Rescheduling & Cancellation |
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Can I reschedule my exam date / time?
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No, you will not be allowed to change your test location, time or date once you have completed your online registration and scheduling process. Please select your preferred choices carefully based on the availability shown to you at the time of your scheduling.
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Can I cancel the exam?
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No, under no circumstances will a cancellation / refund be allowed.
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If I do not take my test, will I be eligible for a refund?
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No, your fees will not be refunded in case you do not appear for your test as per your scheduled location, date and time.
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Testing Day |
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What is the reporting time for the exam?
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Candidates must arrive at their assigned test centre one (1) hour before their scheduled exam start time. If the exam begins at 10 AM, you must reach the reporting counter at test centre no later than 9 AM. If the exam begins at 3:45 PM, you must reach the reporting counter at test centre no later than 2:45 PM. This will allow for security checks, identity verification and check-in. The reporting counter will close 30 minutes prior to the exam start time. Candidates who arrive late will not be allowed to exam.
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What do I need to bring to the exam centre?
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Candidates MUST bring to the test centre the following documents. Unfair means case shall be registered against the candidates submitting false/forged documents:
1. Printed copy of the Admit Card with photo pasted on it AND
2. Photocopy of Permanent or Provisional SMC/MCI registration*, to be retained by the test centre AND
3. Any one of the following authorized photo IDs** (must be original and non-expired):
PAN Card
Driving Licence
Voter ID
Passport
Aadhaar Card (with photograph)
*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 photo identification must match the name as shown on Admit Card. If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, candidate must show the relevant document mentioned below at the time of the exam.
Marriage Certificate
Divorce Decree
Legal Name Change Document
Note: Candidate will not be allowed to take personal items such as mobile phones, watches, food items, study material, lockets, bags, electronic gadgets or any other prohibited items into the testing room. Candidates are advised not to bring these to the test centre.
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Does the name appearing on the photo identification need to match the one shown on the Admit Card?
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The name on photo identification must match the name as shown on Admit Card. If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, candidate must show the relevant document mentioned below at the time of the exam:
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Marriage Certificate |
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Divorce Degree |
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Legal Name Change Document |
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Where can I find directions for getting to my test centre?
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Maps and directions to each test centre will be available on the NBE website www.natboard.edu.in/CET Candidates are advised to plan their travel accordingly and make allowance for traffic and other unforeseen circumstances.
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What happens during the security checks, identity verification and check-in?
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Candidates will need to produce their Admit Card and one valid and original ID for verification upon arrival at the test centre. Only registered candidates will be allowed into the test centre. Candidates will be frisked before entering the testing room to ensure they are not carrying any prohibited items. A digital photo and fingerprint of all candidates will also be captured electronically as part of the check-in process.
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Will there be any breaks during the exam?
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No, there will be no scheduled breaks during the exam but candidates are allowed to go to the restroom by raising their hand to inform the test centre administrator. Note that the on-screen timer will continue running during restroom breaks.
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What will I be provided with during the exam?
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At the exam centre, each candidate will be seated at a desk with a computer terminal and he/she will be provided with pencils, eraser and rough/scratch paper. Rough work cannot be done on any other paper/sheet, as no other material will be allowed inside the testing room. On completion of the test, candidates will have to hand all the scratch paper and stationery back to the test centre administrator.
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How do I know when the exam time has ended?
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There will be an on-screen timer on the top right corner of your screen which will count down from 3:30 hours. Candidates are advised to check this timer regularly and allocate their time carefully. A pop-up window will appear before the exam ends to alert candidates.
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Will I be able to leave early if I finish the exam before the allocated exam time has ended?
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No, candidates will not be allowed to leave until the entire duration of the exam is up with the exception of genuine medical conditions
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Results |
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How will I know if I have been successful in the DNB-CET?
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Candidates who obtain a minimum score as per category below shall be declared as Qualified in DNB CET and issued a PASS /QUALIFYING Certificate.
a. General Category : 50% score
b. SC/ST/OBC : 40% score
c. Persons with Disability : 45% score
Successful candidates will be given a merit position (rank) based on their scores obtained in the DNB-CET. They will then be asked, in order of their merit position, to participate in the centralised counseling to exercise their choice of specialty and institution. This will continue until the allotted seats are filled. The merit list will also be published on the NBE website.
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How will the tie of marks be resolved? What is tie breaker criteria?
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In the event of two or more candidates obtaining same score the inter-se-merit position of candidates at the tie position shall be determined by the following criteria:
1. Candidate who has passed all MBBS professional Examinations in First attempt shall be placed at higher merit position.
2. Candidate with higher aggregate marks (in percentage) in all MBBS professional Examinations shall be placed at higher merit position.
3. Candidate with higher aggregate marks (in percentage) in 3rd MBBS professional Examination (Part-I & Part-II) shall be placed at higher merit position.
4. Candidate with higher aggregate marks (in percentage) in 2nd MBBS professional Examination shall be placed at higher merit position.
5. Candidate with higher aggregate marks (in percentage) in 1st MBBS professional Examination shall be placed at higher merit position.
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When will the merit list be available?
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The merit list is likely to be available by 3rd August, 2016.
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How long are my results valid for?
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The results for DNB-CET are only valid for the admission to July 2016 DNB session only.
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