DNB (Diplomate of National Board) is a postgraduate medical qualification recognised as equivalent to MD/MS, awarded by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) rather than a university.
| Parameter | Details |
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| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) for the direct 6-year DNB route at select institutions; more commonly, MBBS for entry to broad-specialty DNB and MD/MS or DNB (Broad Specialty) for super-specialty DNB |
| Entrance Route | NEET-PG (for broad specialties) or NEET-SS (for super-specialties) |
| Awarding Body | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
Is DNB equivalent to MD/MS?
Yes - DNB is recognised by the National Medical Commission as equivalent to the corresponding MD/MS/DM/M.Ch. degree for most practice and academic purposes.