The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) has officially issued a fresh update regarding admissions to DNB Courses-2025 for candidates belonging to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. As per the latest official notification, JKBOPEE has released the Revised Provisional Merit List after the reduction of percentile by NBEMS (National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences).
This update is extremely important for eligible NEET-PG candidates who applied for DNB seats under JKBOPEE, as the revised merit list changes the cutoff percentile and may increase the number of eligible students considered for counselling.
Notification Details
According to the official notice issued by JKBOPEE:
- Notification Number: 020-BOPEE of 2026
- Date: 27-01-2026
- Subject: Revised Provisional Merit List for DNB Courses-2025 after reduction of percentile by NBEMS
This notification is issued in continuation of Notification No. 010-BOPEE of 2026 dated 15-01-2026, where the Board had invited offline applications from eligible candidates after NBEMS lowered the qualifying percentile.
Why Was the Merit List Revised?
The revised provisional merit list has been prepared due to NBEMS reducing the qualifying percentile, enabling more candidates to become eligible for admission into DNB courses.
JKBOPEE clarified that after this percentile reduction, the Board invited applications from eligible NEET-PG candidates of J&K and Ladakh. Following the scrutiny of these applications, JKBOPEE prepared a Revised Provisional Merit List (Annexure-A).
This list includes candidates whose eligibility is now valid due to the reduced cutoff percentile criteria.
Updated Cutoff Percentile for Eligibility
As per JKBOPEE’s official statement, the cutoff percentile has been reduced as follows:
- OM/EWS candidates: Cutoff reduced to 7th percentile
- SC/ST-I/ST-II/RBA/ALC/IB/OBC candidates: Cutoff reduced to 0th percentile
This reduction significantly benefits reserved category candidates and many applicants who were previously not eligible due to higher percentile limits.
What is Included in the Revised Provisional Merit List?
The Revised Provisional Merit List (Annexure-A) contains:
- Application ID
- Roll Number
- Candidate Name
- Category (OM/SC/ST/RBA etc.)
- Score
- NEET Rank
- UT Score
- UT Rank
This merit list is provisional, meaning it is subject to verification and correction if objections are raised within the allowed timeframe.
How to Check the Merit List?
Candidates can access and verify their details only through the official JKBOPEE website:
- Website: www.jkbopee.gov.in
JKBOPEE has advised candidates to check their credentials carefully and ensure there are no discrepancies related to name, category, marks, ranks, or other essential details.
Objection Submission: Important Deadline
JKBOPEE has given candidates an opportunity to raise objections. If a candidate finds any issue in their merit position or information, they must submit objections:
- Deadline: on or before 29-01-2026
- Mode: Candidates must physically present before the Board
- Location: JKBOPEE offices at Jammu/Srinagar
- Working days only
This is an important point: objections will not be accepted after the due date.
Key Notes Issued by JKBOPEE
JKBOPEE has mentioned several important conditions for all eligible candidates:
- The Board will not accept deficient documents through Email or WhatsApp.
- The Annexure-A merit list will remain available only on the official JKBOPEE website.
- Candidates must remain in regular touch with JKBOPEE website for daily updates and counselling schedule.
- All other terms and conditions remain the same as per previously issued e-Information Brochure/Notices/Notifications.
These instructions are crucial for candidates to avoid missing deadlines or submitting documents incorrectly.
What Should Candidates Do Next?
Candidates whose names appear in the revised list should immediately:
- Check all merit list details carefully
- Verify category and eligibility
- Keep original documents ready for counselling
- Monitor JKBOPEE website daily for:
- Counselling notifications
- Seat matrix updates
- Reporting schedule
- Allotment lists
Since this merit list has been published after percentile reduction, there is a possibility of higher competition in certain categories, so timely action is essential.
Importance of DNB Courses
DNB (Diplomate of National Board) courses are considered equivalent to MD/MS in India in many aspects and offer strong career opportunities. Admission into DNB programmes through JKBOPEE is an excellent opportunity for NEET-PG candidates in J&K and Ladakh to continue postgraduate medical education.
The release of the JKBOPEE Revised Provisional Merit List for DNB Courses-2025 is a major development for NEET-PG aspirants in J&K/Ladakh. With lowered percentile cutoffs, many additional candidates have now become eligible, making it critical for all applicants to review the list and comply with JKBOPEE instructions.
Candidates are strongly advised not to rely on unofficial sources and follow updates only through the official BOPEE portal.
PDF Link (Official Notification)
https://www.jkbopee.gov.in/Pdf/Downloader.ashx?nid=17478&type=n
