5 Basic methods to get through MCI Screening Test

 

5 Basic methods to get through MCI Screening Test

 

FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Screening Exam) or MCI screening Test is a national level certified examination for the Indian citizens graduating medicine from foreign universities. It is a compulsory examination for all the foreign medical graduates who want to practice medicine in India. It was made compulsory from the year 2002 for the graduates who completed their medical course abroad from MCI recognized universities.

But you need not panic to appear and clear the MCI screening test if you have prepared for the same with a positive approach and organised time table. Clearing FMGE exams becomes easy once you plan properly and opt for a good coaching for it.

 

Exempted medical graduates to write FMGE

The students who graduated from authorised universities from USA, UK, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND and CANADA need not attempt this screening test. The graduates from these five countries can practice medicine directly without clearing any local screening test worldwide. These students can directly join any hospitals or practice medicine. But they need to clear the NEET – PG exam if they want to continue their higher studies.

 

Details on FMGE test

Get full clarity on details on the test, schedule, syllabus and other needed information to process forward.

❖     Name of the Examination : FMGE / MCI SCREENING TEST

❖     Schedule : Conducted twice a year

❖     Mode of the Examination : Online Examination

❖     Exam pattern : Objective type questions

❖     Total no. of questions : 300

❖     Total papers : 2 (each paper carries 150 questions)

❖     First paper : Morning session

❖     Second paper : Afternoon session

❖     Duration of each paper : 2 hours and 30 minutes for both the papers

❖     Negative marking : No negative marking

❖     Syllabus : Total syllabus of 5 years MBBS course

❖     Language : English

❖     No. of attempts (Exam) : No limitation on the number of attempts

❖     Marks for each question : Each question marks decided on the weightage of the question

❖     Eligibility : Indian citizen or abroad citizen of India

❖     Qualification to appear : MCI recognized Undergraduate Medical graduation degree completion

❖     Exam fee : Rs. 5,500/- (nonrefundable)

All the students having a good understanding and strategic planning during their medical course study can qualify the screening test without any doubts. Regular practicing for the test from the first year of their course would make it easier for the students to succeed in their FMGE exam.

 

Select a preferred method of study

One needs to have full focus and concentration to clear the exam. The student can either opt for a coaching center that helps to prepare for the test or can prepare on their own. This totally depends on the dedication and choice of the medical graduate applying for the test. There is an availability of plenty of online and offline books, materials and videos that can help one to prepare well.

 

Concentration is must

The applicants can refer to the previous years exam papers to analyse the syllabus and the important areas that need to be covered. With unique strategies and undistracted focus in studies, you can improve your possibilities of securing good marks. Concentrating more on the areas of difficulty or in the chapters you are weak at will definitely bring positive results.

 

Strengthen your foundation

Medical studies is not like other courses that are not much used in day to day working. It is most essential to have a strong foundation on their curriculum and total syllabus. Overlooking only a few concepts or concentrating on the interesting topics alone will fail to help you get through your examination or during your practice. Thus you are required to strengthen your foundation on the conceptual aspects of your medical knowledge and regular revision of the most important topics is necessary to understand clearly.

 

Work out MCQS:

Most of the countries abroad that follow the US based education system like the Philippines conduct their examinations in MCQ’s only. This helps the medical graduates to get themselves ready for the screening test clearance. This is the prime reason behind the medical graduates passing percentage from the Philippines being higher compared to other competitive countries.