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DNB CET Syllabus 2027
Diplomate of National Board Centralized Entrance Test
NBE (National Board of Examinations)Online (CBT)Twice a year
Total Questions120
Duration180 min
Total Marks480
Marking Scheme+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All clinical subjects | 120 | 480 |
| Total | 120 | 480 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
MBBS with internship completion
ANumber of Attempts
No limit
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Twice a year
Next Exam Date
July 2027
Registration Opens
April 2027
Preparation Tips
- 1Focus on clinical subjects (Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics, Orthopedics) as DNB CET is clinically oriented
- 2Solve NEET PG papers alongside DNB CET preparation since the syllabi significantly overlap
- 3Study from standard clinical textbooks — Davidson, Bailey & Love, Williams Obstetrics for core subjects
- 4Take full-length 120-question mock tests in 180 minutes to build the speed and accuracy needed for DNB CET
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