Monday, December 7, 2020

FMGE/MCI Screening Test - Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Fees, Important Dates 2020-21

 

FMGE/MCI Screening Test - Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Fees, Important Dates 2020-21

MCI (Medical Council of India) screening test also well known as the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduates Examination) exam, is a national level licensure examination. With MCI or supplementary NBE (National Board of Examinations) conduct this exam twice a year and is mandatory for overseas medical graduates to get the provisional registration held on June 29, 2021.

Screening Test Regulations introduced the FMGE screening test in 2002. Students who want to appear for the exam can download the application form from the registered website of NBE: https://nbe.edu.in/

The responsibility of maintaining the laws of medical colleges and universities is done by the MCI. Also, certifying the students studying in the medical course with the acceptance of doctors.

Summary

·       MCI/FMGE Exam Date: June 29th, 2021

·       Examination Held: Online (Computer-based exam)

·       Exam Pattern: Multiple choice question

·       No. of Questions: 300 (150 questions in each paper)

·       Negative Marking No negative marking

·       Syllabus: All subjects taught at MBBS level

·       Language of the Question Paper: English

·       Eligibility Criteria (Passing the Exam): 150 out of 300

·       Examination Fees: Rs. 5,500 (it is non-refundable)

·       No. of Attempts (Exam): No, restrictions on the number of attempts

Exam pattern

NBE (National Board of Examinations) has the sole responsibility of announcing the FMGE exam pattern in its information report. FMGE is a computer-based test, hence conducted online. The exam has a total number of 300 MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) in two parts and is conducted in the English language. The time for the exam is divided into two shifts i.e. morning and afternoon with 150 questions each. Below is some more essential information regarding the exam that the candidate must keep in mind before appearing in the examination.

Overview

1.     The exam will be held in online mode.

2.     The exam is divided into shifts- morning and afternoon sessions.

3.     The allotted time for the exam is 2.5 hours.

4.     Each session includes 150 multiple-choice questions.

5.     A short break is also given to the students between the two shifts of examination.

6.     There will be MCQs asked in the examination with one correct response.

7.     NBE has the responsibility of distribution of marks, though the weightage of MCQs in each section varies.

8.     No negative marking.

Syllabus

In India, FMGE has a total number of nineteen subjects which MBBS covers in its program.  If the Indian students while considering MBBS overseas get ready for the FGME exam, they can easily clear the entrance test for MS/MD in India. Students should crack this exam subsequently returning to India. Because of improper guidance or incomplete information, while studying abroad, students do not get ready in the aftermath of returning. Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Georgia and China provide training for the FGME exam to their students to study MBBS abroad. Accordingly, it gives 100% assurance of clearing all students.

 

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Exam fees (Non- refundable)

1.     The total fee for the FGME exam is Rs. 5,500 only which is non-payable.

2.     The mode for making the payment is decided as a gateway or credit/debit card.

 

Eligibility criteria

1.     Being an Indian citizen/ abroad citizen of India is mandatory.

2.     The student must have completed the primary medical qualification, accepted by the Embassy of India and to be known as a medical practitioner in the country.

3.     Students looking for provisional registration and grasping undergraduate medical qualification from countries Australia, USA, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Australia is known for admission as a medical practitioner in said country, then the applicant does not need to qualify the FGME exam.

4.     It is mandatory to provide proof of the required documents for supporting applicants' primary medical qualification as well as passed the final examination.

5.     For the candidates, it is better to know about the rules and regulations regarding the screening test which is issued by MCI on GME (Graduate Medical Education)  & the ECR (Eligibility Certificate Regulations).

Required documents

1.     Age proof (Date of birth)

2.     Nationality proof (e.g. Pan card, Voters ID)/ applicant passport copy

3.     Copy of 12th result certificate provided by the particular Board of examination.

4.     Certificate of passing MBBS with mark sheet.

5.     Copies of degrees properly attested by Gazetted officer & self-certified. The degrees need to be attested by the Indian Embassy.

6.     Eligibility authorization certificate issued by Medical Council of India (MCI). If provided.

7.     Translated copies of the required certificates are in languages other than Hindi/ English.

8.     Equivalence certificate: Issued by Association of Indian universities.

 

How to contact MCI?

Search for the address of the MCI office, which is now situated in New Delhi.

1.     MCI Address (New Delhi)-

Pocket-14, Sector-8, Dwarka Phase- I

New Delhi- 110077, India.

Toll free number: 1800111154 1(timing- 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM)

Phone number: +91-11-25367037, 25367033, 25367036, 25367035

2.     Fax- (General) - +91-11-24367024, 25367028

3.     Email- www.mci@bol.net.in

4.     Website- https://www.nmc.org.in/

Note:

The news and announcements regarding the examinations & other details are announced in the MCI (Municipal Council of Examination) latest news section on the website. 

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