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FMGE Exam Date:17 Jan' 26 - 17 Jan' 26
The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is a screening exam conducted by NBE for medical graduates who have completed their education outside India and wish to practice medicine in the country. The FMGE result 2024 for the December session has been declared and candidates who have successfully cleared the FMGE 2024 exam are wondering what next? This article provides a detailed guide on the steps that need to be taken after passing the FMGE exam.
Candidates who have successfully cleared the FMGE exam need to pursue an internship of one year from any medical college in India. The steps that need to be completed are as follows -
Obtain FMGE pass certificate
Temporary medical registration with NMC or State Medical Council
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Directorate of Medical Education
Submission of documents and fees at the respective institutes for Internship
Complete one-year internship
Once candidates have received their FMGE passing certificate, they are required to follow the below steps.
Candidates after obtaining their passing certificate from NBE need to apply to the Medical Council of India for temporary registration. Once the application is processed, students are given a tracking number sheet by the MCI. Using this tracking number students can track the status of their application. Candidates have to download the provisional registration form of the state medical council where they want to apply and submit the following documents.
Xerox copy of FMGE scorecard attested by a Gazetted officer
Provisional MBBS pass certificate and mark sheet issued by the university from where candidates have completed MBBS
Xerox copy of tracking number sheet received from MCI
A demand draft in favour of the State Medical Council
An affidavit of Rs.10 non-judicial stamp paper claiming that the candidate has qualified for the FMGE exam and has received the tracking number from the MCI
In the next step, students need to receive an NOC from the DME. Candidates need to write a letter to DME and request to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to do their internship at their preferred hospital. Candidates need to mention their name and the college/ university from where they have secured an MBBS degree. All the Xerox copies of the documents listed above should be attached with the acknowledgement letter received from the State Medical Council and should be submitted at the office of DME. It usually takes a week to receive the NOC.
Once the DME issues the NOC, candidates should go to the concerned hospital and submit a request letter for an NOC from the hospital. To do so, candidates need to submit the Xerox copies of all the documents and the acknowledgment letter containing the seal of the State Medical Council and Xerox copy of the NOC obtained from the DME office. Once the NOC is received from the hospital, candidates should take Xerox copies of it and get them attested.
In the next step, candidates need to take a demand draft in favour of the concerned college and request the principal for an NOC to do internship in the concerned hospital. Students need to submit their academic certificates, Xerox copies of the State Medical Council acknowledgement, NOC of DME, and NOC of the concerned hospital.
Students then need to go to the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) office and write a letter requestiong to issue the final order to join the concerned hospital. Students have to take a Demand Draft in favour of the DME and submit it along with their academic reports, Xerox copies of State Medical Council acknowledgement, NOCs of DME, hospital, and University. The final order is generally available within 3-4 days. Candidates are also required to submit an affidavit stating that they will not demand any stipend during their internship period.
After receiving the final order from the DME, candidates need to take 3 Demand drafts and write a request letter to The Supritendant asking to issue the internship posting schedule. These 3 DD needs to be submitted along with the final order of DME, all the NOCs, tracking number, Xerox copy of FMGE pass certificate, and academic transcript. Upon successful completion, candidates will be allowed to do a one-year internship at the NMC recognised hospital
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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