The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially declared the results for the first lot of the Diplomate of National Board (DrNB) Final Theory Examination held in October 2025. This announcement marks a crucial milestone for thousands of medical postgraduates across the country.
Result Declaration and Key Details
The results for Lot 01 were published on the board's official website on 5 December 2025. The examination itself was conducted on a hybrid platform nationwide over three days: 28, 29, and 30 October 2025.
The declared results pertain to candidates from several super-specialty disciplines. Successful examinees from the following specialties can now check their outcomes:
- Cardiac Anaesthesia
- Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery (Direct 6 Years Course) Part-I
- Neuro Anaesthesia
- Neuro Surgery (Direct 6 Years Course) Part-I
- Paediatric Critical Care
- Paediatric Neurology
- Paediatric Surgery
- Paediatric Surgery (Direct 6 Years Course) Part-I
- Paediatric Surgery (Direct 6 Years Course) Part-II
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Direct 6 Years Course) Part-I
- Thoracic Surgery
How to Download Your DrNB Final Theory Result 2025
Candidates eager to access their results can follow a straightforward process on the NBEMS portal. The primary platform for checking results remains the official website: natboard.edu.in.
Here is a step-by-step guide to download your result PDF:
- Visit the official NBEMS website: natboard.edu.in.
- Navigate to the 'Examinations' or 'Results' section on the homepage.
- Look for and click on the specific link labeled for the DrNB Final Theory Examination – October 2025 result.
- The result document, in PDF format, will open on your screen.
- Download the file and save a copy for all future reference and documentation needs.
The board has also indicated that a direct link to the result PDF is available for candidate convenience.
Scorecard, Re-evaluation, and Practical Exam Schedule
Following the result declaration, NBEMS will soon release the detailed scorecards for bonafide candidates. These scorecards will contain paper-wise marks and the grand total. Candidates will be able to download their scorecards using their unique Candidate Login credentials on the NBEMS website.
For those who did not qualify, NBEMS provides an option to obtain digital copies of their answer scripts. Requests must be submitted exclusively through the Miscellaneous Fee Payment Online Portal within a strict window of 7 calendar days from the result declaration date. A fee of Rs. 100 per question paper, plus 18% GST, is applicable. Late requests will not be entertained.
The board also has a provision for re-evaluation, but it is highly specific. Re-evaluation is permitted only for answers that were left unassessed—specifically in rare instances where an assessor may have incorrectly marked an attempted answer as 'Not Attempted'. To apply for this, candidates must pay a fee of Rs. 500 per paper and submit their request through the same Miscellaneous Fee Portal within 10 calendar days of the result announcement.
Tentative Schedule for DrNB Final Practical Exam 2025
Alongside the theory results, NBEMS has released a tentative schedule for the upcoming DrNB Final Practical examinations. Candidates who have cleared the theory exam must note these dates for their respective specialties:
December 2025:
- Thoracic Surgery: 16 December 2025
- Cardiac Anaesthesia: 16–17 December 2025
- Paediatric Neurology: 16–17 December 2025
- Paediatric Surgery (Direct 6 Years Course Part-I Part-A): 16–17 December 2025
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Direct 6 Years Course Part-I Part-A): 16–17 December 2025
- Neuro Anaesthesia: 17–18 December 2025
- Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery (Direct 6 Years Course Part-I Part-A): 23–24 December 2025
January 2026:
- Neuro Surgery (Direct 6 Years Course Part-I Part-A): 20–21 January 2026
- Paediatric Critical Care: 20–21 January 2026
- Paediatric Surgery (Including Direct 6 Years Course Part-II): 20–21 January 2026
NBEMS has clarified that the exact schedule, along with centre allocation details, will be published on its website in due course. The board will not send individual communications via email or post. Candidates who qualify the theory exam can download their admit cards from their Online Exit Examination Portal (OEEP) account once the practical exam centres are announced.
For any queries or assistance, candidates can contact NBEMS at the helpline number 011-45593000 or use the official Communication Web Portal on the NBEMS website.
