Foreign Medical Graduate Examination
The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is a licensure examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in India. The exam is designed for Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have obtained their medical degrees from foreign countries and wish to practice medicine in India.
FMGE Exam Purpose:
The FMGE exam is conducted to assess the medical knowledge and skills of foreign medical graduates and ensure that they meet the required standards to practice medicine in India.
FMGE Exam Format:
The FMGE exam is conducted twice a year in June and December months. The exam consists of two parts, Part A and Part B. Part A is a computer-based test that assesses the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of basic medical sciences. Part B is a clinical/practical examination conducted at designated medical institutions.
FMGE Exam Pattern:
Number of questions | 300 multiple-choice questions |
Exam duration | 5 hours (150 minutes for paper 1; 150 minutes for paper 2) |
FMGE Marking system | +1 for correct answer |
Negative Marking | No |
Mode of the exam | Online |
Medium of Exam | English |
FMGE Syllabus | MBBS syllabus |
FMGE Syllabus:
The FMGE exam syllabus covers various subjects, including Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pathology, Physiology, Pharmacology, Dermatology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, ENT, Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, and Radiology.
FMGE exam fee
The FMGE exam fee would be Rs 7080 (approximately). Refer the NBE official website for latest information on FMGE fee. Candidates appearing the exam must pay the fee online using any debit/credit cards.
FMGE Pass Percentage:
To pass the FMGE exam, candidates need to secure a minimum of 150 marks out of 300 in both Part A and Part B. The pass percentage varies with each exam session.
FMGE Eligibility:
To be eligible for the FMGE exam, candidates must possess a primary medical qualification awarded by a recognized foreign medical institution and should have completed their medical education outside India.
FMGE Registration and Fees:
Interested candidates need to register online through the NBE website and pay the required examination fees. To check the fee information, applicants can visit the NBE website. The exam dates, application process, and other details are announced on the official website.
FMGE Post-Exam:
After successfully passing the FMGE exam, candidates are eligible to apply for provisional or permanent registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI) or the respective State Medical Council (SMC) to practice medicine in India.
It is important for candidates to thoroughly study and prepare for the FMGE exam to ensure success and fulfil the requirements for practicing medicine in India.
FMGE Result
FMGE result will be accessible to download on NBE official website.
Soon after the result announcement, appeared candidates can visit the NBE official portal to check their result.
On the homepage of the NBE’s official portal, result link will be displayed.
Click on it and the FMGE result gets downloaded.
The FMGE result will be in PDF format.
Check your name in it and take a printout of it.
Download the scorecard and save it to your device.
FMGE Cut-off
The qualifying criteria for the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) cutoff is obtaining a minimum of 50% marks.
How to Apply for FMGE Eligibility Certificate
Here are the steps to apply for the MCI (Medical Council of India) Eligibility Certificate:
Step 1: Visit the official website of MCI, now it is known as National Medical Commission (NMC), nmc.org.in
Step 2: Scroll down the page and locate the student login tab on the left-hand side of the home page.
Step 3: Click on the “Online Application for Registration of Eligibility Certificate” tab.
Step 4: If you are already registered with the MCI website login with the credentials. Otherwise, click on “Student Registration form” to create an account.
Step 5: Check your registered email for the login credentials and use them to log in. Reset your password if necessary.
Step 6: After you logged in, the dashboard will gets open on the page. On the left side, find the “Eligibility Certificate” option.
Step 7: Click on “Raise a Request” and accurately fill out the application form with all the required details.
Step 8: Scan and upload the necessary documents, including your passport, academic transcripts, and supporting documents.
Step 9: Make the payment for the application fee online using a credit card or net banking.
Step 10: Submit the completed application form and wait for the verification process to be conducted.
Step 11: After the verification process is completed, you will receive an email or message confirming your eligibility status.
Step 12: If found eligible, you can download your MCI Eligibility Certificate from the NMC website.
Please note that these steps are a general guideline and may be subject to change. It is recommended to visit the official NMC website for the most up-to-date and accurate information on the application process.
Documents Required For MCI Eligibility Certificate
You will need to prepare the following documents, along with their respective self-attested photocopies, to apply for the MCI (Medical Council of India) Eligibility Certificate:
Original Matriculation Certificate as proof of date of birth, along with three self-attested photocopies.
Original 11th Class Mark Sheet, along with three self-attested photocopies.
Original SC/ST/OBC Certificate, if applicable, along with three self-attested photocopies.
Original +2 Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate, along with three self-attested photocopies.
Original Proof of Admission in a Foreign Medical University, along with three self-attested photocopies.
Make sure to have both the original documents and the required number of self-attested photocopies ready for submission as part of your application for the MCI Eligibility Certificate.
FMGE Exemption
Students graduated from certain countries are exempted from writing the FMGE exam. Students who have completed MBBS from the exempted countries can directly practice medicine in their own country or they even can go for post-graduate degree course.
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
United States of America
United Kingdom
After completing the MBBS from foreign countries, Foreign Medical Graduates from the above countries can directly apply for a permanent or provisional certificate from the Medical Council of India or SME. Once after the certificate has been issued by the concerned authority candidates can practice in India.
Frequently Asked questions about FMGE
Q: Why is the FMGE Exam conducted?
Ans: The FMGE exam is conducted to assess the medical knowledge and skills of foreign medical graduates and ensure that they meet the required standards to practice medicine in India.
Q: How many times FMGE is conducted in a year?
Ans: FMGE conducted twice in a year in June and December Months. Foreign Returned Graduates can enroll for the FMGE exam in.
Q: How many times candidates are allowed to appear in the FMGE Exam?
Ans: No limit. One can appear any number of times.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for appearing the FMGE Exam?
Ans: Candidates who studied MBBS in overseas have to appear for the FMGE exam to get the license to practice in India. Students who obtained MBBS from the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand are exempted from the FMGE exam. They are allowed to practice in India.
Q: Is the FMGE hard to clear in comparison to NEET PG Exam?
Ans: Both are different exams. And the difficulty level is based on the ability of the candidate.