The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has announced the results for FMGE 2026 on its official website, nbe.edu.in. With the results, the FMGE Jan 2026 pass percentage has also been released. The FMGE 2026 pass percentage is 23.9%. A total of 43933 students applied, out of which 42,872 students appeared for FMGE January 2026 exam and only 10264 managed to pass. 1061 students didn't appear for the exam, while the result of 4 candidates has been kept on withheld.
The FMGE Jan 2026 scorecard will include information required for verification and further registration processes. The details mentioned on the FMGE scorecard 2026 are the candidate’s roll number, application ID, total marks obtained out of 300, and the result status, indicating whether the candidate has qualified.
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The FMGE exam was held on January 17, 2026, in computer-based mode. The passing marks of FMGE 2026 are 150 out of 300. The screening test is conducted to obtain certification from the Medical Council of India and to determine a candidate’s eligibility to practice medicine in India. Check the detailed FMGE January 2026 pass percentage in the article below.
The table below provides details of the FMGE pass percentage for the January 2026 session, including the number of candidates who appeared, those who qualified, and the overall pass percentage.
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Number of students registered for the test | 43933 |
Number of students appeared in FMGE 2026 | 42872 |
Number of students qualified in FMGE Jan 2026 | 10264 |
Number of students failed the test | 32604 |
Number of students with results withheld | 4 |
FMGE pass percentage for Jan 2026 exam | 23.9% |
As mentioned above, the FMGE continues to be one of the toughest screening examinations for foreign medical graduates in India. Despite thousands of candidates appearing for the exam every year, the number of successful candidates in FMGE results remains relatively low, clearly indicating the high difficulty level of the FMGE.
The table below shows the year-wise FMGE pass percentage, offering a clear picture of past trends and helping aspirants understand how challenging the exam has been over the years.
Year | FMGE Passing Rate (in %) |
|---|---|
2013 | 14.50% |
2014 | 4.93% |
2015 | 10.40% |
2016 | 11.22% |
2017 | 7.41% |
2018 | 10.20% |
2019 | 20.70% |
2020 | 9.94% |
2021 | 24.54% |
2022 | 23.35% |
2023 (June Session) | 10.20% |
2023 December session | 20.57% |
2024 June session | 20.89 % |
2025 (June session) | 18.61% |
2025 (December session) | 23.9% |
The FMGE country-wise pass percentage highlights clear variations in performance among foreign medical graduates from different countries. For example, countries such as Australia, Grenada, Turkey, Latvia, and Zambia recorded a 100% pass rate, reflecting strong academic standards and effective preparation. On the other hand, candidates from Poland (66.67%), Mauritius (50.55%), Iran (47.42%), and Barbados (42.86%) showed comparatively better results than the overall average.
What is shocking is that several countries recorded a 0% FMGE pass percentage, showing how difficult the FMGE exam is and highlighting a serious lack of exam-focused preparation among many foreign medical graduates. Despite being popular MBBS destinations for Indian students, countries like China (9.09%), Russia (19.43%), Kazakhstan (13.03%), and the Philippines (14.39%) continued to record low FMGE success rates, raising concerns about curriculum alignment and exam-oriented training.
As per the experts, the FMGE pass percentage remains low mainly because the exam tests not just memory, but strong clinical understanding and application-based knowledge. Many Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) study in countries where the curriculum, teaching methods, and clinical exposure are very different from the Indian medical education system. As a result, students often struggle with Indian exam patterns, standard treatment guidelines, and high-weightage subjects.
Limited internship exposure, language barriers, and a lack of proper FMGE focused preparation also add to the challenge. Moreover, the FMGE exam difficulty level is high, with a strict 50% qualifying criteria. Without structured revision, mock tests, and concept clarity, clearing the FMGE becomes tough, directly impacting the overall FMGE pass percentage each year.
On Question asked by student community
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• The final and correct exam centre will be mentioned only on the FMGE Admit Card.
• SMS / email are just city intimation and may have error.
• Wait for the admit card
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