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FMGE Exam Date:17 Jan' 26 - 17 Jan' 26
The National Board of Examinations releases the syllabus for the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE 2025) along with the official information bulletin. The FMGE 2025 syllabus PDF is provided by NMC, which is based on the MBBS curriculum. FMGE exam syllabus 2025 for the December session contains the list of topics asked in the exam. FMGE exam will be conducted for Indian and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) to obtain a provisional/permanent registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC) and State Medical Council (SMC).
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FMGE December session exam will be held in computer-based mode. As per the FMGE exam pattern 2025, the exam is divided into two parts, Part A and Part B consisting of 300 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Candidates planning to take the screening test are advised to read the article to know the FMGE 2025 syllabus.
As mentioned above, the FMGE 2025 December session exam will be held in the FMGE paper 1 and 2 subjects. The FMGE 2025 subjects wise distribution of both parts is as follows:
PRE & PARA CLINICAL SUBJECTS | ||
S. NO | SUBJECT | DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS |
1 | ANATOMY | 17 |
2 | PHYSIOLOGY | 17 |
3 | BIOCHEMISTRY | 17 |
4 | PATHOLOGY | 13 |
5 | MICROBIOLOGY | 13 |
6 | PHARMACOLOGY | 13 |
7 | FORENSIC MEDICINE | 10 |
TOTAL | 100 | |
CLINICAL SUBJECTS | ||
S. NO | SUBJECT | DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS |
1 | MEDICINE & ALLIED SUBJECTS | |
I) | MEDICINE | 33 |
II) | PSYCHIATRY | 5 |
III) | DERMATOLOGY & STD | 5 |
IV) | RADIOTHERAPY | 5 |
2 | GENERAL SURGERY & ALLIED SUBJECTS | |
I) | GENERAL SURGERY | 32 |
II) | ANESTHESIOLOGY | 5 |
III) | ORTHOPEDICS | 5 |
IV) | RADIODIAGNOSIS | 5 |
3 | PEDIATRICS | 15 |
4 | OPHTHALMOLOGY | 15 |
5 | OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY | 15 |
6 | OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY | 30 |
7 | COMMUNITY MEDICINE | 30 |
TOTAL | 200 | |
The syllabus comprises of the FMGE exam subjects as per the Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by the Medical Council of India with prior approval of the Government of India. Candidates can check the FMGE 2025 December session below.
To check FMGE Syllabus (as per previous year) - Click here
General Anatomy: Basic tissues to body, Terminology & Nomenclature
Elements of Anatomy: Osteology, Arthrology, Myology, Angiology, Neurology
Regional Anatomy: Upper limb, Lower limb Thorax-including diaphragm
Abdomen and Pelvis, Head, Neck Brain and Spinal cord
Embryology: Development of individual organs and systems, Postnatal
growth & development
Histology: General Histology Microanatomy of individual organs and
systems
Human Genetics: Principles of Human Genetics and Molecular biology
Radiological Anatomy: Skiagrams, Special X-rays, Principles of imaging
techniques.
Surface Anatomy: In cadavers, in the living
Sectional Anatomy: Thorax, Abdomen, Head, Neck and Brain
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
Cell and Sub-cellular structures
Hydrogen Ion concentration Acid, Bases, Buffers, Handerson-Haselbach equation
Isotopes and their Application
Carbohydrates
Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins
Lipids
Nuclear Acids
Enzymes
Vitamins
Biological Oxidation
Digestion and Absorption from GI Tract
Intermediary Metabolism
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Lipid Metabolism
Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
Purine and Primidine Metabolism
Minerals
Biochemical Genetics and Protein Biosynthesis
Tissue Biochemistry
Liver Functions
Nutrition and Energy Metabolism
Cell injury
Inflammation and Repair
Immunopathology
Infectious diseases
Circulatory disturbances
Growth disturbances and Neoplasia
Nutritional and other disorders
Genetic disorder
Haematology
Cardiovascular Pathology
Respiratory Pathology
Pathology of Kidney and urinary Tract
Hepato-Biliary Pathology
Lymphoreticular System / Spleen
Reproductive System (male & female)
Diseases of the Breast
Musculoskeletal System
Endocrine pathology
Neuropathology
Dermato-Pathology
Ocular Pathology
General Microbiology
Immunology
Bacteriology
General Virology
Systemic Virology
Mycology
Parasitology
Clinical / Applied Microbiology
Important topics for FMGE 2025 Pharmacology
General Pharmacology
Autonomic Nervous System
Cardio-vascular System
Diuretics
Drugs affecting blood and blood formation
Autocoids and related drugs
Respiratory System
Gastro-intestinal System
Endocrine pharmacology
Central Nervous System
Psychopharmacology
Drugs in Anaesthetic practice
Chemotherapy
Toxicology
Clinical Pharmacology and Rational drug use
Definitions
Courts of India
Court procedures
Medical Certifications & medico-legal reports including dying declaration
Death
Changes after death
Inquest by police, magistrate and coroner
Identification
Examination of mutilated human remains
Medico-legal autopsies
Mechanical injuries and wounds
Examination of an injury case
Injuries due to physical agents & their medico legal importance
Asphyxial death
Death due to malnutrition, neglect battered babies
Dowry death
Virginity, sexual offences, sexual perversions
Legitimacy
Pregnancy and delivery
Infanticide
Biological fluids
Seminal stains
Forensic Psychiatry
Medical Jurisprudence
Toxicology
Hemorrhage and shock
Fluid, electrolyte and Acid balance, nutrition
Skin tumours, burns, skin grafting
Arterial diseases
Venous diseases
Lymphatic and Lymph nodes
Wounds
Specific and non-specific injections
Tumors, Cysts, Ulcers and Sinuses and Fistulae
Infections of Hand and Foot
Diseases of muscle, tendons, bursae and fascia
Hernia
Umbilical granuloma, fistula, adenoma
Abdominal Wall
Face, Teeth, Gums, Mouth, Tongue, Salivary glands, Neck
Thyroid Glands, Thyroglossal Tract and Endocrines
Breast
Sympathetic System
Cranio-Cerebral injuries
Brain, Nerves
Genito-Urinary System
Kidneys and Ureters
Urinary Bladder
Prostrate
Urethra
Penis, Testis and Scrotum
Vasectomy and Recanalisation
Cardiothoracis System
Oesophagus, Stomach and Duodenum
Spleen, Liver, Gall Bladder and bile ducts
Pancreas
Peritoneum
Intestines, intestinal obstruction
Appendix
Rectum Canal
Anatomy of upper airway
Physiology of Respiration O2/CO2 transport. Methods of oxygen therapy.
Pre-operative evaluation/pre-medication
Anaesthetic agents, stages of Anaesthesia
Principles and mechanism of administration of general anaesthetics, balanced
Anaesthesia
IPPV, Endotracheal Intubations
Muscle Relaxants
Spinal/Epidural Anesthesia
Local Anesthesia
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation basic, use of simple ventilators
Monitoring
ICU, role of anaesthesiologist in ICU
Shock
Blood Transfusion and Fluid Electoral Balance
Sites of respiratory obstruction and management of airway in an unconscious
patient
Poisoning
Role of anaesthesiologist in acute and chronic relief
Orthopaedics
Traumatology
Injuries of bones and joints
Injuries of Lower Extremity
Injuries of the Spine Vascular Injuries
Cold Orthopedics
Regional Conditions
Radio-Diagnosis
Neuro-Muscular Disorder
Bone and Joint Tuberculosis
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Respiratory System
Cardiovascular System
Gastrointestinal System
Obstetrics &Gynaecology
Skeletal System
Central Nervous System
Excretory System
Radiotherapy
Principles of Radiotherapy
Principles of Chemotherapy
Prevention and Early diagnosis of Cancer
Principles of Nuclear medicine
Common radiation reactions and management
Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in commonly seen cancers
Radio-isotopes in diagnosis and therapy
Paediatrics
Vital statistics
Neonatology
Growth & Development
Nutrition
Infections
Genetics
Pediatric Emergencies
Central Nervous System
Gastroenterology
Nephrology
Endocrinology
Respiratory System
Medicine
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
Diagnosis and management of common ailments affecting the chest with special
emphasis on management and prevention of Tuberculosis and National
Tuberculosis Control Programme
Psychiatry
History aspects and diagnosis & treatment of mental illness
Conduction of Mental Status Examination
Behavioral Sciences
Different psychoses Clinical features, diagnosis and management of :
Schizophrenia
Mania and depression
Anxiety disorders and hysteria
Dementia
Alcoholism
Drug Abuse
Psychiatric emergencies
Clinical features, diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders of childhood
and adolescence
Personality disorder
Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Dermatological therapy
Lichen Planus
Diseases caused by Nutritional and Environmental Factors
Infective Disorders
Melanocytes, pigment metabolism and other disorders of Pigmentation
Allergic Disorders
Dermatitis and Eczema
Vesiculobullous Diseases
Alopecia and Hirsutism
Structure and functions of Sebaceous glands and Disease
Leprosy
Psorasis
STD
Ophthalmology
Basic sciences – Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Elementary
Optics, Diseases of the Eye
Conjunctiva
Cornea
Sclera
Uveal Tract
Lens
Vitreous
Glaucoma
Retina
Optic Nerve
Intra-Occular Tumors
Squint
Orbit
Lacrimal System
Lids
Refractive Errors
Injuries
Ophthalmic Surgery
Community Ophthalmology
Miscellaneous
Otorhinolaryngology
Diseases of the Ear
Diseases of Nose and Para Nasal sinuses
Diseases of Nasopharynx
Diseases of Trachea
Oesophagus
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Anatomy of the Female Reproductive Tract
Physiology of conception
Development of foetus and placenta
Diagnosis of pregnancy
Maternal changes in pregnancy
Antenatal care
Abnormal obstetrics
Normal labour
Normal puerparium
Breast Feeding
Care of new born
Medical termination of pregnancy
Family planning
Operative obstetrics
Post caesarian pregnancy
Pharmaco therapeutics in obstetrics
Safe motherhood
Maternal morbidity and morality
Medico legal aspects
RCH
Current topics
Vaginal discharge
Menstrual disorder
Fertility, infertility
Endometriosis and allied states
Genital injuries and fistulae
Genital infections
Genital prolapse
Tumours
Carcinomia
Radiotherapy in gynaecology
Chemotherapy in gynaecology
Endoscopy
Diseases of breast
Operative gynaecology
Community Medicine
Evaluation of Public Health and Concepts of Health
Environment and Health
Health Education
Nutrition and Dietetics
Occupational Health
Medical Sociology and Community Mental Health
Fundamentals of Biostatistics
Basic Epidemiology
Epidemiology of Specific Diseases
Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
Demography
Reproductive and Child Health
School Health
Urban Health
Health System in India
Health Planning and Management including Disaster Management
International Health
While every topic within the FMGE syllabus is important, some subjects and areas carry a higher weightage. Candidates should focus on the following FMGE key topics:
Cardiology and Respiratory Medicine
Gastroenterology and Endocrinology
Infectious Diseases
Pharmacology and Drug Classes
Pathology and Microbiology Techniques
Medical Ethics and Forensic Medicine
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
If you gave your name in the FMGE 2026 form as per Aadhaar and other documents, but your passport has a different full name or surname, then there is a real chance of a name-mismatch problem.
Here is the simple picture:
1. FMGE does not allow name changes after submission.
The name you used in the application cannot be edited later.
2. Your ID proof must match the name on your FMGE application.
If the passport name and application name do not match, the exam centre can refuse entry.
This is also a common issue during document verification after the exam.
3. A mismatch in surname or full name is risky.
FMGE is very strict about name matching, so this can create a problem for you.
There is risk, but it is not hopeless. If you act now and prepare proper documents, you may be able to avoid problems during the exam or verification.
Hope it helps !
Hello,
If there is a spelling mistake in your FMGE passing certificate , you should contact the National Board of Examinations (NBE) , which issues the certificate. Here’s what you can do:
Write an application to NBE explaining the mistake clearly.
Mention your name, roll number, exam session, and the correct spelling.
Attach supporting documents , such as:
A copy of your FMGE pass certificate (with the error)
A valid ID proof (Aadhaar, passport, etc.) showing the correct spelling
Your MBBS degree or other educational documents for verification
Send the documents to NBE through email or post.
Wait for their response. NBE will verify your documents and issue a corrected certificate if the mistake is genuine.
It’s best to keep copies of all emails and documents you send.
Hope it helps !
Hello,
If you have an MBBS from Nepal and haven't passed the FMGE, you have several options for further courses abroad, including pursuing a postgraduate degree in countries like the UK, the USA, and Australia, which may not require the FMGE to practice there.
I hope it will clear your query!!
Hello nivedita bm,
For FMGE, passport is the primary form of identification, you must apply using your name exactly as it appears on your passport. If your passport does not have your surname on it and your other documents do, You might face issues during verification.
So, to avoid such problems, you can either prepare a notarized "one and the same person" affidavit linking both names, from your passport and your other documents, or update your passport with your surname to avoid any problems during your FMGE exams.
I hope this will help you.
Hello Aspirant,
Yes, your 54.6% score in the FMGE July 2025 exam is above the required 50% passing mark for the general category. This qualifies you to apply for a provisional medical license from the NMC. To be eligible for INICET and JIPMER , you must have a valid MBBS degree, complete your one-year internship, and possess an NMC registration number.
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