FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination)

FMGE is the licensing examination for eligible Indian and OCI graduates with foreign medical degrees who wish to practice medicine in India.

FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination)

Conducted By: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Regulated By: National Medical Commission (NMC), India
Eligibility: Indian citizens and OCI cardholders with a recognized primary medical qualification from a foreign medical institution.
Purpose: To obtain registration to practice medicine in India.
Frequency: Conducted twice a year (typically June and December sessions).
Exam Format: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions: 300 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Duration: Two papers of 150 questions each.
Passing Criteria: Minimum 150 out of 300 marks (50%).
Negative Marking: No negative marking.

Career Opportunities After FMGE

After successfully completing the FMGE and obtaining medical registration in India, graduates can explore various career paths:

Practice medicine and provide healthcare services in clinics, hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Apply for medical positions in government hospitals and public healthcare institutions, subject to eligibility requirements.

Work as a medical officer or doctor in private hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Build a career in emergency medicine, primary care or general healthcare services.

Pursue specialization through postgraduate medical programs such as MD/MS, subject to applicable entrance and eligibility requirements.

Explore opportunities in medical research, clinical studies, teaching and academic institutions.