What is Screening Test or FMGE? Important Things to Know About FMGE

FMGE Significance

FMGE is a crucial eligibility and licensing exam for all abroad medical graduates. It decides students’ career fate, as passing this examination is necessary to get licensed to practice in India. FMGE aims to maintain a particular standard among medical students and help Indian students to establish their career in India. So, if you have a primary degree from a recognized medical university abroad and intend to register with the NMC, FMGE is a must.

FMGE Eligibility

What is the eligibility criteria for FMGE?

Here’s the answer.

• The candidates must be a bonafide Indian citizen or OCI (Overseas Citizen of India).

• The candidate must have a medical degree confirmed by the respective Indian embassy.

• The qualifications must be recognized by the country where the institute is situated to enable you to enroll as a medical practitioner.

• Submit educational proofs.

If you have done your medical studies and have a primary medical degree from Australia, UK, USA, New Zealand or Canada, you do not have to appear for FMGE.

FMGE Exam Pattern

A comprehensive understanding of the exam pattern increased the likelihood of succeeding in the exam. Here’s the pattern of FMGE.

Exam Medium	English
Exam Mode	Online
Question Type	Objective (MCQs)
Paper Set	2 (Part A & B)
Duration	5 hours (2.5 hours for each part)
Total number of Questions	300
Maximum Marks Rewards	300 (1 mark per correct answer)
Negative Marking	Nil

FMGE Quick Facts

Here are some quick facts about FMGE.

Exam Name	Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE)
Competent Authority	National Board of Examinations (NBE)
Level	Licensing examinations
Frequency of the exam	Twice a year
Qualifying Marks	At least 50%

FMGE Application | How to Apply for FMGE?

The NBE releases application forms for June and December sessions separately.

FMGE Form Filling | How to Fill the FMGE Application?

Here’s the procedure to fill the FMGE application.

• Click on FMGE Application Form on the official website

• Register with your phone number and email address

• You will receive login credentials on your email address

• Log in using your User ID and password

• Submit your personal information, qualification and communication details

• Specify the city of your choice

• Upload scanned photos, signature and left thumb impression

• Agree to the declaration and pay

• A confirmation page appears where you must recheck all your details

FMGE Documents

Students must submit the below documents with the specifications mentioned below.

• 10th and 12th standard certificate and mark sheet

• Address proof

• Internship certificate

• Photo ID Proof (Aadhar Card/ Voter ID/ PAN Card/ Driving License, etc.)

• MBBS degree

• Passport copy

• Eligibility certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC)

• Passport size photographs

• Digital signatures

While reporting to the FMGE exam center, you must carry the following documents with you.

• PAN card

• Voter ID

• Passport

• Driving License

• Aadhar Card

Document Specifications of FMGE Application Form
Document	Size	Format	Dimension
Passport Size Photograph	Less than 80 KB	JPG/JPEG	35 mm x 45 mm
Signature	20-100 KB	JPG/JPEG	35 mm x 45 mm
Left-hand Thumb Impression	Less than 80 KB	JPG/JPEG	1.5 cm X 3.5 cm

FMGE Mock Test | How to Take the FMGE Mock Test?

You can take the FMGE mock test to prepare for it better. Here’s how to do it.

• Open NBE FMGE website

• Click on the Application Login section

• Fill your User ID and password

• You will find a mock test available for you

• Read the instruction for practice tests

• Click on ‘I am ready to Begin’ to start the mock test

• Each question will have four options with only one right answer

• Click the correct answer, click save and then click next

FMGE Cut-Off | FMGE Passing Marks

The passing marks for FMGE exam are at least 150 out of 300.

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