How Many Attempts Are Allowed for FMGE 2026 Exam?

With NBEMS conducting the FMGE exam every year, there is a lot of ruckus about the number of attempts allowed for the FMGE exam. Read on to find out the answer to this question here.

FMGE attempt limit

FMGE exam, commonly known as the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) 2026 exam, is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The exam is conducted biannually in computer-based mode. The FMGE June 2026 session exam dates will be released on the official portal. The FMGE registration process 2026 is expected to start in the last week of April 2026.  

The medical licensing exam is prevalent among post-graduate medical practitioners who have earned international degrees and wish to practice in India. Several students have doubts about the number of attempts/limits allowed on the FMGE exam. With NBEMS conducting the exam every year, this question has gained traction among the aspirants who have not been able to earn a medical license to practice medicine in India. This article is an attempt to resolve the question “How many attempts for FMGE are allowed?”  

Also Read: FMGE 2026: Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern & Result

Read on to find out the FMGE attempt limit allowed per student in India.

How Many Attempts Are Allowed for the FMGE Exam?

There is no limit on the number of attempts a student can take to appear for the FMGE exam. NBEMS allows students to avail themselves of the medical license if they wish to practice the medical profession in India. Therefore, there is no limit or restriction on the FMGE attempts allowed for students.

However, in case a student has cleared the exam and has received the medical license, then the student will not be allowed to appear for the exam. The FMGE license is valid for a lifetime, and aspirants need to repeatedly appear for the exam to avail it.

Who is Eligible to Apply for the FMGE exam?

Find out the FMGE exam eligibility criteria to appear for the exam:

1. They must be Indian citizens or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Only these people can apply for the FMGE exam.
2. Students must have a basic medical degree. This degree should be approved by the Indian Embassy in that country.
3. The applicants must also give proof of their medical degree. If they do not give the required papers on time, they cannot appear for the FMGE exam.
4. They must have an Eligibility Certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the former Medical Council of India (MCI).
5. The result of the final exam for the basic medical qualification will be announced online.

FMGE Exam - Exceptions for students

A students seeking provisional or permanent registration in India shall not have to qualify for the Screening Test if he/she holds an Under Graduate medical qualification from Australia/Canada/New Zealand/United Kingdom/United States of America and the holder thereof has also been awarded a Post Graduate medical qualification in Australia/Canada/New Zealand/ United Kingdom/United States of America and has been recognised for enrolment as a medical practitioner in that country.

FMGE 2026 June Session Important Dates

Students can check the exam calendar for the FMGE June 2026 exam in the table given below, as per the last year's trends.

FMGE 2026 December Session Important Dates

Students must go through the following table to know the important dates. 

NBEMS has the exclusive right to set and change the FMGE exam pattern. For the FMGE December 2026 exam, the exam pattern will remain the same. 

Here is all you need to know about the FMGE 2026 exam:

About the Exam

FMGE December 2026 Exam Pattern

The FMGE December 2026 exam will be held on a computer. The exam will be conducted online at test centres. The language of the exam is English only. Students cannot choose any other language for the exam. The exam has a total of 300 multiple‑choice questions. All questions are of an objective type. The exam will be held in two shifts on the same day. Each shift has a time limit of 2 hours and 30 minutes. Students can move freely between all sections during the exam. There is no fixed time limit for any single section. 

 FMGE Marking Scheme

All questions in the FMGE exam pattern carry equal marks. Each correct answer gives one mark, and there is no negative marking in the FMGE question paper. No marks are cut for wrong answers, and the exam is conducted in two parts, called Part A and Part B. Each part has a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.

 FMGE Passing Criteria

According to the guidelines given by NBEMS, students must score well to pass. A student needs at least 50 per cent marks to qualify for the FMGE exam. Only students who score the required marks will pass the exam. These students will receive the FMGE certificate after qualifying.