FMGE 2020 Exam (December Session): Dates, Application Form (Out), Pattern, Syllabus
About FMGE 2021
The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has released the December session of FMGE result on De December 18 at nbe.edu.in. Candidates will be able to download their individual score cards from December 24, onwards. Authorities has conducted the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE exam) on FMGE 2020 December exam date on December 4. FMGE 2020 December session has been conducted in computer-based mode in 46 cities of India. On the basis of the successful completion of the computer-based examination, the FMGE result has been released in PDF format. The FMGE results 2020 comprises the details like roll numbers, scores obtained (out of 300), and the qualifying status of candidates. In order to be included in the FMGE 2020 result, candidates have to obtain at least 150 marks out of 300. Candidates who will qualify the FMGE scressing test will be able to check the schedule for distribution of registration certificates by logging in using their roll number and date of birth.
To check FMGE 2020 result notice - Click here
FMGE prospectus was released for December session with changes in the exam centre. As per the FMGE brochure December session, a total of 10 cities - Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Bikaner, Chandigarh/Mohali, Coimbatore, Gangtok, Imphal, Kannur, Kohima, Mehsana, Raipur and Srinagar. While, seven FMGE exam cities 2020 have been deducted - Gurugram, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gandhinagar, Mohali, Noida and Vellore.
What is FMGE 2020?
FMGE 2020 exam is conducted biannually in the month of June and December for Indian and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) to obtain the provisional or permanent registration certificate issued by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or State Medical Council (SMC). FMGE December session exam is divided into two parts - Part A and B. Each part had 150 multiple choice questions which had to be completed in 150 minutes only. As per the official exam pattern of FMGE 2020, one mark was awarded for every correct answer, while there is no negative marking and zero marks for every unanswered question.
FMGE 2021 Highlights
Full Exam Name | Foreign Medical Graduates Examination |
Short Exam Name | FMGE |
Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
Frequency of Conduct | 2 times a year |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Languages | English |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | 6490 Rs [Online] |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Exam Duration | 5 Hours |
FMGE 2021 Important Dates
Upcoming Dates and Events
18 Jun, 2021
Exam | Mode: Online
Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) are required to fulfill the following eligibility criteria of FMGE 2020 in order to be able to appear in the December session examination. Candidates can check the FMGE 2020 eligibility criteria listed below:
- The candidates applying to FMGE must be either an Indian national or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
- The candidates 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 2020 screening test as they can directly register with MCI/SMC.
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card
NBE has concluded the FMGE application form 2020 of December session on November 5. The application form of FMGE 2020 for the December session has been provided in the online mode only. Candidates who have completed FMGE registrations 2020 are eligible to appear for exam. Candidates can check the procedure to fill out the FMGE 2020 application form mentioned below.
- Candidates need to click on the registration link of FMGE 2020 which has been made available by NBE in order to register for the exam.
- In the next step, all the necessary details pertaining to the application form of FMGE 2020 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 2020 will be paid in the next step via Credit or Debit Card or net banking only.
- The candidates were required to check the confirmation box in order to ensure the successful submission of FMGE 2020 application form. Candidates successfully completing the application process of FMGE will receive a confirmation letter sent by NBE on their registered email IDs.
Application Fees
Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
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General, OBC, ST, SC | PWD | Online | Transgender, Male, Female | ₹ 6490 |
General, OBC, ST, SC | Online | Transgender, Male, Female | ₹ 6490 |
FMGE 2021 Syllabus
Anatomy
General anatomy |
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Basic tissues to body, terminology, and nomenclature |
Elements of anatomy |
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Osteology, arthrology, myology, angiology, neurology |
Regional anatomy |
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Upper limb, lower limb thorax-including diaphragm abdomen and pelvis, head, neck brain, and spinal cord |
Embryology |
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Development of individual organs and systems, postnatal growth, and development |
Histology |
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General histology microanatomy of individual organs and systems |
Human genetics |
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Principles of human genetics and molecular biology |
Radiological anatomy |
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Skiagrams, special X-rays, principles of imaging techniques |
Surface anatomy |
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In cadavers, in the living |
Sectional anatomy |
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Thorax, abdomen, head, neck, and brain |
Physiology
General physiology |
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Body fluids-blood |
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Nerve and muscle |
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Gastrointestinal tract |
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Kidney |
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Skin and body temperature |
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Endocrine glands |
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Reproduction |
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Cardiovascular system |
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Respiratory system |
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Central nervous systems |
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Special senses |
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Biochemistry
Cell and sub-cellular structures |
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Hydrogen ion concentration acid, bases, buffers, Henderson-Hasselbach equation |
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Isotopes and their application |
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Carbohydrates |
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Amino acids, peptides, and proteins |
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Lipids |
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Nuclear acids |
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Enzymes |
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Vitamins |
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Biological oxidation |
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Digestion and absorption from gi tract |
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Intermediary metabolism |
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Carbohydrate metabolism |
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Lipid metabolism |
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Protein and amino acid metabolism |
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Purine and primidine metabolism |
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Minerals |
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Biochemical genetics and protein biosynthesis |
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Tissue biochemistry |
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Liver functions |
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Nutrition and energy metabolism |
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Pathology
Cell injury |
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Inflammation and repair |
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Immunopathology |
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Infectious diseases |
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Circulatory disturbances |
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Growth disturbances and neoplasia |
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Nutritional and other disorders |
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Genetic disorder |
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Hematology |
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Cardiovascular pathology |
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Respiratory pathology |
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Pathology of kidney and urinary tract |
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Hepatobiliary pathology |
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Lymphoreticular system/ spleen |
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Reproductive system (male and female) |
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Diseases of the breast |
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Musculoskeletal system |
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Endocrine pathology |
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Neuropathology |
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Dermatopathology |
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Ocular pathology |
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Microbiology
General microbiology |
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Immunology |
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Bacteriology |
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General virology |
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Systemic virology |
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Mycology |
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Parasitology |
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Clinical/ applied microbiology |
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Pharmacology
General pharmacology |
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Autonomic nervous system |
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Cardiovascular system |
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Diuretics |
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Drugs affecting blood and blood formation |
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Autocoids and related drugs |
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Respiratory system |
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Gastrointestinal system |
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Endocrine pharmacology |
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Central nervous system |
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Psychopharmacology |
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Drugs in anaesthetic practice |
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Chemotherapy |
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Toxicology |
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Clinical pharmacology and rational drug use |
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Forensic medicine
Definitions |
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Courts of india |
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Court procedures |
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Medical certifications and medicolegal reports including dying declaration |
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Death |
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Changes after death |
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Inquest by police, magistrate, and coroner |
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Identification |
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Examination of mutilated human remains |
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Medicolegal autopsies |
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Mechanical injuries and wounds |
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Examination of an injury case |
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Injuries due to physical agents and their medico legal importance |
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Asphyxial death |
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Death due to malnutrition, neglect battered babies |
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Dowry death |
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Virginity, sexual offences, sexual perversions |
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Legitimacy |
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Pregnancy and delivery |
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Infanticide |
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Biological fluids |
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Seminal stains |
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Forensic psychiatry |
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Medical jurisprudence |
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Toxicology |
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General surgery
Hemorrhage and shock |
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Fluid, electrolyte and acid balance, nutrition |
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Skin tumours, burns, skin grafting |
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Arterial diseases |
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Venous diseases |
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Lymphatic and lymph nodes |
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Wounds |
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Specific and non-specific injections |
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Tumors, cysts, ulcers and sinuses, and fistulae |
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Infections of hand and foot |
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Diseases of muscle, tendons, bursae, and fascia |
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Hernia |
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Umbilical granuloma, fistula, adenoma |
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Abdominal wall |
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Face, teeth, gums, mouth, tongue, salivary glands, neck |
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Thyroid glands, thyroglossal tract, and endocrines |
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Breast |
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Sympathetic system |
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Craniocerebral injuries |
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Brain, nerves |
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Genitourinary system |
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Kidneys and ureters |
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Urinary bladder |
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Prostrate |
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Urethra |
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Penis, testis, and scrotum |
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Vasectomy and recanalisation |
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Cardiothoracic system |
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Oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum |
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Spleen, liver, gall bladder, and bile ducts |
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Pancreas |
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Peritoneum |
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Intestines, intestinal obstruction |
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Appendix |
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Rectum and anal canal |
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Anesthesia
Anatomy of upper airway |
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Physiology of respiration O2/ CO2 transport |
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Methods of oxygen therapy |
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Preoperative evaluation/ premedication |
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Anaesthetic agents, stages of anesthesia |
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Principles and mechanism of administration of general anaesthetics, balanced anesthesia |
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Ippv, endotracheal intubations |
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Muscle relaxants |
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Spinal/ epidural anesthesia |
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Local anesthesia |
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation basic, use of simple ventilators |
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Monitoring |
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ICU, role of anaesthesiologist in icu |
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Shock |
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Blood transfusion and fluid electoral balance |
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Sites of respiratory obstruction and management of airway in an Unconscious patient |
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Poisoning |
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Role of anaesthesiologist in acute and chronic relief |
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Orthopedics
Traumatology |
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Injuries of bones and joints, injuries of lower extremity, injuries of the spine vascular injuries |
Cold orthopedics |
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Regional conditions |
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Neuromuscular disorder |
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Bone and joint tuberculosis |
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation |
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Radiodiagnosis
Respiratory system |
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Cardiovascular system |
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Gastrointestinal system |
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Obstetrics and gynaecology |
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Skeletal system |
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Central nervous system |
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Excretory system |
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Radiotherapy
Principles of radiotherapy |
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Principles of chemotherapy |
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Prevention and early diagnosis of cancer |
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Principles of nuclear medicine |
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Common radiation reactions and management |
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Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in commonly seen cancers |
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Radioisotopes in diagnosis and therapy |
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Paediatrics
Vital statistics |
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Neonatology |
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Growth and development |
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Nutrition |
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Infections |
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Genetics |
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Pediatric emergencies |
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Central nervous system |
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Gastroenterology |
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Nephrology |
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Endocrinology |
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Respiratory system |
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Medicine
Clinical methods in the practice of medicine |
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Common symptoms of disease |
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Nutrition/ exposure to physical and chemical agents |
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Infections |
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Haematology |
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Respiratory system |
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Cardiovascular system |
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Gartrointestinal tract |
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Emergency Medicine |
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Neurological system |
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Nephrology and urinary system connected to tissue disorders |
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Endocrine system |
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Geriatrics |
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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 |
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Psychiatry
History aspects and diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness |
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Conduction of mental status examination |
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Behavioral sciences |
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Different psychoses clinical features, diagnosis, and management of: Schizophrenia |
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Mania and depression |
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Anxiety disorders and hysteria |
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Dementia |
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Alcoholism |
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Drug abuse |
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Psychiatric emergencies |
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Clinical features, diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders of childhood, and adolescence |
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Personality disorder |
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Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases
Dermatological therapy |
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Lichen planus |
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Diseases caused by nutritional and environmental factors |
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Infective disorders |
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Melanocytes, pigment metabolism and other disorders of pigmentation |
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Allergic disorders |
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Dermatitis and eczema |
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Vesiculobullous diseases |
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Alopecia and hirsutism |
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Structure and functions of sebaceous glands, and disease |
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Leprosy |
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Psoriasis |
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STD |
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Ophthalmology
Basic sciences |
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Anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, elementary optics, diseases of the eye |
Conjunctiva |
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Cornea |
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Sclera |
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Uveal tract |
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Lens |
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Vitreous |
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Glaucoma |
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Retina |
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Optic nerve |
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Intraoccular tumors |
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Squint |
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Orbit |
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Lacrimal system |
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Lids |
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Refractive errors |
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Injuries |
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Ophthalmic surgery |
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Community ophthalmology |
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Miscellaneous |
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Otorhinolaryngology
Diseases of the ear |
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Diseases of nose and paranasal sinuses |
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Diseases of nasopharynx |
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Diseases of trachea |
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Oesophagus |
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Anatomy of the female reproductive tract |
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Physiology of conception |
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Development of foetus and placenta |
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Diagnosis of pregnancy |
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Maternal changes in pregnancy |
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Antenatal care |
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Abnormal obstetrics |
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Normal labour |
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Normal puerparium |
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Breast feeding |
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Care of new born |
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Medical termination of pregnancy |
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Family planning |
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Operative obstetrics |
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Post caesarian pregnancy |
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Pharmacotherapeutics in obstetrics |
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Safe motherhood |
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Maternal morbidity and morality |
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Medico legal aspects |
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RCH |
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Current topics |
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Vaginal discharge |
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Menstrual disorder |
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Fertility, infertility |
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Endometriosis and allied states |
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Genital injuries and fistulae |
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Genital infections |
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Genital prolapse |
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Tumours |
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Carcinoma |
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Radiotherapy in gynecology |
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Chemotherapy in gynecology |
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Endoscopy |
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Diseases of breast |
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Operative gynecology |
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Community medicine
Evaluation of public health and concepts of health |
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Environment and health |
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Health education |
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Nutrition and dietetics |
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Occupational health |
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Medical sociology and community mental health |
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Fundamentals of biostatistics |
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Basic epidemiology |
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Epidemiology of specific diseases |
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Communicable and non-communicable diseases |
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Demography |
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Reproductive and child health |
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School health |
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Urban health |
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Health system in india |
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Health planning and management including disaster management |
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International health |
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The FMGE exam pattern 2020 for the December session can be checked by the aspirants below.
Particulars | Details |
Exam date | December 4, 2020 |
Examination Mode | Online |
Medium of Examination | English |
Number of Papers | 2 |
Parts of paper | Part A and B |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
Number of Questions | 300 (150 per paper) |
Duration of Exam | 2 hours and 30 minutes per paper (150 minutes) |
Total Marks | 300 |
Marking Scheme | Correct Answer: + 1 mark, Incorrect Answer: No negative marks, Unanswered Question: 0 marks |
NBE has released the FMGE mock test 2020 on November 24 for aspirants who wished to appear in the examination. The Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) who filled the application form were eligible to take up the FMGE 2020 mock test. Aspirants taking up the mock test of FMGE 2020 are able to get acquainted with the test layout, and how to navigate the online examination. In order to take the FMGE mock test 2020, candidates are required to enter their login ID and password. The practice test of FMGE 2020 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 2020 before the actual exam in order to familiarize themselves with various aspects crucial to the entrance examination.
Candidates who have registered themselves for the screening test have been issued the FMGE admit card 2020 on November 27, in an online mode. Authorities released the FMGE 2020 admit card on the official website, nbe.edu.in. In order to download the admit card of the FMGE December session, aspirants have to enter their login credentials - User ID and Password. After downloading the FMGE admit card 2020, aspirants are required to paste a recent passport-sized photograph of the required specification. It is mandatory that candidates carry the admit card of FMGE 2020 and a valid photo identity proof along with them to the exam centre.
FMGE 2021 Exam Centers
State | City |
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Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
Karnataka | Bengaluru |
Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
Odisha | Bhubaneswar |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
Delhi | New Delhi |
Assam | Guwahati |
Telangana | Hyderabad |
Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu |
Srinagar | |
West Bengal | Kolkata |
Kerala | Kozhikode |
Thiruvananthapuram | |
Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow |
Noida | |
Punjab | Mohali |
Maharashtra | Mumbai City |
Nagpur | |
Pune | |
Bihar | Patna |
Jharkhand | Ranchi |
Meghalaya | Shillong |
Rajasthan | Jaipur |
Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam |
Haryana | Faridabad |
Documents Required at Exam
- FMGE 2020 admit card (with a recent passport sized photograph pasted on it)
- A valid photo identity proof (PAN/Aadhar/Voter ID/Passport/Driving License)
The FMGE result 2020 for the December session has been released by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) on December 18. The mode of the declaration of the FMGE 2020 result is online. The result of FMGE for the December session has been released in a PDF format includes the names of all the candidates who appeared in the exam. The roll numbers and qualifying status of each candidate along with the marks that they obtain are indicated in the FMGE result 2020. Candidates need to download and save a copy of the result of FMGE 2020 for future reference. The authority will issue the pass certificate for the candidates who have qualified the FMGE screening test December session. The candidates who have qualified the screening test will be able to download the individual scorecard from the official website from December 24 onwards. The certificate will be issued only to the candidates who will be present in-person on the stipulated time and date from the office of NBE.
FMGE 2021 Cutoff
The minimum qualifying marks that the candidates appearing in the screening test, are required to obtain will be the FMGE cutoff 2020. Candidates failing to meet the FMGE 2020 cutoff will be rendered disqualified and will not be able to register with the State Medical Council or Medical Council of India. The total score of FMGE is 300 (two papers of 150 marks each). NBE has set the cutoff of FMGE 2020 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 the exam.
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: When and in which mode FMGE 2020 exam will be held?
Answer:
NBE will conduct the FMGE December session on December 4, 2020, in computer-based mode.
Question: What is the frequency of conduct of the examination?
Answer:
FMGE is conducted twice a year, i.e., in June and December.
Question: What is the latest news of FMGE?
Answer:
As per the latest news of FMGE 2020, the authorities have released the FMGE result for the December session.
Question: What is the application fee of FMGE 2020?
Answer:
General candidates had to pay Rs. 6490 INR as an application fee while registering for FMGE 2020.
Question: In how many cities FMGE 2020 held?
Answer:
The screening test will be held at various FMGE 2020 exam centres in 46 cities.
Question: In which all languages the authorities conduct the exam?
Answer:
The authorities conduct the exam in English language only.
Question: How many attempts do you get for FMGE?
Answer:
Aspirants will get only three attempts to pass the FMGE screening test.
Question: Is FMGE tough?
Answer:
Since only the medical graduates appear for the FMGE. So, the screening test is quite tough to crack.
Question: In which mode authorities use to release the FMGE results?
Answer:
Authorities use to release the FMGE result in only online mode.
Question: What corrections can be made in FMGE application form 2020 after the edit window facility opens?
Answer:
Candidates can re-upload their thumb impression, signature and photograph during FMGE 2020 application form edit window facility (in case corrections required).
Questions related to FMGE
if FMGE passed candidate completed his internship in 2022 march, which exam he should write for PG, and what about NEXT exam for such candidates
After completing internship, you can appear for NEET PG examination.
Here's the full eligibility criteria :
- The Foreign Medical Graduates must qualify the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) (Screening Test) .
- Foreign Nationals must get themselves registered with MCI/SMC
- According to eligibility criteria of NEET PG, candidates must complete their internship complying to the guidelines set for all in common
- On the day of conduction of NEET PG 2022, FMG candidates are required to bring along their FMGE Pass Certificate issued by NBE
I hope this helps.
if 55% of fmge is qualified for applying Aiims pg in general/Obc , what is situation of those students who secured less than 55 % in fmge , and more over there is no option to give multiple attempts in fmge to improve the score after clearing the exam with passing marks ..
Hello,
The total number of attempts permitted for FMGE is three. If a candidate is unable to clear the examination in three attempts, they shall not be eligible to register with the Medical Council of India/State Medical Council.
Candidates is declared pass only if they obtain minimum marks of 150 out of 300 in the examination.
Candidates, who successfully qualify the entrance test, is eligible to apply for permanent or provisional registration under MCI.
NBE officials informed Medical Dialogues that this time's pass percentage of FMGE results is about 21.3
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/fmge
You can refer to this link for more information.
Hope this helps!!!
what is procedure to apply in tnmc after getting fmge pass certificate?
Hello candidate!
Please refer to the following article for all the information regarding your query..
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/fmge-application-form
Hope this helps you!
28 year old male is found to have 93% hba, 2% hbf, 5% hba2 in hemoglobin electrophoresis. which of the following is most likely diagnosis?
Dear Aspirant,
Kindly elaborate your query. It seems as if you have mentioned your doubt incompletely. Kindly explain the question in better way or you can search the internet for better explanation of your query. I can't see the options for me to give you a concrete answer.
Thanks.
Process for FMGE passed candidates internship?
After passing MCI exam you will get the marksheet.
This Marksheet will help you getting temporary Mci (provisional) registration certificate.
This provisional certificate will help you apply for internship in government hospital in ur hometown or nearby or wherever you wish to pursue internship.
All the certificates, marksheets (highschool, Intermediate, MBBS DEGREE) and application is required.
You may need to visitSwasthya Bhawan orCMO office of thatMandal/district for application.
Submit the application and you will be assigned the hospital for internship.
Start your intership.
Hope this helps you!
Regards!
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