Change summary: New notice.
NBEMS opens applications for DNB Final Examination December 2026 Session
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has invited online applications for the DNB Final Examination December 2026 Session. The notice covers applications for the Theory & Practical examination as well as the ONLY Practical examination.
What is confirmed in the NBEMS notice
According to the notice dated 23 September 2026, the Information Bulletin and online application form became available at 5:00 PM on 23 September 2026. NBEMS has set 11:55 PM on 12 October 2026 as the closing time for online submission.
| Activity | Date and time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Information Bulletin available | 23 September 2026, 5:00 PM onwards |
| Online application opens | 23 September 2026, 5:00 PM onwards |
| Online application closes | 12 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
Who is affected
This notice is relevant to candidates seeking to apply for the DNB Final Examination December 2026 Session. Eligibility criteria, fee structure, examination scheme and other conditions are not set out in full in the notice; candidates should consult the session-specific Information Bulletin made available by NBEMS before submitting an application.
What candidates should do
- Open the official NBEMS DNB/DrNB Final Examination page and locate the December 2026 Session materials.
- Read the Information Bulletin carefully, including the eligibility conditions, fee structure and examination scheme.
- Complete the applicable online application—Theory & Practical or ONLY Practical—before 11:55 PM on 12 October 2026.
- Do not wait for the final day: NBEMS states that requests to accept an application after the prescribed window closes will not be entertained.
- Retain confirmation and payment records after submission.
Help and official resources
For application-form submission, failed-transaction refund or payment-gateway matters, the notice directs candidates to NBEMS Candidate Care Support at +91-7996165333 or the helpline portal available through applicant login. For eligibility or document-related questions, candidates may use the NBEMS Communication Web Portal.
NBEMS has also advised candidates to rely on the official NBEMS notice board and official NBEMS communication channels rather than unverified third-party messages.