NBEMS 23rd convocation: 26,396 doctors get qualifications; 11 new courses launched
At the 23rd convocation of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences in New Delhi on 23 May 2026, 26,396 candidates received DNB, DrNB, Diploma and FNB qualifications and Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched 11 new courses.
Summary
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), an autonomous body under the Health Ministry, held its 23rd convocation in New Delhi on 23 May 2026, addressed by Health Minister J.P. Nadda. A total of 26,396 candidates received DNB, DrNB, Diploma and FNB qualifications and 137 toppers got gold medals. NBEMS launched 11 new academic courses and the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative in institutions running its courses. Nadda said medical colleges have grown from 387 to 818, there are now 23 AIIMS, and 75,000 more UG and PG seats will be added by 2029, of which 23,000 have been created in the past two years.
Key facts
- Event
- 23rd NBEMS convocation, New Delhi, 23 May 2026
- Qualifications conferred
- 26,396 (DNB, DrNB, Diploma, FNB)
- Gold medals
- 137 toppers
- Launched
- 11 new academic courses; ONOS in NBEMS institutions
- Medical colleges
- 387 → 818
- AIIMS
- 23 in total
- Seat target
- 75,000 more UG and PG seats by 2029; 23,000 added in two years
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many candidates were conferred DNB, DrNB, Diploma and FNB qualifications at the 23rd NBEMS convocation (23 May 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — 26,396
26,396 candidates were conferred DNB, DrNB, Diploma and FNB qualifications; 137 toppers received gold medals.
Consider the following statements made at the 23rd NBEMS convocation (May 2026): 1. NBEMS launched 11 new academic courses. 2. The number of medical colleges in India has increased from 387 to 718. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
11 new courses were launched. Medical colleges increased from 387 to 818, not 718, so statement 2 is wrong.