NBEMS introduces time-bound sections in NEET-PG, NEET-MDS, FMGE, GPAT and other exams

NEW DELHI: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has introduced mandatory time-bound sections in its multiple choice questions (MCQ)-based examinations. The sections will be introduced in NEET-PG, NEET-MDS, NEET-SS, FMGE, DNB-PDCET, GPAT, DPEE, FDST and FET. NBEMS said the measures have been implemented to enhance the security and sanctity of the exams.

“The question paper in these examinations will be divided into multiple time wound sections. For example, in NEET-PG 2024, if there are five time-bound sections (A, B, C, D & E) in the question paper, each section will have 40 questions and 42 minutes of time allotted. Candidates will be restricted from proceeding to the next section until they complete the allotted time for the previous section,” the board said.

Candidates cannot review the questions or modify their responses for a section after the allotted time. The questions for the next section will start automatically after the completion of the allotted time for the previous section.

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Candidates will have the option to mark any question for review. Students can review such questions before the allotted time for that section ends. The number of time-restricted sections in an examination will vary based on the total questions in the paper and operational feasibility in creating such sections.

Such mandatory time-bound sections will be implemented in GPAT 2024, NEET-PG 2024 and all forthcoming computer-based tests conducted by NBEMS.Candidates can contact NBEMS at 011-45593000 or through web portal, exam.natboard.edu.in/communication.php?page=main, for any queries.