Get details on DNB Admission counselling, eligibility, reservation policy

DNB Admission has been started, know more details about Counselling process 

Delhi: Regarding this year’s DNB admissions, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has published all the information related to the NEET PG counselling allotment process for All India Quota (AIQ), deemed universities, and central state quotas, in addition to MD, MS, and PG Diploma programs.
As per the information bulletin published on its official website by the MCC, individuals who have passed NEET PG 2024 can apply for DNB seats, and the MCC will not hold counselling for in-service candidates.

DNB Counseling Process

The MCC conducts the counseling for DNB courses, which are domicile-free and of All India character. The counseling will take place over four rounds:

1. Round 1
2. Round 2
3. Round 3
4. Stray Vacancy Round

These rounds will be conducted by the MCC of DGHS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW). Candidates who have qualified NEET PG conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE) are eligible to participate in this counseling process.

In-service Seats and Non-MCC Counseling

It is important for candidates to note that the counseling for in-service seats under the DNB program is not conducted by the MCC of DGHS, MOHFW. Therefore, candidates seeking in-service seats should refer to the appropriate authority for guidance.

Admission Fee Payment

Once the seat allotment is made by the MCC of DGHS, the admission fee is collected by the NBE authorities. Candidates should direct any queries regarding the admission fee or payment process to NBE, as the MCC will not entertain any requests for refunds.

Reservation Policy for DNB Seats

1. Private DNB Colleges/Institutes:
   There is no reservation in private DNB colleges or institutes.
2. Government Institutes/Colleges:
   For government institutes/colleges that contribute seats to the DNB program under the Central Government, the following reservation policy will apply:
   • SC (Scheduled Castes): 15%
   • ST (Scheduled Tribes): 7.5%
   • OBC (Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer): 27% (as per the Central OBC list)
   • EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 10% (as per Central Government norms)
   • PwD (Persons with Disabilities): 5% Horizontal Reservation (as per NMC norms)

Eligibility for PwD Reservation

Candidates who wish to avail themselves of the 5% PwD reservation in PG seats at Government/Central medical institutions must obtain a Disability Certificate issued by designated disability centers (listed in Annexure-2). The certificate must be issued as per the 21 Benchmark Disabilities outlined under the RPWD Act 2016. Certificates from other hospitals or boards will not be accepted.

Eligibility Conditions for DNB Courses

• NEET PG Qualification: Candidates must have qualified the NEET PG exam conducted by the NBE to be eligible for counselling and admission to the DNB program.

Roster Application

The roster for Govt. DNB Institutes/Colleges will be applied by the MCC of DGHS, MOHFW as per the reservation norms outlined above.