If you’re aiming for a Diplomate of National Board (DNB) seat in NEET PG 2026, understanding the branch-wise and category-wise cutoff is crucial for smart counselling decisions. With multiple rounds of counselling conducted by NBEMS and MCC, DNB cutoff ranks vary widely depending on the speciality, institute reputation, and reservation category (GEN, OBC, SC, ST, EWS). This blog provides a detailed breakdown of the DNB 2021 All Round cutoffs, covering all clinical and non-clinical branches from Round 1 onwards. Whether you’re targeting high-demand branches like DNB Radiology, Paediatrics, or Anaesthesia, or looking for low-rank options in General Medicine or Emergency Medicine, we’ve compiled everything you need to make an informed choice. Read on for a complete list of cutoffs arranged branch-wise and category-wise, with expert insights into trends and preferences for this counselling year.
| Sno | Content | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DNB 2021 Closing Rank | |
| 2 | DNB 2022 Closing Rank | |
| 3 | DNB 2023 Closing Rank | |
| 4 | DNB 2024 Closing Rank | |
| 5 | DNB 2025 Closing Rank | |
| 6 | DNB Branch Wise Cut-off | |
| 7 | Top DNB Hospital Branch Wise |
DNB 2021 Round-Wise Cutoff for General Category (GEN) – Branch Wise Closing Rank
| Branch | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNB Anaesthesiology | 25997 | 25042 | 24163 |
| DNB Anatomy | 58072 | – | – |
| DNB Biochemistry | 62979 | 53336 | 38032 |
| DNB CTVS (6 years) | 23937 | 22382 | 20011 |
| DNB Dermatology | 5397 | 4139 | 2622 |
| DNB Emergency Medicine | 22756 | 20750 | 19065 |
| DNB ENT | 23335 | 21500 | 20320 |
| DNB Family Medicine | 24036 | 26335 | 23726 |
| DNB Forensic Medicine | 37781 | 21359 | 23945 |
| DNB General Medicine | 15758 | 13766 | 12025 |
| DNB General Surgery | 21458 | 19645 | 19352 |
| DNB Neuro Surgery (6 years) | 16876 | 16798 | 16668 |
| DNB Nuclear Medicine | – | 5894 | 4926 |
| DNB OBG | 17117 | 14019 | 13312 |
| DNB Ophthalmology | 24870 | 20339 | 19426 |
| DNB Orthopedics | 22063 | 20021 | 18489 |
| DNB Paediatric Surgery (6 years) | 24478 | 15228 | 16892 |
| DNB Paediatrics | 16007 | 13469 | 13678 |
| DNB Pathology | 37845 | 36197 | 29180 |
| DNB Plastic Surgery (6 years) | 23587 | 20231 | 18269 |
| DNB Psychiatry | 16936 | 14160 | 11959 |
| DNB Radio Diagnosis | 6145 | 4911 | 4911 |
| DNB Radio Therapy | 25652 | 24957 | 22382 |
| DNB Respiratory Diseases | 15911 | 12087 | 12069 |
| DNB SPM | 46535 | 42081 | 33804 |
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DNB 2021 Cutoff Round-Wise for EWS Category (EWS) – Branch Wise Closing Rank
| Branch | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNB Anaesthesiology | 28239 | 25773 | 24434 |
| DNB Dermatology | – | 5892 | – |
| DNB Emergency Medicine | 24992 | 22006 | 20449 |
| DNB ENT | – | 25415 | – |
| DNB Family Medicine | 29932 | 26476 | 25337 |
| DNB General Medicine | 14082 | 14213 | 14082 |
| DNB General Surgery | 22718 | 17666 | 17247 |
| DNB IHBT | 51039 | 34835 | 29758 |
| DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 18798 | 14045 | 14045 |
| DNB Ophthalmology | 31963 | 22869 | 25053 |
| DNB Orthopedics Surgery | 21664 | 20258 | 19881 |
| DNB Paediatrics | 16470 | 15147 | 15147 |
| DNB Pathology | 30300 | 34383 | 26516 |
| DNB PMR | 35282 | 32069 | 30404 |
| DNB Psychiatry | 26193 | 15521 | 15521 |
| DNB Radio Diagnosis | 8122 | 3839 | 3412 |
| DNB Radio Therapy | – | 25346 | 18242 |
| DNB Respiratory Diseases | – | 9979 | – |
DNB 2021 Cutoff Round-Wise for OBC Category (OBC) – Branch Wise Closing Rank
| Branch | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNB Anaesthesiology | 26197 | 24641 | 23684 |
| DNB Dermatology | – | 5678 | – |
| DNB Emergency Medicine | 18336 | 18332 | 15970 |
| DNB ENT | 21544 | 21549 | 20549 |
| DNB Family Medicine | – | 24860 | 24860 |
| DNB General Medicine | 16597 | 13399 | 12695 |
| DNB General Surgery | 20823 | 17374 | 16740 |
| DNB Nuclear Medicine | – | 7960 | 7960 |
| DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 17533 | 15944 | 16540 |
| DNB Ophthalmology | 24361 | 21655 | 21218 |
| DNB Orthopedics Surgery | 21013 | 16348 | 16348 |
| DNB Paediatrics | 18089 | 15325 | 13327 |
| DNB Pathology | 39741 | 35677 | 31692 |
| DNB Psychiatry | 20153 | 18877 | 17032 |
| DNB Radio Diagnosis | – | 4093 | 4072 |
| DNB Respiratory Diseases | 16400 | 16024 | 11926 |
| DNB SPM | 58001 | 40805 | 28877 |
DNB 2024 Cutoff Round-Wise for SC Category (SC) – Branch Wise Closing Rank
| Branch | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNB Anaesthesiology | 47696 | 40881 | 36715 |
| DNB Dermatology & Venereology | – | 10003 | 10003 |
| DNB Emergency Medicine | 39042 | 34433 | 35208 |
| DNB ENT | 39629 | 37093 | 37093 |
| DNB General Medicine | 36995 | 31899 | 24808 |
| DNB General Surgery | 41302 | 35301 | 35017 |
| DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 40176 | 38888 | 35190 |
| DNB Ophthalmology | 43868 | 37690 | 37915 |
| DNB Orthopedics Surgery | 36478 | 33738 | 29418 |
| DNB Paediatrics | 41539 | 33974 | 28716 |
| DNB Pathology | 59913 | 58002 | 45017 |
| DNB Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | – | 40378 | 39629 |
| DNB Psychiatry | – | 27463 | 27463 |
| DNB Radio Diagnosis | 20576 | 9752 | 11973 |
| DNB Respiratory Diseases | 28032 | 28228 | 25965 |
| DNB Social & Preventive Medicine | 75692 | 65134 | 67515 |
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DNB 2021 Round-Wise Cutoff for ST Category (ST) – Branch Wise Closing Rank
| Branch | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNB Anaesthesiology | 73168 | 66118 | 61712 |
| DNB Dermatology & Venereology | – | 48067 | 25930 |
| DNB Emergency Medicine | 76041 | 61791 | 48749 |
| DNB ENT | – | 67910 | – |
| DNB General Medicine | 60901 | 48326 | 45329 |
| DNB General Surgery | 69467 | 59085 | 57197 |
| DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 65343 | 56111 | 57571 |
| DNB Ophthalmology | 74399 | 68342 | 61990 |
| DNB Orthopedics Surgery | 70897 | 46079 | 45293 |
| DNB Paediatrics | 62331 | 52437 | 52437 |
| DNB Pathology | 89629 | 76973 | 72240 |
| DNB Psychiatry | 79761 | 70663 | 47029 |
| DNB Respiratory Diseases | 60427 | 56462 | 51792 |
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Important Links
We provide information about DNB’s Useful Resources, the State Counselling Process, Particular state seat matrix, Seat Allotment, Cutoff, and more. You can check the complete details below.
| BRANCH WISE CLOSING RANK & CLOSING MARKS | |||
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| Branch | AIQ 50% | DNB | NBE Diploma |
| Radiology | |||
| Dermatology | |||
| General Medicine | |||
| Obgy & Gynae | |||
| TB & Chest | |||
| General Surgery | |||
| Orthopedics | |||
| Opthalmology | |||
| ENT | |||
| Anaesthesia | |||
List of DNB Top Hospital Branch Wise in India
| Sno | Branch | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Top DNB Paediatrics Surgery Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 2 | Top DNB Plastic Surgery Hospitals in India. | Click Here |
| 3 | Top DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 4 | Top DNB Neuro Surgery Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 5 | Top DNB Microbiology Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 6 | Top DNB Pathology Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 7 | Top DNB Emergency Medicine Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 8 | Top DNB ENT Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 9 | Top DNB Opthalmology Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 10 | Top DNB General Surgery Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 11 | Top DNB Orthopaedics Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 12 | Top DNB Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 13 | Top DNB Family Medicine Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 14 | Top DNB Nuclear Medicine Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 15 | Top DNB Anaesthesiology Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 16 | Top DNB Radio Therapy Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 17 | Top DNB Psychiatry Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 18 | Top DNB Paediatrics Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 19 | Top DNB General Medicine Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 20 | Top DNB Dermatology Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 21 | Top DNB Radio Diagnosis Hospitals in India | Click Here |
| 22 | Top DNB Respiratory Medicine Hospitals in India | Click Here |
DNB Admission 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is DNB in NEET PG?
DNB stands for Diplomate of National Board. It is a postgraduate medical qualification awarded by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), equivalent to MD/MS when pursued after MBBS.
Is DNB equal to MD/MS?
Yes, after the 2020 NMC notification, DNB qualifications obtained from institutions with 500+ bed capacity are considered equivalent to MD/MS for teaching posts. However, in smaller hospitals, the equivalency for teaching might be limited to assistant professor roles.
What is the eligibility for DNB courses in 2026?
You must qualify NEET PG 2026 and meet the minimum cutoff percentile. Admission is through centralized counselling conducted by the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee).
What is the DNB cutoff for 2026?
The DNB cutoff varies by branch and hospital. It is generally higher in metropolitan and high-ranking private hospitals. Emergency Medicine, Radio-Diagnosis, and General Medicine usually have the highest DNB cutoffs.
Can DNB passouts become medical teachers?
Yes, DNB holders from hospitals with 500+ beds are eligible for faculty positions at par with MD/MS holders under NMC guidelines.
What is the seat allotment process for DNB?
DNB seats are allotted through MCC counselling in the same rounds as MD/MS, based on NEET PG rank, preference, and seat availability.
How to choose the best DNB hospital?
Look for hospitals with:
500+ beds
NABH accreditation
Active patient flow
Positive resident reviews
High surgical load (for surgical branches)
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