National Board of Examinations AIPGMEE 2016 Online Registeration Procedure nbe.gov.in : All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Exam

Organisation : National Board of Examinations (NBE)
Announcement : Registration Guide
Entrance Exam : All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination – 2016 AIPGMEE

Registration : nbe.prometric.com/
Notification : https://www.entrance.net.in/uploads/5599-Registration%20Guide%20AIPGMEE.pdf
Home Page : http://www.nbe.gov.in/aipgmee/

AIPGMEE :

Registration Guide :
Important Instructions :
1. Candidates must check their eligibility for AIPGMEE 2016 on nbe.gov.in/aipgmee.

Related :

NBE AIPGMEE 2016 FAQ Frequently Asked Question : www.entrance.net.in/5596.html

2. “*” indicates mandatory field. The boxes marked with this symbol must be filled in or candidates will not be allowed to complete their registration.
3. Candidates must ensure that they have a valid and unique email address before beginning the registration process.
4. If a candidate has already registered for another NBE exam, he/she may use the same username and password to register for AIPGMEE. The registration number will remain the same.

Overview :
To register to take the AIPGMEE 2016, go to nbe.gov.in/aipgmee and click on the “Register for AIPGMEE” link. Candidates can register and schedule for AIPGMEE 2016 from 16 September – 22 October 2015.

During registration, candidates will:
1. Create a profile.
2. Complete the AIPGMEE application.
3. Schedule the exam
4. Pay for the exam.

Estimated time to complete this process: 15 minutes.

Before beginning, candidates should gather all the information needed to complete the registration process, including credit/debit card details, educational history, and internship details.

Opening Screen :
For a first time user, please follow the instructions under the heading “I am Ready to Register” to begin the registration. The candidates, who have already created a profile for AIPGMEE 2016, please enter the username and password and click on “Log In” button to view the profile.

Captcha :
Candidates will see a special set of characters displayed on the screen. They will need to retype the characters in the box provided. These characters, called “CAPTCHA” are a safety feature designed so the computer knows a human is entering the system and not a computer programme. If one has trouble reading the characters, they can click the audio icon or the refresh icon. Once the Captcha is entered, click on “Begin My Registration.” This will take oneself to the next section, which is “Create a Profile.”

1. Create a Profile :
In this section, candidates will enter basic contact information.

Your name and email
1. Candidates should enter their name exactly as it appears on their MBBS Degree/Provisional Pass Certificate of MBBS
2. Enter Gender
3. Enter the email address. This is where the Application email and Admit Card will be sent.
4. Enter the Father’s and Mother’s name. Please do not prefix any salutation such as Shri/Smt/Dr/Mr/Mrs etc while entering the name

Create a login
Creating a login enables the candidates to log back in later if they need to make changes, or request a resend of their Admit Card or AIPGMEE application.

1. Username. Must be a combination of alphanumeric characters (letters and numbers) but does not contain spaces or special characters. The maximum length allowed is 50 characters.
2. Password. Must be 7-20 characters long and contain at least one alpha and one numerical character.
3. Secret reminder question. If one forgets their username and password, this question will help verify their identity.
4. Read the Data Privacy Policy and indicate the agreement to the policy. Agreement is required to register for the AIPGMEE.

Additional contact information :
1. Primary telephone number. Enter the entire number. Mobile number is recommended as Prometric will be using this number to send important AIPGMEE related text messages by SMS.

2. Secondary telephone number. Enter either a landline or another mobile number. Include Area Code/STD code in case of a landline number.

3. Postal Address. This is where the correspondence will be sent. Each address line should be limited to 30 characters including spaces. Candidates may make use of Address line 1, 2 and 3 in case of longer addresses.

Click “Save & Continue” to move on to the next section, which is the AIPGMEE Application.

Note that once the profile has been created and saved, no changes can be made to the name or username. Username and password will be used to login into the profile.

2. Apply for AIPGMEE :
Once the candidates have successfully created their profile, they will be taken to the exam selection screen. To register for AIPGMEE, please select All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination (AIPGMEE) from the drop down menu.

Exam Information :
Once the exam is selected, click on Save & continue button. The next screen will be the exam information screen which will provide important information related to exam such as important dates, fees and program information.

Personal Information :
Candidates will be required to enter their Nationality, Category as per central list and Date of Birth. Please note, the fee for the AIPGMEE 2016 is Rs. 2750/- (for SC/ST/PWD {Physically Handicapped} candidates) and Rs. 3750/-(for General/OBC candidates). Please select the category carefully as no changes can be made once the application is submitted.

Candidates will be asked to submit their preference to join an institute/hospital of Armed Forces.

Candidates will also need to select “No” or “Yes” to the question “Are you a Person with Disabilities (Physically Handicapped)?” They will have to once again confirm if they have selected yes to this question.

Next, they will be asked to choose their residential domicile state. This is the state, which one considers as his permanent residence. Next, select religious or linguistic minority one belongs to, if applicable.

Candidates will also be required to provide two marks of identification. Identification marks are marks on the body or face of a person to identify correctly. Some examples are like a mole on the right cheek or a scar on the neck or chin etc.

Educational Background :
Candidates must enter the total aggregate marks obtained in their professional MBBS examination along with the name of the university/institute/college where MBBS was completed, state and month and year of passing MBBS. The cut off dates for the recognition of the Medical Colleges from where the candidates have passed their MBBS Degree Course and completed compulsory rotatory Internship for the year 2015 will be 31 October, 2015.

Candidates will also be required to enter information on their Internship completion date. (Internship completion date must be on or before 31 March 2016) and additional educational qualifications.

Candidates will be required to provide additional information pertaining to being deported/rusticated during a medical course or being charged for use of unfair means by NBE or any other examination body. If they have appeared for any NBE exam before, please specify details.

Declaration by Candidate :
In this section, candidates will be required to choose “I Agree” or “I Disagree” to the declaration statement. This declaration affirms that candidates are eligible to take the AIPGMEE and all the information that is entered is correct.

After reading this section, candidates need to choose “I agree,” in order to click “Save & Continue” to proceed to the next section. If you select “I disagree,” you will not be allowed to proceed.

Errors :
If one chooses “Save & Continue” and have not completed any mandatory fields (marked by “*”), an error message will appear on the screen besides that particular field which is either incomplete or entered incorrectly. The fields that are missing are highlighted in red. In this example, the candidate needs to agree to the Security and Data Privacy Policy and also specify a phone number for the system to save the profile completely. 3. Schedule the Exam Select Location for the Exam The next step will be to choose the preferred location where one would like to take the exam. AIPGMEE will be conducted in 33 cities across India. Candidates may choose any one of the preferred location to schedule the exam. Availability is on a first come, first serve basis and one will be only shown options that are available at the point of scheduling the exam. In case all seats in a particular location are filled, candidates will see a message indicating all seats in that location are filled and they will be asked to select a new location.

Note: AIPGMEE may be taken during the testing window from 2 December – 8 December 2015. There will be two sessions each day at 10:00 AM and 3:45 PM. Each candidate is only required to appear in any one session during this testing window.

Registration Help :

If, during the registration process, one has questions or need help, they should click on the information links. They are always in blue text as a hyperlink.

Information related to the area that one is completing will pop up.

The screen shot on the right is an example of someone who clicked on the “password requirements” link.

Forgot Username or Password :
If candidates need to login back into the system, but have forgotten their username or password, they can retrieve the same through the following steps.

1. Click on Forgot your username or password link on the home page

2. Candidates will be redirected to a screen where they will be asked to select which option they would like to retrieve.

3. For username, please enter the email id provided at the time of filling up the application form and CAPTCHA. Click on the Email Username button. Candidates will be taken to a screen where they will be asked to provide the answer to their secret reminder question. This is an added security step to ensure that a valid user is entering the system to make appropriate changes. Click on Email Username button again, the username will be emailed on the registered email address.

4. For retrieval of password, enter the username created while filling up the application form and CAPTCHA. Click on Email Password button. Candidates will be taken to a screen where they will be asked to provide the answer to their secret reminder question. This is an added security step to ensure that a valid user is entering the system to make appropriate changes. Click on Email Password button again, the password will be emailed on the registered email address.

The Testing Process :
Candidates will take the AIPGMEE on a computer at the test centre they have opted for during the scheduling of their exam. Candidates do not need any computer experience or typing skill to take the exam. The AIPGME examination will begin with a short tutorial on the exam and its features.

Candidates must arrive one (1) hour before their scheduled appointment. This allows time for sign in and for staff to verify their identity and documentation.

Candidates will need to bring the following documents with them to the test centre:
1. Admit Card. Candidates must bring their Admit Card with them to the test centre. They will not be allowed to take the exam without it. Please paste a recent photograph on the Admit Card.

2. Required Identification.
a. MCI/SMC Registration – Candidates must bring a photocopy of the MCI/SMC registration to the test centre. This would be retained at the test centre.

b. In addition they must present an original, valid (non-expired) form of photo identification in order to take the exam. The name on the photo identification must match the name as entered in the AIPGMEE registration. Acceptable forms of photo identification are limited to: Passport, PAN Card, Voter’s ID and Driving License. Expired or Photocopies of the original are not acceptable.

Note: Candidates who do not present appropriate photo identification will not be allowed to take the AIPGMEE.