All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination – 2015 (For Admission to 50% MD/MS/DIPLOMA COURSES Seats)
The Government of India established the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in 1975 with the objective of improving the quality of the Medical Education by establishing high and uniform standards of postgraduate examinations in modern medicine on All India Basis and utilizing existing healthcare infrastructure for capacity building.
National Board of Examinations conducts entry and exit examinations at Postgraduate, Post Doctoral level and licensing examinations as Screening Test for Indian Nationals with Foreign Medical Qualifications The National Board of Examination has been notified by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to conduct a competitive entrance examination on All-India Basis for admission to All India 50% quota MD/MS/Diploma Seats (except for colleges located in Jammu & Kashmir and Erstwhile Andhra Pradesh).
The entrance examination will be governed by the rules and regulations specified by the Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Directorate General Health Services/and orders of Hon'ble Courts.
Duration of the Courses:
MD/MS:
Three years from the date of admission. Candidates are eligible for admission after completion of compulsory rotating internship.
Diploma:
Two years from the date of admission after completion of compulsory rotating internship.
The scheme for selection of candidates for admission to All India 50% quota MD/MS/Diploma Seats-2015 Admission Session shall be applicable to all Medical Colleges/Institutions throughout the country and no Medical College/Institution shall hereafter conduct competitive entrance examination of its own for these seats on all-India basis, except the States of Jammu & Kashmir and Erstwhile Andhra Pradesh which have been excluded by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India vide their judgement dated 21.07.1986 (Writ Petition (Civil) no. 348-352 of 1985 in the matter of Dr. Dinesh Kumar & ORS vs Moti Lal Medical College Allahabad & ORS). Therefore, the students having passed their MBBS examination from any Institution in these two States shall not be eligible to participate in the 50% All India Competitive Entrance Examination for selection of candidates against these seats.
However, the candidates who were nominated by the Government of India (under Central pool seats) to do MBBS from Medical Colleges in Erstwhile Andhra Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir shall be eligible to apply for admission, subject to submission of a bond on a Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of Rs. 10/- to this effect. A copy of the nomination letter must be attached with the bond.
A candidate, who holds M.B.B.S. degree from a recognized medical college or a foreign medical degree included in the Schedules to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 and who has obtained full registration either from the Medical Council of India or any of the State Medical Councils after completing compulsory rotating internship shall be eligible to take this examination.
Candidates who have studied/passed MBBS from the state of Jammu & Kashmir and Erstwhile Andhra Pradesh are not eligible for 50% All India Quota. However, the candidates who were nominated by the Government of India (under central pool seats) to do MBBS from Medical Colleges in Erstwhile Andhra Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir shall be eligible to apply for admission. Such candidates must submit a duly signed affidavit declaring that he/she was nominated by the Government of India (under central pool seats) to do MBBS from Medical Colleges in Erstwhile Andhra Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir to the Deputy Director(Examinations) National Board of Examinations, Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, (Ring Road), New Delhi – 110029 along with the print out of the acknowledgement of submission of online application for AIPGMEE 2015 latest by 30th November 2014. (copy of the affidavit is annexed at Annexure-A).
The candidates who have obtained MBBS degree from the Medical Colleges which are not recognized by Medical Council of India shall not be eligible for this test.
However, a candidate who, after passing the final qualifying examination (MBBS or the foreign medical degree recognized by MCI), is undergoing 12-month compulsory rotating internship/practical training and is likely to complete the same by 31st March, 2015 can take up this examination, but he/she shall not be eligible for admission unless he/she has completed the compulsory rotating internship and obtained full registration on or before 31st March, 2015 or the candidate produces a certificate from the head of Institution that he/she will be completing internship by 31st March, 2015.
No request for condonation of Compulsory Rotating Internship shall be accepted.
The dates indicated by candidates with regard to12 months Compulsory Rotating Resident Internship i.e. starting date, completion date, shall be treated as final and candidates will be required to submit the original Compulsory Rotating Resident Internship completion certificate at the time of admission in allotted College.
The cut off dates for the recognition of the Medical Colleges from where the candidates have passed their MBBS Degree Course and completed compulsory rotatory Internship for the year 2015 will be 31st October, 2014. The Colleges recognized after this date will not considered.
Registration with M.C.I./State Medical Council is necessary and its documentary proof should be furnished at the time of admission in allotted College.
Some of the Universities are having regulations that candidates who are already pursuing the PG Course in their University or in another University are not eligible for admission till they complete the course. The candidates who are already pursuing PG Courses either through All India Quota or State Quota and are applying for a seat under All India Quota may confirm the eligibility conditions of that University in this regard.
MoH&FW/Dte. Gen. Health Services shall not be responsible if such candidates are refused for admission. Such candidates may opt for the subject and the college at their own risk and cost.
A candidate can register and appear for AIPGMEE-2015 only once for admission to the academic year 2015-2016.
Allocation of time for the AIPGMEE shall be as follows :
Forenoon Session
Afternoon Session
Candidate Entry Time at Reporting Counter
09:00 AM
14:45 PM
Reporting Counter Entry Closes
09:30 AM
15:15 PM
Check-in Procedures
09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
14:45 PM to 15:45 PM
Test Start Time
10:00 AM
15:45 PM
Test End Time
01:45 PM
19:30 PM
Kindly note that the candidates shall be allocated to appear either in FORENOON session or in the AFTERNOON session i.e. the AIPGMEE comprises of ONE session/candidate only.
Syllabus: The syllabus for the test shall comprise of subjects/knowledge areas as per the Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by Medical Council of India with prior approval of Government of India. Kindly refer to the MCI website www.mciindia.org for complete document.
The syllabus of the above topics shall be as per the latest Graduate Medical Education Regulations notified by the Medical Council of India with prior approval of the Govt. of India. For Graduate Medical Education Regulations please refer www.mciindia.org;
The examination shall be a multiple choice questions test delivered using computer network.
The test comprises of 300 Multiple Choices, single correct response questions in English language only.
The weightage of MCQ’s in each specialty is indicative and purely provisional. NBE reserves its right to alter/vary/amend the same.
Negative marking: There shall be no negative marking
Subject-Wise Distribution Of Questions For AIPGMEE 2014
The examination shall be conducted from 1st December – 6th December, 2014, which is referred to as the testing window.
Candidates will be required to provide 3 choices of preferred locations where they are willing to take the test. Test centres shall be allotted to the candidates on as per automated selection by the software.No request for change in date/centre/session shall be entertained.
Candidates may note that each candidate will be required to appear only once during the testing window, in the session allocated i.e. either Forenoon or Afternoon on the particular date. Candidates appearing or registering for more than one session shall be booked for use of unfair means and action shall be taken against them accordingly.
REQUESTS FOR CHANGE OF CENTRE ARE NOT ENTERTAINED once the candidate schedules his/her examination. Candidates are advised not to canvass for the same.
At the end of Registration and Scheduling process the applicant will get a computer generated acknowledgement, and an admit card at the registered email id of the applicant. A print out of this admit card constitutes the ADMIT CARD-CUM-CONFIRMATION SLIP.
Candidate is required to affix a latest passport size photograph of the following specifications on this acknowledgement. Candidate is required to bring a print out of this acknowledgement to the Test centre along with an identification document as per para 6.6 below.
Specifications for Photograph –
A photograph of minimum 35x45 mm with at least 75% coverage of face & head of the candidate.
A caption indicating name of candidate and date of taking photograph should be there at the bottom of photo.
Photograph should be taken in a white /very light colored background.
The photograph needs to display full front view of the face. Please look directly into the camera with a neutral expression.
Please avoid photograph with 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 colours must possess the natural appearance and skin tone.
The photograph must not have kinks, scratches and stains.
Candidates MUST bring to the test centre the following documents:
Unfair means case shall be registered against the candidates submitting false/forged documents.
Printed copy of the Admit Card with Photo of the candidate pasted on it.
Photocopy of Permanent and Provisional SMC/MCI registration*, to be retained by the test centre AND
Any one of the authorized photo IDs**(must be original and non-expired):
PAN CARD
Driving Licence
Voter ID
Passport
*Candidates who have obtained their Primary medical Qualification outside India and do not have SMC/MCI registration should bring their original screening test pass certificate issued on NBE letterhead.
**The name on the photo identification must match with the name as shown on the Admit card. If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, candidate must show the relevant document at the time of test.
**The name on your photo identification must match with your name as shown on your Admit
Candidates may kindly note that they have to report by the time as indicated in the admit card and para 5.1 of the Information Bulletin. Candidates reporting late or beyond the prescribed time shall not be allowed to appear in the test.
A DEMO TEST to provide candidates with the feel and functionality of the actual test is available on AIPGMEE website www.nbe.gov.in/AIPGMEE. Candidates registered for AIPGMEE can undertake the demo test prior to the actual test window. Candidates are advised to go through the demo test carefully to familiarize themselves with the screens, layout and navigation.
The above fee is inclusive of examination fee and information bulletin; Please note that information bulletin will not be sold separately. Information Bulletin shall be available at website for information.
There is no Counseling Fee for the participation in the counseling for All India 50% Quota MD/MS/Diploma seats.
How to Pay?
The prescribed registration fee should be remitted through payment gateway provided using a Credit Card or a Debit Card issued by banks in India or through Internet Banking. For more information, please visit the website www.nbe.gov.in/AIPGMEE
Candidates remaining absent from the examination or ineligible will forfeit their examination fee. Candidates are advised to read the rule position carefully and satisfy the terms and conditions for fulfillment of eligibility criteria before proceeding for payment of fees.
FEES SHALL NEITHER BE REFUNDED NOR CARRIED FORWARD IF THE APPLICATION FOR AIPGMEE IS REJECTED/CANDIDATURE IS FOUND TO BE INELIGIBLE OR CANDIDATE IS UNABLE TO APPEAR IN THE EXAMINATION
The candidate shall appear at the centre as shown on his / her Admit Card at his / her own cost.
2.
Candidates will be required to provide 3 choices of preferred location where they are willing to take the test. Test centres shall be allotted to the candidates on as per automated selection by the software. No request for change in date/centre/session shall be entertained.
a.
Candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the test centre locations and ensure that they report for the test as per examination time only. Maps and directions to each centre are available on AIPGMEE website www.nbe.gov.in/AIPGMEE. Candidates are required to plan their travel accordingly.
b.
Candidates have to reach the test centres on or before the reporting time. Candidates may note that late entry to the examination premises is not permitted under any circumstances. NBE shall not be responsible for any delayed arrival of the candidate in reaching the centre due to any reason.
c.
All candidates at the centre shall be frisked by security guards and biometric information shall be captured.
d.
Identity checks will be made upon arrival at the test centre to ensure that there are no unauthorized candidates appearing for the exam. Candidates are required to cooperate with the security checks.
e.
Please note that only the registered candidates will be allowed at the examination centre.
f.
Friends or relatives accompanying the candidates will not be allowed entry in the examination centre under any circumstances and will not be allowed to contact the candidate while the examination process is ongoing.
Please make use of the FAQs and information on this website to guide you through the entire process and help answer most of your queries.
In case you are still facing issues, then the NBE Candidate Care Support is available by phone and email.
The Integrated Voice Response System (IVRS) will be available 24x7 starting from 29th August 2014 on 0124-6771700/1800111800 (Toll Free).
Phone support will be available during these times:
29th August – 10th October, 2014: 9:00AM to 5:00 PM from Monday to Friday
1st December – 6th December 2014 (testing window): 8:00AM to 8:00PM daily
Webmail support will be available from 29 August – 6 December 2014. Click here to send your queries. Queries received by webmail will be responded to within 3 business days. Do not send the same email multiple times, as it will delay the
response process.
NBE Candidate Care will be closed on the following days:
2nd October 2014 (Thursday) : Mahatma Gandhi’s Birth Day
3rd October 2014 (Friday) : Dussehra
6th October 2014 (Monday) : Id-ul-Zuha(Bakrid)
23rd October 2014 (Thursday) : Diwali
4th November 2014 (Tuesday) : Muharram
6th November 2014 (Thursday) : Guru Nanak’s Birthday
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