NBE To hold Foreign Dental Screening Test 2023 For MDS Graduates On March 16, Check out all Exam Details here

NBE is conducting a Foreign Dental Screening Test (FDST) for Indian Nationals/OCIs possessing MDS Degree/PG Diploma Dental qualification awarded by Dental Institutions outside India on 16th March 2024 on a computer-based platform in Delhi.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

1 As per Principal Dental Council of India Screening Test Regulations, 2009, the exam consists of two question papers, comprising 100 and 150 multiple-choice, single-correct response questions in English language only.

2 The examination shall be a multiple-choice question delivered as a Computer Based Test.

3 FDST is divided into two question papers of 100 and 150 questions with time allocation of 120 minutes and 180 minutes respectively.

4 Allocation of time for the FDST (MDS Degree/PG Diploma) shall be as follows:

5 Negative Marking: There shall be no negative marking.

6 Each Question carries one mark.

7 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.

8 MDS/PG Diploma -Viva Voce Examination: 50 Marks. The candidate has to separately score 50% in the viva voce examination.

9 The standard of Foreign Dental Screening Test in respect of MDS Degree/PG Diploma holders would be at par with the standard prescribed for Indian Universities.

10 There shall be two examiners for Viva-Voce, out of whom, one internal from the examining university and one external from any other university which awards recognized Undergraduate and Postgraduate Dental qualifications.

11 There are no restrictions on the number of attempts that can be availed by a candidate.

OVERVIEW OF COMPUTER-BASED TEST

Reporting at the Test Centre on the Schedule Date and Time

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Security Check-in Process

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Registration for Test + Face ID/Biometric Capture

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Examination Begins

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Examination Ends

ADMIT CARDS

1 Candidates appearing for the Foreign Dental Screening Test 2023 can download the admit card from the NBEMS website.

2 Admit cards will be issued from 11th March 2024 onwards.

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

4 Candidates are required to download their admit card from the NBEMS website and affix firmly their latest passport-size photograph in the space provided on the admit card.

TEST DAY PROCEDURES

NBEMS shall be conducting the Computer Based Test (CBT) in a safe and secure environment maintaining social distancing norms wherever needed. NBEMS reserves its right to review the test day processes of conduct of CBT in the wake of the changing scenario of the COVID-19 pandemic.

RESULT

1 Result – (Pass/Fail) for eligible candidates shall be displayed on the NBEMS website.

2 An applicant shall be declared as having passed only if he/she scores 50% in each paper individually to qualify for appearing in the viva-voce examination.

3 Viva-Voce examination consists of 50 marks. The candidate has to score 50% in the viva-voce examination i.e. 25 / 50.

4 The scheme regarding the delivery of an authenticated copy of the result shall be indicated on the website at the time of declaration of the result.

5 There will be no re-evaluation or rechecking or re-totaling. Requests for re-evaluation/re-totaling shall not be entertained.

6 The results for FDST 2023 - MDS Degree/PG Diploma are likely to be declared by 15th April 2024. Results can be seen on the NBE official website.

For any queries, candidates may contact NBEMS Candidate Care Support or write to NBEMS on its communication web portal.

The National Examination Board is an autonomous organisation of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

To view the official notice, click the link below