DNB/DrNB Final Theory Examination – April 2023: Thesis submission deadline extended to March 31

The National Board of Examinations has stated that the last date for submission of the thesis for the purpose of eligibility to appear in the DNB/DrNB Final Theory Examination – April 2023 has been extended to March 31, 2023. DrNB Final is a two-stage examination comprising of theory and practical examination. 

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has said that the deadline for submission of the thesis for the purpose of eligibility to appear in the DNB/DrNB Final Theory Examination – April 2023 has been extended to March 31, 2023. As per NBEMS norms, writing a thesis is essential for all DrNB candidates towards partial fulfilment of eligibility for the award of a DrNB degree certificate.

The deadline has been extended after receiving so many requests from trainees and accredited institutions.

NBEMS stated, "NBEMS has been receiving numerous requests both from trainees and Accredited Institutions to extend the last date for submission of Thesis, as trainees have not been able to complete the thesis. In light of the above, the last date for submission of the Thesis for 2020 admission session is extended till 31st of March, 2023."

"No further extension shall be given, and those trainees who do not submit their Thesis by the 31st of March, 2023, shall be rendered ‘ineligible’ to appear in DNB Final Theory Examination - April 2023," added NBEMS.

The last date for submission of the application form for DNB/DrNB Final Examinations – April 2023 is April 3, 2023, till 11:55 pm.

DNB Broad Specialty (Post MBBS) Trainees of the 2020 admission session have been scheduled to appear in DNB Final Theory Examination - April 2023 as already notified vide NBEMS notice dated October 26, 2022. 

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