FMGE December 2015 Important Dates

National Board of Examinations has declared the following dates for FMGE examination December 2015:FMGE Important Dates December 2015

  • Online Registration for FMGE:  Dec 2015 16th Sept to 22th Oct 2015
  • Examination Dates for FMGE:  9th Dec to 10th Dec 2015
  • Declaration of Results:  10th January 2016

Instructions: Online applications can be accessed and completed till 23:59 hrs on 22nd October, 2015.

NOTE: The candidates are advised to read this Information Bulletin carefully before starting online registration.

About FMGE

Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE) Screening Test is conducted by NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Test is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in June and December every year. The Test has been introduced through the Screening Test Regulations 2002. As per the regulations, “An Indian citizen possessing a primary medical qualification awarded by any medical institution outside India who is desirous of getting provisional or permanent registration with the Medical Council of India or any State Medical Council on or after 15.03.2002 shall have to qualify a screening test conducted by the prescribed authority for that purpose as per the provisions of section 13 of the Act.”

The exam is conducted in two parts: PART A and PART B. Each part consists of 150 multiple questions each. Time allocation is 150 minutes for each part. Student has to obtain 150 out of 300 marks to clear the examination. There is NO NEGATIVE marking of wrong attempt. The result will be declared in the FMGE website.

NOTE: There are no restrictions on the number of attempt by the applicant.

Overview of Computer based Testing

 

Registration for FMGE

1

Online Issue of Admit Crads to candidates

1

Demo test (At NBE website for registered candidates)

1
Reporting of candidates to the centre (As per admit card)

1
Security Check in Process

1
Test Tutorial (15 minutes before exam)

1
Actual test/ examination

1
Ending the test

 

Instructions for Online Registration

1.The online registration website for FMGE is available via www.natboard.edu.in/fmge.

2.Candidate may note that there is no option for submitting the form other than the online mode.

3. Candidates are advised to go through the registration guide before proceeding to complete their registration process. Once the candidate has completed his/her registration process, there will be no option to change the information provided.

4. Online registration must be completed by the prescribed cutoff date. At the end of Registration process the applicant will get a computer generated acknowledgment. All fields marked * in the online registration form are mandatory.

5. Applications of candidates producing false or fabricated information will not be considered and candidates may be further debarred from appearing in any future examinations.

6. Please refer Registration Guide available on www.natboard.edu.in/fmge for instructions to fill online application form.

7.The candidate has to submit the following documents along with the copy of acknowledgment e-mail received after successful online registration:
• Copy of MBBS Pass (in English/Hindi)
• Copy of MBBS Pass certified by the Embassy /Apostiled
• Copy of Address Proof (PAN Card /Voter ID /Passport /Driving License)
• Two Photographs
• Copy of Date of Birth Proof (Certificate of Matriculation)
• Copy of Passport of the applicant (Front Page & Last Page – Personal Information)
• Copy of 10+2 passing certificate
• Copy of 10+2 mark sheet
• Copy of internship certificate (if done abroad)
• Copy of eligibility certificate issued by Medical Council of India (if applicable)
• Copy of fail certificate /result for Ex-candidates.
The above mentioned documents have to be submitted at the following address latest by 1st November, 2014 failing which Admit Card will not be issued to the candidate.

Reporting Time for FMGE

  • Candidates may note that the reporting time refers to the time at which the candidate reaches the Reporting counter at the test centre.
  • Candidate who fails to report to the reporting counter by the stipulated time, shall not be allowed to enter the examination premises that is Reporting counter and beyond.
  • The candidate should arrive at the Reporting counter at least one hour before the commencement of test.
  • This allows for security checks, identity verification, image capture, bio-metric capture etc.
  • The reporting counter will close 30 minutes prior to the test start time. The following shall be undertaken upon reporting at the counter:
  1.  ID verification – The original documents as have been indicated will be checked in original.
  2. Security Checks including frisking.
  3. Capture of finger prints – The finger prints of all candidates shall be captured electronically and candidates are requested to cooperate with the on duty staff with this process.
  4. Capturing of digital image – As a security measure digital image of the reporting candidates shall be captured and taken on record.
  5. The test centre administrator /on duty staff shall guide the candidate to the assigned work station
  6. Signing-in to the computer system:

• Kindly note that the reporting time has been indicated to timely complete the foregoing activities as well as to familiarize the candidate with the process.
• Candidates may note that they will not be allowed entry to the test centre after 09.30am for the test for the morning session and after 2.45 PM for the afternoon session.
• Candidates are also advised to check the requirement for mandatory documents on Testing Day and comply with the same.
• NBE/ Test centre / Designated Agency /Staff on duty shall not be liable under any circumstances for delayed reporting and /or non presentation of mandatory documents. Please note the test day proceeding may be video recorded.

Registration for Examination

1. The examination shall be conducted on 8th December, 2014 which is referred to as the testing window.

2. Test centres shall be allotted to the candidates as per automated selection by the software. Candidate will be required to provide three choices of preferred location where they are willing to take the test.

3. REQUESTS FOR CHANGE OF CENTRE ARE NOT ENTERTAINED. Candidates are advised not to canvass for the same.

4. At the end of Registration process the applicant will get a computer generated acknowledgment. The admit card can be downloaded from the website www.natboard.edu.in/fmge once the scheduling and allotment of test centres has been done by NBE. Please check www.natboard.edu.in/fmge for the notification.

Candidate is required to affix a latest passport size photograph of the following specifications on this admit card. Candidate is required to bring a print out of this admit card to the Test centre along with an identification document.

5. Specifications for Photograph –
• A photograph of minimum 35×45 mm with at least 75% coverage of face & head of the candidate.
• A caption indicating name of candidate and date of taking photograph should be there at the bottom of photo.
• Photograph should be taken in a white /very light colored background.
• The photograph needs to display full front view of the face. Please look directly into the camera with a neutral expression.
• Please avoid photograph with reflection or shadow on the face/with red eyes.
• The photograph needs to be printed on a high quality paper with at least 600 dpi resolutions.
• The colours must possess the natural appearance and skin tone.
• The photograph must not have kinks, scratches and stains.

6. Candidates must bring to the test centre the following documents:

  • . Printed copy of Admit card with photo pasted on it. AND
  • . Any one of the authorized photo IDs** (must be original and non-expired):

• PAN card
• Voter ID
• Passport
• Driving License

{**The name on the photo identification must match with the name as shown on the Admit card. If name has been changed due to events such as marriage, candidate must show the relevant document mentioned at the time of test (Marriage Certificate/Divorcee Decree/Legal Name Change Document)}.

7. Candidates may kindly note that they have to report by the time as indicated in the admit card. Candidates reporting late or beyond the prescribed time shall not be allowed to appear in the test.

8. A demo test to provide candidates with the feel and functionality of the actual test is available on FMGE website www.natboard.edu.in/fmge from November 2014 onwards. Candidates registered for FMGE can undertake the demo test prior to the actual test window. Candidates are advised to go through the demo test carefully to familiarize themselves with the screens, layout and navigation.

FMGE Scheme of Examination

Foreign Medical Graduate Screening Test (FMGE)

  • The test consists of one paper comprising 300 multiple choice, single correct response questions in English language only, delivered in two parts to be taken in a single day.
  • The examination shall be a multiple choice questions test delivered using computer network as per prescribed scheme.
  • Negative Marking: There shall be no negative marking.
Part – A Part – B
Candidate Entry Time at Reporting counter 9:00 AM 2:30 PM
Reporting Counter Entry Closes 9:30 AM 02:45PM
Check-in Procedure 9:00 AM to 10:00AM 02:30 to 03:15 PM
Test Start Time* 10:00 AM 3:15 PM
Test End Time 12:45 PM 5:45 PM

Note: FMGE is divided into two parts of 150 questions each with time allocation of 150 minutes for each part. There is a scheduled break between the two parts.

  • Candidates are required to report at the ‘Reporting Counter’ at 9:00 AM for Part One and 2:15 PM for Part Two (one hour prior to the start time). The reporting counter will close
  • 30 minutes prior to the test start time. Candidate who fails to report to the reporting counter by the stipulated time as indicated above shall not be allowed to test.
  •  Candidates are advised that (due to security reasons) they shall not be allowed to leave the exam center between 09:00 AM to 03:20 PM
  •  The screening test is held twice a year in June and December, the exact dates for the Screening Test will be announced on the website before the the respective registration window.
  • An applicant shall be declared as having passed only if he/she obtains a minimum of 150 marks out of 300 in the examination.
  • Results (Pass/Fail) for eligible candidates will be displayed at NBE website and office of NBE.
  • There are no restrictions on number of attempts that can be availed by an applicant.

FMGE Important Dates

 

Online Registration for FMGE December 2014 9th Sept to 18th Oct. 2014
Examination Dates for FMGE 8th December 2014
Declaration of Results 7th January 2015

NoteOnline applications can be accessed and completed till 23:59 hrs on 18th October, 2014.

 

FMGE Exam Centres

 

S. No. City
1 Ahmedabad
2 Bangalore
3 Bhopal
4 Chandigarh
5 Chennai
6 Cochin
7 Coimbatore
8 Dehradun
9 Greater Noida
10 Gurgaon
11 Guwahati
12 Hyderabad
13 Indore
14 Jaipur
15 Jammu
16 Kolkata
17 Lucknow
18 Mumbai
19 Nagpur
20 Navi Mumbai
21 New Delhi
22 Noida
23 Pune
24 Raipur
25 Trivandrum
26 Udaipur
27 Varanasi



 

FMGE Exam Pattern

  • The exam is conducted in two parts: PART A and PART B
  • Each part consists of 150 multiple questions each. Time allocation is 150 minutes for each part.
  • Student has to obtain 150 out of 300 marks to clear the examination.
  • There is NO NEGATIVE marking of wrong attempt.
  • The result will be declared in the FMGE website.
  • There is a scheduled break between the two parts.

Part A: 10:00 AM to 12:45 PM (includes 15 minutes tutorial)
Part B: 3:15 PM to 5:45 PM

Candidates will also need to accept a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before beginning the test.

A. PRE & PARA CLINICAL SUBJECTS:                                  100 MARKS
SL.NO SUBJECT DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS
1 ANATOMY 17
2 PHYSIOLOGY 17
3 BIOCHEMISTRY 17
4 PATHOLOGY 13
5 MICROBIOLOGY 13
6 PHARMACOLOGY 13
7 FORENSIC MEDICINE 10
TOTAL 100
B. CLINICAL SUBJECTS:                                                         200 MARKS
SL.NO SUBJECT DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS
1 MEDICINE &
ALLIED SUBJECTS
(i) MEDICINE 33
(ii) PSYCHIATRY 5
(iii) DERMATOLOGY
& STD
5
(iv) RADIOTHERAPY 5
2 GENERAL SURGERY
& ALLIED SUBJECTS
(i) GENERAL
SURGERY
32
(ii)
ANESTHESIOLOGY
5
(iii) ORTHOPEDICS 5
(iv)
RADIODIAGNOSIS
5
3 PEDIATRICS 15
4 OPHTHALMOLOGY 15
5 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY 15
6 OBSTETRICS &
GYNAECOLOGY
30
7 COMMUNITY
MEDICINE
30
TOTAL 200



 

FMGE Eligibility

The Applicant must meet/fulfill the following criteria:

2.1. He / She is a citizen of India or Overseas Citizen of India.

2.2. The candidate should possess a primary medical qualification, which is confirmed by the Indian Embassy concerned, to be a recognized qualification for enrolment as medical practitioner in the country in which the institution awarding the said qualification is situated.

2.3. Cut-off date for obtaining the Primary Medical Qualification is on or before 31st October, 2014. It is mandatory to provide proof/documentary evidence in support of the candidate having passed final examination for such a primary medical qualification/posses the primary medical qualification on or before the cut-off date. In the event of the date of issue of result/proof of primary medical qualification being after the prescribed cut off date, the application form shall be rejected and candidate declared as ineligible.

2.4. Candidate seeking provisional or permanent registration shall not have to qualify the Screening Test if he/she holds an Under Graduate medical qualification from Australia/ Canada/New Zealand/United Kingdom/United States of America and the holder thereof has also been awarded a Post Graduate medical qualification in Australia/Canada/ New Zealand/ United Kingdom/United States of America and has been recognized for enrolment as medical practitioner in that country.

2.5. Applicants/Candidates may also refer to Screening Test Regulations and Regulations on Graduate Medical Education, Eligibility Certificate Regulations issued by Medical Council of India. The same may be referred to at www.mciindia.org or obtained from Secretary, Medical Council of India, Sector-8 Pocket-14, Dwarka, New Delhi. Telephone: 25367033, 25367035, Fax: 25367024.

FMGE Syllabus

The Syllabus for the test shall comprise of subjects /knowledge areas as per the Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by Medical Council of India with prior approval of Government of  India. An extract of the same is as follows: (Kindly refer to MCI website www.mciindia.org for complete document)

PRE AND PARA CLINICAL SUBJECTS                                              Marks 100
ANATOMY
1. General Anatomy : Basic tissues to body, Terminology & Nomenclature

2. Elements of Anatomy : Osteology, Arthrology, Myology, Angiology, Neurology

3. Regional Anatomy :Upper limb, Lower limb Thorax-including diaphragm Abdomen and Pelvis, Head, Neck Brain and Spinal cord.

4. Embryology : Development of individual organs and systems, Postnatal growth & development

5. Histology : General Histology Microanatomy of individual organs & systems

6. Human Genetics : Principles of Human genetics and Molecular biology

7. Radiological Anatomy : Skiagrams, Special X-rays, Principles of imaging techniques.

8. Surface Anatomy : In cadavers, in the living

9. Sectional Anatomy : Thorax, Abdomen, Head, Neck and Brain

10. Applied Anatomy

PHYSIOLOGY
1. General Physiology

2. Body fluids – Blood

3. Nerve and Muscle

4. Gastrointestinal Tract

5. Kidney

6. Skin and Body temperature

7. Endocrine Glands

8. Reproduction

9. Cardiovascular System

10. Respiratory System

11. Central Nervous Systems

12. Special Senses

BIOCHEMISTRY
1. Cell and Sub-cellular structures

2. Hydrogen Ion concentration Acid, Bases, Buffers, Handerson-Haselbach equation

3. Isotopes and their Application

4. Carbohydrates

5. Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins

6. Lipids

7. Nuclear Acids

8. Enzymes

9. Vitamins

10. Biological Oxidation

11. Digestion and Absorption from GI Tract

12. Intermediary Metabolism

13. Carbohydrate Metabolism

14. Lipid Metabolism

15. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism

16. Purine and Primidine Metabolism

17. Minerals

18. Biochemical Genetics and Protein Biosynthesis

19. Tissue Biochemistry

20. Liver Functions

21. Nutrition and Energy Metabolism

PATHOLOGY
1. Cell injury

2. Inflammation and Repair

3. Immunopathology

4. Infectious diseases

5. Circulatory disturbances

6. Growth disturbances and Neoplasia

7. Nutritional and other disorders

8. Genetic disorder

9. Haematology

10. Cardiovascular Pathology

11. Respiratory Pathology

12. Pathology of Kidney and urinary Tract

13. Hepato-Biliary Pathology

14. Lymphoreticular System / Spleen

15. Reproductive System (male & female)

16. Diseases of the Breast

17. Musculoskeletal System

18. Endocrine pathology

19. Neuropathology

20. Dermato-Pathology

21. Ocular Pathology

MICROBIOLOGY
1. General Microbiology

2. Immunology

3. Bacteriology

4. General Virology

5. Systemic Virology

6. Mycology

7. Parasitology

8. Clinical / Applied Microbiology

PHARMACOLOGY
1. General Pharmacology

2. Autonomic Nervous System

3. Cardio-vascular System

4. Diuretics

5. Drugs affecting blood and blood formation

6. Autocoids and related drugs

7. Respiratory System

8. Gastro-intestinal System

9. Endocrine pharmacology

10. Central Nervous System

11. Psychopharmacology

12. Drugs in Anaesthetic practice

13. Chemotherapy

14. Toxicology

15. Clinical Pharmacology and Rational drug use

FORENSIC MEDICINE
1. Definitions

2. Courts of India

3. Court procedures

4. Medical Certifications & medico-legal reports including dying declaration

5. Death

6. Changes after death

7. Inquest by police, magistrate and coroner

8. Identification

9. Examination of mutilated human remains

10. Medico-legal autopsies

11. Mechanical injuries and wounds

12. Examination of an injury case

13. Injuries due to physical agents & their medico legal importance

14. Asphyxial death

15. Death due to malnutrition, neglect battered babies

16. Dowry death

17. Virginity, sexual offences, sexual perversions

18. Legitimacy

19. Pregnancy and delivery

20. Infanticide

21. Biological fluids

22. Seminal stains

23. Forensic Psychiatry

24. Medical Jurisprudence

25. Toxicology

CLINICAL SUBJECTS                                                               Marks 200

GENERAL SURGERY
1. Hemorrhage and shock

2. Fluid, electrolyte and Acid balance, nutrition

3. Skin tumours, burns, skin grafting

4. Arterial diseases

5. Venous diseases

6. Lymphatic and Lymph nodes

7. Wounds

8. Specific and non-specific injections

9. Tumors, Cysts, Ulcers and Sinuses and Fistulae

10. Infections of Hand and Foot

11. Diseases of muscle, tendons, bursae and fascia

12. Hernia

13. Umbilical granuloma, fistula, adenoma

14. Abdominal Wall

15. Face, Teeth, Gums, Mouth, Tongue, Salivary glands, Neck

16. Thyroid Glands, Thyroglossal Tract and Endocrines

17. Breast

18. Sympathetic System

19. Cranio-Cerebral injuries

20. Brain, Nerves

21. Genito-Urinary System

22. Kidneys and Ureters

23. Urinary Bladder

24. Prostrate

25. Urethra

26. Penis, Testis and Scrotum

27. Vasectomy and Recanalisation

28. Cardiothoracis System

29. Oesophagus, Stomach and Duodenum

30. Spleen, Liver, Gall Bladder and bile ducts

31. Pancreas

32. Peritoneum

33. Intestines, intestinal obstruction

34. Appendix

35. Rectum and Anal Canal

ANESTHESIA

1. Anatomy of upper airway

2. Physiology of Respiration O2/CO2 transport. Methods of oxygen therapy.

3. Pre-operative evaluation/pre-medication

4. Anaesthetic agents, stages of Anaesthesia

5. Principles and mechanism of administration of general anaesthetics, balanced Anaesthesia

6. IPPV, Endotracheal Intubations

7. Muscle Relaxants

8. Spinal/Epidural Anesthesia

9. Local Anesthesia

10. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation basic, use of simple ventilators

11. Monitoring

12. ICU, role of anaesthesiologist in ICU

13. Shock

14. Blood Transfusion and Fluid Electoral Balance

15. Sites of respiratory obstruction and management of airway in an unconscious patient

16. Poisoning

17. Role of anaesthesiologist in acute and chronic relief.

ORTHOPEDICS
1. Traumatology

z Injuries of bones and joints z Injuries of Lower Extremity

z Injuries of the Spine z Vascular Injuries

2. Cold Orthopedics

3. Regional Conditions

4. Neuro-Muscular Disorder

5. Bone and Joint Tuberculosis

6. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

RADIO- DIAGNOSIS
1. Respiratory System

2. Cardiovascular System

3. Gastrointestinal System

4. Obstetrics & Gynaecology

5. Skeletal System

6. Central Nervous System

7. Excretory System

RADIOTHERAPY
1. Principles of Radiotherapy

2. Principles of Chemotherapy

3. Prevention and Early diagnosis of Cancer

4. Principles of Nuclear medicine

5. Common radiation reactions and management

6. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in commonly seen cancers

7. Radio-isotopes in diagnosis and therapy

PAEDIATRICS
1. Vital statistics

2. Neonatology

3. Growth & Development

4. Nutrition

5. Infections

6. Genetics

7. Pediatric Emergencies

8. Central Nervous System

9. Gastrenterology

10. Nephrology

11. Endocrinology

12. Respiratory System

MEDICINE
1. Clinical Methods in the practice of Medicine

2. Common symptoms of disease

3. Nutrition/Exposure to Physical & Chemical Agents

4. Infections

5. Haematology

6. Respiratory System

7. Cardio-Vascular System

8. Gartro-Intestinal Tract

9. Emergency Medicine

10. Neurological System

11. Nephrology & Urinary system connected to Tissue Disorders

12. Endocrine System

13. Geriatrics

TUBERCULOSIS AND RESPIRATORY DISEASES
Diagnosis and management of common ailments affecting the chest with special emphasis on management and prevention of Tuberculosis and National Tuberculosis Control Programme.

PSYCHIATRY
1. History aspects and diagnosis & treatment of mental illness

2. Conduction of Mental Status Examination

3. Behavioral Sciences

4. Different psychoses Clinical features, diagnosis and management of :

5. Schizophrenia

6. Mania and depression

7. Anxiety disorders and hysteria

8. Dementia

9. Alcoholism

10. Drug Abuse

11. Psychiatric emergencies

12. Clinical features, diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders of childhood and adolescence

13. Personality disorder

DERMATOLOGY AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
1. Dermatological therapy

2. Lichen Planus

3. Diseases caused by Nutritional and Environmental Factors

4. Infective Disorders

5. Melanocytes, pigment metabolism and other disorders of Pigmentation

6. Allergic Disorders

7. Dermatitis and Eczema

8. Vesiculobullous Diseases

9. Alopecia and Hirsutism

10. Structure and functions of Sebaceous glands and Disease

11. Leprosy

12. Psorasis

13. STD

OPHTHALMOLOGY
1. Basic sciences – Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Elementary Optics, Diseases of the Eye

2. Conjunctiva

3. Cornea

4. Sclera

5. Uveal Tract

6. Lens

7. Vitreous

8. Glaucoma

9. Retina

10. Optic Nerve

11. Intra-Occular Tumors

12. Squint

13. Orbit

14. Lacrimal System

15. Lids

16. Refractive Errors

17. Injuries

18. Ophthalmic Surgery

19. Community Ophthalmology

20. Miscellaneous

OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
1. Diseases of the Ear

2. Diseases of Nose and Para Nasal sinuses

3. Diseases of Nasopharynx

4. Diseases of Trachea

5. Oesophagus

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
1. Anatomy of the Female reproductive Tract

2. Physiology of conception

3. Development of foetus and placenta

4. Diagnosis of pregnancy

5. Maternal changes in pregnancy

6. Antenatal care

7. Abnormal obstetrics

8. Normal labour

9. Normal puerparium

10. Breast Feeding

11. Care of new born

12. Medical termination of pregnancy

13. Family planning

14. Operative obstetrics

15. Post caesarian pregnancy

16. Pharmaco therapeutics in obstetrics

17. Safe motherhood

18. Maternal morbidity, and morality

19. Medico legal aspects

20. RCH

21. Current topics

22. Vaginal discharge

23. Menstrual disorder

24. Fertility, infertility

25. Endometriosis and allied states

26. Genital injuries and fistulae

27. Genital infections

28. Genital prolapse

29. Tumours

30. Carcinomia

31. Radiotherapy in gynaecology

32. Chemotherapy in gynaecology

33. Endoscopy

34. Diseases of breast

35. Operative gynaecology

COMMUNITY MEDICINE
1. Evaluation of Public Health and Concepts of Health

2. Environment and Health

3. Health Education

4. Nutrition and Dietetics

5. Occupational Health

6. Medical Sociology and Community Mental Health

7. Fundamentals of Biostatistics

8. Basic Epidemiology

9. Epidemiology of Specific Diseases

10. Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases

11. Demography

12. Reproductive and Child Health

13. School Health

14. Urban Health

15. Health System in India

16. Health Planning and Management including Disaster Management

17. International Health

 

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