DNB Theory question Papers from last 10 years
This is a archive of last 10 years DNB theory question papers in Pediatrics. The papers are sorted year and session wise. Knowing your question papers is an essential first step for getting through the theory exam. Practising the old questions helps immenesely in framing the answer, writing exactly what is expected and avoid what is not.
Year 2022
DNB Theory question paper June 2022
Lots of questions on ventilation and related topics such as neonatal ventilation strategies, NAVA, volume targeted ventilation, ECMO etc. Artificial intelligence in medical science was a new question, 2 questions on embryology (Fetal circulation and diaphram.) Rest were commonly asked questions. Have different thoughts? Discuss here
Year 2021
DNB Theory question paper June 2021
7 questions on neurology alone. New questions on human genetics. Risk of acid supression drug and strategies to reduce screen time were not asked before. Lot of commonly asked repeat question such as AFP, Pain disorders and infectitious disease questions.
DNB Theory question paper Dec 2021
10 questions/subquestion on Neonatology. End tidal Co2 was something not commonly asked or would say expected at general peds level. Vaccine on malaria was a new question. Good number of questions on GI and hepatology that are commonly asked.
Year 2020
DNB Theory question paper June 2020
8 questions/subquestion on Neonatology. Lot of question on GI and Hepatology which is not usual. First covid-19 question. Teleconsultation, digital media etc. additionaly.
DNB Theory question paper Dec 2020
Maximum questions on neonatology followed by emergency medicine and ciritical are. Cyber bullying was a new addition.