FMGE Exam 2025-26: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Results

Foreign Medical Graduate Examination is a mandatory licensing exam for Indian students and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI). Students who have completed their medical degree abroad and want to practice medicine in India. The NBEMS released FMGE Admit Card for 2025-26 December session.

The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), popularly known as the MCI Screening Test. It is a mandatory licensure exam for Indian students who have pursued their MBBS abroad. National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducts this FMGE exam twice a year (June and December). Passing this exam is the only gateway for foreign medical graduates to register with the National Medical Commission (NMC) and practice medicine in India.

Admit card for FMGE exam December 2025-26 session has been released. Students can download the hall ticket from official NBEMS portal. FMGE exam is scheduled on January 17, 2026. The result will be available on February 17, 2026. 

Who is Exempt? Not every student pursuing MBBS abroad needs to take this test. As per current regulations, if you have completed their MBBS in Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America, or New Zealand, you are not required to appear for their FMGE exam.

What is FMGE Exam?

FMGE stands for Foreign Medical Graduate Examination. It is a medical licensing test in India. For those students who have completed their MBBS abroad. The National Board of Examinations conducts the FMGE exam twice a year. If you want to practice in India, it is mandatory to appear in the exam.

FMGE exam eligibility requires candidates to have MBBS degree abroad. Only eligible candidates need to register and pay the FMGE exam fees as part of the application process.

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has officially released schedule for FMGE December 2025 session. This is an update for students who chose best countries to study MBBS abroad and now want to practice in India. Candidates intending to appear for this test must strictly follow these timelines. Below is the finalized calendar for the application window, correction facilities, admit card issuance, and the examination day.

 Source: Official website of the National Board of Examination.

FMGE Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who are citizens of India or Overseas Citizens of India and have MBBS degree can appear for the exam. Here are point wise FMGE exam eligibility criteria:

• Citizenship: Indian citizen or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holder.
• Degree Equivalence: Your medical qualification must be equal to MBBS degree in the country where you completed.
• Degree Completion: You must have finished your MBBS degree before taking the FMGE exam.
• Result Timing: The final exam results for your medical degree should be out on or before the cut-off date for the FMGE session.

Candidates who will fulfill all these FMGE eligibility requirements are permitted to fill out the FMGE exam application.

FMGE Exam 2025-26 Application Process

Candidates who qualify for the above mentioned eligibility criteria are required to register for the FMGE. Here is the step by step process to complete the FMGE exam registration form.

• Visit the website of the NBEMS
• There you will find the "FMGE Exam" in the Examination section.
• You will find an active link for the FMGE June/December session exam.
• Follow the instructions mentioned on-screen and fill up the information asked there.
• Cross-verify the details before submission.
• At last, pay the FMGE exam application fee by using a credit or debit card. 

Note: It is also mandatory to qualify for the final exam for the Primary Medical Qualification, i.e. MBBS or Equivalent degree, on/before the given date.

FMGE Exam 2026 Fees

Candidates who want to appear for the examination need to pay a non refundable FMGE registration fee of INR 6,195 (Including GST). This amount includes the examination fee of INR 5250 and 18% GST amounting to INR 945. Candidates can pay the application fee by using credit/debit cards of Indian banks through the payment gateway. No other mode of payment is accepted.

FMGE Exam Syllabus & Subject-Wise Weightage 2026

NBEMS has officially released the FMGE exam December 2025-26 session bulletin. Syllabus covers all 19 subjects taught during the MBBS course. Pre & Para Clinical subjects and Clinical subjects are two major sections of FMGE exam. Below is the official marks distribution as per the Information Bulletin:

FMGE Exam Centres 2025-26

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducts the FMGE across a vast network of cities to ensure accessibility for candidates nationwide. Applicants can choose their preferred test city during the registration process on a first-come, first-served basis. Please review the following comprehensive list of exam locations available for the 2025-2026 sessions to plan your travel accordingly.

FMGE Exam Pattern 2025-26

Conducted by NBE, the FMGE is an online examination. Candidates face 300 MCQs. It is divided into two sections. The question paper will be in English language only. Here is an overview of FMGE pattern:

• Exam Mode: Online or computer based test
• Number of Questions: 300 MCQs divided in two parts
• Time Duration: You get 150 minutes for each part
• Break: There is a short break between the two parts
• Passing Criteria: You need at least 50% marks to pass the exam

FMGE December Results

The National Board of Examinations released the FMGE Results 2025-26 December session on 17 Februrary 2026. Candidates who have the credentials, like roll number, name, and Email ID, can download their scorecard. However, the FMGE results 2025-26 PDF will be easily available on the official website of NBE.

In the official announcement by NBE, the roll number of candidates, qualifying status (Pass/Fail), and score obtained out of 300 are mentioned. All the successful aspirants can get the  FMGE certificate from the National Medical Commission.

FMGE Exam Day Guidelines

Students who want to appear for the FMGE exam must strictly follow all guidelines:

• Admit Card: Download and carry your FMGE admit card. No canadidates can enter FMGE exam centre without the admit card will not be allowed to enter the FMGE exam centre.
• Photo ID Card: Bring a valid, original photo ID proof along with your admit card.
• Reporting Time: Candidates should reach their exam centre well.
• Strict Checking: Identity checks will be carried out at the exam venue gate.

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