DNB PDCET - Syllabus
Diplomat of National Board Post Diploma Centralized Entrance Exam
Form Date: 16 May - 18 May 2027 (Tentative)
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Form Date: 16 May - 18 May 2027
DNB PDCET Syllabus 2027: Download Subject Wise Syllabus Pdf, Exam Pattern
Updated On - September 16 2026 by Abhinandan Singh
DNB PDCET Syllabus 2027 will be released by the National Board of Education (NBE). There is no specific syllabus released by the NBE for the exam but there are specific subjects from where the candidates can study. Candidates must study all the sections of Diplomate of National Board Post Diploma Centralized Entrance Test (DNB PDCET) in detail. Through the subjects and syllabus candidates can geta deep insight for their preparations. For more details regarding the syllabus for DNB PDCET 2027 and its exam, candidates can read the whole page.
DNB PDCET Syllabus 2027
The DNB PDCET exam Syllabus will cover topics from the respective specialization in which the candidate holds a postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB).
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | Gross Anatomy, Embryology, Histology, Neuroanatomy, Applied Anatomy |
| Physiology | General Physiology, Cardiovascular Physiology, Respiratory Physiology, Renal Physiology, Gastrointestinal Physiology, Endocrine Physiology, Neurophysiology, Hematology, Immunology |
| Biochemistry | Basic Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Metabolism |
| Microbiology | Medical Microbiology, Immunology |
| Pharmacology | Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Pharmacology |
| Pathology | General Pathology, Systemic Pathology, Clinical Pathology |
| Clinical Medicine | Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Radiology, Anesthesiology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Hematology, Oncology, Critical Care Medicine |
| Community Medicine | Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Education, Health Promotion, Environmental Health, Occupational Health, Disaster Management |
DNB PDCET 2027 Important Topics
Candidates can check the list of all the important topics for the DNB PDCET 2027 examination below.
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- General Medicine
- Dermatology
- Psychiatry
- Radiotherapy
- General Surgery
- Anesthesia
- Orthopedics
- Radiodiagnosis
- Pediatrics
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Obstetrics
- Gynecology
- Community Medicine
Detailed Syllabus with Marks Distribution for DNB PDCET 2027
The exam comprises of 200 multiple choice, single correct response questions of 4 mark each in English language only as per the following indicative scheme. The standard of the examinations shall be at the level of Final MBBS (Exit Examination). Candidates can take a section-wise distribution for marks below.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total marks |
| Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry | 25 | 120 |
| Pathology, Microbiology, and Pharmacology | 25 | 120 |
| General Medicine, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiotherapy | 35 | 180 |
| General Surgery, Anesthesia, Orthopedics and Radiodiagnosis | 35 | 180 |
| Pediatrics | 15 | 180 |
| ENT and Ophthalmology | 20 | 120 |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 25 | 120 |
| Community Medicine | 20 | |
| Total | 200 |
DNB PDCET Exam Pattern 2027
Candidates can check the exam pattern for DNB PDCET 2027 below. All the aspiring candidates must refer the different sections of the DNB PDCET 2027 examination in detail to prepare for the same.
- The medium of Question Paper: English
- Exam Mode: Online mode
- Section in question paper: There will be 8 Sections in the Question Paper
- No. of questions: 200 questions
- Marking Scheme: For each correct answer candidates will get 4 marks and for each incorrect answer 1 mark of the candidates will be deducted.
- Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Important Books to refer to for the DNB PDCET 2027
Candidates can check the important books for DNB PDCET 2027 below.
| Name of the Book | Name of the Author |
| Dnb Quick Review (For Primary And Post Diploma) | Hasan Ashfaq Ui |
| A Complete Guide For Preparation Of DNB-CET Pattern Vol 1 2018 | Arvind Arora |
| Self Assessment & Review of DNB-PDCET | Alok Agarwal |
| PG Next 2e | Kalam Books |
| Sure Success Magic | B.S Ramgopal |
| Review Of All Recent PG Enterance Exams Papers | Arvind Arora |
| Primes PG Review In Minimal Effort | Aggarwal VD |
| FORENSIC MEDICINE NOTHING BEYOND FOR PGMEE 3ED | Majendran J |
| CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF RADIOLOGY NOTHING BEYOND FOR PGMEE 2ND | Kulkarni MA |
How to prepare for DNB PDCET 2027?
The candidates have to follow the proper methods and routine while preparing for DNB PDCET 2027 Examination.
- Candidate must focus on the topics like medicine, surgery, obstetrics, pathology, pharma, anesthesia, orthopedics, radiology, skin and anatomy.
- Candidates must practice the DNB PDCET previous year question every day to learn time management and also to analyze their weaker and stronger sections.
- Candidates must take a quick review of all the diagrams and the statements which is given inside the important topics.
- Candidates must keep revising through their notes because of that there few hours of studying can easily cover many high-yield topics and facts which will save their time.
- Candidates can also revise and prepare diagrammes and topics one by one in an easy manner, but they must not forget to give equal time to every topic.
- For topics like Anatomy and Radiology candidates can refer to some good video lectures which will make their understanding better.
- Candidates can take online lecture for the quick solution of their problems, and for topics like pathology and microbiology, the option for online lectures are the best as they will get all the detailed information regarding the topic with properly animated diagrammes.
Form Start Date:
16 May 2027
Form End Date:
18 May 2027
The forms will open on 16 May 2027
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Examination Date (Online):
24 Jul 2027
Application Fees:
₹ 4,500
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