The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the Indicative Seat Matrix for the Final (Mop-Up) Round of counselling for admission to DNB Post Diploma courses for the 2026 admission session. As per the official seat matrix, a total of 1,131 seats are vacant across government, private, railway, ESI, public sector, and other participating hospitals. The seat matrix lists seats hospital-wise and speciality-wise, along with category-wise distribution and whether a service bond applies at each institution.
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NBEMS DNB Post Diploma Final Mop-Up Round 2026 - Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Admission session | DNB Post Diploma 2026 |
| Round | Final (Mop-Up) Round |
| Total vacant seats | 1,131 |
| Choice filling | 21-24 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Allotment processing | 25-26 August 2026 |
| Allotment result | 27 August 2026 |
| Physical joining | 27 August-1 September 2026 |
| Seat details | Hospital-wise & speciality-wise |
| Reservation details | Category-wise, including PwBD where applicable |
| Service bond | Applicable status specified hospital-wise |
| Hospital types | Government, private, railway, ESI, public sector & other participating hospitals |
| Selection basis | Candidate choices + seat availability under NBEMS counselling |
| Official website | natboard.edu.in |
Important Dates: DNB Post Diploma Final Mop-Up Round 2026
| S.No | Counselling Process | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Login and filling of choices/options | August 21 to August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| 2 | Processing of allotment | August 25 to August 26, 2026 |
| 3 | Declaration of allotment result | August 27, 2026 |
| 4 | Physical joining at the allotted hospital | August 27 to September 1, 2026 |
DNB Post Diploma Final Mop-Up Round 2026: Speciality-Wise Seat Matrix
The table below shows the indicative, speciality-wise vacant seats for the Final (Mop-Up) Round of DNB Post Diploma counselling, 2026 admission session, as released by NBEMS.
| S.No | Speciality | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaesthesiology | 289 |
| 2 | Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 10 |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine | 110 |
| 4 | Family Medicine | 4 |
| 5 | Nuclear Medicine | 9 |
| 6 | Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 15 |
| 7 | Ophthalmology | 92 |
| 8 | Orthopaedics | 222 |
| 9 | Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | 3 |
| 10 | Paediatrics | 99 |
| 11 | Pathology | 65 |
| 12 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 2 |
| 13 | Psychiatry | 11 |
| 14 | Radiation Oncology | 48 |
| 15 | Radio Diagnosis | 143 |
| 16 | Respiratory Medicine | 9 |
| Total | - | 1,131 |
Anaesthesiology (289 seats), Orthopaedics (222 seats), Radio Diagnosis (143 seats), and Emergency Medicine (110 seats) account for the largest share of vacant seats in this round.
What the Seat Matrix Covers
According to NBEMS, the indicative seat matrix provides:
- Hospital-wise and speciality-wise seat details
- Category-wise (reservation) distribution of seats
- PwBD seat allocation, where applicable
- Whether a service bond condition applies at the respective hospital
- Management type of the hospital (government, private, railway, ESI, public sector, or other participating institutions)
Candidates are advised to check the management type, reservation status, PwBD allocation, and service-bond condition of each hospital carefully before finalising their choices.
How to Participate in the Final Mop-Up Round
- Visit the official NBEMS counselling portal linked at natboard.edu.in.
- Log in using registered credentials.
- Fill choices/options for available seats in order of preference between August 21 and August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
- Track the allotment result on August 27, 2026.
- If allotted a seat, report for physical joining at the allotted hospital between August 27 and September 1, 2026.
Important Instructions
- The seat matrix released is indicative; candidates should verify final seat availability on the official portal before submitting choices.
- Check the management type, category, PwBD status, and service-bond applicability of each hospital before finalising preferences.
- Choice filling closes at 5:00 PM on August 24, 2026 - no extensions have been mentioned in the notification.
- Physical joining must be completed within the window specified (August 27 to September 1, 2026) to retain the allotted seat.
