How to Prepare for FMGE December 2025 in 30 Days

Foreign Medical Graduate Examination 2025 ( FMGE )

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Piyush Dixit
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Updated on Oct 15, 2025 15:22 IST
FMGE 2025 December session exam schedule is released. Applicants should follow these effective tips to prepare for FMGE 2025 exam in a short span.
How to Prepare for FMGE

How to Prepare for FMGE

FMGE December session exam dates is released on NBE official website. January 17, 2026 is date for FMGE 2025 exam for December session. Those who want to prepare for the medical licensing exam can follow the tips mentioned below. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, NBEMS, the official exam-conducting body, will launch a Demo test as well for the exam takers. The FMGE demo test will help candidates familiarize themselves with the exam pattern before D-day. So far authorities have not released the registration dates but as per previous year trends, it can begin in the first week of November 2025 tentatively. Candidates will find handy tips useful for the FMGE 2025 exam preparation. These tips are designed to enable the candidates to fast-track their preparation in a short period: 
 
Table of contents
  • Quick Preparation Tips to Remember for FMGE 2025
  • FMGE 2025 December Session- One-Month Study Plan
  • FMGE 2025 Important Dates - December Session
  • FMGE 2025 Exam Pattern

Quick Preparation Tips to Remember for FMGE 2025

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Find out how to prepare for the FMGE 2025 exam effectively using the effective tips mentioned below:
  • Prepare study plan: Start by making a study plan free from any gap related to topics that will be covered within 30 days. It should include all topics and subjects expected in the exam. Dedicate time to each topic and subject, and follow study plan.
  • Focus on high-yield topics: Identify the high-yield topics. In short, find out topics that will fetch you a high percentile in less time.
  • Arrange Effective Study Material: Use updated study materials and online resources for better preparation.
  • Practice FMGE mock tests: Practice mock tests to test your knowledge and identify your weak topics in exam. Take more and more mock tests to analyze your mistakes so that you can avoid them in the actual exam.
  • Take breaks: Candidates should take breaks to prevent constant burnout for medical entrance exam preparation. 

FMGE 2025 December Session- One-Month Study Plan

Here is the list of topics that candidates must revise before the D-day:

  1. Surgery + Orthopedics & Anesthesia
  2. Pathology & Pharmacology
  3. IM & Pediatrics
  4. Microbiology & PSM
  5. FM + Skin, Radiology & Psychiatry
  6. Anatomy & Biochemistry & Physiology
  7. QRS nuggets & Lab/Instrumental Dx (QA session)
  8. OBG + ENT & Ophthalmology
  9. Anticipated cases (QA session)

FMGE 2025 Important Dates - December Session

Students can check the the important FMGE 2025 exam schedule so that important events are not missed.

FMGE 2025 Events

Important Dates

FMGE 2025 registration begins

November 2025 (Tentative)

FMGE Registration 2025 ends

December 2025

FMGE admit card download begins

10-1-2026 (Tentative)

FMGE 2025 Exam

17-1-2026

FMGE 2025 Result

February 2026 (Tentative)

FMGE 2025 Exam Pattern

Q:   How much time does it take to prepare for FMGE exam?
A:

Candidates pursuing medical degree outside India, if wish to practice medicine profession in India can start preparing for the FMGE exam much before applying for it. There is no defined timeframe which a candidate need to prepare for the exam. The syllabus more or less remains the same and the topics are also covered in the syllabus which is taught at the MD level. FMGE screening test is sought after to seek the medical licensing to practice Doctoral profession in India. This mandates an aspirant to score minimum 50% marks to be able to pass the exam.

Q:   How can I easily crack the FMGE exam?
A:

Try to solve as many as questions from previous year FMGE tests. There are lots of sites online, where you can solve MCI Screening Test papers. One of such site is FMGEOnline. It has more than 8000 questions and answers and is also similar pattern exam as the actual FMGE. Try out, All the Best!

Q:   How do I prepare for the FMGE?
A:
Prepare a Timetable. Then make a schedule to balance your regular activities with your study. Understand the Syllabus well and make proper notes. Pay more attention to those sections where you are weak. Know the exam pattern. Do regular revision and analyze the performance. Practice MCQs and attempt mock tests.

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Q:   What is success rate in FMGE exam?
A:

There are around 35- 40 thousands student participate in the FMGE exam every year. According to the previous year FMGE result statistics, the number of candidates who qualify and secure the FMGE certificates every session is between 20 - 30 %. Though this data can be changed if the number of applicants or difficulty level of exam changes drastically. 

Last year in 2023 a total of 38,355 applicants participate and the FMGE passing percentage was 23%

Q:   Is FMGE exam difficult to crack?
A:

FMGE exam is of moderate difficulty level as per the student reaction and expert exam analysis derived from top coaching institutes and the evaluators. A candidate need to focus on FMGE exam preparation around solving the multiple-choice questions. As there is no negative marking in the exam, this makes it easy for candidates to attempt the entire question paper. However, a minimum of 50% marks needs to be scored in order to receive the Pass Certificate from NBEMS

Knowing the exam pattern is vital as then only students will be able to assess their preparation by solving multiple mock tests before the exam. Find out complete details about the FMGE 2025 exam pattern as tabulated below:

About FMGE Exam

Exam Pattern

Mode of exam

Online

Medium

English language only

Total number of questions

300

Type of questions

MCQ

Marking Scheme

 

+1 mark for each correct response

Negative marking

No

Sections

Two (Part A and B)

Duration of the examination

5 hours (2 hour and 30 minutes for each section)

Sectional Time Limit

No

Exam timing

Part 1: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Part 2: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Pass Percentile

50% marks to qualify

If students follow the above mentioned startegies then he/she likely to qualify the qualify FMGE exam with good marks. 

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