Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE)

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) is the conducting authority of the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination - FMGE.  NBE has released the application form of FMGE 2019 on October 11, 2019. Through an official notification, NBE has announced the exam date of FMGE 2019 December session. The computer-based exam will be conducted on December 20, 2019.  The information brochure of FMGE 2020 has also been released which reflects that Faridabad has been added to the list of test cities. Every year, FMGE screening test is conducted biannually in June and December session. Only the Indian nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) are eligible to appear for FMGE 2019 to obtain a provisional or permanent registration certificate from Medical Council of India (MCI) or any State Medical Council (SMC).

The application form of FMGE 2019 for December session will be released online on October 11, 2019. Only aspirants who have completed their MBBS with one-year rotatory internship and other specified eligibility criteria can register. The successfully registered aspirants will be able to edit their details through the correction window. FMGE admit card 2019 December session will be issued on December 13 in online mode. It is mandatory to download the hall ticket and carry it at the exam centre along with the identity proof for verification purpose.

FMGE 2019 December session exam will be divided into two parts - Part A and B, with 150 questions for each part. For each part, 150 minutes will be allotted to answer. As per the official exam pattern of FMGE 2019, one mark will be awarded for every correct answer, while there is no negative marking and zero marks for every unanswered question. NBE will conduct FMGE 2019 exam in two shifts in morning and evening.

NBE will declare FMGE result 2019 for December session on January 20 in the form of PDF. The result of FMGE 2019 will mention the roll number of candidates, scores (out of 300) and qualifying status. It is mandatory for aspirants to obtain at least 150 marks out of 300 to pass the examination. Only the qualified candidates will be allowed to download the scorecard. The tentative schedule for distribution of FMGE registration will be announced in the third week of January 2020.

The Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) are required to fulfill the following eligibility criteria of FMGE 2019 in order to be able to appear in the examination. Candidates can check the FMGE 2019 eligibility criteria listed below:

• The candidates applying to FMGE 2019 December session 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 World Health Organization (WHO) or an institution duly attested by the India 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, United Kingdom, New Zealand and the United States of America need not appear in FMGE 2019 screening test as they can directly register with MCI/SMC. 

Mode of Application : Online

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

The FMGE application form 2019 from December session has been released by NBE on October 11. Separate FMGE application forms for the different sessions in June and December is made available by the conducting authority. The application form of FMGE 2019 for December session will be provided in the online mode only. Candidates can check the procedure to fill in the FMGE 2019 application form mentioned below.

• Candidates need to click on the registration link of FMGE 2019 that is 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 2019 must be filled out by the candidates.
• All the information provided in the FMGE 2019 application form must be correct, so candidates must thoroughly check the details before clicking on the 'Submit' button. 
• The fee for application form of FMGE 2019 should be paid in the next step via Credit or Debit Card or net Banking only.
• The candidates must check the confirmation box in order to ensure successful submission of FMGE application form 2019. Candidates successfully completing the application process of FMGE 2019 will received a confirmation letter sent by NBE on their registered email IDs.

Application Fees

The FMGE exam pattern 2019 can be checked by the aspirants below.

NBE organises FMGE mock test 2019 for aspirants who wished to appear in the examination. The practice test of FMGE will be made available from December 1, 2019. The Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) who will fill the application form will be eligible to take up the FMGE 2019 mock test. Aspirants taking up the mock test of FMGE 2019 will be able to get acquainted with the test layout, and how to navigate the online examination. Candidates are required to enter their login ID and password in order to be able to take the FMGE mock test 2019. The practice test of FMGE 2019 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 2019 before the actual exam in order to familiarize themselves with various aspects crucial to the entrance examination.

Candidates registering for FMGE will be issued the FMGE admit card 2019 by the NBE on December 13, 2019. The link to download FMGE 2019 admit card will be made available on the official website of the authority. Candidates can download the admit card of FMGE 2019 December session by entering their login credentials - User ID and Password. Candidates should also paste a recent passport-sized photograph of the required specification on the FMGE 2019 hall ticket after downloading it. It is mandatory that candidates carry the admit card of FMGE 2019 and a valid photo identity proof along with them to the exam centre.