Many medical aspirants in India pursue their medical degrees from other nations. However, to practice medicine in India, they must prove their medical acumen according to Indian standards. Students need to clear the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) to become eligible to practice in India. If you are a candidate who has completed medical education from a foreign country but wishes to practice in India, we will guide you.
What is FMGE in India?
The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE) in India. It is a licensing exam that assesses the knowledge and competence of Indian nationals or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have obtained their medical qualifications from foreign institutions and wish to practice medicine in India. The exam is conducted twice a year, usually in June and December. The candidates are allowed a maximum of three attempts to clear FMGE. However, if the aspirant is not able to clear FMGE in three attempts, they will not be eligible for any further attempts.
Eligibility Criteria – FMGE Examination
The aspirants seeking to appear in the FMGE should check their FMGE eligibility criteria. The candidates need to be a citizen of India.
The candidates need to furnish the details of documents such as an eligibility certificate, provisional pass certificate, and primary medical qualification certificate.
The candidate must submit proof of having passed/qualified for the MBBS final examination.
Candidates must check the attestation requirement as desired and mandatory.
Exemption from the FMGE Examination
Candidates who have passed their medical degree/MBBS before March 15, 2002, need not appear in the FMGE examination and can practice in India.
Candidates who have passed their medical degree/MBBS from the below-mentioned countries need not appear in the FMGE examination.
- United States of America
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- Canada
- New Zealand
These candidates can practice in India after obtaining a permanent or provisional certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
FMGE Registration
Students can register for the FMGE online. The aspirants need to register on the official website of the National Board of Examination. It is better to use a computer or a laptop and avoid mobile phones for registration purposes. The application form should be filled diligently, furnishing the correct details in the online form.
The National Board of Examination issues admit cards to the candidates. The candidates must appear in the examination with a hard copy of the admit card. The examination is conducted across all major cities in India.
FMGE Exam Pattern
The candidates must be well-versed in the exam pattern. The examination has two parts, part A and part B of 150 marks each. The duration of each section is two and a half hours, therefore the total marks of 300 and a five-hour long. All questions carry equal marks. There is no negative marking for the examination. Candidates must attempt all 300 multiple-choice questions.
FMGE is a crucial step for foreign-educated doctors to practice in India. To pass the exam, candidates need to prepare well and have a thorough understanding of the basic medical concepts and their application in clinical situations. With proper dedication and hard work, this dream can come true. Good luck!
