Organisation : National Board of Examinations NBE
Announcement : Post Diploma Centralized Entrance Test (PDCET) 2016
Apply Online : http://www.pdcet.natboard.edu.in/
Notification : https://www.entrance.net.in/uploads/5622-DNB%20PD%20CET%20Secondary%20Jan-2016.pdf
Home Page : http://www.natboard.edu.in/
PDCET :
Information Bulletin for Diplomate of National Board Post Diploma Centralized Entrance Test (PDCET)
Related : DNB-CET 2016 Diplomate of National Board Centralized Entrance Test PG Admission : www.entrance.net.in/5619.html
For Admission to Post Graduate DNB (Secondary) Courses January 2016 Admission Session
IMPORTANT DATES :
1 Availability of Information Bulletin : 16 September, 2015 onwards
2 Online Registration & Scheduling for DNB-PDCET : 16 September to 22 October, 2015
3 Examination date : 27 November, 2015
4 Declaration of Results : By 25 January, 2016
5 Cut off date for completing Post Diploma Qualification* : 31st December, 2015
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA :
Candidates who have passed the final examination leading to the award of Post Graduate Diploma from Indian Universities which are duly recognized as per provisions of Indian Medical Council Act 1956, Govt of India i.e. have passed/Passing the final examinations for Post graduate diploma on or before 31st December 2015 can apply for the Post diploma CET examination in the same Broad specialty.
Candidates shall have completed his/her 2 years of post diploma training by 31st December 2015. A proof to this effect has to be produced at the time of counseling for admission to January, 2016 admission session. Duration of training of post diploma course is liable to the checked at the time of counseling.
Submission of proof of having passed/Passing the Post graduate diploma final examination on or before the 31st December 2015 at the time of counseling is an essential pre-requisite. In case the candidate does not submit requisite proof of passing his/her post graduate diploma final examination, the candidate shall not be allowed to participate in the merit based Counseling.
Candidates found to be ineligible at any stage of PDCET will not be permitted to appear in the examination. In an unlikely event of any ineligible candidate appearing and/or being successful in the PDCET, the result/candidature of such candidate shall be cancelled and/or are deemed to be cancelled.
Requests for appearing in PDCET from candidates who are qualifying and getting their results of the basic eligibility qualification after 31st December 2015 shall be summarily rejected.
Candidate who are qualifying their PG Diploma exit examination or and getting their results after 31st December 2015 or likely to qualify after 31st December 2015 need not apply in the PDCET exam as they shall be ineligible to participate at any stage of the admission.
Candidates already pursuing a MD/MS/DNB course are not eligible to appear for the PDCET till such time they have completed the duration of prescribed course or have been discharged from the course. Candidates who have joined DNB (Post Diploma) course in or after July 2014 session are not eligible to appear in DNB-PDCET January 2016 admission session. This shall be irrespective of their resignation or discontinuation from the course due to any reason.
Registration and /or appearance in PDCET do not confer any automatic rights upon the candidate for admission at NBE accredited hospital / institute.
Registration with M.C.I./State Medical Council is necessary and its documentary proof should be furnished at the time of counseling
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION :
The online registration & scheduling website for PDCET is available via pdcet.natboard.edu.in/.
Candidate may note that there is no option for submitting the form other than the online mode.
Candidates are advised to go through the Registration Guide before proceeding to complete their registration & scheduling process. Once the candidate has completed his/her scheduling process, there will be no option to reschedule.
Online registration & scheduling must be completed by the prescribed cutoff date (see “Important Dates” section above). You will be able to print the acknowledgment of submission of online application on successful completion of online application. All fields marked *in the online registration application form are mandatory.
Applications of candidates producing false or fabricated information will not be considered and candidates may be further debarred from appearing in any future examinations.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANT CANDIDATES:
PDCET is a ranking examination for entry to various post diploma DNB courses.
Applicant may kindly note that appearance in PDCET does not confer any automatic rights to secure a seat in NBE accredited hospital /institute.
Online Registration & Scheduling for the examination must be completed by 22 October 2015 (by 23:59hrs).
Applications of candidates producing false or fabricated information will not be considered and candidates may be further debarred from appearing in any future examinations conducted by NBE.
Candidates should go through the bulletin carefully for eligibility criteria, scheme, pattern of examination etc before contacting NBE for any queries. Queries pertaining to eligibility and other issues will only be entertained if the information requested is not given in bulletin or on website natboard.edu.in
Incomplete applications or applications not in accordance with instructions will not be considered and are liable to be rejected. The examination fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Fee will neither be carried forward to a future date nor refunded under any circumstances. Online applications and/or their acknowledgment of submission received after the due date will not be entertained and exam fee will not be returned in such cases. Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn.
Instructions in the information-bulletin are liable to changes based on decisions taken by NBE from time to time. There is no equity or any rights that are /or deemed to be arising in favor of candidate.
NBE reserves the right to withdraw permission, if any, granted inadvertently to any candidate who is not eligible to appear in the DNB-PDCET even though the admit card/roll number has been issued or name/roll number is displayed on NBE website.
Candidates’ eligibility is purely provisional & is subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria as prescribed by NBE.
The existing schedule, pattern, policy and guidelines are for ready reference only but in no way they are or are ought to be treated as representative or acknowledgment of fact that NBE is bound to follow the same in future.
In case of any ambiguity in interpretation of any of the instructions/ terms/ rules/ criteria regarding the determination of eligibility/conduct of examinations/registration of candidates/information contained herein, the interpretation of National Board of Examinations will be final and binding.
Requests are not entertained for change in date/ examination centre. Candidates are advised not to canvass for or submit such requests.
Absentees from the examination will forfeit their examination fee.
Result for DNB-PDCET shall be available on the website pdcet.natboard.edu.in/
Candidates MUST bring to the test centre the following documents. Unfair means case shall be registered against the candidates submitting false/ forged documents:
a. Printed copy of the Admit Card with photo pasted on it. AND
b. Photocopy of Permanent or Provisional SMC/MCI registration, to be retained by the test centre AND
c. Any one of the following authorised photo IDs** (must be original and non-expired):
** PAN Card
** Driving License
** Voter ID
** Passport
** The name on the photo identification must match the name as shown on the Admit Card. If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, candidate must show the relevant document mentioned below at the time of the exam.
** Marriage Certificate
** Divorce Decree
** Legal Name Change Document
The examination test centre staff on duty is authorized to verify the identity of candidates and may take steps to verify and record the identity of candidates. Candidates are required to extend requisite cooperation.
Candidates should ensure before applying for the registration that their MBBS and post graduate diploma qualification is recognized as per provisions of Indian Medical Council Act. If it is found at any time that MBBS and post graduate diploma qualification is not recognized, the candidature/result shall be cancelled/ deemed to be cancelled.