Change summary: New notice.
NBEMS announces DNB Final Theory Examination dates for December 2026 Session
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced that the DNB Final Theory Examination for the December 2026 Session will be conducted on 19, 20, 21 and 22 November 2026.
Confirmed examination dates
The official notice states that the theory examination will be held at various examination centres across the country on the following dates:
- 19 November 2026
- 20 November 2026
- 21 November 2026
- 22 November 2026
The notice does not specify examination shift timings, centre allocations or admit-card availability. Candidates should wait for the relevant official NBEMS communication or the session Information Bulletin for those details.
Who is affected
This schedule applies to candidates appearing in the DNB Final Theory Examination under the December 2026 Session, subject to the eligibility and application requirements set by NBEMS in the session Information Bulletin.
Candidate action checklist
- Review the Information Bulletin for the December 2026 Session.
- Apply within the notified online application period if eligible.
- Monitor the official NBEMS DNB/DrNB Final Examination page for session-specific instructions.
- Check official NBEMS notices for any subsequent update on examination centres, admit cards or examination-day requirements.
Official resources
The NBEMS notice board lists the 23 September 2026 notice inviting applications for the DNB Final Examination December 2026 Session. NBEMS advises candidates to rely only on official communications published through its website and designated channels.