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DNB Counselling 2026: Final Mop-Up Schedule
The final round follows the first and second rounds of DNB counselling 2026. NBEMS has specified separate dates for choice filling, allotment processing, result declaration and physical joining.
| Counselling activity | Date |
| Choice filling | August 21 to 24, 2026, till 5 pm |
| Allotment processing | August 25 to 26, 2026 |
| Final mop-up allotment result | August 27, 2026 |
| Physical joining | August 27 to September 1, 2026 |
Candidates allotted a seat in the final round must complete physical joining at the allotted hospital by September 1. NBEMS has stated that candidates who fail to join by the stipulated date will lose the allotted Post-Diploma DNB seat and their first-year course fee will be forfeited.
Post Diploma DNB Counselling: Who Can Participate?
The final mop-up round is open to candidates who have already registered for Post-Diploma DNB counselling 2026 but were not allotted a seat in the first and/or second rounds. NBEMS has advised candidates to refer to the official Post-Diploma DNB counselling handbook for detailed eligibility conditions and instructions.
The counselling is based on the merit of eligible candidates and the seats available for the final round. Candidates should therefore check their eligibility before filling choices.
DNB Seat Matrix 2026 to Be Released Before Choice Filling
NBEMS will release the DNB seat matrix 2026 for the final mop-up round before counselling begins. The seat matrix will indicate the seats available for candidates to consider while filling their choices.
NBEMS has also directed participating hospitals to keep their joining and resignation information updated on the counselling portal. If a candidate has resigned before the final mop-up round, the concerned hospital must update the resignation information by August 20 for the seat to be considered for inclusion in the final round.
This means the final seat matrix may depend on vacancies confirmed and updated by participating hospitals before the choice-filling window opens.
DNB Admission 2026: What Candidates Should Note
Candidates participating in the DNB mop-up round 2026 should check the available seats before submitting their choices. Since this is the final mop-up round, candidates should carefully review the order of their preferences rather than filling choices without considering the available specialties and institutions.
The choice-filling window closes at 5 pm on August 24. After this, NBEMS will process the allotments on August 25 and 26 before publishing the result on August 27.
Candidates who receive an allotment must then report physically to the allotted hospital within the specified joining period. The joining deadline is September 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When will Post-Diploma DNB Counselling 2026 final mop-up choice filling begin?
Choice filling for the DNB final mop-up round 2026 will begin on August 21 and remain open until 5 PM on August 24, 2026.
Q. When will the Post-Diploma DNB seat allotment 2026 result be announced?
The DNB counselling 2026 final mop-up allotment result is scheduled to be announced on August 27, 2026.
Q. Who is eligible for the DNB final mop-up round 2026?
Eligibility is governed by the NBEMS counselling rules and the candidate's status in earlier rounds. Candidates should check the Post Diploma DNB eligibility 2026 requirements in the official counselling handbook before filling choices.
Q. When will the DNB seat matrix 2026 for the final mop-up round be available?
NBEMS is expected to release the final DNB seat matrix 2026 before choice filling begins. The available seats can depend on vacancies and updates submitted by participating hospitals.
Q. What is the last date for physical joining after DNB seat allotment 2026?
Candidates allotted seats in the DNB mop-up round 2026 must complete physical joining at the allotted hospital by September 1, 2026. The scheduled joining period is August 27 to September 1.
