NBEMS Releases Post-Diploma DNB Counselling 2026 Final Mop-Up Round Schedule

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the schedule for the Final (Mop-Up) Round of online centralised merit-based counselling for post-diploma DNB seats for the 2026 admission session.

The notice was issued on August 11, 2026, on the official website, providing another opportunity to eligible candidates who were not allotted seats in the earlier rounds of counselling.

The final mop-up round will consist of login and choice/option filling from August 21 to 24, 2026, up to 5 PM, followed by allotment processing from August 25 to 26, 2026. The allotment result will be announced on August 27, 2026.

Candidates who are allotted a post-diploma DNB seat in the final mop-up round must physically join the allotted institution from August 27 to September 1, 2026.

According to NBEMS, only candidates who are already registered for the counselling and were not allotted any seat during the first and/or second rounds will be eligible to participate in the Final (Mop-Up) Round.

The seat matrix for the final (mop-up) round will be published before the commencement of the counselling round, and candidates should check the available seats before filling in their choices.

Hospitals have been instructed to update candidate joining and resignation details on the counselling portal, and failure to update resignation details within the stipulated deadline could result in the concerned seat not being included in the Final (Mop-Up) Round.

Candidates who are allotted a post-diploma DNB seat in the final mop-up round must join by September 1, 2026, or risk losing their seat and forfeiting their first-year course fee.

NBEMS has advised candidates to carefully go through the flow chart outlining the seat allotment process for the Final (Mop-Up) Round before participating in the counselling.

For further clarification or assistance, candidates can contact NBEMS through the Communication Web Portal available on the official NBEMS website.

The final mop-up round is a crucial opportunity for eligible candidates to secure a post-diploma DNB seat, and candidates are advised to carefully follow the schedule and instructions to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

In conclusion, the release of the final mop-up round schedule for post-diploma DNB counselling 2026 is a significant development for medical aspirants, and candidates are advised to stay updated with the latest information and instructions from NBEMS to ensure a smooth and successful counselling process.