Yes, starting from the August 2012 administration, the Diplomate of National Board Centralised Entrance Test (DNB-CET) has changed from a paper and pencil test to a computer-based test (CBT). This is not an Internet-based test, i.e. a candidate does not take the test over the Internet. Instead of reading the questions from a paper booklet and darkening the ovals in an answer sheet, a candidate will now read the questions on a computer screen and choose an answer by using a mouse to click on the appropriate option.

The only difference is in the way the questions are presented, and how responses are recorded.

A Demo Test will be made available on the NBE website www.natboard.edu.in/CET to provide candidates with the look and feel, as well as functionality of the actual test.

No, a candidate will have to test on a pre-assigned workstation, in the testing venue chosen by him/her during the time of registration & scheduling..

The test duration is 3^1/2 hours and will be conducted in a single section. There will also be an additional 15-minute tutorial prior to the start of the test. Candidates will also need to accept a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before beginning the test.

There will be a total of 300 questions.

Yes, candidates will have the option to navigate between the questions via the Review Screen. Candidates are advised to make use of the Demo Test on the NBE website www.cet.natboard.edu.in to familiarize themselves with the navigation and functionality of the actual test. A 15-minute tutorial will also be available prior to the start of the actual test.

The test will only contain multiple choice questions, each with four (4) options and only one (1) correct response.

The test will include all subjects taught during the MBBS course including pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical. Approximate weight age will be given to each subject as indicated in the bulletin.

The tutorial provides a series of screens that will orient you to the computer based DNB-CET. This will give you an opportunity to try the various features, including how to navigate between questions, review them, select, de-select, change and mark responses etc. The tutorial has a total duration of 15 minutes and candidates are advised to go through it entirely before starting the actual test. At the end of the tutorial, candidates will be asked to accept a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before beginning the test. For a similar preview, candidates can take a tour of the Demo Test which will be available on NBE website at www.natboard.edu.in/CET

The Demo Test is a sample computer-based test that is intended to familiarise candidates with the navigation and functionality of the DNBCET. It includes a tutorial on using the various features of the test like moving between screens, selecting, de-selecting, marking and reviewing responses etc., as well as some sample questions which will allow candidates to try out these features. Note that these sample questions are not representative of the content of difficulty level of the actual test.