The exam dates specified by NBEMS are tentative in nature and can be changed, subject to approvals and confirmations. The tentative schedule is available at NBEMS official website -- natboard.edu.in.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will conduct the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – postgraduate (NEET PG 2024) exam on March 3, 2024 and Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE 2024) on January 20, 2024.
These dates were released in the tentative schedule released by NBEMS at the official website — natboard.edu.in.
As per the official schedule, the DNB/DrNB Final Practical Examinations – October 2023 will be conducted in January- February 2024. The Foreign Dental Screening Test (BDS) 2023 is likely scheduled on January 20, 2024.
In February, NEET-MDS 2024 will be conducted on February 9, and FET 2023 will be conducted on February 18.
Name of Examination
Date of Examination (Tentative)
DNB/DrNB Final Practical Examination – Oct 2023
January/February 2024
FMGE December 2023
January 20
Foreign Dental Screening Test (BDS) 2023
NEET-MDS 2024
February 9
FET 2023
February 18
NBEMS Diploma Practical Examination – Dec 2023
February/March 2024
NEET-PG 2024
March 3
Foreign Dental Screening Test (MDS Degree and PG Diploma) 2023
March 16
FNB Exit Examination 2023
March/April 2024
DNB/DrNB Final Theory Examinations – April 2024
April 24, 25, 26, 27
DNB-Post Diploma CET 2024
May 19
Formative Assessment Test 2023
June 9
NBEMS Diploma Final Examination – June 2024
June 13, 14, 15
FMGE June 2024
June 30
The NBEMS Diploma Practical Examination – Dec 2023 exam is scheduled to be conducted in February or March 2024. In March, along with NEET PG, NBEMS will also conduct Foreign Dental Screening Test (MDS Degree and PG Diploma) 2023. The FNB Exit Examination 2023 is also scheduled to be held in March or April.
DNB/DrNB Final Theory Examinations – April 2024 will be conducted on April 24, 25, 26, 27. DNB-Post Diploma CET 2024 will be conducted on May 19.
June will hold exams for Formative Assessment Test 2023, NBEMS Diploma Final Examination – June 2024, and FMGE June 2024.