AIPGMEE 2016 FAQ Frequently Asked Question All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination : nbe.gov.in

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Entrance Exam : All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination – 2016 AIPGMEE

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AIPGMEE Frequently Asked Question

Format of AIPGMEE :
1. Is there a new testing format for AIPGMEE?
Yes, starting from the November 2013 administration, the All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination has changed from a paper and pencil test to a computer-based test (CBT).

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This is not an Internet-based test, i.e. a candidate does not take the test over the Internet. Instead of reading the questions from a paper booklet and darkening the ovals in an answer sheet, a candidate will now read the questions on a computer screen and choose an answer by using a mouse to click on the appropriate option.

2. How is the computer-based format different from the paper and pencil format?
The only difference is in the way the questions are presented, and how responses are recorded.

3. What does a computer-based test look like?
A Demo Exam will be made available on the AIPGMEE website nbe.gov.in/AIPGMEE to provide candidates with the look and feel, as well as functionality of the actual test.

4. Can I take the exam from any computer?
No, a candidate will have to test take the exam on a pre-assigned workstation, in the testing venue chosen by him/her during the time of registration.

Exam Duration & Pattern :
1. What is the duration of the exam?
The exam duration is 3 hours and 30 Minutes and will be conducted in a single section. There will also be an additional 15-minute tutorial prior to the start of the exam. Candidates will also need to accept a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before beginning the exam.

2. How many questions will there be?
There will be a total of 300 questions.

3. Can I move back and forth between the questions?
Yes, candidates will have the option to navigate between the questions via the Review Screen. Candidates are advised to make use of the Demo Exam on the AIPGMEE website nbe.gov.in/AIPGMEE to familiarise themselves with the navigation and functionality of the actual exam. A 15-minute tutorial will also be available prior to the start of the actual exam.

4. What type of questions will there be?
The exam will only contain multiple choice questions, each with four (4) options and only one (1) correct response.

5. What is the syllabus / course on which the exam would be based?
The exam will include all subjects taught during the MBBS course including pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical. Approximate weight age will be given to each subject as indicated in the bulletin.

6. What is the 15-minute tutorial?
The tutorial provides a series of screens that will orient you to the computer based AIPGMEE. This will give you an opportunity to try the various features, including how to navigate between questions, review them, select, de-select, change and mark responses etc. The tutorial has a total duration of 15 minutes and candidates are advised to go through it entirely before starting the actual test. At the end of the tutorial, candidates will be asked to accept a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before beginning the test. For a similar preview, candidates can take a tour of the Practice exam which will be available on AIPGMEE website

7. What is the Demo Test?
The Demo exam is a sample computer-based exam that is intended to familiarize candidates with the navigation and functionality of the AIPGMEE. It includes a tutorial on using the various features of the exam like moving between screens, selecting, de-selecting, marking and reviewing responses etc., as well as some sample questions which will allow candidates to try out these features. Note that these sample questions are not representative of the content of difficulty level of the actual exam.

Registration FAQ :

1. When will the next AIPGMEE be conducted?
The next AIPGMEE will be conducted between 2nd December and 8th December 2016. There will be a total of 6 testing days within this testing window, with 2 testing sessions a day.

2. What are the timings for the testing sessions?
There will be 2 sessions one at 10:00 AM and another at 3:45 PM.

3. Where will the exam be conducted?
The exam will be conducted at selected test centres in 33 cities: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Greater Noida, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Mysore, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai, New Delhi, Noida, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Surat, Trivandrum, Udaipur, Varanasi.

4. Where can I get the list of test centres for AIPGMEE?
The list of test centres is available on the AIPGMEE website nbe.gov.in/AIPGMEE

5. How do I apply for the exam?
Candidates may register for their test online via nbe.gov.in/AIPGMEE from 16 September to 22 October 2015.