FDGST DENTAL Screening Test 2020: Result (Declared), Counseling, Admission Procedure
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FDGST 2020 Result has been Declared. The FDGST (Foreign Dental Graduate Screening Test) is managed through the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for Indian Nationals, Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and Person of Indian Origin (PIOs) to determine their eligibility for registration with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or any other State Dental Council (SDC).
There will be two papers of this examination on the same day and applicants have to give both examinations and as per their marks obtained in the examination, applicants can register themselves with any state dental council or with the Dental Council of India.
From this content, applicants will know the detailed information of FDGST Dental Screening Test Dates, Application Form, Eligibility Criteria, and Admission Procedure.
FDGST 2020 Notification – Result Declared
FDGST 2020 Result has been Declared. Click Here to Check.
FDGST 2020 Admit Card has been released. Click Here to Download.
FDGST Highlights
Exam Name | FDGST |
Full-Form | Foreign Dental Graduate Screening Test |
Exam Level | National Level |
Courses Offered | Dental program |
Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations |
Application Mode | Online |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Exam Date | 4th December 2020 |
Official website | http://natboard.edu.in/ |
Helpline |
+91-11-45593000 |
[email protected] |
FDGST Important Dates 2020
Those applicants have completed their Dental graduation from abroad and they are wishing to practice in India, they must have to check the Important Dates mentioned below.
FDGST 2020 | Dates (Announced) |
Admit Card Release | Released |
Screening Test Paper -1 Paper – 2 | 4th December 2020 (10:00 am to 12:00 pm) (02:00 pm to 05:00 pm) |
Declaration of Result | 20th December 2020 |
FDGST Application Form 2020
The FDGST Application Form has been available on the official website and those applicants are wishing to get registered with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or any other State Dental Council (SDC), can apply for this examination by filling the application form online mode.
Before filling the application form, applicants should have to follow the instructions carefully.
Application form filling steps are mentioned below.
- Primarily, applicants need to register themselves on the official website of the National Board of Examinations (NBE),
- After registration, the user id and password will be provided to the candidates to fill the application form.
- They should have to upload their scanned required documents such as photographs and signature in the application form.
- The applicants have to select their test city and submit the application fees as well.
- With the application form, applicants have to upload their necessary documents and they need to take the printout of the application form for future use.
Application Fee
The applicants can make the payment of the application fee through online mode by using debit, credit, and net banking.
FDGST Eligibility Criteria
The applicants must have to check their eligibility criteria if they are going to apply for this examination. The Eligibility Criteria details are mentioned below.
- Candidates should be Indian citizens or OCI/PIO cardholders.
- They must be qualified in the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test.
- The foreign institute/university where the BDS has been completed should be recognized by the concerned authority of the respective country.
- The minimum criteria for admission to any foreign university/institute should be equal to the criteria specified by the DCI.
- They must have to fulfill the other basic requirements as specified by the dental council in the regulations.
FDGST Exam Pattern
The FDGST is the computer-based screening test, which is divided into two papers – paper I and paper II. Applicants must have to prefer the exam pattern for the better preparation of examination. The exam pattern details are mentioned below.
Particulars | Exam pattern |
Exam date | 1st week of September 2020 |
Mode of exam | Online |
Conducting authority | National Board of Examinations |
Number of papers | Two – paper I and Paper II |
Total number of questions | Paper I – 100 questions |
Paper-II – 150 questions | |
Time allotted | Paper I – 120 minutes |
Paper-II – 180 minutes | |
Marking scheme | 1 mark for each correct response |
No negative marking | |
No grace marks | |
Qualifying marks | The aspirant must secure 50% in each paper to qualify for viva |
After FDGE exam | Viva-voce exam |
To read the syllabus | As per revised BDS course regulation 2007 |
FDGST Exam Center
At the time of filing an application form, applicants must have to select their city carefully and after submitting the application form, the test city cannot be changed. In Delhi, the exam will be conducted. On the admit card, the test city will be available.
Applicants need to reach the examination center within one hour of starting the examination.
FDGST Syllabus
The syllabus of the Foreign Dental Graduate Screening Test paper I and II are mentioned below for the candidates.
Subject | No. of Questions Paper -1 |
Anatomy | 10 |
Physiology | 10 |
Biochemistry | 10 |
Microbiology | 10 |
Pathology | 10 |
General Medicine | 20 |
Pharmacology | 10 |
General surgery | 20 |
Total questions | 100 |
No. of Question subject wise
Subject | No. of questions Paper -2 |
Dental Anatomy & Histology | 10 |
Dental Materials | 10 |
Oral Pathology | 10 |
Oral Medicine | 10 |
Oral Radiology | 10 |
Periodontics | 10 |
Orthodontics | 10 |
Community / Public Health Dentistry | 10 |
Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry | 10 |
Prosthodontics Crown and bridge | 20 |
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | 20 |
Total Questions | 150 |
FDGST Preparation Tips
Applicants should have to follow the preparation tips to obtain qualified marks in the examination.
- The applied candidates should have to prefer the exam pattern and syllabus for better preparation of the examination.
- By solving the previous year’s question paper, candidates can get an idea of the complete structure of the question paper.
- Candidates should have to make short notes to understand all the topics of various subjects.
FDGST Admit Card 2020
Those applicants have submitted their application form successfully, they can download the admit card through online mode by visiting the official website and they should have to submit their login ID and Password in the required field.
Candidates should have to paste their passport size photograph on the designated space provided on the admit card.
The candidates must carry the required documents with the admit card.
FDGST Result 2020
The FDGST Result has been declared on the official website of the National Board of Examinations (NBE) and those applicants who have given the examination, can check their results online mode.
The applicants must have to score at least 50% individually in both papers to qualify for the screening test and to be eligible for the viva – voce exam.
FDGST Counseling 2020
The Counseling will be conducted through authority on the provided schedule and those candidates will have qualified marks in the examination, they will be called out for the counseling session.
Candidates must have to visit the counseling center along with required documents for verification.
If you have any queries regarding FDGST DENTAL Screening Test 2020, you can leave your comments below.
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