FMGE 2023: Registration Form (Released), Exam Date (July 30), Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

FMGE 2023 exam: National Board of Examinations has released the FMGE 2023 application form on May 31. The last date to apply is June 20, 11.55 PM. FMGE 2023 for the June session will be held on July 30. Candidates will have to register on the official website to submit FMGE 2023 application form. NBE released the information brochure, comprising eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern and important dates such as application, admit card, result etc. along with the FMGE application form 2023, which was released at 3 PM, on the official website. FMGE 2023 registration can be done on nbe.edu.in. The result of FMGE 2023 will be released by August 30.

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Candidates have to submit the eligibility certificate to the National Board of Examination (NBE) before appearing for the exam. Candidates could apply online for eligibility certificates from February 9 to March 8. NBE will release admit card to candidates who apply successfully. FMGE 2023 admit card will be released online. NBE will release result in PDF format, comprising details such as roll number, application ID, marks scored, and qualifying status. Candidates who score 50 percent marks, i.e 150 out of total 300 are declared qualified for the exam. Those who will qualify can collect the pass certificate from NBE's office on the given date and time. 

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What is FMGE?

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). However, as FMGE was introduced in the year 2002, candidates who had completed their primary degree course on or before March 15, 2002, are not required to appear for this examination. One must also note that FMGE is not an entrance test and cannot be used to take admission in any institute. It is a licensing examination for foreign medical graduates. The exam is held twice a year, in December and June. If someone is not able to clear the FMGE exam in December, he/she can attempt in the June session. 

FMGE 2023 Highlights

The table given below contains highlights of FMGE 2023 June session.

FMGE 2023 Eligibility Criteria 

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 required documents within the stipulated time, he will not be considered eligible for FMGE exam.

Result of the final exam: The result of the final examination for primary medical qualification should have been declared on or before October 31, 2023.

Exemptions: Candidates who have completed their undergraduate medical qualification from the below-mentioned 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

FMGE 2023: The Selection Process

As mentioned earlier, FMGE 2023 is a licensing examination. Qualifying for the examination would not mean that the candidate can take admission into any educational institution. Qualifying FMGE 2023 will enable candidates to register with the Medical Council of India (MCI) and work as registered medical practitioners in India. The FMGE 2023 Selection Process comprises steps including the application process, admit card, exam, result, and issuance of the pass certificates. Let's understand each process in detail.

FMGE 2023 Registration/Application Form

FMGE 2023 registration is very first step for admission. Eligible candidates who wish to appear for FMGE 2023 June session will have to get themselves enrolled on the official website of NBE. Upon completion of this process, candidates will be allowed to fill FMGE 2023 application form. After filling all details, candidates will have to pay the application fee. For FMGE 2023 exam, candidates have to pay INR 7,080 as an application fee. NBE opens correction window to modify details in the application form.

Read more: How to register for FMGE 2023 June session

FMGE 2023 Admit Card

Candidates who complete the application process in the given time frame, with complete documentation, are issued the FMGE 2023 admit card. This document is of vital importance as candidates are not allowed to take the test at the centre without the admit card. The admit card contains important details of candidates like name, date of birth, date of the exam, timing, address of the centre etc. The admit card can be downloaded by logging into the account. After downloading admit card, candidates must cross-check it to ensure all details are correct. 

FMGE 2023: Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates have to carry the following on the day of the examination:

• FMGE 2023 admit card
• Valid, original and non-expired photo ID proof (PAN card/ Driving Licence/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card)
• Candidates have to reach the examination centre on or before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card

Schedule for FMGE 2023 exam day 

• Candidates have to undergo the security procedures at the exam centre which include frisking (using metal detectors) and biometric verification
• Candidates who are not issued the admit card of FMGE 2023 will not be allowed to appear for the examination
• Owing to the COVID-19 situation, the FMGE 2023 admit card will be barcoded
• Finger biometrics will not be captured this year - instead Face ID verification will be carried out
• Candidates will be allowed to carry the following items to the exam centre:
  • Face Mask
  • Gloves
  • Personal transparent water bottle (water dispenser will not be available, candidates will be provided bottled water)
  • Personal hand sanitiser in a transparent bottle (up to 50 ml)
  • Exam-related documents (Admit card, ID Card, etc.)
• Friends/ relatives accompanying the candidate will not be allowed into the examination hall
• Things that are banned inside the examination hall:
  • Stationery items: books, notes, plastic pouches, geometry boxes, writing pads, eraser, pen, pencil, etc.
  • Electronic devices: mobile phone, calculator, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, smartwatch, etc.
  • Eatables, beverages, water bottles, etc.
  • Personal items: wallet, goggles, handbags, cap, belt, etc.

FMGE 2023 Exam Pattern

FMGE 2023 June session will be conducted in online mode at designated centres decided by NBE. According to the FMGE 2023 exam pattern, the test paper will comprise two sections with 150 questions each. For solving each of these sections, candidates will be given 2 hours and 30 minutes. There is no provision of negative marking in the exam. 

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FMGE 2023 Result

NBE will announce FMGE 2023 result on its official website, nbe.edu.in on August 30. The 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 considered qualified in the exam and become eligible to get the provisional registration certificate by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council (SMC). Only the qualified candidates will be able to download the scorecard through user id and password. 

Pass Certificates

Candidates who qualify for the examination are issued the Pass Certificates for FMGE 2023. These certificates have to be collected in person from the office of NBE. Upon presentation of this certificate at the MCI, they will be issued the registration certificates and will be eligible to practice in India. Candidates have to carry the original documents and visit personally to collect the certificate.

FMGE 2023: Exam Centres

NBE has released the list of exam centres for FMGE 2023 June session along with the information brochure. The list of FMGE 2023 centres for June session is as follows:

• FMGE December 2022 Pass Certificates to be issued from March 6, 2023
• FMGE June 2023: Apply for NMC's Eligibility Certificate by March 8

FMGE 2023: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)