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FMGE is a licensure test conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for foreign medical graduates. The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is a computerized screening test conducted twice a year in June and December. Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have completed their medical degrees from a foreign country can apply for the FMGE 2024 to get a medical license to practice medicine in India. Candidates who pass the NBE FMGE are eligible to apply for various medical PG entrance exams for further practice in India.
As the FMGE 2024 is approaching, medical aspirants need to understand the test pattern, exam dates, scoring structure, and more. This article offers a detailed guide on the FMGE 2024 date, registration process, application procedures, and eligibility criteria. Read the complete article to learn more about FMGE and more.
FMGE December Session Schedule
The official notice for FMGE 2024 date has not been announced yet. The NBE website will soon release the exam dates for FMGE December 2024 on its official website. Interested aspirants are advised to check the official website regularly to get the latest updates on the FMGE. The tentative test dates for FMGE 2024 are provided below, based on the previous FMGE schedule.
FMGE 2024 Important Dates: December Session
| Processes | Timelines |
| FMGE Online Submission of Applications | November 2024 |
| Final Edit Window to rectify Deficient/Incorrect Images | December 2024 |
| Final Opportunity to rectify deficiencies related to documents upload in the application | January 2025 |
| Issue of NBE FMGE Admit Card | January 2025 |
| FMGE December 2024 Date | January 2025 |
| Declaration of FMGE Result 2024 | February 2025 |
FMGE 2024 Exam Pattern
FMGE is a computerized test conducted by the NBE. The test pattern consists of two parts. Both parts have 150- multiple-choice questions and the scoring pattern includes +1 for each right answer and zero negative marks for the wrong answer.
Each question will have 4 responses and students will have to select the correct answer out of the 4 options. The test will be conducted in an online mode and the medium of instruction will be English only.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the examination | Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) |
| Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations |
| Level | Licensing examination |
| Mode | Online |
| Frequency | Twice a year (June and December) |
| Exam duration | Part A – 150 minutes Part B – 150 minutes |
| Total marks | 300 |
| Total Questions | 300 |
| Marking scheme | +1 mark for the right answer Zero negative mark for wrong answer |
| Exam fee | INR 7,080 |
| Medium of Instruction | English |
| Number of test cities | 50 |
| Official website | nbe.edu.in |
FMGE Registration Process for December 2024
The FMGE registration is entirely online and is expected to commence in October 2024. Aspirants are advised to check the FMGE eligibility by referring to the information bulletin on the NBEMS website.
Follow the below-mentioned steps to register:
- Go to the NBEMS official website.
- Select the FMGE tab and click on `To Register’.
- Fill out the FMGE Registration Form to obtain your user ID and password
- Upon submitting the registration form, you will receive a User ID and password via the registered email address from the Administrator.
- Fill out the FMGE application form and upload your photograph, signature, thumb impression, and prescribed documents.
- Select your preferred test centres.
- Make payment of the necessary FMGE fees via Net Banking/Card Payment.
- Take a printout of the filled application form with the transaction ID printed on it.
FMGE Eligibility Criteria 2024
Before applying for the FMGE, aspirants should carefully check the eligibility criteria to ensure they qualify for the exam:
- Nationality: Aspirants must be permanent residents of India or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).
- Qualification: A primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized foreign medical institution recognized by the National Medical Council is mandatory.
- Documents: Here’s a list of the necessary documents:
- Two passport-size photographs in JPG/JPEG format
- Scanned signature (JPG/JPEG format)
- Left thumb impression (JPG/JPEG format)
- MBBS Degree/Provisional Pass Certificate (English Version) duly apostilled/attested by Indian Embassy (PDF format)
- Eligibility Certificate issued by MCI/NMC (If applicable) or score card of NEET-UG if you have joined the primary medical qualification on/after May 2018.
- A Valid Passport (PDF format)
- Exemptions: Students who have completed their MBBS or equivalent education from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom are exempted from the FMGE screening test.
FMGE 2024 Exam Centres
The specific list of exam centers for FMGE will be released by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) closer to the exam date. As per the latest reports, we have included a few popular FMGe test centres. Students can check the list of the FMGE 2024 exam centres given below.
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Ahmedabad
- Lucknow
- Pune
- Bhopal
- Chandigarh
- Thiruvananthapuram
Conclusion
The FMGE is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for foreign medical graduates interested in practicing medicine in India. The official administration will release the exact schedule for the NBE FMGE in the last week of October 2024. Aspirants who are preparing for the FMGE 2024 can visit our DBMCI website regularly to get the latest information about the exam dates, registration process, application procedures, eligibility criteria, etc. Students are further advised to follow the official NBE website to get the FMGE dates for the December session.
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FAQs
Ans. FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) is a licensure examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for Indian and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) who have obtained their primary medical degree from institutions outside India and wish to practice medicine in India.
Ans. The tentative date for the FMGE December 2024 session will likely be around the second or third week of December. The official dates will be announced by the NBE in due course.
Ans. FMGE 2024 admit cards will be released in January 2025.
Ans. No, there is no limit to the number of attempts for FMGE. You can attempt the exam as many times as required.
Ans. FMGE results will be published on the official NBE website. Candidates can check their results by entering their roll number or application ID.
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