FMGE 2025 Exam Day Guidelines: Check What to carry and What not to carry
Foreign Medical Graduate Examination 2025 ( FMGE )
FMGE December session 2025 exam will be conducted on January 17, 2026. Candidates must check FMGE exam-day guidelines and other crucial details mentioned in the article.
NBE will conduct the FMGE exam for the December session on January 17, 2026. The exam is conducted to provide a license to practice in India. It is an important exam for Indian and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have completed their medical degrees from foreign institutions and want to practice medicine in India. The students who have completed their medical degrees from outside India need to clear the FMGE Exam. This exam is conducted in two shifts, one in the morning from 9 to 11:30 am and the other in the afternoon from 2 to 4:30 pm.
- 1. Report on Time at the FMGE Exam Center
- 2. Carry Admit Card, Required Documents
- 3. Biometric Verification and Security Checks
- 4. Permissible Items Inside the FMGE 2025 Exam Hall
1. Report on Time at the FMGE Exam Center
It is advised to the students to reach the exam center at least one hour before the exam starts. They can check the reporting time on the admit card. The entry gates will be closed 30 minutes prior to when the exam starts. No students will be allowed inside after this time.
Commonly asked questions
No. FMGE 2025 exam will be held in computer-based mode. Each candidate will be provided a separate desktop at exam centre. Questions will have to be answered on screen. Registrations will be open on official website to submit application form for exam.
No, candidates only have to upload the scanned copies of the required documents with the FMGE 2025 registration form. Physical verification of the documents will be carried out when the candidates report for the collection of Pass Certificates. Pass certificates will be provided to candidates who qualify the exam by scoring the minimum cut off. Candidates have to score at least 50% marks to qualfy for the exam. Candidates are asked to show hard copy of the original documents while distributing the pass certificates.
The entry slip can be downloaded from the official website by providing details such as roll number and date of birth. The NBEMS released a notification on the official website which states that students will be able to download their FMGE pass certificate from the official website. Along with it, it will also comprise the time duration during which the FMGE 2025 certificate can be downloaded.
2. Carry Admit Card, Required Documents
Students should carry these documents -
A printed copy of the FMGE Admit Card with a recent passport-size photograph. It should be the same as uploaded in the application form.
A valid photo ID proof such as:
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Driving License
- Voter ID
3. Biometric Verification and Security Checks
There is biometric verification conducted at the exam centre where the fingerprint and photograph are verified to maintain transparency. This process is mandatory. Students will also go through security checks where they will be asked to remove the accessories such as rings, watches, shoes, and belts during the frisking process.
Commonly asked questions
Applicants are advised to reach the exam centre on time, they are also advised to check the exam centre 1 day before the exam. Candidates reporting late or after the time mentioned in the admit card shall not be allowed to appear in the exam under any circumstances.
Hence students are allowed to reach the FMGE 2025 exam centre on time and enter the exam premises within time so that he/she can attempt the exam without any hassle.
No, the exam centres of FMGE are assigned by the exam conducting authorities after lots of debate & discussions hence one can not make a request to change the exam centre.
If there is any emergency then applicants can make an attempt of changing exam centre address by sending an email or calling the helpline numbers and tell them about their problem.
National Board of Examinations released the FMGE 2025 dates on the official website for the June 2025 session. The FMGE June session exam was conducted on July 26, 2025. The FMGE registration process is organised online. FMGE application forms are submitted online at the official application portal for the June session exam. The registration window is available on the official website, nbe.edu.in. NBE released the application forms for FMGE 2025 on its official website. It must be noted NBE only accepts online application form for the exam.
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4. Permissible Items Inside the FMGE 2025 Exam Hall
NBEMS has specified a strict list of items that candidates are allowed to carry inside the examination hall:
- Admit card and ID proof
- Transparent water bottle (if allowed)
- Face mask and small bottle of personal hand sanitizer
- Electronic devices are not allowed at the exam centre such as mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, or any other gadgets.
After the conclusion of the exam, authorities will release the FMGE results within one month.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Here are the points that can help students prepare for the FMGE Entrance exam.
- Use MBBS books for FMGE preparation.
- Practice MCQs daily and focus on clinical subjects with high weightage.
- There is no negative marking, attempt every question.
- Take multiple mock tests to understand the timing of the two
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The FMGE syllabus is based on the complete MBBS syllabus. Students must include pre‑clinical, para‑clinical, and clinical subjects as given below.
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pathology
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Obstetrics–Gynaecology
- Pediatrics
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The FMGE cutoff is released once the FMGE results are released. Once the FMGE cutoff is out, those who beat the cutoff list will be called for the counselling process. Students must score a minimum of 150 out of 300 to be able to beat the cutoff.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Go through the following points to know the tips to crack the FMGE exam on your first attempt.
- Study all MBBS subjects, separate preparation into Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical sections, and follow the NBE syllabus.
- Practice MCQs from high‑weight subjects and topics.
- Practise full‑length
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The FMGE exam has 300 MCQs worth 300 marks. Each correct answer gives 1 mark, and there is no negative marking. The exam is divided into two sections, Part A and Part B; each section is of 2 and a half hours. To pass, one must score 150 out of 300.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
There is currently no limit on total number of attempts for FMGE. You can appear for as many sessions as needed. Very soon, National Exit Test (NExT) will replace FMGE exam. It may introduce new regulations regarding attempt limits once implemented. As of now, no limit for re-attempts.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Candidates must bring the following documents to the test center to be allowed entry. Digital copies on mobile phones are strictly not accepted.
- Printed Admit Card: A clear printout of FMGE 2025-26 admit card (black and white is acceptable) with a recent passport-sized photograph pasted in the design
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) 2026 is a compulsory licensing test conducted by the NBEMS. It is for Indian/OCI citizens who obtained their medical degree (MBBS) from outside India. Passing this 300-mark screening test is mandatory to practice medicine in India.
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Contributor-Level 7
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