CEE Kerala Opens DNB Post-MBBS 2026 Applications

CEE Kerala opens applications for DNB Post-MBBS and diploma admissions for 2026–27 under the state service quota. Eligible in-service doctors who qualify NEET-PG 2026 must apply by October 27 at noon.

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has opened online applications for admission to Diplomate of National Board (DNB) Post-MBBS and Post-MBBS Diploma courses for the 2026–27 academic years. Applications opened on October 23, 2026, and the deadline is October 27, 2026, at 12 noon.

The admission process is specifically intended for eligible in-service medical professionals applying under Kerala's state service quota. Candidates must qualify NEET-PG 2026 and hold an MBBS degree to be considered for admission. Applications must be submitted through the official CEE Kerala portal within the prescribed window.

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Eligible applicants must be serving medical professionals under the Medical Education Service, Health Services or Insurance Medical Services of the Kerala government, subject to the conditions outlined in the official prospectus. Candidates must have completed probation in their respective service cadre by the date of the CEE notification.

The upper age limit is 49 years for Medical Education Service quota candidates and 47 years for Health Services and Insurance Medical Services quota candidates, as specified in the prospectus. Applicants must also meet the prescribed NEET-PG 2026 qualifying criteria and service requirements.

The prospectus covers three-year DNB degree courses and two-year DNB diploma courses at designated government hospitals and institutions in Kerala. Candidates already pursuing certain postgraduate medical courses may be ineligible, subject to the specific conditions in the notification.

Candidates must pay an application fee of ₹1,000, excluding payment gateway charges. The online application process includes registration, form completion, fee payment, uploading the required documents and registering course and institution preferences.

Selection and allotment are conducted through the prescribed service-quota merit process, using NEET-PG 2026 scores and applicable service-related criteria. Candidates must also submit supporting documents to their respective department heads as required under the prospectus.

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Eligible candidates can visit the official DNB Post-MBBS 2026 portal, register using a valid email address and mobile number, and log in with their application credentials. They must complete the form, pay the fee, upload the required documents and register their preferred courses and institutions before submitting the application.

Applicants should carefully review the official information bulletin for the complete eligibility conditions, document requirements and service obligations before applying. The online application window closes on October 27, 2026, at noon.