NBE FDST 2022 exam on January 20; Know important instructions

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will conduct the Foreign Dental Screening Test (FDST) 2022 for BDS graduates on January 20. The details of NBE FDST 2022 is available on the official website- nbe.edu.in and natboard.edu.in. The test is held for Indian citizens and Overseas Citizen Of India (OCI) possessing primary dental qualifications awarded by dental institutions outside India.

Candidates are required to carry their FDST admit card on the day of the exam. It is mandatory to affix the latest passport-size photograph on the admit card. The exam consists of two question papers with 100 and 150 questions and candidates are required to complete the paper within 120 minutes and 180 minutes respectively.

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NBE FDST 2022 Exam: Important guidelines for candidates

• Candidates need to report at the ‘Reporting Counter’ of the test venue at the time mentioned in the admit card to have a hassle-free entry process.
• The reporting counter will close 30 minutes prior to the start of the test to get time for security checks, identity verification and checking-in.
• Candidates need to carry the FDST admit card along with valid ID proof (PAN card, driving license, voter ID, passport or aadhaar card)
• Candidates should not carry any barred items to the exam centre.
• Items such as mobile phones, calculator, scanner, camera or any such electronic or digital gadgets are not allowed inside the exam hall and carrying these will lead to disqualification.
• Candidates will not be allowed to leave the exam hall before half of the time allotted to appear the paper.