FMGE 2025-26: Result, Dates, Qualifying Cut off, Question Paper Analysis, Pattern

Foreign Medical Graduate Examination or FMGE is a licensing examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). An Indian citizen or OCI who has completed their primary medical qualification from an institution outside India, but wishes to practice in India needs to clear this examination to register with the National Medical Commission (NMC)/State Medical Council (SMC). Applicants must also note that FMGE is not an entrance test and cannot be used to seek admission to any institute. It is a licensing examination for foreign medical graduates.  

In 2023, out of the total 38,355 candidates who appeared for the exam, 30,046 failed, and only 8,309 could pass the exam. The passing percentage was around 23%.

The table given below contains highlights of the FMGE 2025 June session:

The FMGE 2025 result has been published online at the official admission portal on January 29, 2026. NBE doesn't send the result to any candidate at their postal address or email ID. The FMGE scorecards will also be provided to the candidates around a week after the declaration of the results.

The FMGE result comprises candidates' roll number, marks obtained (out of 300) by them, and their qualifying status. Those who secure 50 percent out of the total marks of 300 are qualified for the exam and become eligible to get the provisional registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council (SMC). A candidate shall be declared as having passed only if the student obtains a minimum of 150 marks out of 300 in the examination. Results (Pass/Fail) for eligible candidates will be displayed on the NBEMS website. There is no provision for re-totaling/re-evaluation/ award of grace marks in FMGE. Only qualified candidates will be able to download the scorecard using their user ID and password. 

FMGE Pass Certificates 

Candidates who qualify for the examination will be issued the Pass Certificates for FMGE 2025. These certificates have to be collected in person from the office of NBE. Upon presenting this certificate at the MCI, they will be issued the registration certificates and be eligible to practice in India. Candidates must carry the original documents and visit personally to collect the certificate.

The FMGE cutoff 2025 is also referred to as FMGE qualifying marks to get a certificate. The cutoff marks are the minimum marks that applicants need to secure to pass exam. Since the FMGE exam is conducted for a total of 300 marks hence the qualifying cutoff marks for FMGE are 150 marks. 

Applicants who secure these marks will be entitled to receive a certificate of qualification for the exam. 

Only those applicants who qualify for the FMGE exam will be entitled to receive the FMGE certificates 2025. To collect these certificates applicants need to visit in person with the center with required documents and original ID proof within four weeks of the declaration of the FMGE exam results. Due to unforeseen situations, this period may increase. It will be notified on the website after the declaration of the results.

The details of documents to be brought for “in-person” verification will be mentioned in the entry slip for FMGE PASS certificates collection. It is to be noted that if for any reason applicants are unable to collect the certificate within the given period then they can collect the certificates within six months after the declaration of the FMGE results, after which no further opportunity will be given.

Applicants who completed their application form on time were issued the FMGE admit card. This document is important for students to visit the test centre to appear in the exam. The FMGE 2025 admit card comprised details like the candidate name, date of birth, exam time, and schedule. Applicants can download the admit card by entering their login details. One must check for the discrepancies after downloading the FMGE hall ticket 2025. 

FMGE Exam Day Guidelines

Applicants are advised to visit the exam centre by carrying the following documents. 

Admit Card xerox copy

Valid and original ID proof (PAN card/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhar Card /Driving License)

Students need to reach the FMGE exam centre before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card

Schedule for FMGE 2025 Exam Day 

Here is the schedule for the FMGE exam day as per the time slots allotted by the exam conducting body. Candidates are advised to adhere to the time mentioned below for both slots of the exam

• Students had to undergo the security procedures at the exam centre, which included frisking (using metal detectors) and biometric verification
• Finger biometrics are not captured this year - instead, Face ID verification was carried out
• Things that were banned inside the examination hall are stationery items like books, notes, plastic pouches, geometry boxes, writing pads, erasers, pens, pencils, etc.
  • Electronic devices: mobile phones, calculators, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, smartwatches, etc.

FMGE 2025 registration is the first step for admission. Eligible candidates who want to appear for the December session will have to get themselves enrolled on the official website of NBE. After completion of this process, students will be allowed to fill FMGE 2025 application form.

The last date to register for FMGE 2025 was December 4, 2025.  After filling in all the details, candidates had to pay the FMGE application fees 2025. For the FMGE 2025 exam, students were required to pay INR 6,195 as an application fee. NBE also opened multiple correction windows to modify details in the application form.

FMGE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in applying for the FMGE 2025 December session are advised to check the eligibility criteria below before registering for the exam: 

Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian national or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)

Qualification: The candidate should possess a primary medical qualification, which is confirmed by the Indian Embassy concerned

Documents: Candidates have to submit proof of primary medical qualification. If someone fails to submit the required documents within the stipulated time, he will not be considered eligible for the FMGE exam.

Exemptions: Candidates who have completed their undergraduate medical qualification from the following countries do not have to appear for FMGE for registration with MCI, provided they are eligible to enroll as medical practitioners in the respective country.

• New Zealand
• Australia
• Canada
• United States of America
• United Kingdom