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An appeal petition filed under [[RTI India]] to reveal the marks of an appealing student was not granted. <ref>{{ cite news|title=The Central Information Commission, Government of India|url=http://cic.gov.in/CIC-Orders/AD-27112008-06.pdf}}</ref> |
An appeal petition filed under [[RTI India]] to reveal the marks of an appealing student was not granted. <ref>{{ cite news|title=The Central Information Commission, Government of India|url=http://cic.gov.in/CIC-Orders/AD-27112008-06.pdf}}</ref> |
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This Examination held twice in year in Month of March and September on last Sunday of the month. |
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==Qualification statistics== |
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*[http://www.mciindia.org/know/rules/screen_test.htm Official website for the test] |
*[http://www.mciindia.org/know/rules/screen_test.htm Official website for the test] |
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*[http://www.natboard.edu.in/ The National Board of Examinations] |
*[http://www.natboard.edu.in/ The National Board of Examinations] |
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*[http://medicaltalk.net/Forum-fmge-mci-screening-test-march-september-2010/ Screening Test Question Paper with answers solved] |
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[[Category:Medical education in India]] |
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Revision as of 13:08, 30 July 2010
Medical Council of India Screening Test, also known as Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE), is a licensure examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in India.[1] The test is one of the mandatory requirements for an Indian citizen who has a medical degree from a college outside India, to practice medicine in the country.[2] The other requirement is a compulsory one-year internship at an Indian hospital attached to a medical college (teaching hospital).[3] The screening test was introduced in 2002 as a qualifying examination for Indian students obtaining their medical degrees from countries other than India, such as countries belonging to the former Soviet Union,[4] Eastern European countries, China, Nepal, Philippines, and Caribbean countries. It exempts those Indian doctors holding post graduation degree and Board Certification from five English-speaking countries (the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand).
The legality of the test was challenged in the Indian courts[5] and was upheld by the Supreme Court of India in 2009.[6]. This test has generated controversy with accusations that it is unfair and lacks transparency - for example, not allowing examinees to retain their question paper after examination, or not showing the exact marks or answer sheet upon appeal for failure. An appeal petition filed under RTI India to reveal the marks of an appealing student was not granted. [7]
This Examination is held twice in year in Month of March and September on last Sunday of the month.
Qualification statistics
| Year | Appearing | Passed | Pass %[8] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2289 | 460 | 20 |
| 2008 | 4211 | 1326 | 31 |
| 2007 | 3143 | 536 | 17 |
| 2006 | 1365 | 625 | 45 |
| 2005 | 1860 | 2460 | 75 |
See also
References
- ^ "NBE to conduct screening test for medical graduates". Indian Express. 31 March 2002. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "No foreign degrees, says MCI". Times of India. 26 July 2007. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "Russian medical varsities beckon aspiring doctors from India". The Hindu. 07 October 2007. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "MCI's response on screening test sought". The Hindu. 25 February 2004. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "Have foreign degree? Clear screening test first". Times of India. 16 November 2004. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "Foreign degree won't do to be a doc in India". Times of India. 22 September 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "The Central Information Commission, Government of India" (PDF).
- ^ "460 new foreign medical graduates eligible to work in India". IANS. 03 July 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
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