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INDEX
1. Introduction ................................................................................................... 2
5. Payment of Fees.......................................................................................... 6
ANNEXURES :
1. Annexure – A Screening Test Regulations ................................................. 30-37
2. Annexure – B List of Branches : Indian Bank ............................................ 38-42
3. Annexure – C Pay-in-Slip Challan for Bank ........................................................
4. Annexure – D Application Form ...........................................................................
5. Annexure – E Declaration Form ..........................................................................
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1. INTRODUCTION
i) The FMGE-Screening Test has been introduced by the Screening Test Regulations
2002. As per the regulations, “An Indian citizen possessing a primary medical
qualification awarded by any medical institution outside India who is desirous of getting
provisional or permanent registration with the Medical Council of India or any State
Medical Council on or after 15.03.2002 shall have to qualify a screening test conducted
by the prescribed authority for that purpose as per the provisions of section 13 of the
Act.”
v) There will be 300 multiple-choice questions (MCQ) of single response type in the
paper (Divided in two sittings of 150 questions each).
viii) Results (Pass/Fail) for eligible candidates will be displayed at the website and office
of NBE. There is no provision for declaration of marks obtained or reevaluation/retotalling.
ix) The applicants who qualify the Screening Test may apply to the Medical Council of
India, New Delhi or to any State Medical Council for provisional registration / permanent
registration.
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1. Instructions in the booklet are liable to changes based on decisions taken by the
Government / Medical Council / Competent Authority / Court decisions from time to
time. Applicants are required to refer to the latest bulletin or corrigendum that may be
issued to incorporate these changes.
6. Applicants are required to submit all the requisite annexures with the application form;
lack of relevant annexure shall lead to cancellation of application form and the entire
fees will be forfeited.
7. Applicants should have passed the Primary Medical Qualification i.e. MBBS or
Equivalent degree and must submit proof of passing the same with the application
form. In absence of Proof of Passing certificate before the last date of application
submission, the application shall be treated as incomplete and fees will be forfeited.
8. The foreign medical degrees should be attested either by the Embassy of Indian or
should be Apostilled by the appropriate authority and the copy the same should be
attested by the Gazetted Officer and self certified.
For details regarding Apostilled documents, candidates may refer to the website of
Ministry of External Affairs (www.meaindia.nic.in)
9. Applicants are advised to fill their postal address correctly as this address shall
be used for sending the Roll Numbers and Results.
10. Fees once paid will neither be carried forward to a future date nor be refunded under
any circumstances.
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12. Roll numbers / results can be seen at the website www.natboard.edu.in
13. Roll number can be downloaded from the website and quoted when not received by
post in time.
14. Appearance or success in the screening test does not confer any right upon candidate
for seeking registration with MCI/State Medical Council.
Registration of FMG by the MCI /State Medical Council is subject to fulfillment of MCI
/State Medical Council criteria/rules/regulations framed for this purpose.
15. Undertaking by applicant as per Annexure ‘E’ has to be submitted with application form.
16. Notifications, regulations etc. issued by Government of India, Medical Council of India
may be referred for eligibility criteria, pattern, schedule of exam. There is no provision
for retotalling/re-evaluation/declaration of marks.
17. The Admit Card is not transferable to any other person. Impersonation is punishable
offence under law. CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR PASSPORT
ALONGWITH THE ADMIT CARD FOR ENTRY TO THE EXAMINATION CENTRE.
National Board of Examinations reserves its absolute right to verify the identity of the
applicant/examinees/candidates.
18 Unfair means NBE reserves its absolute rights to take penal action under applicable
civil/criminal procedure/guideline or any other action deemed appropriate against
candidates found using unfair means.
Unfair means includes canvassing for support of a candidate with examiners of DNB
Exam/NBE office/any other functionary/use of electronic gadges as Mobile Phones
during exam/Impersonation/use of study aids as books/notes etc. during exam./
Influencing any functionary of exam system/any other act intended to breach the
sanctity of examination process.
19. Jurisdiction for all disputes shall be at Delhi/New Delhi in the Delhi
High Court.
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3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The Applicant must meet/fulfill the following criteria :
i) He / She is a citizen of India.
ii) Possesses primary medical qualifications that are recognized by the Government of
the country issuing that qualification and the holder of that qualification is entitled for
practice in that country. The said medical school must be listed in WHO directory of
medical schools.
iii) He / She had obtained “Eligibility Certificate’ from the Medical Council of India (applicable
only in respect to students who took admission abroad on or after 15.03.2002). This
requirement shall not be necessary in respect of Indian citizens who have obtained
admission in foreign medical institute before 15th March 2002.
iv) All students who have taken admission abroad prior to 15.03.2002 and are required to
qualify the Screening Test for their registration, shall be allowed to appear in the
Screening Test even if they do not meet the minimum admission norms of MCI for
joining undergraduate medical course, subjected to the compliance of the Judgment(s)
of the Hon’ble Supreme Court/Competent Courts in this regard including but not limited
to judgment dated 8th March 2002 in Civil Appeal No. 2779 of 2000 & other judgments
/orders as well as instructions issued by MCI from time to time.
v) From 15.03.2002 and onwards all students are required to obtain an Eligibility Certificate
from MCI before proceeding abroad for studies in Medicine.
vi) Applicants/Candidates may also refer to Screening Test Regulations and Regulations on
Graduate Medical Education, Eligibility Certificate Regulations issued by Medical Council
of India. The same may be referred to at www.mciindia.org or obtained from Secretary,
Medical Council of India, Sector 8 Pocket 14, Dwarka, New Delhi. Telephone: 25367033,
25367035 Fax: 25367024.
4. EXAMINATION CENTRE
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a) The exam shall be held on 27 September, 2009 at New Delhi
b) Timing of the exam are:
i) Paper I – Forenoon/ Ist Session 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
ii) Paper I – Afternoon/ IInd Session 2:00 PM to 04:30 PM
c) Reporting Time for candidates for the first and second sitting is 09:15 AM and 01:15PM
respectively.
d) The Exact venue at New Delhi Shall be notified in the Admit Card.
e) Applicants are to make own arrangements for Travel /lodging etc.
f) All candidates are required to bring their Passport as proof of Identity at the exam
center. Candidates may not be to allowed to appear in exam if they are unable to
produce original passport.
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5. PAYMENT OF FEES
PAYMENT
Candidates are required to submit the following fees:
1. Examination Fee – Rs 3000/- (Three Thousand)
2. Application Form Fee (to be submitted by candidates using internet downloaded
forms) – Rs 500/- (Five Hundred)
3. Late Fee – To be submitted by candidates submitting their application form
after the cut off date but before the cut off date with late fee as prescribed in
this Information Bulletin – Rs 1500/- (One Thousand & Five Hundred only)
a) By Cash Deposit:
At selected branches of Indian Bank – The fee as above can be
deposited in selected branches of the Indian Bank (for list of branches of the
bank, refer to Annexure ‘B’ of this Information Bulletin); Kindly use the
specialized pay-in-slip provided in this Information Bulletin for this purpose
Annexure C.
b) By Draft /pay order issued from Nationalized Bank drawn in favor of NATIONAL
BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS payable at New Delhi, along with the application
form by the last date as specified in the Bulletin of Information.
Kindly Note:-
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8. ADMIT CARDS
i) Admit Card will be issued to all eligible applicants whose complete Application Forms
have been received by NBE on or before the last date of receiving the application form.
ii) The Applicant should carefully examine the Admit Card and ensure that all the entries
therein are correct. In case of any discrepancy, the same shall be brought to notice of
the National Board of Examinations.
iii) The Admit Card is not transferable to any other person. Impersonation is punishable
offence under law. CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR PASSPORT
ALONGWITH THE ADMIT CARD FOR ENTRY TO THE EXAMINATION CENTRE.
National Board of Examinations reserves its absolute right to verify the identity of the
applicant/examinees/candidates.
iv) All applicants shall carefully preserve the Admit Card till the registration process is complete.
v) In an unlikely event of Non-receipt of Admit Card: Applicants are advised to take
a print out of their Roll nos. from website and paste one photo (self attested) on the
same. Applicants are advised to bring his/ her passport as a proof of identification.
vi) National Board of Examinations will not be responsible for any postal delay or
unforeseen reasons resulting in non/late receipt of the Admit Card.
vii) A plea that the applicant failed to receive the information for appearing in the Screening
Test will not be accepted as a ground for the refund of fee or any other claim.
viii) National Board of Examinations reserves the absolute right to withdraw the
permission, if any, granted inadvertently to any applicant who is not eligible to
appear in the Screening Test even though an Admit Card has been issued or
name displayed on the website/notice board of the Board.
ix) Issuance of Admit Card or display of the applicants name on the website of the Board
does not confer any right whatsoever by the applicant for his / her eligibility for the
purpose of registration by MCI.
x) National Board of Examinations reserves the absolute right to withdraw/cancel the
result of candidate who was not eligible to appear in screening Test but was inadvertently
granted permission for appearing in screening Test.
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Check List :
Documents required to be attached: (Please arrange in following order)
1. Bank Draft/Pay-in-Slip to Fees (Duly Receipted)
2. Application Form (Scanable & Non-Scanable form)
3. Annexure ‘E’ duly signed by the applicant
4. Copy of Date of Birth Proof
5. Copy of Passport of the applicant
6. Copy of 10+2 passing certificate
7. Copy of 10+2 mark sheet
8. Copy of primary medical qualification
9. Copy of internship certificate (if done abroad)
10. Copy of eligibility certificate issued by MCI (if applicable)
11. Total Four copies of recent passport sized photographs of applicant (2 on the Application
Form, Two Photos pasted on a sheet of paper) The photograph must bear nameplate of
the applicant. Photograph must have name & date period on it. Date must be on or after
15 January, 2009.
Attached Certificate Yes/No
MBBS Pass Yes
MBBS Pass certified by the Embassy Yes
Address Proof Yes
Latest Photo Yes
Signature of candidate in Yes
Appropriate column
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12. SYLLABUS
PRE AND PARA CLINICAL SUBJECTS Marks 100
ANATOMY
1. General Anatomy : Basic tissues to body, Terminology & Nomenclature
2. Elements of Anatomy Osteology, Arthrology, Myology, Angiology,
Neurology
3. Regional Anatomy : Upper limb, Lower limb Thorax-including
diaphragm Abdomen and Pelvis, Head, Neck Brain
and Spinal cord.
4. Embryology : Development of individual organs and systems
Postnatal growth & development
5 Histology : General Histology Microanatomy of individual
organs & systems
6 Human Genetics : Principles of Human genetics and Molecular
biology
7. Radiological Anatomy : Skiagrams, Special X-rays, Principles of imaging
techniques.
8. Surface Anatomy : In cadavers, in the living
9. Sectional Anatomy : Thorax, Abdomen, Head, Neck and Brain
10. Applied Anatomy
PHYSIOLOGY
1. General Physiology
2. Body fluids - Blood
3. Nerve and Muscle
4. Gastrointestinal Tract
5. Kidney
6. Skin and Body temperature
7. Endocrine Glands
8. Reproduction
9. Cardiovascular System
10. Respiratory System
11. Central Nervous Systems
12. Special Senses
BIOCHEMISTRY
1. Cell and Sub-cellular structures
2. Hydrogen Ion concentration Acid, Bases, Buffers, Handerson-Haselbach equation
3. Isotopes and their Application
4. Carbohydrates
5. Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins
6. Lipids
7. Nuclear Acids
8. Enzymes
9. Vitamins
10. Biological Oxidation
11. Digestion and Absorption from GI Tract
12. Intermediary Metabolism
13. Carbohydrate Metabolism
14. Lipid Metabolism
15. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
16. Purine and Primidine Metabolism
17. Minerals
18. Biochemical Genetics and Protein Biosynthesis
19. Tissue Biochemistry
20. Liver Functions
21. Nutrition and Energy Metabolism
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PATHOLOGY
1. Cell injury
2. Inflammation and Repair
3. Immunopathology
4. Infectious diseases
5. Circulatory disturbances
6. Growth disturbances and Neoplasia
7. Nutritional and other disorders
8. Genetic disorder
9. Haematology
10. Cardiovascular Pathology
11. Respiratory Pathology
12. Pathology of Kidney and urinary Tract
13. Hepato-Biliary Pathology
14. Lymphoreticular System / Spleen
15. Reproductive System (male & female)
16. Diseases of the Breast
17. Musculoskeletal System
18. Endocrine pathology
19. Neuropathology
20. Dermato-Pathology
21. Ocular Pathology
MICROBIOLOGY
1. General Microbiology
2. Immunology
3. Bacteriology
4. General Virology
5. Systemic Virology
6. Mycology
7. Parasitology
8. Clinical / Applied Microbiology
PHARMACOLOGY
1. General Pharmacology
2. Autonomic Nervous System
3. Cardio-vascular System
4. Diuretics
5. Drugs affecting blood and blood formation
6. Autocoids and related drugs
7. Respiratory System
8. Gastro-intestinal System
9. Endocrine pharmacology
10. Central Nervous System
11. Psychopharmacology
12. Drugs in Anaesthetic practice
13. Chemotherapy
14. Toxicology
15. Clinical Pharmacology and Rational drug use
FORENSIC MEDICINE
1. Definitions
2. Courts of India
3. Court procedures
4. Medical Certifications & medico-legal reports including dying declaration
5. Death
6. Changes after death
7. Inquest by police, magistrate and coroner
8. Identification
9. Examination of mutilated human remains
10. Medico-legal autopsies
11. Mechanical injuries and wounds
12. Examination of an injury case
13. Injuries due to physical agents & their medico legal importance
14. Asphyxial death
15. Death due to malnutrition, neglect battered babies
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14. Blood Transfusion and Fluid Electoral Balance
15. Sites of respiratory obstruction and management of airway in an unconscious patient
16. Poisoning
17. Role of anaesthesiologist in acute and chronic relief.
ORTHOPEDICS
1. Traumatology
Injuries of bones and joints Injuries of Lower Extremity
Injuries of the Spine Vascular Injuries
2. Cold Orthopedics
3. Regional Conditions
4. Neuro-Muscular Disorder
5. Bone and Joint Tuberculosis
6. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
RADIO- DIAGNOSIS
1. Respiratory System
2. Cardiovascular System
3. Gastrointestinal System
4. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
5. Skeletal System
6. Central Nervous System
7. Excretory System
RADIOTHERAPY
1. Principles of Radiotherapy
2. Principles of Chemotherapy
3. Prevention and Early diagnosis of Cancer
4. Principles of Nuclear medicine
5. Common radiation reactions and management
6. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in commonly seen cancers
7. Radio-isotopes in diagnosis and therapy
PAEDIATRICS
1. Vital statistics
2. Neonatology
3. Growth & Development
4. Nutrition
5. Infections
6. Genetics
7. Pediatric Emergencies
8. Central Nervous System
9. Gastrenterology
10. Nephrology
11. Endocrinology
12. Respiratory System
MEDICINE
1. Clinical Methods in the practice of Medicine
2. Common symptoms of disease
3. Nutrition/Exposure to Physical & Chemical Agents
4. Infections
5. Haematology
6. Respiratory System
7. Cardio-Vascular System
8. Gartro-Intestinal Tract
9. Emergency Medicine
10. Neurological System
11. Nephrology & Urinary system connected to Tissue Disorders
12. Endocrine System
13. Geriatrics
TUBERCULOSIS AND RESPIRATORY DISEASES
Diagnosis and management of common ailments affecting the chest with special emphasis on management
and prevention of Tuberculosis and National Tuberculosis Control Programme.
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PSYCHIATRY
1. History aspects and diagnosis & treatment of mental illness
2. Conduction of Mental Status Examination
3. Behavioral Sciences
4. Different psychoses Clinical features, diagnosis and management of :
5. Schizophrenia
6. Mania and depression
7. Anxiety disorders and hysteria
8. Dementia
9. Alcoholism
10. Drug Abuse
11. Psychiatric emergencies
12. Clinical features, diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders of childhood and adolescence
13. Personality disorder
DERMATOLOGY AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
1. Dermatological therapy
2. Lichen Planus
3. Diseases caused by Nutritional and Environmental Factors
4. Infective Disorders
5. Melanocytes, pigment metabolism and other disorders of Pigmentation
6. Allergic Disorders
7. Dermatitis and Eczema
8. Vesiculobullous Diseases
9. Alopecia and Hirsutism
10. Structure and functions of Sebaceous glands and Disease
11. Leprosy
12. Psorasis
13. STD
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Basic sciences – Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Elementary Optics, Diseases of the
Eye
1. Conjunctiva
2. Cornea
3. Sclera
4. Uveal Tract
5. Lens
6. Vitreous
7. Glaucoma
8. Retina
9. Optic Nerve
10. Intra-Occular Tumors
11. Squint
12. Orbit
13. Lacrimal System
14. Lids
15. Refractive Errors
16. Injuries
17. Ophthalmic Surgery
18. Community Ophthalmology
19. Miscellaneous
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
1. Diseases of the Ear
2. Diseases of Nose and Para Nasal sinuses
3. Diseases of Nasopharynx
4. Diseases of Trachea
5. Oesophagus
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OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
1. Anatomy of the Female reproductive Tract
2. Physiology of conception
3. Development of foetus and placenta
4. Diagnosis of pregnancy
5. Maternal changes in pregnancy
6. Antenatal care
7. Abnormal obstetrics
8. Normal labour
9. Normal puerparium
10. Breast Feeding
11. Care of new born
12. Medical termination of pregnancy
13. Family planning
14. Operative obstetrics
15. Post caesarian pregnancy
16. Pharmaco therapeutics in obstetrics
17. Safe motherhood
18. Maternal morbidity, and morality
19. Medico legal aspects
20. RCH
21. Current topics
22. Vaginal discharge
23. Menstrual disorder
24. Fertility, infertility
25. Endometriosis and allied states
26. Genital injuries and fistulae
27. Genital infections
28. Genital prolapse
29. Tumours
30. Carcinomia
31. Radiotherapy in gynaecology
32. Chemotherapy in gynaecology
33. Endoscopy
34. Diseases of breast
35. Operative gynaecology
COMMUNITY MEDICINE
1. Evaluation of Public Health and Concepts of Health
2. Environment and Health
3. Health Education
4. Nutrition and Dietetics
5. Occupational Health
6. Medical Sociology and Community Mental Health
7. Fundamentals of Biostatistics
8. Basic Epidemiology
9. Epidemiology of Specific Diseases
10. Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
11. Demography
12. Reproductive and Child Health
13. School Health
14. Urban Health
15. Health System in India
16. Health Planning and Management including Disaster Management
17. International Health
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24 CHINA ANHUI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY 24
25 CHINA HUAINAN COLLEGE FOR THE COAL INDUSTRY 25
26 CHINA WANNAN MEDICAL COLLEGE 26
27 CHINA BEIJING COLLEGE OF ACUPUNCTURE
MOXIBUSTIONA AND ORTHOPEDICS-TRAUMATOLOGY 27
28 CHINA BEIJING MEDICAL UNIVERSITY 28
29 CHINA BEIJING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 29
30 CHINA COLLEGE OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
AND PHARMACY 30
31 CHINA BEIJING UNIVERSITY OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE
MEDICINE (BUTCM) 31
32 CHINA CAPITAL UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 32
33 CHINA PEKING UNION MEDICAL COLLEGE 33
34 CHINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF GENERAL LOGISTICS DEPARTMENT 34
35 CHINA FUJIAN COLLEGE OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE 35
36 CHINA FUJIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE 36
37 CHINA GANSU COLLEGE OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE 37
38 CHINA LANZHOU MEDICAL COLLEGE 38
39 CHINA NORTHWEST COLLEGE FOR MINORITIES 39
40 CHINA THE FIRST MILITARY MEDICAL UNIVERSITY 40
41 CHINA GUANGDONG COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY 41
42 CHINA GUANGZHOU MEDICAL COLLEGE 42
43 CHINA GUANGZHOW UNIVERSITY OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE
MEDICINE 43
44 CHINA JINAN UNIVERSITY 44
45 CHINA SYUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 45
46 CHINA SHANTOU UNIVERSITY 46
47 CHINA SHAOGUAN UNIVERSITY 47
48 CHINA GUANGDONG MEDICAL COLLEGE 48
49 CHINA YOUJIANG MEDICAL COLLEGE FOR NATIONALITIES OF
GUANGXI 49
50 CHINA GUILIN MEDICAL COLLEGE 50
51 CHINA GUANGXI COLLEGE OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE 51
52 CHINA GUANGXI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY 52
53 CHINA QIANNAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FOR MINORITIES 53
54 CHINA GUIYANG COLLEGE OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE 54
55 CHINA GUIYANG MEDICAL COLLEGE 55
56 CHINA ZUNYI MEDICAL COLLEGE 56
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ANNEXURE ‘A’
Screening Test Regulations, 2002
(Published in Part III, Section 4 of the Gazette of India
Extra-ordinary issue dated the 18th February,2002)
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prescribed and for no other purpose by an Indian citizen possessing any primary medical
qualification but has not undergone such practical training after obtaining that qualification
as may be required by the rules or regulations in force in the country granting the
qualification;
h. “qualifying examination” means the examination to be qualified to become eligible for
admission to MBBS course in India as prescribed in the Graduate Medical Education
Regulations, 1997.
i. “registration” means either Provisional Registration or Permanent Registration.
3. An Indian citizen possessing a primary medical qualification awarded by any medical
institution outside India who is desirous of getting provisional or permanent registration
with the Medical Council of India or any State Medical Council on or after 15.03.2002
shall have to qualify a screening test conducted by the prescribed authority for that
purpose as per the provisions of section 13 of the Act:Provided that a person seeking
permanent registration shall not have to qualify the screening test if he/she had already
qualified the same before getting his/her provisional registration.
4. Eligibility Criteria: No person shall be allowed to appear in the screening test unless:
1. he/she is a citizen of India and possesses any primary medical qualification, either
whose name and the institution awarding it are included in the World Directory of Medical
Schools, published by the World Health Organisation; or which is confirmed by the
Indian Embassy concerned to be a recognised qualification for enrolment as medical
practitioner in the country in which the institution awarding the said qualification is
situated;
2. he/she had obtained ‘Eligibility Certificate’ from the Medical Council of India as per the
‘Eligibility Requirement for taking admission in an undergraduate medical course in a
Foreign Medical Institution Regulations, 2002’. This requirement shall not be necessary
in respect of Indian citizens who have acquired the medical qualifications from foreign
medical institutions or have obtained admission in foreign medical institution before
15th March, 2002.
5. The purpose of conducting the screening test shall be only to determine the eligibility
or otherwise of a candidate for his or her registration with the Medical Council of India
or any State Medical Council and qualifying the same shall not confer any other right,
whatsoever, on a candidate.
6. The details regarding the Scheme for conducting the screening test and the syllabus of
the test shall be announced by the Medical Council of India from time to time for the
information of the candidates.
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7. The screening test shall be conducted twice every year as per the Schedule of
examination announced by the Prescribed Authority. The procedure of conducting the
test shall be in accordance with the Scheme announced by the Medical Council of
India in this regard.
8. There shall be three papers of multiple choice questions in Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical
and Clinical Medicine and its allied subjects including Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The language of the test shall be English. The test for each paper will be of three
hours duration.
9. A candidate shall be declared as having passed only if he/she obtains a minimum of
50% (fifty percent) marks in each paper separately. The minimum qualifying marks
shall apply to all categories of candidates without exception.
10. A candidate may avail of maximum three chances to appear and pass the test. Actual
appearance at the test will constitute an attempt. If he/she does not qualify even in
his/her 3rd appearance in the test, the candidate will not be eligible for registration by
the Council or by any State Medical Council in India.
11. The Prescribed Authority shall intimate the result of the Screening Test to the
candidates as well as to the Secretary, Medical Council of India and the State Medical
Councils. The unsuccessful candidates shall also be appropriately informed. The
candidates who qualify the Screening Test may apply to the Secretary, Medical Council
of India, New Delhi or to any State Medical Council for provisional registration/
permanent registration along with the requisite registration fee in favour of Secretary,
Medical Council of India or the State Medical Council. The Medical Council of India or
the State Medical Councils shall issue provisional registration to such successful
candidates, who are yet to undergo one year internship in an approved institution and
issue permanent registration to such eligible candidates who have already undergone
one year internship, as the case may be.
Sd/
DR. M. Sachdeva
Secretary, Medical Council of India
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This press note is published for general information. Further details may be obtained directly
from the office of the Medical Council of India, New Delhi.
Sd/
DR. M. Sachdeva
SecretaryMedical Council of India
MCI-203(9)/2001-Regn./
Dated: 26th February,2002.
1. The Ambassador, Indian EmbassyAll countries
2. The High Commissioner, Indian Embassy
3. Ambassador/High Commissioner of all Foreign Embassies in India ThroughMinistry
of External Affairs, Govt. of India, South Block, New Delhi.
Subject: Intimation regarding holding of Screening Test for Indian Citizens holding Foreign
Medical Qualifications and issue of Eligibility Certificate to Indian candidates going abroad
for joining undergraduate medical course in a foreign medical institution – Reg.
Sir,
This is to bring to your kind notice that the Indian Medical Council Act,1956 has been
amended by the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act,2001 under which Regulations
have been approved by the Central Govt. and notified in the Gazette of India which provide
broadly for the following
1. No new primary medical qualification (equivalent to MBBS in India) granted by any
medical institution outside India shall be included in the Schedules to the Indian Medical
Council Act after coming into force of the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act,2001
i.e. 3rd September, 2001.
2. A citizen of India possessing a primary medical qualification as defined in the enclosed
Screening Test Regulations,2002 {para 2(f)}granted by any medical institution in any
country outside India and who is desirous of getting provisional or permanent registration
with the Medical Council of India or any State Medical Council on or after the 15th
March,2002 shall have to qualify a screening test conducted by the prescribed authority.
3. An Indian citizen seeking admission in a foreign medical institution for obtaining a
primary medical qualification as defined in the enclosed Screening Test Regulations,
2002 {para 2(f)} on or after the 15th March, 2002 shall be eligible to appear in the
Screening Test only if he possesses the eligibility qualification as per the regulations
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framed by the MCI (for admission to MBBS course in India) – Extracts of Graduate
Medical Education Regulations are enclosed for reference.
4. Any person who is desirous of joining an undergraduate medical course in any foreign
medical institution on or after 15th March,2002 should approach the Medical Council
of India, New Delhi for issue of Eligibility Certificate for that purpose as per the Eligibility
Requirement for Taking Admission in an Undergraduate Medical Course in a Foreign
Medical Institution Regulations,2002. All such candidates will be allowed to appear in
the screening test only if they produce the eligibility certificate, after completion of the
medical course abroad and if they are eligible to sit for the screening test as prescribed
in the Screening Test Regulations, 2002.
A copy each of the following documents are sent herewith for information and necessary
action:-
1. Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2001 (published in the Gazette of India
Extra-ordinary issue dated 3rd September, 2001).
2. The Screening Test Regulations, 2002 (published in the Gazette of India Extra-ordinary
issue dated the 18th February, 2002).
3. The Eligibility Requirement for Taking Admission in an Undergraduate Medical Course
in a Foreign Medical Institution Regulations,2002.
4. Extracts of Graduate Medical Education Regulations – Regarding Eligibility
requirement for admission to medical course in India.
It is requested that wide publicity may please be given to all Foreign medical institutions
conducting medical courses leading to the award of primary medical qualification as defined
in the enclosed Screening Test Regulations, 2002 {para 2(f)} (equivalent to MBBS) in the
foreign country concerned as well as the concerned Ministries/departments of the Govt.
of the foreign country, the concerned Medical Council or equivalent authority for recognition
of medical qualifications/grant of permission to practice medicine in that country so that
all Indian students already undergoing training/medical course for obtaining primary medical
qualification in any institution in the foreign country are properly apprised of the Regulations
so that they may approach the prescribed authority for appearing in the screening test
only if they fulfill the requirements prescribed in the Regulations and the scheme for
conducting the screening test. It will be appreciated if an acknowledgement is sent to this
Council along with a report on action taken, for the information of this Council. The above
details are also available in the MCI website: www.mciindia.org.
Yours Faithfully
Sd/
DR. M. Sachdeva
SecretaryMedical Council of India
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ANNEXURE - ‘B’
LIST OF DESIGNATED BRANCHES OF INDIAN BANK
AUTHORISED FOR COLLECTION OF EXAM FEES ETC.
S.NO. STATE STATION ADDRESS OF INDIAN BANKS
1. Gujrat Ahmedabad Main Mission Road Bhadra,
Ahmedabad– 380001
2. Baroda Prof. Manekrao RaodRaopura
Vadodara -390001
3. M.P. Bhopal Maharana Pratap Nagar
Zone 2, Bhopal- 462011
4. Indore No. 4 , RNT Marg G-1
Ground Floor Shree Vardhan
Complex Indore- 452001
5 Delhi Dwarka Aggarwal MallSector V, Ashirwad
Chowk Dwarka, New Delhi-110075
6. Punjabi Bagh 53, West Avenue Road,
Punjabi Bagh (West),
New Delhi-110026
7 Hauz Khas 106 & 107, Aurobindo Place,
Hauz KhasNew Delhi-110016.
8 Vikas Marg C-47, Vikas Marg, New Delhi-110092
9 Connaught Place G-41, Connaught Place,
New Delhi-110001.
10 Pitampura Aggarwal Tarun Plaza, DDAShopping
Centre PitampuraNew Delhi.
11 Chandni Chowk 309 Main Road,
Chandni ChowkDelhi-110 006.
12. Karol Bagh 13/36, Arya Samaj Road
KarolBagh, New Delhi.
13 South Extension A-7 South Extension Part-I
New Delhi-110 049
14 Defence Colony A-261, Defence Colony
New Delhi-110 024
15. Greater Kailash 13, Community Centre,
Zamruddpur,G.K.-I New Delhi.
16 Mayur Vihar 33,Pratap Nagar,Mayur Vihar,
Patpar Ganj N\Delhi-110092
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34 Chennai Prakasam Road T. Nagar,
Chennai - 600017
35 Annanagar PB No.2234, W-100 II
(Chennai) Avenue,Annanagar
Chennai-600 040
35 Egmore 5,First Street, Sait Colony,Egmore,
Chennai.-600 008
36. Mylapore No.21, North Mada Street,Mylapore,
Chennai-600 004
37 Purasawalkam 19, Narayana Guru
Salai,Purasawalkam,
Chennai-600 112
38. Saidapet No. 1, Abdul Razak St.
SaidapetChennai-600 015
39. Velachery No. 32/B, Velachery Main Road,
Velachery, Chennai-600 042.
40 Pondicherry Pondicherry 288, M.G. Road,
Branch Pondicherry – 6005001.
41 Assam Guwahati S.S. Road Lakhtokia,
KamrupAssam – 781001
42 Andhra Pradesh Hyderabad Main 5-1-679, Bank Street,
HyderabadAndhra Pradesh – 500001
43. Himayatnagar PB No.1010,3-6-150-Himayatnagar
Hyderabad-500 029
44 Dilshuk Nagar D-17/109 Kamalanagar Main Road
Dilsukh Nagar Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh 500660
45 Secunderabad P B No. 1619 201, Karan Centre
Sarojini Devi Road Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh 500003
46 Barkatpura 3-4-494/1, Barkatpura Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh 500027
47 Visakhapatnam Lorven Plaza Behind Vimal
Showroom Daba Gardens
Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh 530020
48 Himachal Shimla 17, The Mall Shimla
Pradesh Himachal Pradesh 171001
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1. I am a citizen of India
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2. That I am aware that my appearance / success in Screening Test does not confer any
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right whatsoever for registration with MCI / any other State Medical Council.
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3. I understand that my registration with MCI / State Medical Council is subject to fulfillment
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of the eligibility criteria laid by them and in accordance with judgments of Hon’ble
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4. I have read the information bulletin for FMGE March 2009 and hereby certify that I am
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eligible to appear in the said exam, I have not submitted any incorrect or false
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information to the National Board of Examinations for this purpose and I am aware
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that I shall be liable for action in the event of submission of any incorrect or false
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information.
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(Signature of Applicant)
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