NEET PG 2026 counselling: DNB at Shatabdi Hospital Mumbai, fees, stipend, and cut-offs

Candidates preparing their NEET PG 2026 counselling preference lists are currently considering DNB programmes at Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Municipal General Hospital, commonly known as Shatabdi Hospital, in Kandivali West, Mumbai. This evaluation focuses on available branches, fees, stipend, clinical facilities, accommodation, and previous closing ranks to inform their choices for the upcoming counselling.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) declared the NEET PG 2026 results on September 24, 2026. Roughly 2.66 lakh candidates qualified for NEET PG 2026, with cut-offs (out of 720) set at 262 for General/EWS, 244 for General-PwBD, and 226 for SC/ST/OBC including PwBD. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has stated that the seat matrix from NMC and NBEMS is awaited for the commencement of PG Counselling 2026.

DNB Programme Details at Shatabdi Hospital

Shatabdi Hospital, a government municipal hospital under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), has a capacity of 444 beds. It currently offers 12 DNB seats across various categories. The DNB training is generally a three-year programme for Post-MBBS broad specialities, and DNB qualifications are recognized in relation to MD/MS equivalence, subject to applicable regulatory conditions.

The hospital provides clinical services in a range of specialities, including General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopaedics, Dentistry, Psychiatry, Skin OPD, Diabetes OPD, and Critical care services. Facilities include Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Neonatal ICU, Dialysis, MRI, and CT Scan.

Fees, Stipend, and Bond Policy

The total annual course fee for DNB at Shatabdi Hospital is Rs 1,25,000, which includes a tuition fee of Rs 75,000 and other charges of Rs 50,000. The hospital offers a monthly stipend of Rs 80,757 for DNB First Year candidates, increasing to Rs 81,572 for Second and Third Year candidates. A notable aspect of the DNB programme at Shatabdi Hospital is the absence of a bond policy.

Previous Year’s DNB Cut-Off Ranks

Reviewing previous years’ closing ranks can provide an indication for prospective candidates. For 2025, DNB Anaesthesiology closed at rank 31,741, Obstetrics & Gynaecology at 11,570, Orthopaedics at 17,874, Paediatrics at 10,268, Dermatology at 3,772, ENT at 54,268, and Radio-Diagnosis at 12,951. In 2024, DNB General Medicine closed at 5,386, General Surgery at 13,097, Paediatrics at 9,739, Anaesthesiology at 26,534, and ENT at 41,323.

Counselling Process and Key Considerations

The MCC conducts counselling for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) PG seats, 100% seats of Deemed Universities, specified Central Universities, and other notified institutions. The Maharashtra CET Cell manages 50% state quota seats and participating private medical college seats. DNB counselling is centralised via MCC/NBEMS and has no domicile requirement.

Candidates with NEET PG ranks between 30,000 and 50,000 are advised to consider DNB as a parallel option. While Mumbai’s PG seats are highly sought after, DNB tuition is generally low with a hospital-paid stipend in the city. The decision between MD, MS, and DNB often involves evaluating the institution, branch, clinical exposure, and future career goals.

Further reading

• NEET-PG 2026: Plea in Supreme Court seeks actual questions, options, and answer key
• NEET PG 2026 scorecard and answer key released: download by March 31
• National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (PG) cutoff: previous closing ranks and marks Next step
• MCC NEET MDS 2026 round 3 registration open; apply by October 7
• M.Pharm 2026: Apply with B.Pharm scores, GPAT, or CUET PG for Delhi NCR admissions
• NEET UG 2026: Uttarakhand opens Round 3 NRI quota MBBS registration until 5 October Applications open

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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