NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Seats 2026 Round 1 Allotment Result Out - Download Link, Next Steps

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), through the National Board of Examination (NBE), has released the Round 1 seat allotment result for Post Diploma DNB (DNB-PDCET) admissions for the 2026 session. Candidates who registered and filled choices for Round 1 counselling can now check their allotment status on the official counselling portal, counseling.nbe.edu.in/pdcet. This article explains the Round 1 allotment result, how to download it, the counselling schedule, eligibility, documents required, and the steps candidates must take next.

Direct Link to Download NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Seats 2026 Round 1 Allotment Result Here

Quick Overview: NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Round 1 Allotment Result 2026

DNB-PDCET (Post Diploma Centralised Entrance Test) is the entrance exam that decides admission to Post Diploma DNB broad-specialty courses at NBEMS-accredited hospitals across India. The exam was conducted on April 12, 2026, and results were declared on May 14, 2026. Counselling registration and choice filling for Round 1 opened on July 2, 2026, and the Round 1 seat allotment result has been announced on July 9, 2026. Candidates allotted a seat must now complete acceptance, fee payment, and document/biometric verification within the schedule set by NBE.

Important Dates: DNB-PDCET Counselling 2026

The table below lists the key dates confirmed for the DNB-PDCET 2026 admission cycle. Dates for rounds beyond Round 1 will be added once NBE officially notifies them; NBE has not released these yet, so candidates should keep checking the official portal.

NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Seat Matrix 2026: Vacancy Details

NBEMS released an indicative seat matrix ahead of Round 1 counselling, showing speciality-wise seat availability across accredited hospitals, along with reservation and service-bond categories. The exact total number of seats for the 2026-27 session, broken down by speciality, hospital, and category, is published only in the official seat matrix PDF on the counselling portal. Candidates should always refer to the latest official seat matrix rather than previous-year figures, since seat numbers change every counselling cycle based on fresh accreditation and hospital participation.

• Seats are distributed across central government hospitals, state government teaching hospitals, and private/corporate NBEMS-accredited institutions.
• Seats fall under General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD categories, along with service-bond seats at certain hospitals.
• Seat matrix is updated round to round as institutions confirm or withdraw seats and as candidates vacate allotted seats.

Eligibility Criteria for DNB-PDCET Counselling 2026

Only candidates who meet the following criteria can participate in Post Diploma DNB Round 1 counselling and subsequent rounds:

• Candidates must have qualified the DNB-PDCET 2026 entrance exam.
• Candidates must hold a postgraduate diploma from a university recognised under the IMC Act, with the final diploma passing certificate obtained (or due) on or before the date specified in the official bulletin.
• Candidates already pursuing another postgraduate medical course can join DNB-PDCET counselling only after resigning from that course.
• Candidates who do not participate in Round 1 are not eligible for any subsequent round, including the final offline round.
• NBE reserves the right to cancel candidature at any stage if ineligibility is detected.

Freeze, Upgrade, or Exit: What Round 1 Allotted Candidates Can Do

• Candidates satisfied with their Round 1 seat can freeze it by not filling further choices in Round 2.
• Candidates who want a better seat can continue in Round 2 for upgradation, but risk losing the current seat if reallotted to a lower preference or no seat.
• Candidates who do not opt for freeze or upgradation after a round of counselling become ineligible for subsequent rounds, and the first-year course fee already paid is forfeited by NBEMS.
• Candidates not allotted a seat in Round 1 automatically remain eligible for Round 2 without re-registering.

How to Check the NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Round 1 Allotment Result 2026

1. Go to the official DNB counselling portal: counseling.nbe.edu.in/pdcet.
2. Look for the notification titled "Round 1 Allotment Result - Post Diploma DNB 2026."
3. Open the result PDF or log in with your registration ID and password to check individual allotment status.
4. Download and save the allotment letter (if allotted a seat).
5. Note the hospital, speciality, and category under which the seat has been allotted.
6. Proceed to accept the seat, pay the course fee, and complete verification within the given deadline.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Always download the Round 1 result and allotment letter directly from counseling.nbe.edu.in/pdcet - do not rely on unofficial links.
• Missing the fee payment or verification deadline after allotment can lead to forfeiture of the seat and the course fee already paid.
• Keep scanned and original copies of all documents ready before the reporting date.
• Candidates not allotted a seat in Round 1 do not need to register again for Round 2.
• Check the official portal regularly, since Round 2, mop-up, and final round dates have not been announced yet at the time of writing.

Important Links

• DNB-PDCET Counselling Portal (Official)
• NBEMS Official Website