DNB PDCET 2025 - Counselling (Started), Merit List, Cutoff Marks

Deep PathakUpdated on Jul 25, 2025 12:46 PM

About DNB PDCET 2025

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts the Diplomate of National Board Post-Diploma Centralised Entrance Test. DNB-PDCET is an essential pre-requisite entrance examination for granting admission to post-diploma DNB (broad specialities) postgraduate courses. DNB PDCET is conducted for to 1,073 seats across 14 specialities in 597 hospitals across India.

As per the latest update, the authority has started choice filling for mop up round DNB PDCET 2025 counselling. The choice filling and locking can be done from July 16 to 18. The seat allotment result fro final mop up round will be declared by July 24. The round 2 seat allotment was announced on June 5. The choice filling and locking for round 2 counselling was done from May 29 to June 1, 2025. Earlier, round 1 seat allotment result was announced on May 17, 2025. The DNB PDCET 2025 result was announced on April 22, 2025 in PDF format. DNB PDCET result 2025 PDF mentions application ID, roll number, speciality, total score obtained and merit rank. Scorecards are available for download from April 29, 2025. 

Earlier, the application form for DNB PDCET 2025 could be filled till February 19, 2025. The DNB PDCET 2025 exam was conducted on March 25, 2025. The DNB PDECT 2025 exam was conducted in a computer-based mode in 18 test centres across the country. A total of 120 multiple-choice questions were asked from 8 different specialities for the entrance test. As per the marking scheme of DNB PDCET 2025, four marks were awarded for each correct attempt. There was a negative marking of 25%, therefore, one mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. The result of DNB PDCET 2025 is announced in the PDF form. Those who have secured the minimum required scores are eligible to take part in the DNB PDCET 2025 counselling process.

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DNB PDCET 2025 - Counselling (Started), Merit List, Cutoff Marks
DNB PDCET 2025 - Counselling (Started), Merit List, Cutoff Marks

DNB PDCET 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Diplomat National Board Post Diploma Centralized Entrance Test
Short Exam Name
DNB PDCET
Conducting Body
National Board of Examinations (NBE)
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
National Level Exam
Participating Colleges
17
Exam Duration
2 Hours 30 Minutes

DNB PDCET Important Dates

DNB PDCET Diplomat National Board Post Diploma Centralized Entrance Test (session 2025)

Aspirants who clear the entrance test and fulfil the other eligibility criteria are eligible to participate in DNB PDCET counselling.  Candidates who are included in the counselling results need to freeze the allotted seat and mandatorily have to download DNB PDCET 2025 allotment letter for round one. Aspirants will have to report at the designated college along with documents for verification and the DNB PDCET admission process. After the completion of the admission process, the authorities will conduct the subsequent rounds of counselling of DNB PDCET 2025. 

Those candidates who will not register in the first round of counselling will not be allowed to participate in further rounds. After registration, candidates are required to fill preference of course and college for DNB PDCET admission. Candidates with merit positions will be allowed to fill their options/choices after remitting the required counselling fee of Rs 2500/- Based on the choices given and the availability of seats, admission will be granted to specific specialities. 

All candidates applying for the entrance test must fulfil the DNB PDCET eligibility criteria 2025 as set by the exam conducting authority. The eligibility criteria of DNB PDCET 2025 reflect the basic pre-requisite conditions which must be met in order to be considered eligible to appear for the examination. The following are the eligibility criteria that the aspirants must fulfil. 

  • Candidates must have passed the final exam for a postgraduate diploma from a recognised Indian university.
  • Candidates must possess proof of having passed/passed the postgraduate diploma final examination on or before May 31, 2025.
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Filling of the DNB PDCET 2025 application form is a six-step process that includes registration, filling of the application form, uploading of scanned images, choosing the test city, payment of application fee, and printing of the filled application form. All candidates irrespective of their category are required to pay Rs. 4,250 without taxes- as the application fee for DNB PDCET. 

Fileds that are non-editable in DNB PDCET application form 2025 once filled:

  • Name of the Candidate
  • Mobile Number
  • Email ID
  • Testing City
  • Nationality

Fields that can be edited in the DNB PDCET 2025 application form:

  • Date of Birth
  • Gender
  • Category of the Candidate

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The exam pattern of DNB PDCET 2025 acquaints the candidates with the details of the entrance exams like the duration, the number of questions, types of questions, etc. With the help of the DNB PDCET 2025 exam pattern candidates are required to formulate a solid strategy to crack the entrance test.  

NBE conducts the exam in computer-based mode, consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions with a single best answer. For every correct answer, candidates are awarded 4 marks and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. The exam is conducted only in English medium. The syllabus of DNB PDCET 2025 is based on the MBBS exit level.

DNB PDCET 2025 Syllabus

DNB PDCET Diplomat National Board Post Diploma Centralized Entrance Test Syllabus

Electronics and communication engineering: Unit 01


Electric circuit analysis

    Electronics and communication engineering: Unit 02


    Analog devices and circuits

      Electronics and communication engineering: Unit 03


      Digital design and VHDL

        Electronics and communication engineering: Unit 04


        Electro magnetic waves

          Electronics and communication engineering: Unit 05


          Analog communication

            Electronics and communication engineering: Unit 06


            Digital communication

              Electronics and communication engineering: Unit 07


              Antennas and propagation

                Electronics and communication engineering: Unit 08


                Microprocessor and micro controllers (16-bit family)

                  Electronics and communication engineering: Unit 09


                  Signal processing

                    Electronics and communication engineering: Unit 10


                    Linear and digital control system

                      Engineering mathematics: Unit 01


                      Linear algebra

                        Engineering mathematics: Unit 02


                        Complex variables

                          Engineering mathematics: Unit 03


                          Probability and Statistics

                            Engineering mathematics: Unit 04


                            Numerical methods

                              Engineering mathematics: Unit 05


                              Transform theory

                                The exam conducting authority issues the DNB PDCET admit card 2025 for all the registered candidates. The admit card of DNB PDCET is a crucial document that reveals the designated test centres of the candidates. Candidates are required to carry the following documents to the examination centre to gain entry. Print out of DNB PDCET admit card 2025 to the exam centre along with

                                • A government-authorized ID proof like Voter ID, Passport, Driving License and PAN card   (in original) 
                                • A photocopy of permanent or provisional SMC/MCI registration. 

                                The result of DNB PDCET 2025 will be announced by April 25, 2025 in the form of a merit list for 14 different specialities at natboard.edu.in. All candidates are given a rank in descending order of the marks obtained by them. Such candidates who qualify for the examination are then invited to participate in the online centralised counselling of DNB PDCET conducted by NBE.

                                Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

                                Q: When DNB PDCET 2024 will be conducted?
                                A:

                                The National Board of Examination (NBE) conducted the DNB PDCET 2024 on July 21.

                                Q: On what basis DNB PDCET 2024 result will be declared?
                                A:

                                On the basis of the performance of aspirants in the exam, authorities have declared the online DNB PDCET result at the NBE official website, nbe.edu.in.

                                Q: How many seats will be offered through DNB PDCET 2024 counselling process?
                                A:

                                The successful completion of counselling process for the DNB PDCET 2024 exam will be the basis for admissions offered for 1073 seats across 14 specialties in 597 hospitals across India.

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