Hello,

DNB  is equivalent to MD/MS courses but with few differences.

Diplomate of National Board is a medical qualification awarded by the National Board of Examinations and  is considered equivalent to the postgraduate and post-doctoral programmes offered by the medical colleges .

DNB admission is based on merit and entrance .

You have to submit you internship certificate to MCI Board.DNB candidates are trained at big private hospitals, while the MD/MS candidates are trained at Medical Colleges.

For admission to MD/MS you have to pay a hefty amount of money. While DNB admission has easy process with regulated fee structure.

For enrolling in DNB program, you need to clear NBE common entrance test which is relatively easy compared to MD/MS exams followed by interview at the institution of your choice.

Medical  equipment are better at DNB Institution as compared to government facilities.

Top DNB recognised Institute are ;

1. Thrissur Govt. Medical College
2. Vardhman Mahavir Medical College - [VMMC]
3. Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences - [IGIMS]
4. National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases -[NITRD]
5. Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute

Yes DNB has both Govt and private colleges.

Lastly the fee structure of Private medical colleges are high as compared to government.

Hope this helps!!