FMGE: syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility
Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE). Screening test that medical graduates from outside India must pass to register to practise in India
- Category
- Medical
- Conducted by
- National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
- Level
- Licensing / screening test
- Frequency
- Twice a year (June and October sessions in 2026)
- Mode
- Computer-based test at test centres
- Languages
- English
- Application fee
- Rs 4,650 in total: examination fee Rs 3,940.68 plus 18% GST Rs 709.32, excluding payment-gateway charges (October 2026 bulletin).
Eligibility
- Education: Primary medical qualification (PMQC) from a medical institution outside India, with the documents the bulletin lists (PMQC, embassy apostille or attestation, eligibility certificate or admission letter, proof of citizenship).
- Attempts: No restriction on the number of attempts.
- Nationality: Indian citizen or Overseas Citizen of India, as the bulletin's regulation states.
Exam pattern
FMGE
300 min · 300 questions · 300 marks
- Part I: 150 questions, 150 marks
- Part II: 150 questions, 150 marks
Syllabus
Pre and para clinical subjects (100 marks)
Anatomy (17 marks), Physiology (17 marks), Biochemistry (17 marks), Pathology (13 marks), Microbiology (13 marks), Pharmacology (13 marks), Forensic Medicine (10 marks)
Clinical subjects (200 marks)
Medicine (33 marks), Psychiatry (5 marks), Dermatology and STD (5 marks), Radiotherapy (5 marks), General Surgery (32 marks), Anaesthesiology (5 marks), Orthopaedics (5 marks), Radiodiagnosis (5 marks), Paediatrics (15 marks), Ophthalmology (15 marks), Otorhinolaryngology (15 marks), Obstetrics and Gynaecology (30 marks), Community Medicine (30 marks)
Important dates (FMGE October 2026)
- Online application opens: 2026-09-11
- Application closes: 2026-09-25
- Admit cards issued: 2026-10-27
- Examination: 2026-10-31
Selection process
Single screening test. A candidate passes with at least 150 marks out of 300. There is no merit list and no re-evaluation or grace marks.
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Frequently asked questions
What is FMGE?
FMGE stands for Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE). Screening test that medical graduates from outside India must pass to register to practise in India. It is conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Level: Licensing / screening test.
Who is eligible for FMGE?
Education: Primary medical qualification (PMQC) from a medical institution outside India, with the documents the bulletin lists (PMQC, embassy apostille or attestation, eligibility certificate or admission letter, proof of citizenship). Attempts: No restriction on the number of attempts. Nationality: Indian citizen or Overseas Citizen of India, as the bulletin's regulation states.
What is the exam pattern of FMGE?
FMGE: 300 minutes, 300 questions, 300 marks. Mode: Computer-based test at test centres.
How often is FMGE held?
Twice a year (June and October sessions in 2026).
When is FMGE held?
FMGE October 2026 cycle: Online application opens 2026-09-11; Application closes 2026-09-25; Admit cards issued 2026-10-27; Examination 2026-10-31.
How are candidates selected through FMGE?
Single screening test. A candidate passes with at least 150 marks out of 300. There is no merit list and no re-evaluation or grace marks.
What is the application fee for FMGE?
Rs 4,650 in total: examination fee Rs 3,940.68 plus 18% GST Rs 709.32, excluding payment-gateway charges (October 2026 bulletin).
Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-10-04. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.