NBE-Theory-Book 2011 - National Board Of Examination

4. EXAMINATIONCENTRALISED ENTRANCE TEST (CET- NBE)The DNB CET is an entrance examination for entry to the DNB BroadSpecialties. The next session of the examination shall be held in the monthof December 2011.Qualifying the CET is an essential pre-requisite for entry to the DNB BroadSpecialties.A merit list based on performance of candidate out of 360 marks shall bepublished in order of merit subject to a minimum score of 50%Candidates successful in the DNB CET can apply to centralisedcounselling conducted by the National Board of Examinations for pursuingthe 3 years postgraduate DNB programme in various broad specialties.The selection will be purely on merit cum choice basis, based on themarks obtained by candidate in NBE - CET as per Board policy.The list of Broad Specialties in which candidates can pursue thepostgraduate DNB programme is mentioned at Annexure D.The list of National Board of Examinations accredited institutes wherecandidates can pursue DNB shall be uploaded on NBE websitewww.natboard.edu.in before the counselling for admission to DNB (BroadSpecialty) Courses Jan. 2012 Session.Candidates may note that qualifying a CET examination doesnot confer any kind of right whatsoever on a candidate to registeron a permanent basis with the Medical Council of India/StateMedical Council or to pursue a DNB or any other Post GraduateCourse as MD/MS etc.Registration with MCI/SMC is dependent on the fulfillment ofRules & Regulations of concerned Medical Council; entry to theDNB or any other PG course is subject to meeting the admissioncriteria so defined.Note : Possession/Use of Mobile Phones/Electronic Devices is strictly prohibited in the premises of NBE Examination Centres.Candidates Shall be liable for penal action for Possession/Use of Mobile Phones/Electronic Devices16