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FMGE Exam Date:17 Jan' 26 - 17 Jan' 26
The FMGE December 2025 exam, scheduled for 17 January 2026, is a qualifying test for foreign medical graduates aiming to practice medicine in India. The exam is divided into two parts — each containing 150 MCQs with a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes for both Part A and Part B. To maximise their chances of success, aspirants often focus on the FMGE most scoring subjects. The pre-clinical and para-clinical subjects carry 100 marks, while the Clinical subjects account for 200 marks. medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology (OBG), Community Medicine, and Paediatrics are among the high-scoring FMGE subjects.
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The FMGE important topics in the fundamental science section include pathology, pharmacology, and microbiology. Commonly repeated questions cover topics such as the Philadelphia chromosome, Methotrexate mechanism of action (MOA), and Cryptococcus identification. Additionally, ENT and Ophthalmology are regarded as high-yield and scoring subjects for the FMGE December 2025 session. By focusing on the most important and scoring FMGE topics, candidates can improve their preparation and overall performance in the FMGE December 2025 session.
The latest exam pattern and marking scheme of the FMGE Exam are given below:
Feature | Details |
Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test |
Number of Questions | 300 Multiple-Choice Questions |
Sections | Two parts, conducted on the same day |
Marking Scheme | +1 for the correct answer, no negative marking |
Passing Criteria | Minimum 150 out of 300 marks |
A primary medical qualification should be confirmed by the concerned Indian Embassy as provided in the NMC Act.
A degree obtained from a recognised foreign institution
For foreign medical graduates to practice medicine in India.
It ensures candidates meet the standard requirements of medical knowledge and clinical skills.
After the thorough analysis of the past five years of FMGE question papers (memory-based), the details of the FMGE subject-wise weightage for 75% marks coverage are given below in the table:
Subject | Weightage (Marks) |
Medicine | 33 |
Surgery | 32 |
Obstetrics & Gynecology | 30 |
Community Medicine | 30 |
Anatomy | 17 |
Physiology | 17 |
Pathology | 13 |
Microbiology | 13 |
Pharmacology | 13 |
Biochemistry | 17 |
Paediatrics | 15 |
Based on the past 5-year memory-based question paper analysis, the most scoring chapters in FMGE are:
Chapter | Subject | Category | Marks |
Neuroanatomy | Anatomy | Preclinical | 12 |
Gastrointestinal Surgery | Surgery | Clinical | 12 |
Principles of Anesthesia | Anesthesia | Allied | 12 |
Chest Imaging | Radiology | Allied | 12 |
Epidemiology | Community Medicine | Allied | 12 |
Cardiovascular Physiology | Physiology | Preclinical | 12 |
Respiratory Disorders | Paediatrics | Clinical | 12 |
Menstrual Disorders | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Clinical | 12 |
Endocrinology | Medicine | Clinical | 12 |
Carbohydrate Metabolism | Biochemistry | Preclinical | 12 |
Forensic Toxicology | Forensic Medicine | Preclinical | 12 |
Autonomic Nervous System | Pharmacology | Preclinical | 12 |
Mood Disorders | Psychiatry | Clinical | 10 |
Infective Disorders | Dermatology | Clinical | 10 |
Refractive Errors | Ophthalmology | Clinical | 10 |
Ear Disorders | ENT | Clinical | 10 |
Systemic Bacteriology | Microbiology | Preclinical | 10 |
Hematology | Pathology | Preclinical | 10 |
Traumatology | Orthopedics | Allied | 10 |
Radiotherapy Basics | Radiotherapy | Allied | 10 |
Certain topics in FMGE are always high-scoring because of the simple questions and repetition of questions in previous exams. Concentrating on these topics will increase your overall score. As the exam is conducted in CBT mode, memory-based questions are taken for analysis. Based on the past five years of FMGE question paper analysis, here is the table for high-scoring topics with their marks, cumulative marks, and coverage percentage. The total marks are 225, ensuring 75% coverage of FMGE.
Topic | Marks |
Cranial Nerves | 10 |
Cardiac Cycle | 10 |
Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis | 10 |
Anemias | 10 |
Gram-Positive Cocci | 10 |
Sympathomimetic and Sympatholytic | 10 |
Poisons and Antidotes | 10 |
Diabetes Mellitus | 10 |
Acute Abdomen | 10 |
Pediatric Tuberculosis | 10 |
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding | 10 |
Depression and Bipolar Disorder | 10 |
Fungal Skin Infections | 10 |
Myopia and Hypermetropia | 10 |
Otitis Media | 10 |
Study Designs | 10 |
Pulmonary Tuberculosis Imaging | 10 |
General Anesthesia | 10 |
Fracture Neck of Femur | 10 |
Principles of Radiotherapy | 10 |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support | 10 |
Immunization Schedules | 15 |
Some important FMGE exam preparation tips are:
Plan study hours
Select the best material
Practice mock tests
Revise smartly
Develop clinical application skills
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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