NBE invites applications for Foreign Dental Graduate Exam, FDGE 2020: View schedule, scheme, instructions here
New Delhi: The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has invited applications for Foreign Dental Graduate Examination (Screening Test) 2020, FDGE 2020.
National Board of Examinations, an autonomous organization of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, shall be conducting Foreign Dental Graduate Examination (FDGE) 2020 for Indian Citizens/OCI possessing primary dental qualifications awarded by dental institution outside India on 4 th December 2020 on a Computer Based Platform at Delhi.
The Screening test for Indian Citizens/OCI possessing PG Diploma/Post Graduate Dental qualifications awarded by dental institution outside India shall be conducted in due course, details of which shall be notified separately.
All the interested Applicants vying to appear for Foreign Dental Graduate Screening Test are hereby informed about the essential details for the exam including important dates, instructions to candidates, scheme of examination, other procedures and result details.
All the candidates are requested to kindly refer to your application to Dental Council of India for the Foreign Dental Graduate Screening Test.
Admit Cards shall be available to download from NBE website www.nbe.edu.in from 27th November 2020 onwards.
Important Dates:
Availability of the Information Bulletin: 13th November 2020 Onwards
Issuance of Admit Cards: 27th November 2020
Examination Date: 4th December 2020
Declaration of Result by 20th December 2020
Information for Candidates
1. The next session of Dental Screening Test for Indian Citizens/OCI possessing primary dental qualifications awarded by dental institutions outside India shall be held in December 2020 as per schedule detailed under Important Dates and Scheme of Examination.
2. Candidates are advised to read the Information Bulletin carefully for scheme and pattern of examination. Queries pertaining to any issues will only be entertained if the information requested is not given in the bulletin of information. No Queries of the Guardians/ Parents will be entertained on telephone with regard to the eligibility and disclosure of the results
3. Candidates may kindly note that appearance in the FDGE does not confer any automatic rights to secure provisional or permanent registration with the Dental Council of India or any State Dental Council.
4. Candidate found ineligible at any stage of FDG Examination, will not be permitted to appear in the examination. In an unlikely event of any ineligible candidate appearing and/or passing the FDG examination, the results/candidature of such candidate shall be cancelled and/or is deemed to be cancelled, even if result has been declared or Pass Certificate has been issued.
5. Candidates' eligibility is purely provisional & is subjected to the fulfilment of eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Dental Council of India.
6. Instructions in the information bulletin are liable to change based on decisions taken by the NBE from time to time.
7. NBE reserves its absolute rights to alter the examination schedule, pattern, policy and guidelines at any time. The candidate shall have no right whatsoever for claiming/deriving any right from past or present schedule, policy and guidelines of NBE.
8. NBE reserves its absolute right to alter, amend, modify or apply any or some of the instructions/ guidelines contained in this information bulletin.
9. The existing schedule, pattern, policy and guidelines are for ready reference only but in no way, they are or ought to be treated as representative or acknowledgment of fact that NBE is bound to follow the same in future.
10.Instructions in the Information Bulletin are liable to change based on decisions taken by the Government / Dental Council / Competent Authority / Court decisions from time to time. Candidates are required to refer to the latest bulletin or corrigendum that may be issued to incorporate these changes. Refer NBE website www.natboard.edu.in and www.nbe.edu.in for latest updates or corrigendum.
11.Notifications, regulations etc. issued by Government of India/ Dental Council of India time to time may be referred for eligibility criteria, pattern etc.
12.In case of any ambiguity in interpretation of any of the instructions/ terms/ rules/criteria regarding the determination of eligibility/conduct of examinations/ registration of candidates/ information contained herein, the interpretation of the NBE shall be final and binding in nature.
13.Request shall not be entertained for change in date/center of examination under any circumstances. Candidates are advised not to canvass for such representation.
14.Admit Cards for FDG Examination shall be available to downloaded at NBE website www.nbe.edu.in from 27th November 2020 onwards.
15.Result of FDG Examination shall be displayed on NBE websites www.natboard.edu.in and www.nbe.edu.in
16.FDGE shall be conducted by NBE only at Delhi Centre engaged for the purpose. Candidates are advised to familiarise themselves with the route and location of the exam centre.
17.The examination test centre staff on duty is authorized to verify the identity of candidates and may take steps to verify and record the identity of candidates. Candidates are required to extend requisite cooperation.
18.Possession/Use of mobile phones/Electronic devices is strictly prohibited in the premises of NBE test Centres. Candidates shall be liable for penal action for Possession/ Use of Mobile phones/ Electronic devices.
19.Demo Test: A demo test shall be available for the benefit of candidates to familiarise themselves with the Computer Based Test format at website www.nbe.edu.in Candidates will be able to access the Demo test from 24th November 2020 onwards.
20.The candidates should communicate with NBE regarding matters related to FDG Examinations as per prescribed Protocols only.
21.Candidates are encouraged to communicate through email with d e d i c a t e d h e l p d e s k f o r F D G E 2 0 2 0 a t helpdesknbeexam@gmail.com All the correspondence through post should be addressed to the Executive Director, National Board of Examinations, Medical Enclave, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029. Candidates are requested to superscribe the envelope with the subject matter of the correspondence for expeditious processing.
22.The jurisdiction for court cases/disputes shall be at New Delhi only.
Scheme of FDG Examination
1. The exam consists of two question papers, comprising of 100 and 150 multiple choices, single correct response questions in English language only.
2. The examination shall be a multiple-choice question delivered as a Computer Based Test.
3. Allocation of time for the FDGE shall be as follows:
| Activities | Paper - I | Paper - II |
| Allow Candidates to enter the examination centre and Commence Registration |
08:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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| Entry closes at Examination Center | 09:30 AM | 01:30 PM |
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| Grant access for Candidate Login | 09:45 AM | 01:45 PM |
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| Candidates log in to read instructions | 09:50 AM | 01:50 PM |
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| Exam Start Time | 10:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
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| Exam End Time | 12:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
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4. FDGE 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 between the two papers of two hours.
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 the viva‑voice examination.
8. BDS-Viva Voce Examination: 50 Marks. The candidate has to separately score 50% in the viva-voce examination.
9. Examiners for Viva-Voce Examination for BDS : There shall be two examiners for Viva-Voce, out of whom, one internal from 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.
10.There are no restrictions on number of attempts that can be availed by a candidate.
Admit Card & Test Day Procedures
1. Admit Card: Admit cards shall be issued on 27th November 2020.
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 using touch free processes 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 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. 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. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10.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. At no time will the exam functionary touch any document of the candidate.
11.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.
12.Identity checks will be made upon arrival at the test centre to ensure that there are no unauthorized candidates appearing for the exam.
13.Candidates MUST bring to the test centre the following documents:
13.1.Printed copy of Barcoded/QR Coded Admit card with his/her photograph pasted on it.
13.2.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)
14.In case, any candidate reports to the test center with e-Aadhaar Card with Aadhaar number printed on it as proof of identity, the eAadhaar Card 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. Decision of NBE 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).
15.Candidates without 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 in examination premises 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 (The practice of water dispenser shall be discontinued in SD-CBT; Bottled water shall be made available to all candidates)
• Personal hand sanitizer in a transparent bottle (50ml)
• Exam related documents (Admit card, ID Card etc) Please read the admit card carefully for items permitted to carry inside the examination centres.
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 (Body pat as well as HHMD) will not be done while social distancing is in effect.
21.Finger Biometrics of candidates shall NOT be captured at the time of registration for the test at test venue in SD-CBT. However, 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, against the photograph uploaded in the application. Therefore, it is essential to upload a recent photograph in the application as per image upload guidelines prescribed. 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, 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.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.
26.Manual Attendance with signature and Ink finger print shall not be done in SD-CBT.
27.In case of any technical disruption during the test, rest assured that a registered candidate will get complete allocated examination time.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. Result – (Pass/Fail) for eligible candidates shall be displayed on NBE 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 delivery of authenticated copy of the result shall be indicated on the website at the time of declaration of result.
5. There will be no re-evaluation or rechecking or re-totaling. Requests forre-evaluation/re-totaling shall not be entertained.
6. The results for FDGE 2020 are likely to be declared by 20th December 2020 . Results can be seen on website www.natboard.edu.in and www.nbe.edu.in
For any query, please contact NBE Candidate Care Support at 022 – 61087595 or write to NBE at Email ID: helpdesknbeexam@gmail.com
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