The National Board of Examinations conducts the Diplomate of the National Board in broad specialities as well as in core super specialities. The programme was meant to provide a common standard and a mechanism of evaluation the These programmes, as per the prospectus of the DNB course are meant to provide the basic level of competence required for the postgraduate qualification in that subject. However, it has failed to meet these objectives. It is imperative to re-examine and revamp the system to improve its credibility and acceptability at both the national and international levels.