Which dates should I be aware of while taking admission in ILBS?

For M.Ch and DNB, track the NEET SS cycle, with registration around September 2026 and the exam between November and December 2026. For PDCC, the application window is April to May 2026 with a July 2026 start. M.Sc Nursing applications run from March to April 2026.

Is admission to ILBS tough to crack?

Yes, admission is competitive because seats per speciality are limited and most programs need a strong postgraduate medical or science background. Super-speciality seats depend on NEET SS merit, and in-house programs need you to clear a written entrance test and interview. Good preparation and the right qualifying degree are essential.

How are M.Ch and DNB seats filled at ILBS?

Both are filled through NEET SS, the national super-speciality entrance test, followed by centralised counselling by the Medical Counselling Committee. You need to qualify NEET SS, get a seat allotted through MCC, and then report to ILBS with your qualifying degree and allotment documents.

What is the PDCC program at ILBS?

The Post Doctoral Certificate Course is a 1-year super-speciality training offered across 22 specialisations. Admission is through the ILBS written entrance test and interview. Each specialisation requires the matching parent degree, such as MD General Medicine or MD Paediatrics for Hepatology.

Do JRF-qualified candidates get any relaxation for the Ph.D?

Yes. Candidates holding a valid CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, GATE, or ICMR-JRF qualification can skip the ILBS written entrance test and appear directly for the departmental interview. This is a clear advantage for fellowship-holders applying to the Ph.D programme.

What experience is needed for M.Sc Nursing admission?

You need a B.Sc Nursing or Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing degree with at least 50%marks, plus a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification work experience in a hospital with 100 or more beds, a teaching hospital, or a nursing college. You also need a valid nursing council registration.

Is there a security bond for the PDCC programme?

Yes. A security bond of INR 2,00,000 on non-judicial stamp paper is required before joining the PDCC. It is lost only if you do not complete the program. A non-refundable application fee of INR 5,000 is also payable at the time of application.

What is one thing I should know before taking admission in ILBS?

ILBS is a specialised institute, so every program has a strict qualifying-degree requirement and limited seats. Confirm that your MD, MS, DNB, M.Sc, or nursing qualification exactly matches the programme requirement before applying, and keep watching the institute website because notifications are released on a fixed annual calendar.

Do DNB and Fellowship candidates receive a stipend?

Yes. DNB candidates receive a monthly stipend as per the institute and National Board of Examinations norms. Fellowship candidates also receive a monthly stipend as per institute norms. You can confirm the current stipend schedule with the ILBS academic section at the time of application.

ILBS Delhi Certification: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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ILBS New Delhi offers the Post Doctoral Certificate Course (PDCC) across 22 subspecialty areas in liver, biliary, transplant, and allied medical sciences. All programmes are 1-year full-time courses conducted exclusively at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, a super-specialty hospital under the Government of NCT of Delhi. The total programme fee is INR 80,000 for the full PDCC duration, with an application fee of INR 5,000. Admission is through the ILBS written entrance examination (70 percent weightage) and personal interview (30 percent). Selected candidates execute a bond of INR 2,00,000 and receive a monthly stipend at par with Junior Residents throughout the programme.

Admissions for the 2026 July batch of PDCC programmes at ILBS are in the final stages; personal interviews are ongoing (May-June 2026) and the programme is scheduled to commence in July 2026. Candidates may watch the official ILBS website for the next batch notification.

Key Points

22 PDCC subspecialties spanning radiology, hepatology, transplant anaesthesia, critical care, laboratory medicine, and oncology, all full-time for 1 year at ILBS New Delhi.
Uniform programme fee of INR 80,000 across all 22 PDCC specialisations at ILBS; application fee is INR 5,000 per application.
All selected candidates receive a monthly stipend at par with Junior Residents at ILBS for the full 12-month programme duration.
Admission is through the ILBS written entrance examination (70 percent weightage) and personal interview (30 percent); no all-India national entrance test is required.
Candidates must execute a security bond of INR 2,00,000 before joining; the bond is forfeited only on early discontinuation and returned on successful completion.

ILBS PDCC Fees 2026

Fee Structure

Specialisation	Programme Fee	Total Fees
All 22 PDCC Specialisations	INR 80,000	INR 80,000

The programme fee of INR 80,000 covers the complete 1-year PDCC tenure and is uniform across all specialisations at ILBS.
A non-refundable application fee of INR 5,000 is payable at the time of application submission.
A security bond of INR 2,00,000 on a non-judicial stamp paper is required before joining and is forfeited only if the candidate does not complete the programme.
Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.

ILBS PDCC Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
ILBS PDCC Admission Notification (July Batch)	March-April 2026
Application Deadline	April-May 2026
ILBS Entrance Examination	May 2026
Personal Interview	May-June 2026
Programme Commencement (July Batch)	July 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an MD or DNB in the relevant clinical specialty from a Medical Council of India recognised institution.
A valid registration with the relevant State Medical Council or the National Medical Commission is required at the time of application.
Candidates appearing for their final MD or DNB examination are not eligible; the qualifying degree must be completed before the application date.
Each PDCC specialisation requires the corresponding parent specialty degree: PDCC in Hepatology requires MD General Medicine or MD Pediatrics; PDCC in Abdominal Imaging requires MD or DNB Radiology; laboratory medicine PDCCs require MD Pathology, Microbiology, or Biochemistry.

Admission Process

Monitor the ILBS website (ilbs.in) for PDCC 2026 admission notifications; batches typically commence in January and July each year.
Submit the online application with MD or DNB certificate, marksheets, Medical Council registration certificate, and identity proof. Pay the INR 5,000 application fee online.
Appear for the ILBS written entrance examination on the notified date; candidates are shortlisted for the personal interview based on written test performance (70 percent weightage).
Attend the personal interview at ILBS Vasant Kunj (30 percent weightage) and carry all original documents for verification.
On selection, execute the INR 2,00,000 bond on a non-judicial stamp paper and pay the programme fee of INR 80,000 to complete admission formalities.

ILBS PDCC Scholarships 2026

Available Scholarships

Scholarship / Support	Amount	Eligibility
Monthly Stipend (Junior Resident Pay Scale)	At par with ILBS Junior Resident pay for the full 12-month programme	All selected PDCC candidates at ILBS
Central Government OBC/SC/ST Scholarship	Fee reimbursement as per Government of India norms	OBC, SC, and ST candidates meeting income and merit criteria, applied through the National Scholarship Portal

The monthly stipend is provided by ILBS to all enrolled PDCC candidates and covers the full 12-month programme duration.
Post-completion, eligible alumni may apply for SERB or DBT government fellowships for advanced research or academic positions.

ILBS Delhi Certification Ranking

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#346 out of 517 (2026) #11th New Delhi #11 Delhi NCR	#50 out of 632 (2025) #11th New Delhi #11 Delhi NCR
	#8 out of 20 (2025)	-
	#28 out of 50 (2025) #4th New Delhi #4 Delhi NCR	#34 out of 50 (2024) #6th New Delhi #6 Delhi NCR
	#36 out of 70 (2026)	#36 out of 70 (2025)

ILBS PDCC FAQs

Ques. What is the purpose of the INR 2,00,000 bond in the ILBS PDCC, and is it refunded after completion?

Ans. The INR 2,00,000 bond is a security deposit executed on a non-judicial stamp paper before joining the PDCC programme. It is a commitment mechanism, not a fee. Candidates who complete the full 1-year programme have the bond returned or cancelled. The bond amount is forfeited only if the candidate discontinues the programme before completion.

Ques. Do PDCC candidates at ILBS receive a monthly stipend during the programme?

Ans. Yes. All selected PDCC candidates at ILBS receive a monthly stipend at par with Junior Residents throughout the 12-month programme. This is separate from the programme fee of INR 80,000 that candidates pay at admission. The stipend helps offset living and relocation expenses for candidates joining from outside Delhi.

Ques. How should I decide which ILBS PDCC specialisation to apply for?

Ans. The choice depends on your parent specialty. Radiologists can apply to Abdominal Imaging, Gastro Radiology, or HPB Interventional Radiology. Intensivists and anaesthesiologists can apply to Critical Care, Liver Transplant Anaesthesia, or Organ Transplant Anaesthesia. Pathologists and microbiologists may apply to Hepatopathology, Diagnostic Virology, Transplant Virology, Apheresis Technology, or Advanced Diagnostic Microbiology. Physicians and paediatricians may target Hepatology or Pediatric Hepatology.

Ques. Is the ILBS PDCC entrance exam the same as any national-level medical entrance test?

Ans. No. The ILBS PDCC admission process is institute-conducted and comprises a written entrance examination (70 percent) followed by a personal interview (30 percent). There is no national-level PDCC entrance test. The written examination is specialty-specific and held at ILBS Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.

Ques. How competitive is PDCC admission at ILBS and approximately how many seats are offered?

Ans. Seat intake per PDCC specialisation at ILBS is typically 1 to 3 per batch, making the programme highly competitive. The institute runs two batches annually (January and July). Candidates are selected strictly on merit through the written test and interview. Applicants with published research or relevant subspecialty clinical exposure tend to perform better in the interview round.

ILBS Delhi Certification: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

ILBS PDCC Fees 2026

Fee Structure

ILBS PDCC Admission 2026

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

ILBS PDCC Scholarships 2026

Available Scholarships

ILBS Delhi Certification Ranking

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