FMGE Preparation

Given the variety of disciplines the FMGE exam covers to assess candidates' abilities, preparing for it in 30 days will undoubtedly be difficult. Nothing is impossible, though, therefore an applicant must carefully balance time and speed to keep up with the syllabus's content.

FMGE exam is of moderate difficulty level as per the student reaction and expert exam analysis derived from top coaching institutes and the evaluators. A candidate need to focus on FMGE exam preparation around solving the multiple-choice questions. As there is no negative marking in the exam, this makes it easy for candidates to attempt the entire question paper. However, a minimum of 50% marks needs to be scored in order to receive the Pass Certificate from NBEMS

Candidates pursuing medical degree outside India, if wish to practice medicine profession in India can start preparing for the FMGE exam much before applying for it. There is no defined timeframe which a candidate need to prepare for the exam. The syllabus more or less remains the same and the topics are also covered in the syllabus which is taught at the MD level. FMGE screening test is sought after to seek the medical licensing to practice Doctoral profession in India. This mandates an aspirant to score minimum 50% marks to be able to pass the exam.

Candidates must prepare topics such as Vital statistics, Neonatology, Growth & Development, Nutrition, Infections, Genetics, Pediatric Emergencies, Central Nervous System, Gastrenterology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, and Respiratory System from the FMGE Paediatrics subject before appearing for the medical screening test.

FMGE Previous Year Papers are important source to seek firsthand information regarding the difficulty level of the exam. FMGE Previous Year Papers can be accessed from various books in which previous year questions have been collated by the authors. The FMGE Previous Year Papers are also available on several website in PDF format for the aspirants to download.

The exam conducting body does not allow candidates to retrieve the question paper as the exam is conducted in online mode. Therefore, the available previous year question papers are mostly memory-based and not the actual ones which are asked in the exam.

There are several important topics in this subject which candidates can expect in the FMGE exam. However, looking at the past trend, here is the list of some important topics which a candidate must prepare to fetch good percentile in the physiology subject, such as: General Physiology, Body fluids – Blood, Nerve and Muscle, Gastrointestinal Tract, Kidney, Skin and Body temperature, Endocrine Glands, Reproduction, Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System, Central Nervous Systems, Special Senses

No. However, FMGE mock test will help the candidate simulate the exam day experience before the D-day. It is important to appear for the mock test so that you can understand the challenges that might take place on the exam day. It will also help you measure your time, speed and accuracy to appear for the exam.

The best books to prepare for FMGE medicine subject are: Mudit Khanna MCQ Internal medicine; and Complete review of medicine for NBE  by Deepak Marwa among other books.

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. 

No, there shall be NO negative marking for the incorrect answers in FMGE 2025 exam. The FMGE exam promotes candidates to attempt as many question as they can to enhance their probability to score high. A total of 300 questions will be asked in the exam. The exam will be held in English language only.