NBEMS Extends Deadline for Self-Appraisal Submission for DNB Trainee Registration

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced an extension of the deadline for candidates of DNB broad-speciality and DrNB super-speciality courses to complete their self-appraisal for registration as trainees. This extension applies to the admission session of 2023. Here are the updated details regarding the extended deadline and important instructions for candidates.

Extended Deadline for Self-Appraisal: Candidates of DNB broad-speciality and DrNB super-speciality courses for the admission session of 2023 can now submit their self-appraisal forms until Thursday, February 29, 2024. It is essential to note that there will be no further extensions beyond this date.

Purpose of Self-Appraisal: The self-appraisal process aims to assess a candidate's eligibility for NBEMS registration as a trainee upon joining one of the NBEMS-accredited institutions selected through centralised merit-based counselling.

Eligibility Criteria and Registration Process: Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the information bulletin for the respective entrance examinations. Successful candidates will be registered as trainees with NBEMS after submitting their self-appraisal and required documents through their training institutions.

Important Dates:

• Submission of self-appraisal forms by candidates: Until February 29, 2024, by 11:55 pm.
• Verification of self-appraisal forms and documents by NBEMS accredited institutes: Until March 15, 2024, by 11:55 pm.

Instructions for Candidates:

• Candidates must thoroughly review the information bulletin for the respective entrance examinations before proceeding with the self-appraisal.
• Detailed guidelines are available at the Online Portal for Joining & Registration (OPJR), which candidates must carefully read before completing the self-appraisal.
• It is crucial to read and agree to the declaration provided after completing the self-appraisal proforma.

DNB Courses: Updated Schedule

• Candidates opting for DNB seats in 2-year and 3-year courses must enrol in DNB training within their respective programmes.
• Training duration for post-MBBS professionals admitted through NEET PG is three years, while for post-diploma DNB professionals admitted through DNB-PDCET, it is two years. They are referred to as Primary DNB trainees and Secondary DNB trainees, respectively.