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    FMGE Fail Percentage 2024 December: 72% Fail FMGE December Exam

    FMGE Fail Percentage 2024 December: 72% Fail FMGE December Exam

    Deep PathakUpdated on 20 Jan 2025, 06:36 PM IST

    The Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE) is one of the toughest medical examinations in India. NBE conducts the FMGE exam for medical professionals who have completed their medical degrees from foreign universities and want to practice medicine in India. FMGE exam is well-known for its difficulty level and over the years, the FMGE fail percentage has been a topic of concern, discussion, and analysis. This year too around 70% of students failed to qualify for the FMGE December 2024 session exam.

    FMGE Fail Percentage 2024 December: 72% Fail FMGE December Exam
    FMGE Fail Percentage

    The FMGE examination is held twice a year in June and December. As per the FMGE exam pattern, a total of of 300 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into two parts: Part A (which focuses on Pre-Clinical and Clinical subjects) and Part B (covering Para-Clinical subjects) are asked. The candidates need to secure a minimum of 150 FMGE passing marks (out of 300) to pass the examination. Despite this minimum requirement of 50% passing marks and no negative marking, the FMGE fail percentage remains high every session. Read the full article to know comprehensive details about the FMGE fail percentage, the factors influencing it, and trends over the years.

    FMGE Fail Percentage

    The failure percentage in FMGE has been on the rise over the years. While exact failure statistics vary from year to year, it is a well-known fact that a significant number of students struggle to pass the FMGE exam. According to reports from various years, the FMGE pass percentage has often remained only around 20% to 25%. The year-wise and session-wise FMGE fail percentage can be checked from the table below.

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    Year wise FMGE fail percentage

    Year

    Session

    Fail percentage in FMGE

    2024

    December

    70.38%

    June

    79.11%

    2023

    December

    79.43%

    June

    89.80%

    2022

    December

    76.65%

    June

    75.46%

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    Factors behind high FMGE fail percentage

    The FMGE fail percentage has always been on a higher side. Several factors behind this high FMGE fail percentage are provided below -

    • Difficulty level of exam - The FMGE difficulty level plays the major role behind this high FMGE fail percentage. Many candidates find it hard to crack the exam leading to higher failure percentage in FMGE.

    • Quality of Education Abroad - One of the primary factors contributing to the high failure percentage in FMGE is the disparity in the quality of education offered by foreign medical institutions. While some universities provide excellent training, others may have substandard teaching practices or lack proper exposure to clinical training, which impacts the candidate’s preparedness for the FMGE.

    • Language Barrier - Many medical universities abroad teach in languages that are not familiar to Indian students. Although courses may be taught in English, the lack of fluency in medical terminology or the medium of instruction can cause difficulties in understanding the concepts, making it harder for candidates to perform well in the exam.

    • Curriculum Differences - The medical curriculum followed by universities abroad often varies from the one prescribed by the Medical Council of India. Indian medical education places significant emphasis on specific clinical practices, cultural contexts, and regional health issues that may not be adequately covered in foreign curriculums.

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    Yes, you can change your name when you apply for the FMGE exam next time. But you should make sure that the name you entered matches your supporting documents. To know more about the FMGE exam - Click here | For FMGE application process - Click here

    The exam authority does not release the official question paper. However you can check the memory-based question papers of previous year here: https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/fmge-question-paper