FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination)

FMGE is the licensing examination for eligible Indian and OCI graduates with foreign medical degrees who wish to practice medicine in India.

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Key Facts About FMGE
FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination)
  • Conducted By: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
  • Regulated By: National Medical Commission (NMC), India
  • Eligibility: Indian citizens and OCI cardholders with a recognized primary medical qualification from a foreign medical institution.
  • Purpose: To obtain registration to practice medicine in India.
  • Frequency: Conducted twice a year (typically June and December sessions).
  • Exam Format: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • Total Questions: 300 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
  • Duration: Two papers of 150 questions each.
  • Passing Criteria: Minimum 150 out of 300 marks (50%).
  • Negative Marking: No negative marking.