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    How Many Students Appeared For FMGE 2024

    How Many Students Appeared For FMGE 2024

    Manisha TiwariUpdated on 20 Jan 2025, 02:49 PM IST

    The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) biannually in the months of June and December. The NBE announced the FMGE 2024 December session result on January 19. A total of 44,392 students appeared for FMGE 2024 December session. Out of which, only 13,149 students qualified the exam and 31, 236 were declared fail. The authority has put result of 7 students on hold. The total pass percentage of FMGE 2024 December session is 29.62%. Earlier for the FMGE June 2024 session, a total of 34,608 appeared in the exam. A total of 35,819 candidates registered for the FMGE June 2024 session exam.
    Also check: FMGE toppers list 2024

    How Many Students Appeared For FMGE 2024
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    Once the exam is concluded and students await their results, they often search for the total candidates appeared in the FMGE exam to get an estimate of the competition level of the exam. FMGE exam is designed for candidates who have obtained their primary medical education from the institutions outside India and wish to practice medicine in the country. The FMGE test ensures that these candidates meet the requisite standards of medical knowledge and skills equivalent to those trained within the country. FMGE results play an important role as it allows foreign medical graduates to register with the Medical Council of India (MCI) or any State Medical Council (SMC) and to practice medicine legally in India. This article focuses on presenting statistics on how many students appeared in the FMGE exam, how many students clear FMGE exam and others. Read the full article for details.

    How many students appeared for FMGE 2024?

    The authorities will release the FMGE December 2024 statistics providing detailed data on the FMGE total candidates, candidates who qualified for the exam along other important details.

    FMGE December 2024 session statistics

    Particulars

    Number of candidates

    Number of candidates appeared for FMGE 2024 December session

    44,392

    Total number of candidates who qualified the exam

    13,149

    Number of candidates who failed in FMGE 2024 December session exam

    31, 236

    Total number of aspirants on hold

    7

    FMGE 2024 June session statistics

    Particulars

    Number of candidates

    Number of candidates registered for FMGE 2024 June session

    35,819

    Number of candidates appeared

    34,608

    Total number of candidates who qualified the exam

    7,233

    Number of candidates failed in FMGE 2024 June exam

    27,297

    Number of candidates absent in the exam

    1,211

    Total number of aspirant on hold

    78

    How many students pass FMGE?

    FMGE has a lower passing rate due to its high difficulty level which is also evident from the year-wise FMGE passing rate and country-wise FMGE success rate. Every year, FMGE sees a varying number of candidates attempting the exam. For the FMGE 2024 December session, a total of 13,149 candidates cleared the examination while the FMGE total candidates who appeared for the examination were 44,392.

    As the number of candidates qualifying for the exam are very low, this ensures that only those who meet high standards of medical knowledge and competence are allowed to practice medicine in India. The number of registered applicants exceeding several thousand to the qualified candidates highlights the need for thorough preparation and a deep understanding of medical principles.

    FMGE pass percentage in India

    The pass percentage for the FMGE in India fluctuates between 10% and 25%. FMGE pass percentage in India for the June 2024 session was 20.89%. The FMGE pass certificates are issued at the NBE’s office according to the schedule specified on each candidate’s entry slip. Candidates can check the data from below table to get an idea of FMGE pass percentage in India.

    FMGE passing percentage rate

    Year

    Passing rate (in %)

    2022

    10.61%

    2023 (June session)

    10.20%

    2023 (December session)

    20.57%

    2024 (June session)

    20.89%

    2024 (December session)29.62%
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    Questions related to FMGE

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to FMGE ?

    Hi, Sasi Rekha,

    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

    Dear Student,

    You can check your rank in FMGE online at natboard.edu.in. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has announced the FMGE 2026 result.

    Please check FMGE January 2026 Topper List: Rank & Marks Obtained

    The result of the FMGE exam January session 2026 has declared on January 29, 2026. For more details about the FMGE exam and result i am providing the link to Careers360.