National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) Notice – 11 August 2026
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), New Delhi has announced the schedule for the Final (Mop‑up) Round of Online Centralized Merit‑Based Counseling for admission to Post Diploma DNB seats for the 2026 admission session. This round will be conducted for candidates who have registered earlier but were not allotted any seat in the first or second round of counseling.
📅 Schedule of Final (Mop‑up) Round
| Stage | Counseling Process | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Login and filling of choices/options by eligible candidates | 21 August to 24 August 2026 (up to 05:00 PM) |
| 2 | Processing of seat allotment | 25 August to 26 August 2026 |
| 3 | Result of allotment | 27 August 2026 |
| 4 | Physical joining at allotted hospital/institute | 27 August to 1 September 2026 |
🧾 Eligibility for Mop‑up Round
🛠️ Essential Tools
- Only candidates who are already registered for counseling and have not been allotted any seat in the first or second round are eligible.
- The seat matrix for the Mop‑up Round will be published before the commencement of counseling.
🏥 Instructions for Hospitals
- Hospitals must ensure that joining/resignation details of candidates are updated on the counseling portal https://hadmin.nbe.edu.in/pdcetadmin/doLogin.
- Resignation details must be updated by 20 August 2026 to include vacant seats in the Mop‑up Round.
- Failure to update resignation details will result in exclusion of those seats from the Mop‑up Round.
⚠️ Important Notes for Candidates
- Candidates must carefully review the flow chart of the counseling process available in the NBEMS handbook.
- Those who fail to join their allotted institution by 1 September 2026 will lose their seat and their first‑year course fee will be forfeited.
- For any queries or assistance, candidates can contact NBEMS through the communication web portal available at www.natboard.edu.in.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Mop-up Round 2026
1. Who can participate in the Mop-up Round?
Only candidates who are already registered for counseling and have not been allotted any seat in the first or second round are eligible for the Final (Mop-up) Round.
2. What is the schedule of the Mop-up Round?
- Choice filling: 21st to 24th August 2026 (up to 05:00 PM)
- Processing of allotment: 25th to 26th August 2026
- Result declaration: 27th August 2026
- Physical joining at allotted hospital: 27th August to 1st September 2026
3. Where can I check the seat matrix?
The seat matrix for the Mop-up Round will be published on the NBEMS counseling portal before the commencement of the round.
4. What happens if I do not join the allotted institution?
Candidates who fail to join their allotted institution by 1 September 2026 will lose their Post Diploma DNB seat and their first-year course fee will be forfeited.
5. How should hospitals update resignation details?
Hospitals must update candidate resignation details on the counseling portal https://hadmin.nbe.edu.in/pdcetadmin/doLogin by 20 August 2026. Failure to do so will exclude those seats from the Mop-up Round.
6. Where can I get more information or assistance?
For further clarification, candidates can contact NBEMS through the communication web portal available at www.natboard.edu.in.
✅ Final Words
The NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Mop‑up Round 2026 provides one last opportunity for eligible candidates to secure admission to DNB seats. Candidates should complete choice filling within the given timeline and ensure timely joining at the allotted institution. Hospitals and candidates are advised to strictly follow NBEMS guidelines to avoid forfeiture or exclusion from the counseling process.
