NEET PG 2026: DNB Nuclear Medicine Cutoff, Fees, State Wise & Category Wise

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.

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.

You must qualify NEET PG 2025 and meet the minimum cutoff percentile. Admission is through centralized counselling conducted by the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee).

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.

Yes, DNB holders from hospitals with 500+ beds are eligible for faculty positions at par with MD/MS holders under NMC guidelines.

DNB seats are allotted through MCC counselling in the same rounds as MD/MS, based on NEET PG rank, preference, and seat availability.

Look for hospitals with:
500+ beds
NABH accreditation
Active patient flow
Positive resident reviews
High surgical load (for surgical branches)