Appearing for FMGE December 2024! Know Do's and Dont's For Exam Day

New Delhi- The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) shall conduct the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination- FMGE December 2024 on 12th January 2025 on a Computer-based Platform at various test centres across the country. For candidates appearing for FMGE, NBE has also released an information bulletin detailing the important dates for the FMGE December 2024 exam.

Admit Card:

Admit cards shall be made live on National Board of Examination website on 8th January 2025. Admit cards will not be issued to candidates found ineligible before the conduct of the examination.

Candidates will be informed through SMS/Email alerts and website notice regarding availability of the admit card on NBEMS website. Admit card will not be sent to the candidates by Post/Email.

Candidates are required to download their admit card from the NBEMS website and affix firmly their recent (not more than 3 months old) passport size photograph in the space provided on the admit card. The photograph must meet following specifications:

Size of photograph :

Minimum 35x45 mm (and not larger than the box printed on admit card for pasting the photograph) with at least 75% area on the photograph should be occupied with the face & head of the candidate.

It should be a Colour photograph with white background

The photograph needs to display full front view of the face with a neutral expression. No Caps, Stethoscope, Goggles, Ornaments to be worn.

The photograph should not have 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 photograph must not have kinks, scratches and stains.

TEST DAY PROCEDURE:

NBEMS will conduct Computer Based Test in safe and secure environment. NBEMS reserves its rights to review the test day processes of conduct of CBT.

Entry of Candidates as per Timelines given in the Admit Cards: Candidates are required to report at the ‘Reporting Counter’ of test venue as per time indicated in their admit cards. The exact entry point to the test centre (Reporting Counter) and the main gate of venue might be at a distance. To avoid unforeseen delay in reaching to the test centre entry point (Reporting Counter), candidates are advised to reach well in time and familiarise themselves with the exact point of the entry to test centre in the premises of the venue well in advance. The reporting counter will close 30 minutes prior to the test start time. Any delay in arrival to the test centre entry point (Reporting Counter) shall lead to denial of entry even if the candidate might have arrived to the premises of venue.

Candidates reporting late or beyond the prescribed time shall not be allowed to appear in the exam under any circumstances. NBEMS shall not be responsible for any delayed arrival of the candidate in reaching the centre due to any reason.

Test Centre Location:

Exact address and location of the test centres shall be indicated in the admit card. Candidates are advised to familiarise themselves with the test centre locations at least one day prior to the examination day and ensure that they report for the exam as per scheduled time only. Google map location shall be indicated in the admit card for quick reference only. It shall be the responsibility of the candidate to confirm the exact location of the test centre well in advance to avoid any delay in arrival.

Please note that only the candidates who have been issued admit card will be allowed entry inside the examination centre premises subject to fulfilment of documentary requirements. Friends or relatives accompanying the candidates will not be allowed entry in the examination centre premises under any circumstances and will not be allowed to contact the candidate while the examination process is ongoing.

Barcode/QR Code Reader at Entry Points:

The candidate will flash the admit card and ID proof for verification to the exam functionary standing across the table with barcode/QR code reader. Candidate shall be informed about the assigned lab number. Alternatively, the list of Roll numbers and assigned labs shall be displayed outside the test venue.

Identity checks wil lbe made upon arrival at the test centre to ensure that there are no unauthorized candidates appearing for the exam.

Candidates MUST bring to the test centre the following documents:

Printed copy of Barcoded/QR Coded Admit card

Any one of the below mentioned Govt issued photo IDs** (must be original and valid/non-expired):

✤ PAN Card

✤ Driving License

✤ Voter ID

✤ Passport

✤ Aadhaar Card (with Photograph)

In case, any candidate reports to the test center with e-Aadhaar Card with Aadhaar number printed on it or e-PAN card with PAN number printed on it as proof of identity, the e-Aadhaar Card/e-PAN should be a good quality colour print out with clearly visible photograph. The photograph should not have kinks, scratches and stains, and should definitely match with the candidate presenting the e-Aadhaar Card/e-PAN. Decision of NBEMS in this regard shall be final”.

** The name on the photo identification must match with the name as shown on the Admit Card. If name has changed due to marriage etc, candidate must show the relevant document to substantiate claim for change in name (Marriage Certificate/Divorcee Decree/ Legal Name Change Document/ Gazette notification for name change). In case of Mismatch in name between admit card and Photo ID proof shown, entry shall not be allowed.

Candidates without original hard copy valid ID proof shall not be allowed to enter the examination premises. Photocopies of Govt. issued ID proofs shall not be accepted.

Unfair means case shall be registered against the candidates producing false/forged documents/ID Proofs.

SECURITY AT THE TEST CENTRE:

BARRED ITEMS:

Candidates will not be allowed to take the following items beyond security check point in examination premises under any circumstances:

a) Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), notes, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Pen, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, etc..

b) Any electronic device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, wrist watch/Health Band/Smart Watch, Calculator, Electronic Pen/ Scanner etc.

c) All ornaments like bracelets, Ring, Ear rings, Nose-pin, Chain/Necklace, Pendants, Necklace with pendants, Badge, Brooch etc.

d) Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap etc.

e) Any eatable item opened or packed, soft drinks, water bottle etc.

f) Any other item which could be used for unfair means, for hiding communication devices like wireless/Bluetooth device, spy camera etc.

Candidates will be compulsorily required to carry following items with them to the examination lab:

a) Admit Card

b) Govt issued photo identification proof (Voter ID/ PAN Card/ Aadhaar Card/ Passport/Driving License) in original hard copy

Please read the admit card carefully for items permitted to carry inside the examination centres.

No arrangement will be made at the centres for keeping any articles/items belonging to the candidates. In case any candidate is found in possession of any of the barred items inside the centre beyond the security check point, it will be considered as use of unfair means and action will be taken against the candidate in accordance with the relevant provisions. To avoid any hardship candidates are advised not to bring prohibited items along with them at the test Centre.

Frisking (HHMD & Body Pat) will be done at entry to test centre (secure zone) premises.

Finger Biometrics of candidates shall be captured at the time of registration for the test at test venue in CBT. In addition, Photograph of the candidates shall also be captured on the exam day at the centre at the time of registration, at each bio-break and during the exam. Face ID shall be verified at the time of collection of FMGE Pass Certificate, against the photograph(s) captured on the exam day and photograph(s) uploaded in the application from. Therefore, it is essential to upload a recent photograph in the application as per image upload guidelines prescribed, in order to avoid mismatch in Face ID verification process. Candidates are requested to cooperate with this essential activity to avoid any cases of impersonation. This is a security feature which will ensure that only genuine candidate appear for the exam. Any candidate not adhering to the aforementioned security measures will not be allowed to take the test. Manual Attendance with signature and manual thumb impression shall also be done.

After verification of ID and capture of photograph, candidates will be escorted to the designated computer terminal at the test centre ensuring social distancing and a Invigilator will assist the candidate for check-in process of the test.

Candidates are required to keep their admit card and photo identification with them at all times during the conduct of examination.

Candidates are required to listen to the invigilator’s instructions to begin the exam. Each workstation will be blocked from three sides – front, left and right. Candidates are advised not to look around at other candidates as there will be surveillance cameras also that will record video.

Any suspicious or disruptive behaviour on part of the candidate may lead to cancellation of candidature. For any issues during the exam, candidate may raise his or her hand to notify Invigilator.

In case of any technical disruption during the test, rest assured that a registered candidate will get complete allocated examination time.