FMGE 2023: Exam Date (30 July), Registration(Started), Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card

FMGE - Foreign Medical Graduate Examination is a screening test for medical graduates to be eligible to practice medicine in the country. As per the latest update, NBE has started the FMGE 2023 registration for the June session from 3 PM onward at the official website natboard.edu.in. The FMGE 2023 application form can be filled on or before the last date, June 20, 2023 (Till 11:55 PM). The FMGE 2023 exam date for the June session is July 30, 2023. 

The official bulletin includes essential details such as FMGE 2023 eligibility for the exam, application process, fee, exam centres and more. The NBE also opens the FMGE 2023 correction window for a specific period of time for candidates to rectify mistakes in their application form 

Aspirants who will successfully register for the exam will be issued FMGE 2023 admit card. Candidates will be required to carry a hard copy of the hall ticket at the FMGE 2023 exam centre. The admit card for FMGE 2023 will carry the candidate's name, roll number and exam centre details and must be retained until the end of the admission process. 

The FMGE 2023 June session exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode across the country. As per the FMGE exam pattern 2023, the test will be divided into two parts - Part A and Part B. Each part will have 150 questions, making a total of 300 questions. The questions in the FMGE exam will be asked from the MBBS curriculum. As per the marking scheme, one mark will be awarded for every correct answer, while there will be no negative marking.  

The FMGE 2023 result will be released online at nbe.edu.in for the June session. To be included in FMGE results, aspirants need to obtain at least 150 marks out of 300. Qualified candidates will be able to download their FMGE 2023 scorecards. The pass certificates will also be issued to the FMGE 203  qualified aspirants and the dates for the same will be notified on the website later. 

What is the full form of FMGE? 

FMGE stands for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination. FMGE exam is conducted biannually in the month of June and December by the National Board of Examinations for Indian and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) to obtain the registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council (SMC).

The FMGE, also known as the MCI Screening Test, stands as a key screening test for foreign medical graduates aspiring to practice medicine in India. By successfully clearing the FMGE, medical graduates gain eligibility to apply for provisional or permanent registration with the MCI/NMC, which grants them permission to practice medicine in India.

Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) are required to fulfil the following eligibility criteria of FMGE 2023 in order to be able to appear in the June session examination. Candidates can check the FMGE 2023 eligibility criteria listed below:

• Candidates applying to FMGE must be either an Indian national or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
• Aspirants should obtain the necessary primary medical qualification and must obtain their MBBS degree before the ascertained period for a particular session. The MBBS degree of the FMGs must be awarded by institutions included in the World Directory of Medical Schools as listed by the World Health Organization (WHO) or an institution duly attested by the Indian embassy concerned for the candidates to be recognized as medical practitioners in India.
• All the FMGs are required to provide documents in support of the primary medical education from the foreign medical institution concerned.
• Candidates with a postgraduate medical degree obtained in the countries of Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and the United States of America need not appear in FMGE 2023 screening test as they can directly register with MCI/SMC.

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card

Here are the steps to fill FMGE 2023 application form. 

• Candidates need to visit nbe.edu.in and click on the tab that says "FMGE June 2023". 
• In the next step, all the necessary details pertaining to the application form for FMGE 2023 must be filled out by the candidates.
• All the information provided in the FMGE application form must be correct, so candidates must thoroughly check the details before clicking on the 'Submit' button. 
• The fee for the application form of FMGE 2023 which is Rs 7080 (including GST) will be paid in the next step via Credit or Debit Card or net banking only.
• The candidates will be required to check the confirmation box in order to ensure the successful submission of the FMGE 2023 application form. 

NOTE: Candidates who will successfully complete the application process of FMGE will receive a confirmation letter sent by NBE on their registered email IDs.

Application Fees

The FMGE 2023 exam pattern for the June session includes crucial details of the exam such as mode, medium, number of papers, type of questions, and mode. The same can be checked from the table below.

FMGE exam pattern 2023

NBE releases the mock test of the FMGE 2023 for the candidates who will appear for the test. Aspirants taking up the mock test of FMGE 2023 are able to get acquainted with the test layout, and how to navigate the online examination.

In order to take the FMGE mock test 2023, candidates will be required to enter their login ID and password. The practice test of FMGE 2023 comprises a tutorial section and a section with sample questions. The sample test papers in the FMGE mock test are, however, not indicative of the actual difficulty level of the questions to be asked in the examination.

It is important that candidates take up the FMGE mock test 2023 before the actual exam in order to familiarize themselves with various aspects crucial to the entrance examination.

Check the steps to download the FMGE 2023 June session below.

• Visit nbe.edu,in, and click on FMGE June 2023 tab.

• Upon reaching the FMGE 2023 website, click on the link admit card link.

• Login entering your user ID and password

• The admit card of FMGE June 2023 will be displayed on the screen

• Verify all the details mentioned in FMGE admit card

• Download and take a printout of the FMGE hall ticket 2023

NBE releases the FMGE result 2023 June session in PDF format.  The result of FMGE 2023 mentions the roll numbers of the candidates, scores obtained (out of 300), and qualifying status. Only the candidates who secured at least 150 marks out of 300 are considered qualified for the screening test.

Such aspirants will be eligible to get the provisional registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council (SMC). Only qualified candidates will be able to download the FMGE 2023 scorecards by entering the user ID and password. The scorecard of the FMGE 2023 June session will contain personal details, FMGE scores and other information, which must be verified. FMGE scorecard must be carried to get the registration certificate by NMC and SMC. 

The minimum qualifying marks that the candidates appearing in the screening test, are required to obtain will be the FMGE cutoff of 2023. Candidates failing to meet the FMGE 2023 cutoff will be rendered disqualified and will not be able to register with the State Medical Council or NMC. 

The total score of FMGE is 300 (two papers of 150 marks each). NBE has set the cutoff of FMGE 2023 at 50%, i.e. a candidate will be required to obtain at least 150 out of 300 marks (in the two papers combined) so as to qualify for the exam.