FMGE December 2023 Exam Day Procedure

FMGE December 2023 Exam Day Procedures:

• New protocol FMGE December 2023:
  • NBE shall be conducting the Social Distanced – Computer Based Test (SD-CBT): in a safe and secure environment maintaining social distancing norms wherever needed. NBE reserves its rights to review the test day processes of conduct of CBT in wake of changing scenario of COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The entry of Candidates as per Time Slots given in the Admit Cards: Candidates are required to report at the ‘Reporting Counter’ of test venue as per time indicated in their admit cards to avoid crowding at the test venue entry, there will be staggered time slots for candidates to report.
  • The reporting counter will close 30 minutes prior to the test start time. This will allow time for security checks, identity verification, and checking in for examination.
  • Candidates reporting late or beyond the prescribed time shall not be allowed to appear in the exam under any circumstances. NBE shall not be responsible for any delayed arrival of the candidate in reaching the centre due to any reason whatsoever.
  • Please note that only the candidates who have been issued admit card will be allowed entry inside the examination centre premises subject to fulfillment of documentary requirements.
  • Friends or relatives accompanying the candidates will not be allowed entry in the examination centre premises under any circumstances and will not be allowed to contact the candidate while the examination process is ongoing.
  • Barcode/QR Code Reader at Entry Points: The candidate will flash the admit card and ID proof for verification to the exam
    functionary standing across the table with barcode/QR code
    reader. Candidate shall be informed about the assigned lab
    number. At no time will the exam functionary touch any document of the candidate
  • Use of Thermo Guns: All candidates will be checked at the entry point for fever with the thermo guns. In case, any candidate is observed to be having above-normal temperature (> 99.14 Degree F) or displaying any symptoms of COVID-19 infection, he/she will be allowed to take the examination in a separate isolation lab.
  • Finger Biometrics of candidates shall be captured: read the section below.
  • Candidates will be permitted to carry certain items with them to the examination lab (Please read the admit card carefully for items permitted to carry inside the examination centres):
    1. Face Mask (Compulsory)
    2. Gloves
    3. Personal hand sanitizer in a transparent bottle (50ml)
    4. Exam related documents (Admit card, ID Card etc) (Compulsory)
  • Frisking (Body pat as well as HHMD) will be done.
  • Face ID shall be verification: read the section below.

FMGE Exam Centers 2023 Security protocol, Identity verification, and biometric information collection:

• Candidates at the test center shall undergo some procedures as per the security protocol and biometric information shall be captured to ensure that only genuine and bonafide candidates appear for the exam.
  • Barcode/QR Code Reader at Entry Points: The candidate will flash the admit card and ID proof for verification to the exam functionary standing across the table with a barcode/QR code
    reader. The candidate shall be informed about the assigned lab number. At no time will the exam functionary touch any document of the candidate.
  • Identity verification: made upon arrival at the test center to ensure that there are no unauthorized candidates appearing for the exam (cooperate with the security checks)
  • Face ID shall be verified: at the time of registration for the test and at each bio-break and at the time of exit of the candidate against the photograph uploaded in the application. Therefore, it is essential to upload a recent photograph in the application as per the image upload guidelines prescribed.

• • Left/Right thumbprints of all the candidates will be captured to avoid any cases of impersonation (candidates should cooperate)
  • Photograph and signature of the candidates: shall also be captured on the exam day at the center.
  • Finger Biometrics of candidates shall be captured: at the time of registration for the test at the test venue in SD-CBT.
  • Manual Attendance with signature shall also be done.
• Any candidate not adhering to the aforementioned security measures will not be allowed to take the test.
• Escort & check-in: .After verification of ID and capture of Face ID, candidates will be escorted to the designated computer terminal at the test center and an Invigilator will check in the candidate after verification of ID and capture of biometrics.
• Duration of keeping the IDs: Candidates should keep their admit card and photo identification at all times during the conduct of the examination.
• Specifics of the workstation: Each workstation will be blocked from three sides (front, left, and right).
• Directions:

1. 1. Candidates are required to listen to the invigilator’s instructions to begin the exam.
   2. The candidate may raise his or her hand to notify Invigilator for any issues during the exam.
   3. Candidates are advised not to look around at other candidates (surveillance cameras are around)
   4. Any suspicious or disruptive behavior: on the part of the candidate may lead to the cancellation of candidature.

Technical disruption during the test & solution:

• Rest assured that a registered candidate will get complete allocated examination time.