FMGE Exam 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Results

The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is a mandatory licensing exam for Indian students and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), who have completed their medical degree abroad and want to practice medicine in India. The NBEMS will announce the FMGE exam date 2025 for December session soon.

FMGE or Foreign Medical Graduate Exam is an important exam for Indian students. Every student who wants to practice in India after pursuing MBBS abroad needs to pass FMGE. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts FMGE twice a year. First time in June and then in December.

Candidates who have completed their MBBS in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and New Zealand are not required to appear for their FMGE exam. They are eligible to enrol as a medical practitioner in India. In this blog, we will cover the information about the FMGE exam, including dates, results and more.

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.

The FMGE exam is comprehensive, covering subjects similar to the MBBS curriculum in India. The purpose of the exam is to ensure only qualified overseas graduates are granted a license to practice medicine in India.

FMGE 2025 Latest Update

FMGE Exam Dates 2025

The FMGE exam date for the December 2025 session is expected to be announced soon, as per the National Board of Examinations (NBE):

Source: Official website of the National Board of Examination.

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FMGE Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who are citizens of India or Overseas Citizens of India and have an 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 an 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 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.

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FMGE Exam 2025 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 Centres

The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is held across all major cities in India. A comprehensive list of cities where the FMGE test is held is mentioned below.

FMGE Exam Pattern 2025

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 2025 Results

The National Board of Examinations released the FMGE Results 2025 June session on 26 August 2025. Candidates who have the credentials, like roll number, name, and Email ID, can download their scorecard. However, the FMGE results 2025 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 2025 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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