FMGE Exam Pattern 2024: Marking Scheme, Weightage

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Oct 20, 2024

FMGE exam pattern 2024 has been determined by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), for the June session. The question paper will be divided into two parts, according to the FMGE 2024 exam pattern. According to NBE's most recent FMGE paper pattern, 2024, the exam consists of one paper with 300 multiple-choice questions. Each FMGE question pattern must contain four responses in English only.

Each section will take 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. FMGE 2024 marking scheme assigns one mark for each right answer. However, there will be no negative marking. To pass the FMGE exam, students must obtain at least 150 marks out of 300. FMGE 2024 is a biannual exam that is conducted in two sessions every year; in Jun and in Dec.

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FMGE Exam Pattern 2024

Concerning the FMGE test pattern, the exam comprises 300 multiple-choice questions. FMGE question paper pattern will be divided into two parts, namely; Part A and Part B. The total time allotted for the exam is 300 minutes, with 150 minutes for each part.  Candidates must select the proper response from the four options presented in each FMGE question 2024 for the June session. 

The exam will be conducted in two shifts, with one part being conducted in the morning and the other being conducted in the evening. All candidates are expected to appear for both shifts without fail. FMGE exam pattern 2024 Highlights are given below as a table for the reference of the candidates.

FMGE Exam Pattern 2024 Highlights
Date of the Exam (Dec Session) Dec 2024
Mode of the Exam Online (Computer Based Test)
Medium English
Total Number of Papers Part A and Part B (2)
Total Number of Questions 300 MCQs
Type of Questions Objective Type
Total Time Allotted 150 minutes per shift
Minimum Marks Required to Qualify 150 out of 300
Specifications Details

FMGE Marking Scheme

FMGE marking scheme concerning the pattern is depicted below in a table. Candidates can check out the FMGE exam pattern table.

FMGE Marking Scheme
Specifications Details
Right Answer +1 marks for each correct answer
Incorrect Answer There is no negative marking
Unattended Questions These questions will not be validated

FMGE Exam Pattern 2024 - Subject-Wise Weightage

The subjects under the FMGE exam pattern 2024 are determined by the MCI. They are all based on the Graduate Medical Regulation issued by the Medical Council of India itself. 

The topics and subjects under this exam can be broadly classified into the following:

  • Pre Clinical Subjects
  • Para Clinical Subjects
  • Clinical Subjects

Candidates can go through the individual subject-wise weightage of the FMGE question pattern 2024 which is discussed in the sections below. 

Para and Pre Clinical Subject Weightage

FMGE exam pattern subject weightage of the Para and Pre-Clinical subjects is given below as a table. 

Para and Pre Clinical Subjects Weightage
Name of the Subject Marks Allotted
Forensic Medicine 10
Microbiology 13
Pathology 13
Pharmacology 13
Biochemistry 17
Anatomy 17
Physiology 17
Total Marks 100

Clinical Subject Weightage

FMGE subject weightage of the Clinical subjects is given below as a table.

Clinical Subjects Weightage
Subjects Marks distribution
General Surgery and Allied subjects
General Surgery 32
 Radiodiagnosis 5
 Anaesthesiology 5
Orthopaedics 5
Obstetrics and Gynaecology 30
Community Medicine 30
Paediatrics 15
Otorhinolaryngology 15
Ophthalmology 15
Medicine and Allied subjects
Dermatology and STD 5
 Psychiatry 5
 Medicine 33
 Radiotherapy 5
Total 200

FMGE Exam Pattern 2024: Time Allocation

Candidates are required to report to their designated exam centres at 7 am for the first shift (part) and at 12 pm for the second shift (part). As per the instructions and guidelines of the National Board of Examinations, the gates of the exam centres will be closed 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam. Hence, they are advised to be on time. Candidates failing to report before the closing time will be prohibited from writing the exam.  

The entire schedule and time allocation for the exam are given below as a table. Candidates can refer to the table for further details about the schedule.

FMGE 2024 Exam Day Schedule
Activities Shift 1 (Part A) Shift 2 (Part B)
Entry And Biometric Registration 7:00 AM 12:00 PM
Entry Closes At The Exam Centre 8:30 AM 1:30 AM
Grant Access For Candidate Login 8:45 AM 1:45 PM
Candidates Log In To Read The Instructions 8:50 AM 1:50 PM
Exam Starts 9:00 AM 2:00 PM
Exam Ends 11:30 AM 4:30 PM

Along with going through the FMGE Exam Pattern 2024, candidates should also go through the syllabus, before starting the preparation.

What is the FMGE 2024 Practise Test?

NBE is in charge of running the FMGE 2024 mock test. The primary goal of the FMGE 2024 mock test is to assist medical graduates with the exam's body/structure. FMGE practice test 2024 by NBE is free for medical graduates. While completing the FMGE 2024 mock test, registered medical graduates must pay close attention to the screen and navigation because this test is critical for understanding the structure of the examination.

FAQs on FMGE Exam Pattern

Q: What is the FMGE exam pattern?

A: The FMGE exam is a computer-based test (CBT) that consists of 300 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The exam is conducted in two parts - Part A & Part B. The exam is conducted in English only. The duration of the exam is 300 minutes (5 hours).

Q: How long is the FMGE exam pattern?

A: Concerning the FMGE Test Pattern, the exam comprises 300 multiple-choice questions. The question paper will be divided into two parts, namely; Part A and Part B. The total time allotted for the exam is 300 minutes, with 150 minutes for each part.

Q: How many marks are there in FMGE exam?

A: As per the FMGE 2024 marking scheme, for every correct answer, one mark will be given. However, no negative marking will be there. To pass the FMGE exam, candidates need to secure at least 150 marks out of 300.

Q: What are the Dec session FMGE total marks?

A: The total marks of FMGE 2024 will be 300. There will be 300 questions in the examination, each question will have a weightage of 1 mark.

Q: Will there be negative marking in FMGE 2024?

A: No, there shall be no negative marking for the incorrect answers in FMGE 2024.

Q: How many questions will be there in the FMGE test pattern 2024?

A: According to the exam pattern of FMGE 2024, there will be a total of 300 questions in the examination. These will be divided into two sections, Part A and Part B.

Q: Will FMGE Dec 2024 have any subjective questions?

A: The exam pattern of FMGE 2024 clearly states that the question paper will only have multiple-choice/objective types of questions.

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