Kerala DNB 2026: Candidates Have Until November 6 to Choose Hospitals and Courses for Phase 1 Allotment

Kerala DNB Post MBBS Admission 2026 Phase 1 Option Filling Commences; Check Last Date

Kerala: Candidates who wish to join Diplomate of National Board (DNB) courses in Kerala after completing their MBBS can proceed to the next step in the admissions process. The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has opened the online option filling facility for the first phase of the centralised admissions.

Candidates should log in to the official candidate portal, select their desired course and hospital. The option filling facility will close on November 6, 2026 at 2 PM. The DNB Post MBBS admission process began on October 23, 2026. The option registration facility is now open on the admission portal.

Kerala DNB Admission 2026 Details

Candidates should go through the admission details below and complete the option registration.

How to Fill Options for Kerala DNB Post MBBS Phase 1

Candidates who are applying for the first phase of admissions should log in to the CEE Kerala candidate portal and select their desired course and hospital from the list provided. Follow the steps below:

• Visit the official CEE Kerala website.
• Click on DNB (Post MBBS) Admission 2026.
• Click on DNB Post MBBS Candidate Portal 2026.
• Log in with your Application Number & Password.
• Click on Option Registration
• Select the course and hospital available.
• Select your desired course and hospital.
• Arrange your options.
• Review your selections and click on register.
• Keep a copy of your selections.

Candidates should carefully review the options available. The options shown on your dashboard will determine what courses and hospitals you can apply for.

What Happens After Option Registration?

Once you have completed your option registration, the CEE Kerala will release the schedule for the first phase of centralised admissions. The next steps in the admission process will include:

• Provisional Allotment: The CEE Kerala will release the provisional allotment.
• Grievance: Candidates will be able to raise any objections to the provisional allotment, based on the instructions given by the commission.
• Final Allotment: The final allotment list will be released.
• Reporting: Candidates who have been allocated a place will need to report to their respective institution.

Further details on the schedule were not provided in the option registration announcement. Candidates should not rely on any unofficial dates online. Instead, they should look out for any further announcements from the commission.

Where to Find Updates on the Kerala DNB Post MBBS 2026 Allotment

The CEE Kerala are the body conducting the centralised admissions. Candidates should visit the official website to complete the option registration and find out about the allotment. Links:

• CEE Kerala: https://cee.kerala.gov.in/
• DNB Post MBBS 2026 Admission: https://cee.kerala.gov.in/dnbmbbsonline2026/
• Notifications: https://cee.kerala.gov.in/dnbmbbsonline2026/notification

Candidates should regularly check their portal and the notifications section for any updates on the provisional allotment, grievance, final allotment and reporting schedule.

A Deadline Candidates Should Not Overlook

The most important thing for candidates to do is complete their Phase 1 selections before the deadline on November 6 at 2 PM. Candidates should review their options carefully to ensure they select the right combination of course and hospital.

As the first phase of centralised admissions has not yet been released, candidates should complete this step in a timely manner and look out for any official announcements from the CEE Kerala.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Has option entry for Kerala DNB Post MBBS Admission 2026 Phase 1 started?

Yes, the CEE Kerala has started the first phase of centralised allotment process for DNB Post MBBS Admission 2026.

2. Till when can options be entered for Kerala DNB 2026?

Options can be entered until 2 November 2026, up to 2 pm.

3. How can options be entered for DNB Post MBBS Admission 2026?

Option can be entered by logging in to the DNB Post MBBS Admission 2026 Candidate Portal provided by CEE Kerala.

4. What are the details required for login to Kerala DNB Candidate Portal?

Candidates need application number and password for login.

5. Can preferences of hospitals be entered for DNB admission?

Yes, the preferred courses and hospitals are listed on the candidate dashboard and can be preferred and arranged by the candidate.

6. What is the expected date of release of Phase 1 allotment for Kerala DNB Post MBBS 2026?

No time frame has been set by CEE Kerala for the release of allotment results for Phase 1 of the centralised admission process.

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