The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced the schedule for the Post Diploma DNB Final Mop-Up Round 2026 counselling, offering a crucial opportunity for candidates seeking admission to DNB courses. This round is open to already registered candidates who have not yet been allotted a seat in previous rounds, with choice filling from August 21 to 24, 2026, and results declared on August 27, 2026.
Eligibility / Education Qualification
Eligibility Criteria
Details
Counselling Registration
Candidates must be already registered for Post Diploma DNB counselling.
Previous Allotment Status
Candidates must not have been allotted a seat in Round 1 or Round 2.
Selection Process
Choice Filling โ Eligible candidates log in and submit their preferred choices for available DNB seats.
Allotment Processing โ NBEMS processes choices based on merit and availability.
Result Declaration โ Allotment results are published online.
Physical Joining โ Allotted candidates must physically report to their assigned hospital within the specified deadline.
Full Details
About the NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Final Mop-Up Round 2026
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the detailed schedule for the Post Diploma DNB Final Mop-Up Round 2026 counselling, offering a crucial opportunity for candidates seeking admission to DNB courses. This final counselling stage aims to fill remaining vacant seats after the completion of Round 1 and Round 2. The process includes online choice filling, allotment processing, and physical joining at the allotted hospitals.
Important Dates for DNB Counselling Mop-Up Round
Candidates participating in the NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Final Mop-Up Round 2026 should note the following key dates:
Event
Date
Choice Filling Start Date
21 Aug 2026
Choice Filling End Date
24 Aug 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Processing of Allotment
25 Aug to 26 Aug 2026
Allotment Result Declaration
27 Aug 2026
Physical Joining Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Hospital Resignation Update Deadline
20 Aug 2026
Eligibility Criteria for Final Mop-Up Round
Only specific candidates are eligible to participate in the NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Final Mop-Up Round 2026:
Candidates must have already registered for the Post Diploma DNB counselling process.
Applicants should not have been allotted any seat in either Round 1 or Round 2 of the counselling.
Post Diploma DNB Seat Matrix
NBEMS will publish the official seat matrix for the Final Mop-Up Round prior to the commencement of choice filling. This matrix will detail the number of Post Diploma DNB seats available for allotment in this concluding stage of counselling. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the updated seat availability.
How to Participate in the DNB Final Mop-Up Counselling
Candidates interested in the NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Final Mop-Up Round 2026 can follow these steps to participate:
Log in using your existing registered credentials from previous counselling rounds. Fresh registration is not required for this mop-up round.
Carefully review the provided flow chart that explains the Post Diploma DNB allotment process for this round.
Fill and lock your choices/options for the available seats between August 21 and August 24, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
The allotment process will take place from August 25 to August 26, 2026.
Check the final allotment result on August 27, 2026.
If a seat is allotted, report for physical joining at the designated hospital between August 27 and September 1, 2026.
Important Instructions for Candidates and Hospitals
Both candidates and participating hospitals must adhere to specific instructions for the smooth conduct of the NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Final Mop-Up Round 2026:
For Candidates: If a seat is allotted in the mop-up round, failure to join the hospital by September 1, 2026, will result in the forfeiture of the DNB seat and the first-year course fee already paid.
For Hospitals: Hospitals must ensure that all joining/resignation records of candidates are accurately updated on the counselling portal (hadmin.nbe.edu.in/pdcetadmin/doLogin).
Any candidate resignations that occurred before the start of this Final Mop-Up Round must be updated by the concerned hospital on or before August 20, 2026, for those seats to be included in the current round.
Failure by a hospital to update a candidate's resignation status by the specified deadline will prevent that seat from being included in the Final Mop-Up Round counselling.
Official Links
For more details and updates regarding the NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Final Mop-Up Round 2026, refer to the official resources:
QWhen does choice filling begin for the NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Final Mop-Up Round 2026?
AChoice filling for the NBEMS Post Diploma DNB Final Mop-Up Round 2026 begins on August 21, 2026.
QWhat is the last date to fill choices for the DNB Final Mop-Up Round 2026?
AThe last date to fill and lock choices for the DNB Final Mop-Up Round 2026 is August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
QWhen will the Post Diploma DNB Final Mop-Up Round 2026 allotment result be declared?
AThe allotment result for the Post Diploma DNB Final Mop-Up Round 2026 will be declared on August 27, 2026.
QWho is eligible to participate in the NBEMS DNB Final Mop-Up Round?
AOnly candidates who are already registered for Post Diploma DNB counselling and have not been allotted a seat in Round 1 or Round 2 are eligible.
QIs fresh registration required for the DNB Mop-Up Round 2026?
ANo, fresh registration is not required for the DNB Mop-Up Round 2026; candidates should use their existing registered credentials to log in.
QWhat happens if I don't join the allotted hospital after the mop-up round?
AIf you are allotted a seat in the mop-up round but fail to join the hospital by September 1, 2026, your Post Diploma DNB seat and the first-year course fee will be forfeited.
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