o In order to be 'board certified' onemust qualifywithin 3 years of being 'board eligible'.
o All 'board eligible' candidates can practice in non-academic institutions. However, to
be appointed in an academic institution, an individual will need to either possess a
post graduate degree froma recognised university, or be 'board certified'.
Under Graduates:
o The council shall conduct national level exit exam as a standardised undergraduate
level exam that may be taken by anyone with an undergraduate degree from a
university recognised by the Council.
o This screening examination shall be mandatory for candidates having successfully
completed undergraduate program from a foreign institution that is not recognised by
the Council.
Figure 3: National Exit Examination for health professionals (Post Graduation)
Eligible for appointment in
academic institutions
National Level Exit Exam (PG Courses)
Individuals who
have passed
University level
Individuals whohave
completed training
requirements, but did
not appear for
the
Individuals with
foreign post
graduate degree in
medicine or health
from an institution
not recognised by
Board Certified
Board Eligible
(eligible to
practice in non-
academic
Individuals who
have
failed
University level
Trainees in medical
colleges / health
professional training
Trainees innon-
academic health
institutions
State/Central
University exam
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