FMGE Updates

About FMGE

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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

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Registration for FMGE

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Online Issue of Admit Crads to candidates

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Demo test (At NBE website for registered candidates)

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

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Security Check in Process

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Test Tutorial (15 minutes before exam)

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Actual test/ examination

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Ending the test

 

Instructions for Online Registration

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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

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  • 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

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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.

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