FET 2024 edit window for application window was opened on January 20, 2025. Last date to edit application form is January 22, 2025. Candidates can edit details through edit window. Earlier NBE closed FET application form 2024 on January 16, 2025. Registration had started on December 27, 2024. Candidates have to register on the official website, nbe.edu.in and submit FET application form. Registration had to be done on the official website by submitting basic details such as name, date of birth etc. It must be noted offline or any other mode of application is not be accepted for FET exam. Earlier NBE revised exam date, i.e February 23, 2025.
Those who apply successfully will be provided FET admit card 2024. The admit card will be released on February 19, 2025. It must be noted caniddates will have to download the admit card from the official website with login credentials. Admit card should have a latest photo of candidates pasted in the space provided. A print out of FET admit card 2024 should be carried along with the other documents at exam centre.
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Q: Â What is the difference between FET and FNB?
FET or Fellowship Entrance Test is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination for admission in various fellowship programmes offered under NBE. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) is the authority of conducting FET, which is an entrance exam for admission to a Post-Doctoral FNB programme/course. The exam is conducted anually in computer-based mode.
Q: Â What is FET exam all about?
FET stands for Fellowship Entrance Test. The ranking cum examination is conducted by NBE (National Board of Examinations) for admission to various fellowship programmes that are offered by NBE. Basically, it is an entrance exam to get admission into Post Doctoral FNB programme. FET is the only entrance test for admission to Fellow of National Board (FNB) Courses, Fellow of National Board – Post Doctoral (FNB-PD), Fellowship Programme for International Students (FPIS). The exam is conducted once a year in computer-based mode. FET 2023 exam will be held on March 3, 2024.
Q: Â What is the full form of NEET FET?
NEET FET stands for NEET Fellowship entrance Test. The exam is conducted for admission to fellowship courses. national Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts the entrance test in computer-based mode. The entrance exam is conducted for providing admission to the 2-year post-doctoral FNB courses. It is qualifying-cum-ranking examination and is the only entrance test for admission to Fellow of National Board (FNB) Courses, Fellow of National Board – Post Doctoral (FNB-PD), Fellowship Programme for International Students (FPIS).
What is FET?
NBE conducts the Fellowship Entrance Test (FET). The entrance exam is conducted for providing admission to the 2-year post-doctoral FNB courses. It is qualifying-cum-ranking examination and is the only entrance test for admission to Fellow of National Board (FNB) Courses, Fellow of National Board – Post Doctoral (FNB-PD), Fellowship Programme for International Students (FPIS). FET is conducted annually in computer-based mode.
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FET Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of FET 2023 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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20 Jan '25 - 22 Jan '25 | FET 2024 edit window ONGOING |
31 Jan '25 - 03 Feb '25 | FET 2024 final edit window |
19 Feb '25 | FET 2024 admit card |
23 Feb '25 | FET 2024 exam date |
21 Mar '25 | FET 2024 result declaration |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
27 Dec '24 - 16 Jan '25 | FET 2024 registration |
NBE FET 2024 Highlights
Particulars |
Details |
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Name of the examination |
Fellowship Entrance Test |
Commonly known as |
FET |
Competent authority |
National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
Level of the examination |
Postdoctoral |
Frequency of the examination |
Once a year |
Mode of the examination |
Online |
Medium of the question paper |
English |
Courses offered |
FNB |
Duration |
1 hour 45 minutes |
Type of questions |
MCQs |
Below is a list of the FNB Courses one can opt through FET:
- Cardiac Anaesthesia
- Hand & Micro Surgery
- High risk Pregnancy & Perinatology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Infectious Disease
- Laboratory Medicine
- Minimal Access Surgery
- Pediatric Hemato Oncology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Pediatric Intensive Care
- Reproductive Medicine
- Spine Surgery
- Trauma Care
- Vitreo Retinal Surgery
- Paediatric Gastroenterology
Q: Â Will FET 2024 exam be held in pen and paper mode?
FET 2024 exam will be conducted in computer-based mode on February 23, 2025. NBE has released detailed FET 2024 exam pattern along with the information brochure on the official website. The question paper will comprise 100 questions and candidates will be given 105 minutes to answer them. All the questions will be multiple choice type. No negative marking will be there in the exam.
Q: Â When will FET 2024 exam be held?
FET 2024 date has been announced by NBE, i.e February 23, 2025. Other crucial dates and details for FET 2024 have been released along with the official information brochure. Candidates have to register online and submit application form for FET exam. The last date to submit FET 2024 application form was January 16, 2025. FET application process comprises registration, filling personal and academic details in the application form, uploading documents, paying exam fee etc.
FET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Minimum qualification
- Candidate must possess a postgraduate medical degree (MD/ MS/ DM/ MCh/ DNB) in the relevant specialty from a recognised institute
- December 31, 2024 will be the deadline to complete the postgraduate degree qualification. Candidates who completed the degree on said date will be eligible for FET 2024
Age Limit
- There is no upper or lower age limit for the candidates applying for FET
MCI/ SMC Registration
- He/ she must possess a permanent registration certificate from the Medical Council of India or the State Medical Council
Speciality and its corresponding eligible qualification
FNB Specialty |
Eligibility Criteria |
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Interventional Cardiology |
DNB/DM (Cardiology) |
Liver Transplantation |
DNB/MCh (G I Surgery) |
Spine Surgery |
DNB/MS (Orthopedics) DNB/MCh (Neuro Surgery) |
Sports Medicine |
DNB/MS (Orthopedics) |
Vitreoretinal Surgery |
DNB/MS (Ophthalmology) |
Trauma Care |
DNB/MS (General Surgery) DNB/MS (Orthopedics) DNB/MCh (Neuro Surgery) DNB/MD (Anesthesiology) |
Arthroplasty |
DNB/MS (Orthopedics) |
Body MR Imaging |
DNB/MD (Radio Diagnosis) |
Cross Sectional Body Imaging |
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Breast Imaging |
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Neurovascular Intervention |
DNB/MCh (Neurology) or DNB/MCh Intervention (Neuro Surgery) or DM (Neuroradiology) MD (Radio Diagnosis) |
FET 2024 Admission Process
Admission to the FNB courses will be on the basis of the FET 2024 merit list only. The seats will be allocated through a centralised counselling process. The entire admission process can be divided into the following steps
The first step of the admission process is the FET 2024 application form. Candidates who submit the application form successfully are issued the FET admit card. The admit card will be released online.Â
The next step will be to appear for the FET 2024 exam. Candidates are advised to check FET 2024 exam pattern to know more about the examination.
The results of the entrance test will be released for the candidates who appeared for the examination. FET 2024 result will be released online and candidates will be able to download it online from the official website of NBE.Â
FET 2024 application form
FET 2024 application form will be released online. Candidates will have to register on the official website to submit application form the exam. The whole application process for FET comprises following steps:
- Filling the registration form to create a user Id and password
- Log in using the user Id and password
- Fill all the details in the application form
- Uploading the photograph and signature
- Choose the preferred test city
- Submission of Fees
- Print the filled application form with transaction Id printed on it
FET 2024 application fee
Particulars |
Details |
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Application fee across categories |
INR 3,500 |
Mode of payment |
Credit card/ debit card/ net banking |
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Q: Â Has application form released for FET 2024?
Yes. NBE has released FET 2024 application form online. Registration and other crucial dates have been released along with the official information brochure. Candidates will have to register online to submit FET 2024 application form. The last adte to submit FET 2024 application form was January 16, 2025. It must be noted offline or any mode of application will not be accepted for FET 2024. As part of registration, candidates will have to provide basic details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID etc. A login credential will be generated after successful registration.
Q: Â Who are eligible for FET?
Candidate must possess a postgraduate medical degree (MD/ MS/ DM/ MCh/ DNB) in the relevant specialty from a recognised institute. Those who complete the postgraduate degree qualification on or before the cut off deadline as menioned in the official brocure will be eligible for FET 2024. Candidates must note there is no upper or lower age limit for the candidates applying for FET 2024. He/ she must possess a permanent registration certificate from the Medical Council of India or the State Medical Council.
Q: Â What is the application process for FET?
Aspirants will have to apply online for FET exam. The application form is released on the official website. Candidates will have to register first and fill details in the application form. Paying exam fee is cumpulsory to submit application form for FET. The whole application process for FET has been explained below:
- Fill the registration form and create a user Id and password
- Log in using the user Id and password
- Fill all the details in the application form
- Uploading the photograph and signature
- Choose the preferred test city
- Submission of Fees
- Print the filled application form with transaction Id printed on it
FET 2024 Result
NBE will release FET 2024 result on its official website, nbe.edu.in. The result will be uploaded in PDF format for each speciality. The result comprises details such as application number, roll number, marks scored and merit position. It must be noted that candidates who score the minimum cut off are declared qualified for the exam. Qualified candidates can download scorecard with login ID and password. NBE will conduct counselling session for qualified candidates.
FET 2024 Exam Day Guidelines
- The location and other details about the test centre will be given on the admit card of FET 2024
- Candidates are advised to visit the exam centre one day prior to the examination to familiarise themselves with the facilities available at the centre
- They have to reach the exam centre at the 'reporting time' given on their admit card
- All test takers will have to undergo security procedures and are thus requested to co-operate with the security personnel
- Friends or relatives accompanying the candidate will not be allowed to enter the examination hall
- Candidate must carry a valid and non-expired Id proof on the day of the examination
- No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall past 8:30 am
Items that are prohibited inside the examination hall
Books |
Pen drive |
Microphones |
Calculator |
Writing pad |
Pager |
Pen |
Mobile phone |
Wristwatch |
Pencil |
Bluetooth |
Earrings |
Eraser |
Earphone |
Nose-pin |
Wallet |
Cap |
Pendant |
Goggles |
Belt |
Chain/ necklace |
Food |
Bags |
Badge |
Soft drink |
Pendants |
Brooch |
FET 2024: FAQs
Check FAQs related to FET 2024 here:
Q: Â What is exam pattern for FET?
FET exam pattern is released along with the official information brochure. The exam pattern comprises crucial details related to exam including mode and medium of exam, total number of questions asked, allotted time, and marking scheme. According to the existing pattern for FET, the exam will be held in computer-based mode for admission to fellowship courses. The medium of the exam will be English. The question paper will comprise 100 multiple choice questions divided into two parts A & B. Candidates will be provided 105 minutes to answer them. There is a provision of the negative marking in the exam.
Q: Â Will NBE send FET admit card to individual candidate?
No. NBE will not send FET admit card to candidates. They will have to download the admit card online. The admit card link will be activated on the official website NBE. Edu. In. Candidates can download the hall ticket for FET exam by providing details such as application ID and password. It must be noted that admit card can be downloaded any number of times till exam day. But candidates are advised to download it in advance to avoid any last minute technical glitches.
Q: Â What details are required to download FET result online?
FET result will have to be downloaded online. Candidates who will score 50 percentile will be declared qualified for admission to fellowship Courses / clubbed group. Those who qualify the exam can download scorecard with user ID and password, which was generated at the time of registration.
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