Latest Updates for FMGE
- 10 December 2024 :
FMGE 2024 admit card for Dec session will be available on Jan 8, 2025, and the FMGE result 2024 will be available by Feb 12, 2025.
- 10 December 2024 :
FMGE 2024 exam for the December session is scheduled for Jan 12, 2025.
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FMGE 2024 December session test dates are announced, and the exam is scheduled for Jan 12, 2025. The FMGE 2024 admit card will be available on Jan 8, 2025, to those applicants who have completed the application. The Authorities also offered a correction window to make the necessary adjustments to the application form between Nov 21, 2024, to Nov 25, 2024 and the final opportunity to rectify deficiency related to documents are Dec 27, 2024 to Dec 30, 2024. The FMGE result 2024 will be available by Feb 12, 2025.
The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) begun FMGE 2024 application form registeration started from Oct 28, 2024 from 3 PM onwards and ended on Nov 18, 2024 with the posting of an online notification on the official website, natboard.edu.in.
The National Medical Commission has begun FMGE 2024 application form procedure to get the eligibility certificate required for the FMGE 2024 December screening test. According to the NMC official announcement, the application process for the FMGE 2024 eligibility certificate closed on Nov 4, 2024, at 6 p.m. Interested individuals can apply for the FMGE 2024 eligibility certificate by going to the official website, nmc.org.in.
FMGE 2024 exam pattern divides the paper into two halves, each of which contains 150 questions. The FMGE 2024 exam lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes. There will be no negative marks for wrong answers. FMGE is a certification test administered by the National Board of Examinations. Indian citizens or OCIs who received their primary medical degree from a foreign institution must pass this exam before they can be registered with the NMC or a State Medical Council (SMC) to practice in India.
FMGE 2024 results was issued by NBEMS on Jul 16, 2024. FMGE 2024 scorecards were available to candidates from Jul 24, 2024. FMGE 2024 June exam was completed successfully on Jul 6, 2024, at 71 testing centers throughout 50 test cities.
The National Board of Examinations (NBE) in India conducts the FMGE exam twice a year. The exam is a qualifying licensure exam for Indian students with medical degrees from universities abroad. These are specifically for overseas universities that are not recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
FMGE 2024 Exam Date
FMGE 2024 exam date for the Dec session has been announced by the conducting authority on the official website on Oct 28, 2024. The exam for the Dec session has been scheduled for Jan 12, 2025. Candidates can refer to the table below for the detailed exam schedule.
| Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Online Submission of Applications | Oct 28, 2024 – Nov 18, 2024 (Till 11:55 PM) |
| Edit Window for All Payment Success Applications | Nov 21, 2024 – Nov 25, 2024 |
| Final Edit Window to Rectify Deficient/Incorrect Images | Dec 6, 2024 – Dec 9, 2024 |
| Opportunity to Rectify Deficiencies Related to Documents | Dec 20, 2024 (Till 11:55 PM) |
| Final Opportunity to Rectify Deficiencies Related to Documents | Dec 27, 2024 (11 AM onwards) – Dec 30, 2024 (Till 11:55 PM) |
| Issue of Admit Card | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Examination Date | Jan 12, 2025 |
| Declaration of Result | Feb 12, 2025 |
FMGE Application Form 2024
The FMGE application form window for the December session opened on Oct 28 from 3 PM onwards, and the last date to submit the application form was Nov 18 , 2025. The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences opened the final edit window for making changes to the FMGE 2024 application form on Dec 6 - 9, 2024, to correct any issues with the images.
Additionally, NBEMS will provide a final opportunity to upload documents between Dec 27 - 30, 2024. The first edit window for all payment successful candidates was from Nov 21 to 25, 2024. The form-filling is being done online through the official website. Candidates will have to register themselves by filling in the application form and providing necessary personal and educational details.
The application process for the eligibility certificate needed for the FMGE December screening exam of 2024 has begun, according to the National Medical Commission. The application process for the FMGE 2024 eligibility certificate will end at 6 p.m. on Nov 4, 2024, according to the official announcement from NMC. By accessing the official website, nmc.org.in, interested individuals can apply to get the FMGE 2024 eligibility certificate.
Steps to Download FMGE Application Form 2024
Candidates can check out the procedure to apply for the exam mentioned below.
- Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of the exam, and select the 'FMGE' option.
- Step 2: Click on 'New Registration' and enter the required details.
- Step 3: Enter the Captcha and click on the 'Submit' button.
- Step 4: A user ID and password will be sent to the registered email ID.
- Step 5: Login again and head to the application form.
- Step 6: Fill out the FMGE application form as required by uploading relevant documents.
- Step 7: Pay the application fee through net banking/ credit card/ debit card.
- Step 8: Save and print the FMGE application form.
Details Required to Fill FMGE 2024 Application Form
The details the applicants must enter in the FMGE application form are listed below.
- Candidate’s Name (Has to be Entered Twice)
- Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
- Gender (Male/ Female/ Transgender)
- Nationality (Indian/ Others)
- Mobile Number
- Alternate Mobile Number
- Email ID (Has to be Entered Twice).
FMGE Application Fee 2024
The applicants must pay a non-refundable amount of INR 5500 while filling out the application form to appear for the exam. The FMGE 2024 Application Fee is the same across all categories.
Documents Required for FMGE Application Form 2024
The candidates must have the following documents when completing the application process for FMGE 2024.
- Personal Details
- Father’s Name and Mother’s Name
- Identification Details
- Communication Address
- Qualification Details
- Enter the 10+2/ Equivalent Exam Details
- BDS/ Primary Dental Qualification detail
- Test Centre Details.
About FMGE Exam
The full form of FMGE is Foreign Medical Graduates Exam. It is a computer-based online exam conducted to maintain a certain standard among medical students and enable Overseas Indian students to practice in India.
If candidates possess a primary medical qualification from a recognized medical college abroad and wish to pursue a medical career in India, then they must attempt this exam to be affiliated provisionally or permanently with the State Medical Council or Medical Council of India. NBE conducts the FMGE Exam bi-annually.
| Specifications | Details |
| Exam Name | Foreign Medical Graduate Exam |
| Exam Acronym | FMGE |
| Conducting Authority | National Board of Examination |
| Mode of the Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Frequency of the Exam | Twice a year |
| Number of Attempts | 3 |
| Duration | 300 minutes ( 150 per part/ shift) |
FMGE Eligibility Criteria 2024
The National Medical Commission (NMC) announces an online application period for FMGE 2024 Dec session eligibility certificates (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination). To be eligible to appear for the FMGE Exam, the following criteria must be fulfilled.
- The Delhi High Court has said that as per the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, a foreign qualified MBBS doctor must have a minimum of 50% marks in Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) in the intermediate exam to sit in the screening test and get registered in India.
- The candidate must be an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or a bonafide citizen of India.
- A primary medical degree that is confirmed by the concerned Indian Embassy is required. Qualifications must be recognized by the country where the institute is situated.
- Documents supporting educational claims must be submitted. Failing to submit the documents will result in the candidates being deemed ineligible.
- Students who have completed primary medical qualifications from Australia, USA, New Zealand, UK, or Canada need not have to appear for the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduates Examination) as universities of these countries are recognized by the MCI.
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FMGE Admit Card 2024
FMGE 2024 admit card for the Dec session has been released on Jul 3, 2024 on the official website at nbe.edu.in. However, the admit card for the exam has been released by the conducting body. Candidates must carry their FMGE admit card 2024 to the exam centre, without which the candidate will not be allowed inside the exam hall.
How to Download FMGE Admit Card 2024?
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to successfully download FMGE exam admit card.
- Step 1: Candidates must click on the FMGE 2024 Admit Card December session on the official website.
- Step 2: Using registered login credentials, login and access the admit card.
- Step 3: Cross-check the details on the admit card to spot any errors.
- Step 4: After that, download the admit card and take a printout of it to carry it to the exam centre on the day of the exam.
- Step 5: Affix passport-size photographs on the admit card as and where mentioned.
FMGE Exam Centres 2024
Candidates are allotted exam centres based on their preferences and availability. Given below is the list of cities hosting FMGE Exam Centres 2024. Applicants must check and choose the exam centre while filling out the application form.
| FMGE 2024 Exam Centres | |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Shillong |
| Kozhikode | Visakhapatnam |
| Chennai | Bhubaneshwar |
| Bengaluru | Faridabad |
| Pune | Kolkata |
| Jammu | Mumbai |
| Noida | Patna |
| Mohali | Nagpur |
| Lucknow | Delhi |
| Srinagar | Ranchi |
| Dehradun | Sikar |
| Bhopal | Hyderabad |
| Guwahati | Thiruvananthapuram |
FMGE Exam Pattern 2024
The FMGE exam is conducted in an online mode at the chosen centre. It is a 5-hour long paper divided into PART A and B. Given below are the details of the FMGE Exam Pattern 2024 for reference.
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Language | English |
| Total Number of Questions | 300 (150 questions in each paper) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Question |
| Duration of Exam | 5 Hours (2.5 Hours per paper) |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Marks per Question | 1 |
| Negative Marking | - |
FMGE Syllabus 2024
FMGE Syllabus 2024 comprises Pre and Para Clinical subjects, Medicine and Allied subjects, and General Surgery and Allied subjects. The FMGE 2024 syllabus are discussed below for the reference of the candidates.
Pre and Para Clinical Subjects
The syllabus for Pre and Para Clinical subjects are:
- Biochemistry
- Forensic Science
- Pathology
- Physiology
- Anatomy
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
Medicine and Allied subjects
The syllabus for Medicine and Allied subjects are:
- Psychiatry
- Radiotherapy
- Medicine
- Dermatology and STD
General Surgery and Allied subjects
The syllabus for General Surgery and Allied subjects are:
- Anesthesiology
- Radio Diagnosis
- General surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Community Medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Paediatrics
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
FMGE Mock Test 2024
FMGE 2024 mock test link for the Dec session will be released on the official website. Registered candidates can access the mock test link by logging in the online portal using the registered credentials.
Candidates are advised to take mock test before the examination to get awareness about the exam pattern, timing and complexity of the examination. Candidates can also find free mock test and sample papers for their exam preparation.
Steps to Access FMGE Mock Test 2024
Candidaest can follow the steps mentioned below to access the FMGE mock test 2024.
- Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of NBE.
- Step 2: They must now click on the FMGE demo test 2024 on the homepage.
- Step 3: Candidates will have enter their log in credentials
- Step 4: The page will be redirected and the demo test page will appear.
- Step 5: Candidates can now click "Start" and take the FMGE 2024 mock test.
FMGE Pass Certificate 2024
Those applicants who meet the eligibility requirements based on the FMGE 2024 results will receive passing certificates for the June session. The publication window for it is Aug 20, 2024, to Sep 21, 2024.
Entering the login information, roll number, date of birth, and captcha code—will allow you to access it. It is recommended that applicants pick up their passing certificate before the six-month mark, failing which their qualification would be deemed worthless.
FMGE 2024 Jun pass certificate for approved applicants will be provided shortly. The NBE extended the deadline to obtain FMGE pass certificates for the December 2023 session to Aug 30, 2024. Such applicants must be present at the NBEMS Office, PSP Area, Sector-9, Dwarka, New Delhi, as per their booked appointment to obtain their FMGE pass certificates.
The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) pass certificate is an important credential for medical graduates from other countries who want to practice medicine in India. Candidates must bring a print out of the entry slip available on the official website. They are also required to bring original documents and a valid proof of ID.
FMGE Result 2024
FMGE 2024 result for the Jun session has been released on Jul 16, 2024, on the official website at nbe.edu.in. The exam for the same was scheduled for Jul 6, 2024. Students can visit natboard.edu.in to view the results and obtain the FMGE 2024 merit list.
| FMGE Dec Result 2024 PDF | To be updated |
| FMGE Jun Result 2024 PDF | Download Here |
But the FMGE 2024 results for 78 candidates have been withheld, according to the authorities, while they wait for the National Medial Commission of Exam Ethics Committee to provide clarification. Shortlisted candidates must visit the NBE office with the necessary original documents and entry slips to receive their FMGE pass certificate.
Steps to Check FMGE Result 2024
Candidates can check their FMGE 2024 result by following the steps mentioned below.
- Step 1: Candidates must go to the official website of NBE at nbe.edu.in.
- Step 2: Click on the 'Result of FMGE (Screening Test), Dec 2024 Session' link under the Public Notice section.
- Step 3: Click on the link to view results, on the notice.
- Step 4: On the PDF file, press 'Ctrl+F' and enter the roll number to check the overall marks and qualifying status.
- Step 5: Candidates can download and save the PDF file for future reference.
FMGE Counselling 2024
FMGE Counselling 2024 dates will be announced soon on the official website. The qualifying candidates should remember that the FMGE Exam will not guarantee admissions into any institution in India, but is a licensing exam that allows candidates to register themselves as a legal, medical practitioner in India.
Once the FMGE 2024 Results have been published, candidates who have qualified for the exam will be provided with their passing certificates and will be given their registration certificates later on.
FMGE Contact Details
In case of any questions or queries, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities through the following contact details.
Address:
NBE (National Board of Examinations)
PSP Area,
Sector 9, Dwaraka,
New Delhi- 110075.
Email: fmge@natboard.edu.in
Contact Number: 011-45593000
FAQs on FMGE
Q: When will the FMGE 2024 result be released?
A: FMGE result 2024 for the Dec session will be released on Feb 12, 2025.
Q: What is the exam date for FMGE 2024 Dec session?
A: The FMGE Dec session 2024 exam date has been scheduled for Jan 12, 2025.
Q: I have an SC/ST certificate, am I eligible for a concession in the FMGE Application Fee?
A: No. A non-refundable amount of INR 5500 has to be paid by all candidates as application fee. There is no reservation in this aspect.
Q: What is the pass percentage for FMGE Exam?
A: FMGE 2024 Pass Percentage has been extremely low, ranging from about 10-15% every year. It is a difficult exam, as are all medicine-related exams.
Q: I obtained my undergraduate medical degree from the USA. Do I need to write FMGE Exam 2024 in order to practice?
A: No. Candidates need not write the FMGE 2024 exam as the Medical Council of India recognizes primary medical qualifications from Australia, USA, New Zealand, UK, and Canada.
Q: What is the FMGE 2024 application form correction date?
A: The FMGE 2024 application form correction window is open from Nov 21 - 25, 2024.
Q: What is the pass mark for FMGE?
A: According to the marking scheme, candidates get one mark for each correct answer, but there is no penalty for wrong answers. To pass the FMGE exam, candidates need to score at least 150 marks out of 300
Q: What is the highest score in FMGE 2024?
A: FMG Exam results for the Jan 2024 session were recently announced, and Dr. Aadi Morakhia has stood out, securing Rank 1 with 238 marks.
Q: Is FMGE conducted twice a year?
A: The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is held twice a year in June and December. This year, the FMGE Dec session exam is scheduled on Jan 12, 2025.
