FMGE Exam 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Results
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Updated on Nov 20, 2025 08:20 IST

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 announced FMGE exam date 2025 for December session.

FMGE Exam

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.

The exam date for the December 2025 session is now announced. Students can check latest update for this update because it helps them plan their preparation and application process. Not all Indian students studying  MBBS abroad need to take this exam. 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.

Table of contents
  • What is FMGE Exam?
  • FMGE Exam Dates 2025
  • FMGE Eligibility Criteria
  • FMGE Exam 2025 Application Process
  • FMGE Exam Centres
  • FMGE Exam Pattern 2025
  • FMGE 2025 Results
  • FMGE Exam Day Guidelines
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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.

FMGE Exam 2025: Key Highlights

Exam Name

FMGE

FMGE Full Form

Foreign Medical Graduate Examination

Official Website

 https://natboard.edu.in/

Conducting Body

National Board of Examinations (NBE)

Mode of Exam

Online

FMGE 2025 Registration Fee

INR 6,195

Level

Licensing examination

Frequency

Twice a year (June and December)

Exam Duration

  • Part A : 150 minutes
  • Part B: 150 minutes

Total Marks

300

Total Questions

300

Number of Test Cities

50

Contact Details
  • Helpline no-022 61087595
  • Email ID-fmgehelpdesk@natboard.edu.in

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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):

FMGE Dates 2025: December Session
FMGE Application Starts 14/11/2025
Last Date to Apply 04/12/2025
Final Edit Window in the Application Form 09/12/2025 to 11/12/2025
FMGE 2025 Admit Card Release Date 14/01/2026
FMGE Exam 2025 Date 17/01/2026
Result Announcement 17/02/2026

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 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 Centres in India

Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar

Agartala

Aizwal

Ajmer

Aligarh

Bengaluru

Bhopal

Bhubaneshwar

Bikaner

Chandigarh/Mohali

Chennai

Coimbatore

Dehradun

Delhi NCR

Ernakulum

Gangtok

Guwahati

Hyderabad

Hamirpur

Imphal

Jammu

Jodhpur

Kannur

Kohima

Kolkata

Kollam

Kottayam

Kozhikode

Lucknow

Madurai

Madgaon

Meerut

Mehsana

Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane

Muzaffarnagar

Naharlagun

Nagpur

Patiala

Patna

Pune

Bhilai Nagar

Ranchi

Roorkee

Shillong

Srinagar

Thiruvananthapuram

Thrissur

Tiruchirappalli

Vellore

Visakhapatnam

 

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 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 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.

Have you got more questions regarding FMGE Exam? Check out our FMGE FAQ section below.

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Dr Sam

a year ago

Hlo sir, my fiancé is non indian, currently studying MBBS in her respective country, As she is a non Indian so haven't gone through NEET ug, which is required for Indian students to get admission either india or abroad after 2019. is she eligible for fmge exam after getting OCI card, or how she can

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Thomas Shelby

2 years ago

By completing primary degree qualification abroad and without passing FMGE is that eligible to write or appear to Government public service commissions exams or State government exams?

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Thomas Shelby

2 years ago

Not as a medical practitioner in a medical field, instead uniformed services recruitment or other GROUP- 1,2 exams is my foreign medical UG degree valid or not?

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Mir Farmaan

2 years ago

If one isn't able to pass NEET UG exam (scoring 150 marks) but then completes MBBS abroad from Bangladesh, will he/she be eligible for FMGE exam?

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Rahul Singha

2 years ago

Hello Mir. If you are not able to qualify for the NEET exam You will not be able to practice in India. Thus appearing for the FMGE exam - which qualifies you to practice in India stands null and void.

WithoutNEETeligibility abroad studying Indian students can't able to come India back tondo service after clearing any entrance exam? Bcs now to take one year gap not interest. If she completePGUK not any prb right to comeback India?

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Rahul Singha

2 years ago

Hello Swetha. Can you please elaborate on your query for me to be able to help you better.

Hi my daughter living abroad and going to study otherabroad countryMBBScourse. But Indian passport holder. Without writeNEETexam.withiut meet exam she got admission mbbs. Her school ranks r good. Unable to attendNEETexam. FurtherPGif she complete UK or USA. She can able to practise in India her futu

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Rahul Singha

2 years ago

Hello Swetha. No, she will not be allowed to practice in India. If she has studied MBBS in UK or USA she might be exempted from the FMGE exam. However, qualifying for the NEET is essential to be able to practice in India.