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FMGE / MCI Screening Test

Screening test for Indian citizens with foreign medical qualifications.

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Next Exam 30 Jun 2025
Registration April 2025
Mode Online
Difficulty High
Quick overview
Conducting Body: NBEMS
Attempts: Twice a year
Seats via exam: 1.1+ lakh MBBS, 26k BDS, AYUSH, Nursing
Applicants (last year): 25,000+
Score validity: Same admission year
Registration fee: ₹1,700 (UR), ₹1,600 (EWS/OBC), ₹1,000 (SC/ST/PwD)
  • FMGE is a screening test for Indian citizens with foreign medical degrees.
  • Required to practice medicine in India after completing MBBS from abroad.
  • Conducted twice a year (June and December sessions).
  • Must pass to get permanent registration with NMC.
Eligibility criteria
Qualification
  • MBBS degree from a foreign medical institution recognized by NMC.
  • Indian citizenship or OCI/PIO status.
  • Completion of internship (if applicable).
Exam pattern
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Mode: Online
Sections: All MBBS subjects
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer
Language Options: English
Syllabus distribution
All MBBS Subjects
  • Complete MBBS curriculum as per NMC guidelines
Application process
  1. Register on NBEMS website.
  2. Fill application form and upload documents.
  3. Pay application fee.
  4. Download admit card.
  5. Appear for exam.
Keep soft copies of documents (Photo, Signature, Category certificate, PwD certificate) ready before the form opens.
Important dates 2025
Notification March 2025
Registration April 2025
Exam Date June 2025
Result July 2025
Cut-off trend (score range)
Category 2024 2023 2022
General 150/600 (minimum 50%) 150/600 150/600

Cut-off range indicates total raw score out of 720 required to qualify for counselling.

Preparation insights
  • Study complete MBBS curriculum thoroughly.
  • Focus on Indian medical practice guidelines.
  • Practice previous year question papers.
  • Take mock tests to improve speed.
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Latest updates
15 Mar 2025

NBEMS released FMGE 2025 notification. Registration starts in April.

Useful resources
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