The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the Indicative Seat Matrix for the Final (Mop-Up) Round of counselling for admission to DNB Post Diploma courses for the 2026 admission session. A total of 1,131 seats are vacant across 16 specialities in government, private, railway, ESI, public sector and other participating hospitals nationwide. Choice filling closed on 24 August 2026 at 5:00 PM. Allotment processing is underway from 25 to 26 August 2026, with the allotment result due on 27 August 2026. Candidates allotted a seat must complete physical joining at the allotted hospital between 27 August 2026 and 1 September 2026.
Important: Choice filling for this round has already closed. This post is relevant for candidates tracking their allotment result (due 27 August 2026) and candidates who receive an allotment and need to plan for physical joining between 27 August and 1 September 2026. The seat matrix released is indicative – candidates must verify final seat availability and hospital-specific details including management type, category reservation, PwBD status and service bond applicability on the official counselling portal before finalising any decisions.
NBEMS DNB Post Diploma Final Mop-Up Round 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Course | DNB Post Diploma |
| Admission Session | 2026 |
| Round | Final (Mop-Up) Round |
| Total Vacant Seats | 1,131 (indicative) |
| Choice Filling | 21 to 24 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM (closed) |
| Allotment Processing | 25 to 26 August 2026 |
| Allotment Result | 27 August 2026 |
| Physical Joining | 27 August to 1 September 2026 |
| Hospital Types | Government, Private, Railway, ESI, Public Sector and other participating hospitals |
| Official Website | natboard.edu.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Choice filling window | 21 to 24 August 2026 up to 5:00 PM (closed) |
| Allotment processing | 25 to 26 August 2026 |
| Allotment result declared | 27 August 2026 |
| Physical joining at allotted hospital | 27 August to 1 September 2026 |
Speciality-wise Seat Matrix – Final Mop-Up Round 2026
Total Vacant Seats: 1,131
| S. No. | Speciality | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaesthesiology | 289 |
| 2 | Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 10 |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine | 110 |
| 4 | Family Medicine | 4 |
| 5 | Nuclear Medicine | 9 |
| 6 | Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 15 |
| 7 | Ophthalmology | 92 |
| 8 | Orthopaedics | 222 |
| 9 | Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | 3 |
| 10 | Paediatrics | 99 |
| 11 | Pathology | 65 |
| 12 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 2 |
| 13 | Psychiatry | 11 |
| 14 | Radiation Oncology | 48 |
| 15 | Radio Diagnosis | 143 |
| 16 | Respiratory Medicine | 9 |
| Total | 1,131 |
Anaesthesiology (289 seats), Orthopaedics (222 seats), Radio Diagnosis (143 seats) and Emergency Medicine (110 seats) account for the largest share of vacant seats in this round.
The seat matrix is indicative. It provides hospital-wise and speciality-wise seat details along with category-wise reservation distribution, PwBD seat allocation where applicable, service bond status and hospital management type. Candidates must verify final seat availability and all hospital-specific details on the official counselling portal.
What the Seat Matrix Covers
Each entry in the hospital-wise seat matrix specifies:
| Detail | Information Provided |
|---|---|
| Hospital name and location | Listed hospital-wise |
| Speciality and seats | Number of vacant seats per speciality per hospital |
| Category-wise distribution | Reservation breakup (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) |
| Service bond | Whether a service bond condition applies at the hospital |
| Hospital management type | Government/Private/Railway/ESI/Public Sector/Other |
Candidates are advised to check the management type, reservation status, PwBD allocation and service-bond condition of each hospital carefully before finalising their choices.
How to Check the Allotment Result and Complete Joining
- Visit the official NBEMS counselling portal – direct link in the Important Links table.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Check the allotment result from 27 August 2026.
- If allotted, note the hospital name, speciality and all joining conditions carefully.
- Complete physical joining at the allotted hospital between 27 August 2026 and 1 September 2026.
- Failure to join within the stipulated window may result in forfeiture of the allotted seat.
Important Instructions
- Choice filling closed on 24 August 2026 at 5:00 PM. No further choice filling is possible.
- The seat matrix is indicative – verify final seat availability on the official portal.
- Check the service bond condition and hospital management type for each allotted seat.
- Physical joining must be completed between 27 August and 1 September 2026 to retain the allotted seat.
- Monitor the official NBEMS website for any updates or addenda to the schedule.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| DNB Post Diploma Counselling Login – Check Allotment Result | Click Here |
| Official NBEMS Notice PDF – Final Mop-Up Round Seat Matrix | Click Here |
| NBEMS Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions – NBEMS DNB Post Diploma Final Mop-Up Round 2026
Q1. What is the NBEMS DNB Post Diploma Final Mop-Up Round 2026?
✅ It is the Final (Mop-Up) Round of counselling by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences for admission to DNB Post Diploma courses for the 2026 admission session, with 1,131 seats vacant across 16 specialities in participating hospitals.
Q2. How many seats are available in the Final Mop-Up Round?
✅ 1,131 indicative seats across 16 specialities. Anaesthesiology (289), Orthopaedics (222), Radio Diagnosis (143) and Emergency Medicine (110) have the highest availability.
Q3. When will the allotment result be declared?
✅ 27 August 2026. Allotment processing is running from 25 to 26 August 2026.
Q4. When must allotted candidates complete physical joining?
✅ Between 27 August 2026 and 1 September 2026 at the allotted hospital. Not joining within this window may result in loss of the allotted seat.
Q5. Has choice filling closed?
✅ Yes. Choice filling closed on 24 August 2026 at 5:00 PM. No further participation in choice filling is possible for this round.
Q6. What details does the seat matrix provide?
✅ Hospital-wise and speciality-wise vacant seats with category-wise reservation distribution, PwBD seat allocation where applicable, service bond status and hospital management type (government, private, railway, ESI, public sector or other).
Q7. What types of hospitals are participating?
✅ Government, private, railway, ESI, public sector and other participating hospitals across the country.
Q8. Is the service bond mandatory at all allotted hospitals?
✅ No. Service bond applicability varies by hospital and is specified hospital-wise in the seat matrix. Check the service bond status for the specific hospital you are allotted before completing joining.
Q9. Where can I check my allotment result?
✅ On the official NBEMS counselling portal by logging in with your registered credentials. The direct login link is in the Important Links table. The result will be available from 27 August 2026.
Q10. What is the official website for NBEMS DNB Post Diploma counselling?
✅ natboard.edu.in is the official NBEMS website. The counselling portal is accessible through the login link in the Important Links table above.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the indicative seat matrix and counselling schedule released by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for the Final (Mop-Up) Round of DNB Post Diploma counselling for the 2026 admission session. The seat matrix is indicative and candidates must verify final seat availability, hospital management type, category-wise reservation, PwBD allocation and service bond conditions on the official NBEMS counselling portal before making any decisions. Choice filling has closed and the allotment result is due on 27 August 2026. Physical joining must be completed by 1 September 2026. JobShouter.com is not associated with NBEMS in any manner.
