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DNB Psychiatry solved question papers

1,452 Previous year DNB Psychiatry theory questions, from papers spanning 2016 to 2025, each with a written answer.

What is in this DNB Psychiatry question bank

Every question below was typed out of an actual DNB Psychiatry theory paper, tagged with its year, month, paper number and marks, so you can revise one paper at a time or one topic across every year. DNB and DrNB theory question papers set by the National Board of Examinations, 2011 to 2026.

Questions
1,452
Recent years
2016 to 2025
Papers
Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3, Paper 4

Sample questions from DNB Psychiatry papers

Five questions exactly as they appeared on the paper. 1,447 more, plus written answers, with a subscription.

  1. 2025 · December · Paper 1 · 10 marks

    Explain the role of neuroplasticity in psychiatric disorders. Discuss its clinical implications.

  2. 2025 · June · Paper 1 · 10 marks

    Describe the neuroanatomy and cellular organization of cerebral cortex. Describe its functional circuitry with a suitable diagram.

  3. 2025 · December · Paper 1 · 10 marks

    What are the different types of waves in EEG? Write briefly about the EEG changes seen in psychiatric disorders.

  4. 2025 · June · Paper 1 · 10 marks

    Define stress. Discuss neurobiology of stress. Critically evaluate the efficacy of different coping mechanisms in stress management.

  5. 2025 · December · Paper 1 · 10 marks

    Discuss the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis in stress response and its relevance to psychiatric disorders.

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How many DNB Psychiatry previous year questions are available?
1,452 DNB Psychiatry theory questions, from papers spanning 2016 to 2025.
Which years of DNB Psychiatry question papers are covered?
Recent papers on the site cover 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016.
Do the DNB Psychiatry questions come with answers?
Yes. Every question has a written long-form answer, a table answer and a mind map, available after sign-in. The sample questions on this page are shown without answers.

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