NBEMS Continues DNB Round Two Seat Allocation with Updated Matrix Release

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has reached the final stages of the Sponsored DNB (Post MBBS) 2025 admission session. Following the conclusion of the second round of choice filling on March 20, the board released an updated indicative seat matrix on March 17, 2026. This revised document highlights the remaining vacancies across various NBEMS-accredited hospitals and government institutions. As of today, March 26, 2026, the board is scheduled to announce the formal allotment results, finalizing the placements for medical officers sponsored by their respective government organizations.

A total of 32 sponsored seats remained available for this second and final planned round of counseling. These seats provide a crucial opportunity for in-service candidates to specialize in broad specialties while maintaining their employment status with their parent organizations. The counseling process is strictly merit-based, utilizing the Centralized Allotment Processing System (CAPS) to match candidate preferences with their NEET PG ranks.

DNB Round 2: Specialty-Wise Vacancy Overview

The updated seat matrix confirms that while clinical branches are limited, they continue to hold significant interest. General Medicine and Anaesthesiology are the most prominent fields with available positions in this round.

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Important Dates for Allotted Candidates

With the result declaration set for March 26, allotted candidates must move quickly to complete their administrative and financial formalities. The timeline for joining is brief, and failure to meet the deadlines will result in the immediate cancellation of the seat.

• Result Declaration: March 26, 2026
• Online Fee Payment Window: March 26 – April 1, 2026
• Physical Joining Deadline: April 1, 2026 (5:00 PM)
• First-Year Course Fee: ₹1,25,000

Candidates must log in to the official NBEMS counseling portal using their credentials to download their provisional allotment letters. This document, along with the original No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the sponsoring authority, is mandatory for the physical verification process at the allotted hospital.

Guidelines for Final Joining and Verification

The NBEMS has emphasized that the allotment is subject to the rigorous verification of eligibility documents at the institutional level. In-service candidates must ensure they are officially relieved from their current duties as per the rules of their sponsoring state or central department. Any discrepancy found in the academic certificates or the NOC format during the physical reporting phase will lead to the forfeiture of the seat and the counseling fee.

As the 2025 sponsored admission cycle draws to a close, the focus of the medical community is already shifting toward the 2026 academic year. For those looking at post-diploma pathways, the DNB PDCET 2026 registration is currently active, with the entrance examination scheduled for April 12, 2026. Candidates are advised to keep multiple copies of their Round 2 allotment orders for future registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Conclusion

The release of the DNB Round 2 seat matrix and the subsequent allotment results on March 26 mark the finalization of the Sponsored Post MBBS 2025 session. With 32 professionals securing their specialty training, the NBEMS ensures that in-service doctors can advance their skills within the national healthcare infrastructure. Candidates must complete their fee payments and joining formalities by the April 1 deadline to secure their positions. For the latest notifications and to access the result portal, visit natboard.edu.in.