NBE To hold Foreign Dental Screening Test 2021 For MDS Graduates On 28th January, Check out all Exam Details here

New Delhi: The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has released the detailed conduct of the Foreign Dental Screening Test 2021 that it is going to hold for MDS Degree and PG Diploma graduates in this academic year.

The National Board of Examinations, an autonomous organization of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, shall be conducting Foreign Dental Screening Test (FDST) for Indian Citizens/OCI possessing MDS Degree/PG Diploma dental qualifications awarded by dental institution outside India on 28th January 2022 on a Computer Based Platform at Delhi. The concerned candidates can refer to thier application to the Dental Council of India for the Foreign Dental Screening Test – 2021 (MDS Degree and PG Diploma).

The admit cards have been released and are available to donwload from NBEMS website https://nbe.edu.in

The Foreign Dental Screening Test for Indian Citizens/OCI possessing MDS Degree and PG Diploma dental qualifications awarded by dental institutions outside India shall be held as per Scheme of Examination.

Candidates are advised to read the belowmentioned details carefully for scheme and pattern of examination. Candidates may kindly note that appearance in the FDST does not confer any automatic rights to secure provisional or permanent registration with the Dental Council of India or any State Dental Council.

Candidate found ineligible at any stage of FDST, will not be permitted to appear in the examination. In an unlikely event of any ineligible candidate appearing and/or passing the FDST, 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.

Candidates' eligibility is purely provisional & is subjected to the fulfilment of eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Dental Council of India.

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.

Possession/Use of mobile phones/Electronic devices is strictly prohibited in the premises of NBEMS test Centres. Candidates shall be liable for penal action for Possession/ Use of Mobile phones/ Electronic devices.

Demo Test: A demo test shall be available for the benefit ofcandidates to familiarise themselves with the Computer Based Test format at website https://nbe.edu.in Candidates will be able to access the Demo test from 24th January 2022 onwards.

Scheme of FDST - MDS Degree/PG Diploma

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

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

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

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

Negative Marking: 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 the viva‑voce examination.

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

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.

Examiners for Viva-Voce Examination for MDS/PG Diploma:There shall be two examiners for Viva-Voce, out of whom, one internal from examining university and one external from any other university which awards recognized Undergraduate and Postgraduate Dental qualification.

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

Overview of Computer Based Test

Reporting at Test Centre on Schedule Date and Time

Security Check-in Process

Registration for Test + Face ID/Biometric Capture

Examination Begins

Examination Ends

Admit Card & Test Day Procedures

Admit Card: Admit cards shall be issued on 24th January 2022 onwards.

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 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.

TEST DAY PROCEDURES: NBEMS 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. NBEMS reserves its rights to review the test day processes of conduct of CBT in wake of changing scenario of COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

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.

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. At no time will the exam functionary touch any documentof the candidate.

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 or displaying any symptoms of COVID-19 infection, he/she will be allowed to take the examination in a separate isolation lab.

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 followingdocuments:

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):

✤ 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 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 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).

Candidates without valid ID proof shall not be allowed to enter the examination premises.

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

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.

Candidates will be permitted to carry certain items with them to the examination lab:

• Face Mask

• Exam related documents (Admit card, ID Card etc) 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 with Hand Held Metal Detector (HHMD) will be done.

Finger Biometrics of candidates shall be captured at the time of registration for the test at test venue. Photograph of the candidates shall also be captured on the exam day at the centre. 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.

After capture of biometric and 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.

Manual Attendance will be captured on physical attendance sheets.

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

Result

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

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

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

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

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

The results for FDST 2021 - MDS Degree/PG Diploma are likely to be declared by 21st February 2022. Results can be seen on website https://natboard.edu.in and https://nbe.edu.in

FDST (MDS Degree/PG Diploma) Blueprint

As per Principal Dental Council of India Screening Test Regulations, 2009, the distribution of subject-wise questions for MDS/PG Diploma holders is as under:

Paper I:

For other details, DCI Screening Test Regulations, 2009 as amended from time to time may kindly be referred to at DCI Website i.e. http:// www.dciindia.gov.in