to NMC guidelines), and get academic equivalence with MD/MS.

What is the DNB CET qualifying score and seat availability?

Approximately 8,000+ DNB seats across various clinical specialties are available at accredited hospitals in India. The qualifying cutoff varies by specialty — general medicine, surgery, and pediatrics seats are most competitive.