NBEMS issues crucial notice on barcode errors for DNB 2025 candidates: Check details here

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has kicked off the DNB Final Theory examinations, December 2025, running from December 18 to 21, across exam centres nationwide. Conducted on a hybrid platform, the exams combine computer-based question display with physical answer booklets, intensifying scrutiny on candidates’ technical compliance alongside their academic performance.

This year, NBEMS has issued a stark warning: any mistake in barcode entry will be fatal to a candidate’s result. Examinees must input the barcode from their assigned answer booklet into the system before starting the exam. Once submitted, the answer booklet cannot be replaced. NBEMS will not entertain appeals or corrections; errors will lead to automatic rejection and cancellation of the result.

Hybrid mode rules: Precision mandatory

In the hybrid format, candidates read questions on a screen while writing answers in the barcoded booklet provided. NBEMS has made it unequivocally clear that accuracy in barcode entry is non-negotiable, reflecting a zero-tolerance approach toward technical errors.

Mock test to minimise errors

A mock test has been provided online to familiarise candidates with barcode procedures and exam protocols. Authorities have urged students to make full use of this facility to avoid last-minute mistakes that could jeopardise their results.

Candidate guidelines: Key compliance checks

Before submitting the barcode, candidates must ensure:

• The answer booklet contains 50 numbered pages, exclusive of the cover.
• All pages carry the same barcode; no mismatches exist.
• The booklet is intact, without torn, damaged, blank, or misprinted pages.

NBEMS has reiterated that any deviation will render the answer booklet invalid for evaluation. The board explicitly disclaims liability for errors caused by negligence in barcode submission.

Stakes high, Margin for error zero
The DNB Final Theory Examinations represent the final hurdle in the Diplomate of National Board certification process. With results hinging on both academic performance and strict adherence to technical instructions, candidates are warned: one slip could erase months of preparation in an instant.

Candidates can click on the link provided here to download the official notice for NBEMS DNB theory exam.
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