The first ever All India “online test” for Post Graduate (PG) medical students will be conducted from November 23, 2012. The new system offers flexibility for aspirants to choose any date between November 23 to December 6, 2012. This will be the first time that an online test will be conducted for PG medical students. The notification is likely to come up by next week.

The National Board of Examination agreed to conduct the test. About 36 centres all across the country have been shortlisted. The candidates can choose their centre on first-come first-serve basis. All candidates who have completed their MBBS internship or those who will be completing it by 31 March, 2013 will be eligible for the exam.