NBE to hold FDST tomorrow, Check out Guidelines for exam day
Delhi: The National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts the Foreign Dental Screening Test (FDST) for Indian Citizens/OCI possessing primary dental qualifications awarded by dental institutions outside India in a Computer Based Platform in Delhi. This screening test is scheduled for 20th January 2024.
Releasing the guidelines for FDST, the NBE has given a clear idea about the test day process, the marking scheme, and other important details related to the test.
Allocation of time for the FDST shall be as follows –
| Activities | Paper - I | Paper - II |
| Allow Candidates to enter the examination centre and Commence Registration | 07:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Entry closes at the Examination Center | 08:30 AM | 01:30 PM |
| Grant access for Candidate Login | 08:45 AM | 01:45 PM |
| Candidates log in to read instructions | 08:50 AM | 01:50 PM |
| Exam Start Time | 09:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Exam End Time | 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
Overview of Computer-Based Test –
1. Demo Test (At NBEMS Website)
2. Issuance of Admit Cards
3. Reporting at the Test Centre on the Schedule Date and Time
4. Security Check-in Process
5. Registration for Test + Face ID Capture
6. Examination Begins
7. Examination Ends
Exam details –
The exam consists of two question papers, comprising 100 and 150 multiple-choice, single-correct response questions in English language only. The examination shall be a multiple-choice question delivered as a Computer Based Test.
FDST for BDS Graduates is divided into two question papers of 100 and 150 questions with time allocation of 120 minutes and 180 minutes respectively. There is a scheduled break of two hours between the two papers. There shall be no negative marking. Each Question carries one mark. There will be no grace marks. The candidate has to score 50% in each paper individually to qualify for appearing in the viva‑voce examination. BDS-Viva Voce Examination: 50 Marks. The candidate has to separately score 50% in the viva voce examination.
Examiners for Viva-Voce Examination for BDS: There shall be two examiners for Viva-Voce, out of whom, one internal from the examining university and one external from any other university. The qualification of examiners appointed for viva-voce for recognition of foreign UG/PG dental qualification would be at par with the qualification prescribed for examiners in the DCI Revised BDS Course Regulations, 2007 and MDS Course Regulations, 2007 and 2017, as amended from time to time.
Entry of candidates as per the time given in the admit cards –
Candidates are required to report at the ‘Reporting Counter’ of the test venue at the time indicated in their admit cards. The reporting counter will close 30 minutes prior to the test start time. This will allow time for security checks, identity verification, and checking in for examination.
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 reaching the centre due to any reason.
Test centre location –
The exact address and location of the test centres shall be indicated on 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 at the scheduled time only.
Only the candidates who have been issued admit cards will be allowed entry inside the examination centre premises subject to fulfilment of documentary requirements.
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 a barcode/QR code reader. The candidate shall be informed about the assigned lab number. At no time will the exam functionary touch any of the candidate's documents.
Identity checks will be 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 with his/her photograph pasted on it.
Any one of the below-mentioned Govt issued photo IDs (must be original and valid/non-expired) –
1. PAN Card
2. Driving License
3. Voter ID
4. Passport
5. Aadhaar Card (with Photograph)
Possession/Use of mobile phones/Electronic devices is strictly prohibited on the premises of NBEMS test centres. Candidates shall be liable for penal action for Possession/ Use of Mobile phones/ Electronic devices.
