FMGE Exam 2025: Pass Certificates Distribution Schedule, Result (Cancelled For 11 candidates), Score card

Students who want to appear in Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) exam must note that this exam is a licensure examination for Indian citizens who completed their medical education abroad. 

This exam is conducted twice in a year one in June and other in December. Applicants need to fill the form seperately to appear in the exam.

FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) is a licensing examination conducted by the NBE (National Board of Examinations). An Indian citizen or Overseas Citizen of India (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 NMC (National Medical Commission)/SMC (State Medical Council). However, as Foreign Medical Graduate Examination was introduced in the year 2002, students 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 Foreign Medical Graduate Examination is not an entrance test and cannot be used to take admission to any institute. FMGE is a licensing examination for foreign medical graduates. The exam is held twice a year, in June and December. If someone is not able to clear the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination exam in December, they can attempt it in the June session.

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%. 

No, Students who want to appear & qualify FMGE exam must have a MBBS degree. FMGE exam is conducted for the students who completed their MBBS degree from abroad and they want to practise in India. Though there are certain countries like UK, USA, Austraila, Canada & New Zeland, students passed from these countries don't need to appear in FMGE exam to practise in India. 

No. The FMGE 2025 exam will be held in computer-based mode. Each candidate will be provided a separate desktop at the exam centre. Questions will have to be answered on the screen. Registrations will be open on the official website to submit the application form for the exam. It is important to read the official information brochure carefully before applying online for the FMGE 2025 exam. The information brochure carries details regarding eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, etc.

FMGE pass certificate are issued offline. Those who qualified FMGE June session 2025 will have to be in-person at the office of NBE to collect the certificate. 

The authorities will issue FMGE certificates in offline mode only. Students are advised to download the certificate from the official website. The official dates for FMGE certificates for June session are yet to be out and it will be updated once it is out. 

The FMGE 2025 registration started on April 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM in online mode at the official website. Students were given around a month to fill FMGE application form 2025. The last date to register for the FMGE 2025 was May 17, 2025. 

Students must note that last year's FMGE 2025 application fee was reduced in the June session; hence, now applicants had to pay INR 6,195 instead of INR 7,080. 

The application fee for FMGE 2025 is released along with the official information brochure. The FMGE 2025 application fee will be announced soon on official notification. FMGE registration fee is INR 5,250 + 18 per cent GST.

So total amount will be INR 6,195. Candidates will have to pay the registration fee to submit the application form for FMGE 2025. It must be noted registration fee will be paid with online modes such as credit/debit card or internet banking etc. The registration fee is nonrefundable if your application is rejected due to any reason. Aspirants are advised to check the eligibility criteria carefully before applying online for FMGE 2025 exam for the June session.

Students can edit all the details excpet name, email, mobile, test city and nationality between the given time. After this, the correction in photograph, signature and thumb impression can be done between later on a given date. 

Only those candidates can edit their FMGE 2025 application form who filled the form successfully within time.   

A list of the books for FMGE is listed below; For Pre-Clinical Subjects: Anatomy: 1- Anatomy for FMGE by P. Harinath, K. Raviraj & Vishwajit. R. D 2- Revise Anatomy in 15 days by K. Raviraj 3- Read Self Assessment and Review of Anatomy by Rajesh K Kaushal Physiology: 1- Quick review series: Physiology for FMGE by Prem Balaguru & P. Harinath 2- Review of Physiology (PGMEE) by Soumen Manna 3- Complete Review of Integrated Systems Physiology by S Krishna Kumar Biochemistry: 1- Quick review series: Biochemistry for FMGE by A. Balasubramanian 2- Self-Assessment and Review of Biochemistry by Rebecca James 3- Biochemistry by Smily Pahwa Pathology: 1- Concepts In Pathology by Devesh Mishra 2- Review of Pathology and Genetics by Gobind Rai Garg, Sparsh Gupta 3- Pathology with the base of Medicine by AK Setiya 4- Complete Review of Pathology by Praveen Kumar Gupta, and Vandana Puri. Microbiology: 1- Quick review series: Microbiology for FMGE by Geethu Joe, A. V. Sowmya & M. Balakrishnan 2- Review of Microbiology & Immunology by Apurba Sankar Sastry and Sandhya Bhat K 3- Self Assessment & Review of Microbiology & Immunology by Rachna Chaurasia Pharmacology: 1- Review of pharmacology by Gobind Rai Garg, Sparsh Gupta 2- Conceptual Review of Pharmacology for NBE by Ranjan Kumar Patel Forensic medicine: 1- Quick review series: Forensic medicine for FMGE by Mohit Gupta 2- Forensic Medicine Nothing beyond PGMEE (New SARP Series for NEET/NBE/AI) by J. Magendran For Clinical Subjects:- 1- Medicine: Mudit Khanna MCQ Internal medicine 2- Surgery: Admit Tripathi and Ashish Gupta or Rachna Chaurasia / Arora 3- PSM: Review for PSM by Vivek Jain 4- Ophthalmology: Dr. Ruchi Rai for Ophthalmology 5- Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Review Book by Dr. Sakshi Arora and Review Book by Harmeet Goal 6- Paediatrics: Jitendra Talekar and Notes by Dr. Marwah 7- Skin: ACROSS Book 8- Anaesthesia: ACROSS Book 9- Radiology: PROAFS 10- Orthopaedics: PROAFS For more details, you may visit the Shiksha FMGE exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/fmge-exam). I hope this will help you.

FMGE exam pattern comprises mode and medium of the exam, total number of questions and their type, time allotted etc. The exam will be held in computer-based mode in English language only. The question paper will be divided in two parts, A & B. Total 300 multiple-choice questions will be asked and candidates will be provided 2 hours 30 minutes for each part. Candidates who score the minimum cut off will be declared qualified for the exam. The minimum qualifying marks is 50% of total, I. e 150 marks out of 300.

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.

National Board of Examinations (NBE) releases the syllabus for FMGE 2025 along with the information brochure. It is important to read and understand the FMGE syllabus in order to crack the licensing exam for Indian citizen or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) who have completed their primary medical qualification from a medical institution outside India, but wishes to practice in India. 

The syllabus of the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination can broadly be divided into the following subjects: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Medicine, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, General Surgery, Anaesthesia, Orthopaedics, Radio-Diagnosis, Radiotherapy, Paediatrics, Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Psychiatry, Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Community Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha FMGE exam page; (https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/fmge-exam-syllabus#:~:text=The syllabus of FMGE 2022, Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Psychiatry, ). I hope this will help you.

No. The FMGE 2025 exam pattern clearly states that the question paper will only have multiple choice/objective types questions. There will be 300 questions for which 5 hours will be allotted to the candidates. Each question will have a weightage of 1 mark. There will be NO negative marking in the exam. 

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. 

Below are the simple steps to apply for the FMGE examination: Visit the official website of FMGE. Enter your basic details for registration, like name, email ID, and mobile number, and click submit button. A confirmation message about your credentials will be sent to the registered email ID. Further, click on the login option and enter your password and FMGE application number. To avoid errors, make sure you enter the correct information.

A candidate can re-download the FMGE 2025 admit card from the official website of NBE. The process for downloading the admit card is to visit the official website of NBE, login using the User Id and password, click on "Download admit card" link, and then download and save the admit card of FMGE 2025. 

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If a candidate has filled the date of birth correctly in the application form and it has been misprinted on the FMGE admit card, then he/she must contact the office of NBE and get it corrected. But if the date of birth filled in the application form is incorrect, no changes in the same can be made in it.

NBE will release the FMGE 2025 admit card for the December session on the official website, tentatively around 10 days before the exam. The admit card can be downloaded online around a week before the exam. Candidates who successfully fill the application form are provided the FMGE hall ticket.

 

The cutoff marks are the minimum marks which applicants need to secure to pass the exam. There are various factors which determine the cutoff marks of FMGE exam. Since FMGE exam is conducted for a total of 300 marks hence applicants need to secure the minimum passing marks.  

Yes, the exam-conducting authorities release the cutoff marks for FMGE. Applicants need to secure the minimum passing marks to qualify for the exam. The exam is conducted for 300 marks, and the FMGE cutoff marks are 150. 

To qualify for FMGE 2025 June session exam, a candidate will have to score 150 or more marks in the examination. The exact number of FMGE cutoff will remain same irresecpetive of the results of FMGE 2025.  

The passing marks will remain same for both June and December session. The FMGE cutoff don't very according to the number of candidates who appear in the exam. 

 

The FMGE June 2025 result was declared online on August 26, 2025. The result was released online in PDF form. It must be noted the result of particular session will be valid for that session only. Candidates have to score the minimum cut off to qualify for the exam.

The minimum cut off is 50% marks, i.e 150 out of 300. Qualified candidates will have to download the scorecard for FMGE 2025 from the official website on or after the specified date. NBE will issue a pass certificate to qualified candidates. The pass certificates can be collected from National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) office.

Yes, applicant can appear for the next session of FMGE exam. There is no capping on the number of attempts applicants appear in FMGE exam. 

Though students have to fill the FMGE application form every time, followed by paying the application fees. Hence it is advised that applicants need to be prepared before appearing for the exam.

NBE declared FMGE 2025 June session result within a month after the conclusion of the exam. The authorities released the FMGE results 2025 on August 13, 2025. Though it was scheduled to be released by August 26, 2025. 

The FMGE scorecard will be available for download from the official website, natboard.edu.in around a week after the declaration of the result. 

NBE issued the FMGE June 2025 pass certificates schedule around a month after the declaration of the result. Students can now download the passing certificate. Candidates have to collect the pass certificates in person from NBE's office within the given timeline by exam conducting authorities. 

 

No, it is mandatory for the candidate to be present when the FMGE Passing certificates are being issued. In the absence of the candidate, the authorities will not issue the Certificate. Hence, applicants are advised to reach the Dwarka office address to collect the FMGE certificates within time. 

The entry slip for the FMGE pass certificate can be downloaded from the official website of the FMGE exam. As per the advisory released by NBEMS, candidates should adhere to the time slot allotted in the entry slip to collect the FMGE Pass Certificate to avoid crowding at the NBEMS office, situated in PSP Area, Sector 09, Dwarka, New Delhi.

No, there is no concession in fee for reserved category candidates. Applicants for FMGE 2025 need to pay a non-refundable registration fee of INR 6,195 irrespective of their category. Registration is mandatory to submit FMGE application form online. Candidates have to submit applicants name, date of birth, gender, nationality, mobile number, Email ID etc. as part of registration. After registration, details in the application form are filled followed by selection of exam centre and paying exam fee. The application form for FMGE is submitted only when registration fee is submitted successfully.

While filling the FMGE 2025 application form students need to ensure that photograph should be coloured and without background. It should have white background and candidate's name & date should be mentioned on it. 

The ideal size of image which needs to be uploaded must be 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm. The maximum size for the image is 80 KB and acceptable format should be of .JPG/.JPEG/.IMAGE. 

Applicants while filling application form or during admit card or result checking if face any issue are advised to contact the authorities by calling on - +91-7996165333 or they can also contact the authorities by emaling them on the Email ID--fmgehelpdesk@natboard.edu.in. 

 

The NBEMS released the FMGE 2025 city intimation slip for the first time. It was out on July 10, 2025, on the official website. By checking the FMGE exam city intimation slip, students will be able to plan their traveling and stay in advance before the admit card is out. 

The authorities provided official dates of release of June session soon. The FMGE 2025 application form could be filled from April 28, 2025. 

Candidates had to submit online application form for FMGE 2025 June session in online mode only from the official portal only. Registration is mandatory to submit application form for FMGE exam. Candidates had to login to the official website and submit name, date of birth, nationality, mobile number, email ID for registration.

After registration, login ID and password was generated. Thereafter, candidates had to login and fill application form online. The application for FMGE gets submitted only after submission of application fee. NBE will open the application correction window after the registration window is over.

Applicants who want to download the hall ticket of FMGE 2025 for December session are advised to visit the official website at natboard (dot)edu (dot)in. The authorities uploaded the admit card on this portal only. After opening the webiste candidates need to enter their login credentials and enter the captcha code. 

The NBEMS has mentioned the release date of the FMGE 2025 result in the official notification. According to it, the FMGE result will be out on August 26, 2025. But authorities released FMGE july results on August 13, 2025. 

 Normally the FMGE result 2025 is either between 11 AM to 12 PM or between 4 to 6 PM, as per previous year pattern. But this time it was released after 7 PM.

The FMGE 2025 exam dates were announced by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). According to the official website, the FMGE exam was conducted on July 26, 2025.

FMGE 2025 application forms were released online on April 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) released an official information brochure comprising dates of other important events along with the crucial details. 

Overall there will be 100 questions asked in the exam from Pre and Para Clinical Subject. Out of these 100 questions around 17 questions will be based on Anatomy section. Along with it, the same 17 questions will be asked from Physiology and Biochemistry sections as well. 

Students are advised to attempt all the questions which are asked in the exam as it does not have negative marking scheme.

Medical students who want to make a career in MD/ MS/ Diploma after completing their MBBS from abroad needs to appear and qualify FMGE exam. 

Foreign Medical Graduate Exam (FMGE) is an important exam required to practice in India. The NBEMS conducts this exam twice a year in June and December. 

According to the official notification, a total of 300 questions are asked in the FMGE exam. Though students will have to solve 150-150 questions seperately. There will be a time interval between both these exams. The nature of questions which will be asked in the FMGE exam will be of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). 

No, there is no fee for downloading or re-downloading the admit card of FMGE 2025. Candidates can download the admit card free of cost, as many times as they wish to. Once the application process concludes and the applicant has paid the fee, a candidate is eligible to download the FMGE admit card issued by NBE on the stipulated date.

No, it is mandatory to clear FMGE if you have completed your undergraduate medical degree programme from outside India. However, candidates with an undergraduate medical degree from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United States of America or the United Kingdom, are exempted from FMGE. They need not to appear for FMGE exam for pursuing Masters in medical field. Candidates have to apply on the official website, NBE. Edu. In to register and submit application for the exam.

FMGE pass certificate are issued offline. Those who qualified FMGE June session 2025 will have to be in-person at the office of NBE to collect the certificate. 

The authorities will issue FMGE certificates in offline mode only. Students are advised to download the certificate from the official website. The official dates for FMGE certificates for June session are yet to be out and it will be updated once it is out. 

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. 

Students must note that eligibility criteria remain the same for both the sessions. 

FMGE Exam Eligibility Criteria
1- Foreign medical graduates must be a citizen of India or should be OCI (Overseas Citizens of India).
2- Candidates must possess a primary medical qualification from the recognised institution, which must be confirmed by the concerned Indian Embassy of that country.
3- Students must submit the requisite documents as evidence to prove that they have qualified for the final examination of Primary Medical examination on or before the specified date.