NBE defers DNB PDCET 2021 exam
New Delhi: Through a recent notice, the National Board of Examination (NBE) has announced the postponement of DNB PDCET 2021 examination in view of the COVID pandemic.
DNB PDCET 2021 had been scheduled to be held on 9th May 2021. However, considering the surge in COVID 19 cases across the country, the NATBOARD has now decided to postpone the exam.
"Pursuant to the recent lockdown/ night curfew/ containment orders imposed in various parts of the country due to ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases and in order to avoid any inconvenience to the candidates in attending the examination and to ensure their safety amidst such pandemic, the National Board of Examinations (NBE), in continuation of its notice dated 23.04.2021, has decided to defer the conduct of DNB-PDCET 2021 till further notice," the NBE notice stated.
Please refer to the NBE websites www.natboard.edu.in and https://nbe.edu.in for revised schedule of the DNB-PDCET 2021, as and when notified.
For any query, please contact NBE at 022-61087595 or write to NBE at helpdesknbeexam@natboard.edu.in
To view the official notice, click on the following link:
https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/dnb-pdcet-151809.pdf
Admit Card & Test Day Procedures
1. Admit Card: Admit cards shall be made live on NBE website https://nbe.edu.in on 3rd May 2021. Admit cards will not be issued to candidates found ineligible before conduct of examination.
2. Candidates will be informed through SMS/Email alerts and website notice regarding availability of the admit card on NBE website. Admit card will not be sent to the candidates by Post/ Email.
3. Candidates are required to download their admit card from the NBE website and affix firmly their latest 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.
4. TEST DAY PROCEDURES: NBE shall be conducting the Social Distanced - Computer Based Test (SD-CBT) in safe and secure environment maintaining social distancing norms wherever needed. NBE reserves its rights to review the test day processes of conduct of CBT in wake of changing scenario of COVID-19 pandemic.
5. Entry of Candidates as per Time Slots given in the Admit Cards: Candidates are required to report at the 'Reporting Counter' of test venue at as per time indicated in their admit cards. To avoid crowding at the test venue entry, there will be staggered time slots for candidates to report. Candidates will be required to report at the exam venue as per the time slot informed via SMS on their registered mobile number one day prior to exam date. 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.
6. Candidates reporting late or beyond the prescribed time shall not be allowed to appear in the exam under any circumstances. NBE shall not be responsible for any delayed arrival of the candidate in reaching the centre due to any reason.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10.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.
11.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.
12.Use of Thermo Guns: All candidates will be checked at the entry point for fever with the thermo guns. In case, any candidate is observed to be having above normal temperature (> 99.14 Degree F) or displaying any symptoms of COVID-19 infection, he/she will be allowed to take the examination in a separate isolation lab. -
13.Identity checks will be made upon arrival at the test centre to ensure that there are no unauthorized candidates appearing for the exam.
14.Candidates MUST bring to the test centre the following documents:
14.1.Printed copy of Barcoded/QR Coded Admit card with his/her recent coloured photograph pasted on it.
14.2.Photocopy of Permanent / Provisional SMC/MCI registration, to be retained by the test centre &
14.3.The below mentioned Govt issued photo IDs** (must be original and valid/non-expired), details of which have been provided while filling the application form.
✤ Voter ID Card
✤ PAN Card
✤ Driving License
✤ Passport
Please bring at least one but as many of the above mentioned Photo IDs which are issued to you and details of which have been provided in the application form.
15.Candidates without any valid ID proof shall not be allowed to enter the examination premises.
16.Unfair means case shall be registered against the candidates producing false/forged documents/ID Proofs.
17.SECURITY AT THE TEST CENTRE: Candidates will not be allowed to take the following items beyond security check point under any circumstances:
• Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), notes, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Pen, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, etc..
• Any electronic device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, wrist watch/Health Band, Calculator, Electronic Pen/ Scanner etc.
• All ornaments like bracelets, Ring, Earrings, Nose-pin, Chain/ Necklace, Pendants, Necklace with pendants, Badge, Brooch etc.
• Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap etc.
• Any eatable item opened or packed, soft drinks etc.
• Any other item which could be used for unfair means, for hiding communication devices like wireless/Bluetooth device, spy camera etc.
18.Candidates will be permitted to carry certain items with them to the examination lab:
• Face Mask
• Gloves
• Personal Transparent water bottle
• Personal hand sanitizer in a transparent bottle (50ml)
• Exam related documents (Admit card, ID Card etc)
19.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.
20.Frisking with Hand Held Metal Detector (HHMD) will be done.
21.Finger Biometrics of candidates shall be captured at the time of registration for the test at test venue. In addition, photograph of the candidates shall be captured on the exam day at the centre. Face ID shall be verified at the time of registration for the test and at each bio-break & during the conduct of examination. 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.
22.After verification of ID and capture of Face ID and Finger Biometric, 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.
23.Candidates are required to keep their admit card and photo identification with them at all times during the conduct of examination.
24.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.
25.No rough paper for any rough work or pen shall be provided at the centre.
26.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.
27.In Manual Attendance, candidate signatures will be taken on the attendance sheet.
28.In case of any technical disruption during the test, rest assured that a registered candidate will get complete allocated examination time.
Case | Description of failure | Standard actions taken |
1 | Disruption happens (e.g Power Failure) during the exam time after the candidates have logged in (either for one or more candidates) | No action necessary. The timer will stop when the failure occurs and will resume when the failure is rectified. There will be no time loss in allocated examination time due disruption/failure. |
2 | Candidate machine is locked during the exam. (e.g Loss of connectivity with the Primary Server) | IT Manager in each exam room verifies and unlocks the candidates account and the timer starts from the same point where the candidate had left. There will be no time loss in allocated examination time due to this locking. |
3 | Candidate complains of any specific issues in the machine (e.g screen flickering, mouse issue, system getting locked/hanged repeatedly etc) | On reporting of the issue , IT Manager/Invigilator verifies and locks the candidate machine. The candidate is shifted from their allotted seat to buffer seat in same or other lab during the examination. There will be no time loss in allocated examination time due to this shifting |
Result
1.QUALIFYING CRITERIA: DNB-PDCET is a ranking examination and merit list will be generated for all appeared candidates specialty-wise. There will be no minimum qualifying criteria either in percentiles or in percentage of marks in the exam.
2.DATE OF DECLARATION OF RESULT: The result for DNB-PDCET 2021 will be declared by 31st May 2021. The result shall be available at NBE website: https://nbe.edu.in
3.Candidates can download their score card from NBE website using their login credentials.
4.There shall be NO re-evaluation or rechecking or re-totaling of responses marked by the candidates. Requests/Queries for reevaluation/re-totaling shall not be entertained.
5.VALIDITY OF DNB-PDCET 2021 RESULT: The validity of the result of DNB-PDCET 2021 shall be only for the current admission session i.e. 2021 admission session for Post Diploma DNB Courses and cannot be carried forward for the next session of admissions. The merit position / score obtained shall not be carried forward.
6.TIE BREAKER CRITERIA: In the event of two or more candidates obtaining same score, the merit position shall be determined using following tie breaker criteria in descending order:
A. Candidate having greater number of correct responses in the question paper will be placed at a better merit position.
B. Candidate having lesser number of negative responses in the question paper will be placed at a better merit position.
C. Older candidate will be placed at a better merit position.
7.PUBLICATION OF MERIT LIST:
7.1.All candidates appearing in Post Diploma CET examination will be ranked in order of the marks secured by them amongst other candidates of same Broad specialty.
7.2.A separate merit will be prepared for each Broad specialty in which Post Diploma CET examination is conducted. For e.g. the merit list for DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology Post Diploma DNB seats will have only Post DGO candidates as contenders. The merit list shall be published specialty wise (merit list for DGO, DMRD, DMRT, DORTHO, DOMS, DLO, DA, DVD, DPM, DCH, DNM, DTCD, DPMR, and DCP shall be published separately).
Counseling And Reservation
1.Candidates who have secured a merit position in the DNB Post Diploma Centralized Entrance Test (DNB-PDCET) 2021 conducted by NBE and fulfill the eligibility criteria for admission to DNB (Post Diploma) courses (2021 admission session) at various NBE accredited Medical Colleges/ Institutions/ Hospitals in India shall participate in the counseling for allocation of seats purely on merit cum choice basis.
2.Centralized merit based counseling shall be conducted by National Board of Examinations for allotment of Post Diploma DNB seats at NBE accredited Institutions/hospitals/medical colleges in order of specialty specific merit. Candidate shall be able to opt for the NBE accredited institution/hospital/medical college of their choice as per availability at their merit.
3.The provisional list of seats in NBE accredited hospitals/ institutions shall be available at NBE website in due course.
4.At the time of counseling, reservations as per rules at particular institution / medical college shall be provided for Scheduled Castes (SC), Schedule Tribes (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PWD), Other Backward Classes (OBC).
5.Documentary requirements:
5.1.Candidates opting for reserved seats under SC/ST/OBC category are required to furnish certificate issued by competent authority in respect of SC/ST/OBC.
5.2.The prescribed format of Certificate for candidates claiming reservation is placed at Annexure to this bulletin.
6.NBE does not own or control any of its accredited hospitals. NBE neither employs a candidate nor makes any payment /stipend to the candidate. Reservation status of DNB seats at a particular institution/medical college is provided by the respective institution only, based on the roster maintained by the concerned institution. NBE does not own, possess or fund any seat. Reserved seats will be allotted to the concerned category candidates only. Candidates of reserved category can opt for either reserved seats earmarked for them or unreserved seats in order of their merit.
7.For PWD seats, the qualified PWD candidates should get themselves certified at one of the Disability Assessment Boards, as per details provided in the annexure to this bulletin, before their scheduled date of counseling.
8.Such candidates with Benchmark Disabilities (PWD) are required to carry their treatment papers related to their disability, including the investigation reports at the time of reporting to one of the designated institutes for such disability certificate. The candidates are advised to obtain prescribed certificate before the date of counseling.
9.Reservation for In-service Candidates: A total of 50% post diploma DNB Seats in District Hospitals owned by State Governments in various states shall be reserved for in-service candidates of respective states (subject to the consent of the concerned State Governments to fill them from in-service candidates of the states). Such a reservation for in-service candidates is also applicable for Post Diploma DNB Seats at PSU/ Railway Board/ESIC hospitals.
10.A separate handbook informing details of the counseling process and applicable reservation shall also be released by NBE for DNBPDCET 2021.
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