Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

Diplomate National Board [DNB] in Paediatric Surgery at Government Medical College (GMC), Kannauj is a 6-year full-time Direct Post MBBS programme accredited by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). This is a Direct 6-Year course that integrates broad specialty surgical training (Years 1-3) with superspeciality Paediatric Surgery training (Years 4-6), culminating in a DrNB (Paediatric Surgery) qualification upon successful completion. The course is conducted at the attached 500-bed government hospital, providing comprehensive exposure to paediatric surgical conditions including neonatal surgery, congenital anomalies, paediatric oncology, and trauma. GMC Kannauj offers 1 seat for DNB (Paediatric Surgery) under the NBEMS/AIQ quota, and admission is based on NEET PG scores followed by centralised MCC/NBEMS counselling. The programme is a unique opportunity for MBBS graduates to directly enter a superspeciality surgical career in a government hospital setting.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session have been completed through NEET PG 2026 counselling. The next admission cycle for 2027-28 will be based on NEET PG 2027 scores. NEET PG 2027 registration is tentatively expected to begin in April 2027, with the exam scheduled for June 15, 2027 (tentative). NBEMS counselling for the 2027 session is expected to commence after NEET PG 2027 results are declared. Candidates are advised to monitor the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in for updated schedules.

Key Points

DNB (Paediatric Surgery) at GMC Kannauj is a Direct 6-Year Post MBBS programme, combining broad surgical training (Years 1-3) and superspeciality Paediatric Surgery training (Years 4-6).
Upon successful completion and clearing the DNB Part-I and final examinations, the candidate is awarded the DrNB (Paediatric Surgery) qualification, which is equivalent to MCh (Paediatric Surgery).
GMC Kannauj offers 1 seat per admission cycle under the NBEMS/AIQ quota, filled through centralised MCC/NBEMS counselling.
Trainees receive a monthly stipend as per NBEMS guidelines: Rs. 35,000-39,000/month in Years 1-3 (broad specialty phase) and Rs. 41,000-45,000/month in Years 4-6 (superspeciality phase, after clearing DNB Part-I), or as per UP state government norms, whichever is higher.
The programme provides hands-on training in neonatal surgery, congenital anomalies, paediatric oncology, paediatric urology, paediatric trauma, and minimally invasive paediatric surgery.
Candidates who do not clear DNB Part-I at the end of Year 3 will not progress to the superspeciality phase and will be awarded DNB (General Surgery) instead.

Official Link:

Go To Website

Highlights
Fees
Admission
Scholarships
Cutoff
Ranking
FAQs

GMC Kannauj DNB Paediatric Surgery Fees

The DNB (Paediatric Surgery) Direct 6-Year programme at GMC Kannauj is offered at the NBEMS-prescribed fee structure of Rs. 1,25,000 per year, covering tuition, library, annual appraisal, and accommodation charges. The total fee for the 6-year programme amounts to Rs. 7,50,000. Trainees also receive a monthly stipend throughout the programme, which substantially offsets the course fee.

Fee Breakdown

Fee Component	Per Year (INR)	Total (6 Years) (INR)
Tuition Fee	Rs. 75,000	Rs. 4,50,000
Library Fee	Rs. 15,000	Rs. 90,000
Annual Appraisal Fee	Rs. 15,000	Rs. 90,000
Accommodation Charges	Rs. 20,000	Rs. 1,20,000
Total Fees	Rs. 1,25,000	Rs. 7,50,000

The first year course fee is collected by NBEMS at the time of counselling and transferred to the hospital after joining is confirmed.
Subsequent year fees are paid directly to the hospital.
Accommodation charges are applicable only if the hospital provides accommodation to the trainee; if not, this component cannot be charged.
No capitation fee, security deposit, security bond, or caution bond can be charged by the hospital over and above the prescribed NBEMS fee.
Trainees receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 35,000 (Year 1), Rs. 37,000 (Year 2), Rs. 39,000 (Year 3) in the broad specialty phase, and Rs. 41,000 (Year 4), Rs. 43,000 (Year 5), Rs. 45,000 (Year 6) in the superspeciality phase (after clearing DNB Part-I), as per NBEMS guidelines, or as per UP state government norms, whichever is higher.
A service bond may be applicable as per UP state government norms for government hospital trainees.

GMC Kannauj DNB Paediatric Surgery Admission 2026

Admission to DNB (Paediatric Surgery) at GMC Kannauj is merit-based, driven by NEET PG scores and conducted through the centralised MCC/NBEMS counselling process under the All India Quota. The 2026-27 admission cycle has been completed. For the upcoming 2027-28 session, admissions will be based on NEET PG 2027 results, with NBEMS counselling expected to commence after the declaration of results. Candidates must register on the official NBEMS/MCC counselling portal and participate in choice filling to secure the seat at GMC Kannauj.

MCC/NBEMS Counselling Dates

Event	Details
NEET PG 2026 Exam	Conducted (basis for admission)
MCC/NBEMS Counselling Registration	October - November 2026
Choice Filling	November 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result	November 2026
Round 2 Seat Allotment Result	December 2026
Stray Vacancy Round	February 2027
Reporting and Joining	As per allotment round

Exact dates for MCC/NBEMS counselling 2026 rounds may vary. Candidates should refer to the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in and NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in for precise schedules.

NEET PG 2027 Exam Dates

Event	Tentative Date
NEET PG 2027 Registration Start	April 7, 2027
NEET PG 2027 Registration End	May 7, 2027
NEET PG 2027 Admit Card	June 11, 2027
NEET PG 2027 Exam Date	June 15, 2027
NEET PG 2027 Result	July 15, 2027

All NEET PG 2027 dates are tentative. Candidates should verify from the official NBE website at nbe.edu.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from a recognised medical institution approved by the NMC.
Candidates must have a valid NEET PG score and rank.
Candidates must have completed a compulsory rotating internship (CRRI) and possess a valid registration certificate from the NMC or State Medical Council.

Admission Process

Appear in NEET PG 2027 conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Register on the MCC/NBEMS counselling portal for Direct 6-Year DNB seat allotment under the AIQ/NBEMS quota.
Participate in choice filling, selecting GMC Kannauj and DNB (Paediatric Surgery) as preferred options.
Await seat allotment result; if allotted, download the allotment letter.
Report to GMC Kannauj within the stipulated reporting dates with all original documents for verification and joining.
Pay the first year course fee as collected by NBEMS at the time of counselling.

GMC Kannauj DNB Paediatric Surgery Scholarships 2026

Students enrolled in the DNB (Paediatric Surgery) programme at GMC Kannauj can avail themselves of government scholarships available for postgraduate medical students. Given the mandatory stipend and subsidised government hospital training, scholarship benefits are particularly useful for students from economically weaker sections. Students from SC/ST and OBC categories can benefit from state and central scholarship portals.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount
NSP (PM-USP) Yojana	Enrolled in NMC/NBEMS-recognised PG course; parental income up to Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum; minimum 50% marks and 75% attendance	Rs. 82,000 per annum
National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC)	First-time PG students below 30 years of age; enrolled in UGC-recognised full-time PG programme	Rs. 10,000 per year (non-NET) or Rs. 15,000 per month (NET qualified)
UP State Government Scholarship	Domicile of Uttar Pradesh; SC/ST/OBC/EWS category; income-based criteria	Covers tuition and hostel fees (amount varies by category)

Scholarship applications must be submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) or the UP state scholarship portal (scholarship.up.gov.in).
Minimum 75% attendance is mandatory to retain scholarship benefits.
Students must maintain satisfactory academic performance throughout the course.

GMC Kannauj DNB Paediatric Surgery Ranking

Collegedunia Ranking

#210 out of 632 in India 2025

#21st in Uttar Pradesh

Do you think the Rankings are wrong ? Report Here

GMC Kannauj DNB Paediatric Surgery FAQs

Ques. What is the DNB (Paediatric Surgery) Direct 6-Year course at GMC Kannauj?

Ans. It is a 6-year Post MBBS Direct programme accredited by NBEMS that combines broad surgical training (Years 1-3, equivalent to DNB General Surgery) with superspeciality Paediatric Surgery training (Years 4-6). Upon successful completion and clearing both DNB Part-I and the final DrNB examination, the candidate is awarded DrNB (Paediatric Surgery), equivalent to MCh (Paediatric Surgery).

Ques. What happens if a candidate does not clear DNB Part-I at the end of Year 3?

Ans. Candidates who do not clear the DNB Part-I examination at the end of Year 3 will not progress to the superspeciality phase (Years 4-6). They will be awarded DNB (General Surgery) based on their broad specialty training in Years 1-3, subject to clearing the DNB (General Surgery) final examination.

Ques. How many seats are available for DNB (Paediatric Surgery) at GMC Kannauj?

Ans. GMC Kannauj offers 1 seat for DNB (Paediatric Surgery) Direct 6-Year course under the NBEMS/AIQ quota. This seat is filled through centralised MCC/NBEMS counselling based on NEET PG merit rank.

Ques. What is the total fee and stipend for DNB (Paediatric Surgery) at GMC Kannauj?

Ans. The total NBEMS-prescribed fee for the 6-year programme is Rs. 7,50,000 (Rs. 1,25,000 per year). Trainees receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 35,000-39,000 in Years 1-3 and Rs. 41,000-45,000 in Years 4-6 (after clearing DNB Part-I), as per NBEMS guidelines, or as per UP state government norms, whichever is higher.

Ques. Is the DrNB (Paediatric Surgery) qualification equivalent to MCh?

Ans. Yes, DrNB (Paediatric Surgery) awarded by NBEMS upon completion of the Direct 6-Year course is recognised by the NMC as equivalent to MCh (Paediatric Surgery). It is accepted for superspeciality appointments in government hospitals, academic positions, and private practice.

Ques. Can candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh apply for DNB (Paediatric Surgery) at GMC Kannauj?

Ans. Yes, the DNB (Paediatric Surgery) seat at GMC Kannauj is under the AIQ/NBEMS quota, which is open to all eligible NEET PG qualified candidates across India, irrespective of domicile. However, candidates must be aware of any UP state service bond requirements applicable to government hospital trainees.