Is DNB course equal to DM in Medical course?
No, DNB (Diplomate of National Board) is not equal to DM (Doctorate of Medicine). There are different postgraduate medical qualifications in India, and they represent distinct levels of specialization and training.
Candidates can look at the table below to see the comparison between the two.
Particulars | DNB | DM |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | Postgraduation | Doctorate |
Duration | 3 years | 3 years |
Course Fee | Up to INR 1.1 lakh | INR 5,000 - INR 20 Lakh |
Entrance Exams | ||
Average Salary | Up to INR 35 lakh | INR 3.3 LPA - INR 40 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Intelligence Bureau (IB), Central Bureau of Investigation CBI), Hospitals, Police departments, Law Firms, Defence/Army, Central govt., Forensic Sciences Lab, Private Detective Agencies | AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Fortis, Max, Lilavati Hospital, etc. |
Job Positions | Forensic Expert, Investigative Officer, Crime Reporter, CrimeScene Investigator, Forensic Scientist, Handwriting Expert, Fingerprint Expert | Clinical Pharmacologist, Endocrinologist, Immunologist, Cardiologist, Clinical Haematologist, Gastroenterologist, etc. |
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