Frequently asked questions about FMGE

FMGE is the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination, also called the Screening Test. It is the examination route described for Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) with a primary medical qualification obtained outside India who seek provisional or permanent registration in India, subject to the applicable rules and verification. NBEMS conducts the examination; its role is limited to conducting the test, publishing results, and handing results to the NMC and State Medical Councils. ^{[1] [2]}

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducts FMGE. The National Medical Commission (NMC) is the national regulator, while the relevant State Medical Council assesses eligibility for registration. Students should not treat these as interchangeable roles. ^{[1] [3]}

No. Passing FMGE and receiving a pass certificate do not themselves guarantee provisional or permanent registration. The June 2026 bulletin states that the concerned State Medical Council independently determines registration eligibility after verification of the required credentials. ^[1]

No. The bulletin describes eligibility for candidates issued admit cards as provisional. If ineligibility or incorrect information is found at any stage, candidature may be cancelled even after results or a pass certificate have been issued. ^[1]

The NMC’s student guidance says that it does not endorse any list of foreign medical institutions or universities for MBBS or an equivalent course. Before admission, students should obtain course, fee, duration, internship, and recognition information directly from the institution and should check the current official regulatory requirements. ^[3]

The June 2026 bulletin requires a candidate to be a citizen of India or an OCI and to meet the further qualification, document, and admission-related conditions in the bulletin. For OCI candidates, use the exact current document requirements in the relevant session bulletin. ^[1]

The candidate must possess a primary medical qualification that is confirmed by the concerned Indian Embassy to be recognised for enrolment as a medical practitioner in the country where the awarding institution is located. The June 2026 bulletin requires documentary support for this eligibility assessment. ^{[1] [2]}

For the June 2026 session, the final-examination result for the primary medical qualification had to be declared on or before 30 April 2026. The submitted proof also had to clearly show that the candidate passed or qualified all mandatory required courses. This is a session-specific deadline, not a standing date. ^[1]

The June 2026 bulletin identified deficiencies involving the Primary Medical Qualification Certificate (PMQC), its Indian-Embassy attestation or apostille, the Eligibility Certificate or admission-related document, and proof of citizenship. The official document portal closed at 11:55 PM on 16 June 2026, with no further opportunity stated in the bulletin. ^[1]

The general rule in the bulletin is that an Eligibility Certificate from NMC or the erstwhile MCI is required, subject to specified historical exceptions. For Indian citizens or OCIs intending to obtain a primary medical qualification outside India on or after May 2018, a qualifying NEET-UG result is treated in lieu of the Eligibility Certificate, provided the candidate meets the applicable undergraduate medical admission eligibility criteria. Check the current notice before relying on this rule for a future session. ^{[1] [3] [4]}

The bulletin cites the 14 March 2019 notification stating that the NEET result is valid for three years from the date of result declaration for pursuing the relevant MBBS/equivalent pathway, including any permitted pre-medical or language course followed by the medical course. This should not be confused with a general claim about every use of a NEET score. ^{[1] [3]}

The June 2026 bulletin says that eligibility for candidates admitted on or after 18 November 2021 is determined according to the NMC’s Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021, as amended from time to time. Website copy should avoid claiming that one particular course feature alone decides eligibility; students should compare their individual course and records with the current applicable regulations and official notices. ^[1]

No. The bulletin warns that a false claim of admission before 18 November 2021 can lead to revocation of the FMGE certificate, even if the examination has been passed. ^[1]

The NMC guidance and the June 2026 bulletin describe a narrow exemption for a person with an undergraduate medical qualification from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States, who also has a postgraduate medical qualification in that country and is recognised for enrolment as a medical practitioner there. This is not a general exemption for all graduates from those countries. ^{[1] [3]}

The June 2026 online application window ran from 21 April 2026 at 3:00 PM to 11 May 2026 at 11:55 PM. Treat this as archival session information only. ^[1]

The prescribed fee was ₹5,250, plus 18% GST of ₹945, for a total of ₹6,195, excluding applicable payment-gateway charges. A website should show the full total, not only the base fee. ^[1]

The bulletin states that the application process is not complete until the payment status shows “S” for successful in the application form. If the status is pending, payment may be delayed at the bank; NBEMS does not accept responsibility for application rejection caused by a settlement delay. ^[1]

The June 2026 bulletin says that submitted applications cannot be withdrawn and that the application fee is not refundable, adjustable, or carried forward to a future date. ^[1]

For payment-successful applications, the general edit window was 16–18 May 2026. Information and documents could be edited except name, nationality, email, Aadhaar number, mobile number, and test city. Photograph, signature, and thumb-impression corrections had a separate window from 21 May to 10 June 2026. ^[1]

For the June 2026 session, no. The bulletin states that an Aadhaar number once entered in the online application could not be modified or updated at any stage or edit window. Candidates should enter it with exceptional care. ^[1]

The bulletin scheduled test-city information for 17 June 2026 and admit-card issuance for 24 June 2026. These were June 2026 dates only; future-session candidates should wait for the relevant official bulletin. ^[1]

Candidates should use the official applicant-login helpdesk or the NBEMS Communication Web Portal with their registered email address. The bulletin warns that canvassing may result in rejection of a request or unfair-means proceedings. ^{[1] [5]}

Yes. The June 2026 bulletin describes FMGE as a computer-based test (CBT) delivered through a computer network. ^[1]

The June 2026 exam comprised 300 multiple-choice questions with a single best response, divided into Part I and Part II, with 150 questions in each part on the same day. Questions are in English and present four response options. ^[1]

Each part contains 150 questions to be attempted in 150 minutes. For June 2026, Part I was scheduled for 9:00–11:30 AM and Part II for 2:00–4:30 PM, with a scheduled break between parts. Future sessions may change the timings. ^[1]

Candidates can use the Mark for Review function within the active section, but the June 2026 bulletin states that they cannot return to or change responses in a previous section once the time for that section has expired. Do not state a fixed number of sections on a website: the bulletin gives an example and allows the operational section structure to vary. ^[1]

No. Each correct response carries one mark, and the June 2026 bulletin states that there is no negative marking. ^[1]

A candidate is declared passed only with at least 150 marks out of 300. Results are declared as Pass or Fail, and individual marks for Part I and Part II are not published. ^[1]

The June 2026 bulletin allocates 100 marks to pre- and para-clinical subjects and 200 marks to clinical subjects. The published blueprint is summarised below; it should be reviewed again when the next bulletin is released. ^[1]

| Group | Subjects and marks | Total | |---|---|---:| | Pre- and para-clinical | Anatomy 17; Physiology 17; Biochemistry 17; Pathology 13; Microbiology 13; Pharmacology 13; Forensic Medicine 10 | 100 | | Clinical | Medicine and allied 48; Surgery and allied 47; Paediatrics 15; Ophthalmology 15; ENT 15; Obstetrics and Gynaecology 30; Community Medicine 30 | 200 |

The reporting counter closes 30 minutes before the test start time. The bulletin says that late arrival at the reporting counter leads to denial of entry even if the candidate reached the venue premises earlier. Plan for security, walking distance, and queues. ^[1]

The bulletin requires a colour printout of the admit card and an original hard copy of a valid government photo ID, such as Voter ID, PAN card, Aadhaar card, passport, or driving licence. Photocopies of government ID are not accepted. Always check the current admit-card instructions too. ^[1]

Candidates who provided Aadhaar details should follow the current NBEMS instructions for Aadhaar-based identity verification. The June 2026 bulletin advises ensuring that Aadhaar biometric authentication is not locked or disabled; it identifies the UIDAI portal or mAadhaar app as routes for temporary unlocking. ^{[1] [6]}

No. The June 2026 bulletin lists electronic devices, personal accessories, bags, wallets, food, and water bottles among prohibited items and states that no storage arrangement is provided at the test venue. Candidates should take only items specifically permitted by the current bulletin or admit card. ^[1]

The bulletin permits a candidate to request to carry necessary medicine or a medical-assistance device only with supporting medical documentation. Without those documents, the item may not be permitted. ^[1]

No. By registering for or taking FMGE, candidates agree to the non-disclosure provisions. Sharing, reproducing, or disclosing examination content through individuals, coaching institutes, or online platforms can lead to cancellation of candidature or result and may trigger further action. ^[1]

The June 2026 bulletin stated that results were likely to be declared by 28 July 2026. This describes the bulletin’s stated timetable, not a claim that the result was necessarily published on that date; refer to the official NBEMS result notice for the actual status. ^[1]

Before the result is declared, a bona fide candidate may submit a challenge regarding a technical error in a question, supported by medical literature, within two calendar days of the examination through the NBEMS Communication Web Portal. For June 2026, that meant by 30 June 2026. Challenges based only on difficulty level, or submitted late, are not entertained. ^{[1] [5]}

No. The bulletin says there is no provision for re-evaluation, rechecking, re-totaling, or grace marks in FMGE. ^[1]

The June 2026 bulletin states that scorecards are likely to be available through applicant login within a week of result declaration and remain available for six months from declaration. Candidates should download and securely retain them promptly. ^[1]

Qualified candidates are issued pass certificates after in-person document and identity verification, including finger biometric and Face ID. The bulletin anticipated issuance within about four weeks of results, subject to the announced distribution process. ^[1]

The bulletin states that a qualified candidate who does not collect the pass certificate within six months from result declaration will have candidature and result deemed cancelled, with no further collection opportunity. Candidates should monitor the official certificate-distribution notice closely. ^[1]

No. The June 2026 bulletin expressly states that the scorecard cannot be produced in place of the FMGE pass certificate for registration with a State Medical Council. ^[1]

The June 2026 bulletin requires a reasoned request, a copy of the police FIR/complaint/NCR for the loss, and a properly attested affidavit. The stated online fee was ₹1,000 plus 18% GST for documents up to the preceding three years and ₹2,000 plus 18% GST for older documents. Because procedure and fees can change, candidates should verify the current NBEMS notice before applying. ^[1]