The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has declared the Round 1 seat allotment result for the Post Diploma DNB (Broad Specialty) admissions for the 2026 session on July 9, 2026. Candidates who completed the Round 1 counselling registration and filled their preferences can now view their individual allotment status on the official counselling portal.

Short Information

The Round 1 allotment marks the first step in the multi‑stage counselling process for DNB‑PDCET 2026. Allotted candidates must accept the seat, pay the first‑year course fee, and complete document and biometric verification within the deadline mentioned on the portal. Those who are not allotted a seat in this round remain eligible for Round 2 without any additional registration. The counselling continues through a total of four rounds – two online rounds, a mop‑up round, and a final offline round – to fill any remaining vacancies.

How to Check Results Online

Open the official counselling portal: Go to the DNB counselling website (counselling.nbe.edu.in/pdcet).
Log in with your credentials: Use the registration ID and password that were created during the Round 1 counselling registration.
Locate the result notification: Look for the banner titled “Round 1 Allotment Result – Post Diploma DNB 2026.”
View or download the PDF: Click on the result link to open the PDF file. You can also download the allotment letter for future reference.
Note your allotted details: The document will display the hospital name, specialty, and reservation category of the seat assigned to you.
Proceed with acceptance: Follow the instructions on the portal to accept the seat, pay the required fee, and upload the necessary documents for verification.

Tip: Keep a copy of your registration ID, password, and a scanned version of all required documents ready before you start the verification process.

Cut‑Off Marks & Merit List

The allotment for Round 1 is based on inter‑se merit, which combines the DNB‑PDCET 2026 exam score, the preferences filled by the candidate, and the availability of seats in each specialty. The official merit list is not published separately; instead, the merit is reflected in the individual allotment letters. Candidates can infer the cut‑off for a particular specialty by comparing their own score with the seat they have been allotted.

If you wish to view the complete seat matrix and reservation details, refer to the indicative seat matrix released on June 24, 2026 on the counselling portal. This matrix provides a specialty‑wise breakdown of total seats, reservation categories (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD), and service‑bond allocations across central, state, and private hospitals. The matrix is updated after each counselling round as institutions confirm or withdraw seats.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When was the NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Round 1 allotment result released?
A: The Round 1 seat allotment result was released on July 9, 2026 on the official counselling portal.

Q2. Where can I check my DNB‑PDCET Round 1 allotment status?
A: Log in to the counselling portal at counseling.nbe.edu.in/pdcet using your registration credentials to view the status.

Q3. What actions must I take after receiving a seat in Round 1?
A: You must accept the seat, pay the first‑year course fee, and complete document and biometric verification before the deadline specified on the portal.

Q4. Can I upgrade my seat after Round 1?
A: Yes. Candidates may participate in Round 2 to seek a better hospital or specialty, but they must understand the freeze‑or‑upgrade rule, as attempting an upgrade may result in losing the current seat.

Q5. What happens if I do not pay the course fee after Round 1 allotment?
A: Failure to pay the fee within the stipulated deadline will lead to removal from the counselling process, making you ineligible for any subsequent rounds.

Q6. How many counselling rounds are there for DNB‑PDCET 2026?
A: The counselling process consists of four rounds – Round 1 (online), Round 2 (online), a mop‑up round (online), and a final offline/manual round for any remaining vacancies.