FMGE Exam 2024: Date, Eligibility, Application, Syllabus & Subjects, and Exam Pattern

Are you a foreign medical graduate who wishes to practice in India? If so, you must clear the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination [FMGE] which is a mandatory licensing examination for foreign medical graduates like you.

FMGE is conducted by the National Board of Examinations [NBE] and is not an entrance test for seeking admission to any institute. Clearing FMGE can allow you to register with the National Medical Commission [NMC)]/State Medical Council (SMC). This exam is held twice a year, in June and December tentatively. If you fail to clear/take the exam in June, you can attempt it in the December session.

If you are planning to attempt FMGE in 2024, you can rely on us. Here, we provide complete information on the FMGE 2024 exam, including its date, eligibility criteria, application process, subjects, and more.

FMGE 2024 Exam Date

Get ready to attend the FMGE 2024 exam in June, as the NBE has announced that the exam will take place on July 6, 2024. The results are expected to be announced by August 6, 2024. You can submit the application as the registration window is currently open, starting from April 29, 2024, and will be up until May 20, 2024.

Below is a table listing all important dates associated with the FMGE exam. This table can help you ensure that you meet all submission and application deadlines promptly, manage your application process, and ensure timely completion of all required tasks.

Important actions	Timeline
Online submission of application	April 29, 2024 to May 20, 2024 [till 11:55 pm]
Edit window for candidates who successfully paid the application fees	May 24, 2024 to May 28, 2024
Final Edit window to rectify deficient/incorrect images	June 07, 2024 to June 10, 2024
Opportunity to rectify deficiencies related to documents uploaded.	The portal closes on June 14, 2024 at 11:55 PM.[This is to be done through the online deficient document submission portal: https://exam.natboard.edu.in/fmge.php]
Final window for the list of candidates who need to rectify deficiencies.[A list of candidates will be published on the NBEMS website]	June 21, 2024 (11 am) – June 24, 2024 (11:55 pm)
Admit card issue date	July 01, 2024
FMGE date	July 06, 2024
Result announcement date	By August 06, 2024

[Note: Please use this table for reference purposes only. Dates are subject to change by NBE. Always refer to the official NBE website for important FMGE exam dates.]

FMGE Eligibility Criteria

Before you start applying to the FMGE 2024 Exam, ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria set by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). Here’s what you need to know:

Citizenship

The candidates must be either a citizen of India or an overseas citizen of India.

Primary Medical Qualification

The candidate should possess a primary medical qualification and it should be a recognized qualification for enrolment as a medical practitioner in the country.

Examination Result

The result of the final examination for the primary medical qualification must have been declared on or before 30th April 2024.

Age Limit

There is no age limit for candidates applying for the FMGE exam. If you meet the above criteria, you can apply regardless of your age.

Attempt Limit

There’s no limit to the number of attempts. You can take the FMGE exam as many times as necessary to pass.

Additional information

Candidates seeking provisional or permanent registration in India are exempt from qualifying for the FMGE screening test if they hold an undergraduate medical qualification from Australia/Canada/New Zealand/United Kingdom/United States of America and have been awarded a postgraduate medical qualification in one of these countries, recognized for enrolment as a medical practitioner.

To know more, click FMGE eligibility criteria

FMGE Exam Application Process

Prior to filling out the FMGE exam application, you must first register on the NBE website. Upon registration, you will receive a user ID and password via the registered email address and/or mobile number. Using these credentials, you can complete the application form. 

Here’s a step-by-step guide to filling out the FMGE application form:

1. Visit the official website of NBE and navigate to the “Examinations” section, then select “FMGE examinations” under the screening tests category.
2. Complete the registration process and log in to your account.
3. Fill out the application form.
4. Pay the application fee through the designated payment gateway and click on submit.
5. Download the confirmation page and keep a hard copy for future reference.

Watch the video where Dr. Rajiv Dhawan explains a comprehensive and concise guide on “How to fill out the FMGE application form”. He simplifies the process and provides step-by-step instructions. From eligibility criteria to document preparation, he offers valuable insights and expert tips to ensure a smooth application experience.

[Note: Make sure you have submitted the name, date of birth, nationality, mobile Number, and Email address correctly as these can’t be changed once the registration is completed.]

FMGE Examination Fee

The FMGE examination fee remains the same for all candidates.

• Examination fee – Rs. 5,250
• GST @18% – Rs. 945
• Total – Rs. 6,195

“Once the application form is submitted, it can’t be withdrawn. The fee will not be carried forward to a future date nor refunded under any circumstances. Any claim for refund, adjustment, or carrying forward of the application fee will not be entertained.” – NBE

FMGE Exam 2024 Process and Exam Pattern

The FMGE exam process is simple when you are completely aware of it. To help you understand it easily, we’ve outlined the step-by-step process that individuals like you should follow to experience a smooth FMGE exam process. Here’s an overview of the computer-based FMGE June exam 2024:

• Step 1: Register and login
• Step 2: Fill out the form and submit the online application
• Step 3: Get the admit card
• Step 4: Report at the test centre on the scheduled date and time
• Step 5: Proceed for Security check-in
• Step 6: Register for the test using face ID
• Step 7: Begin the test
• Step 8: End the test

Apart from the process of the exam, you should also be familiar with the exam pattern and its marking scheme. Here are the details of the FMGE 2024 exam pattern and marking scheme.

• Type of exam: Licensing exam
• Mode of the exam: Computed-based test
• Frequency of the exam: Twice a year
• Total questions: 300
• Type of questions: MCQs
• Number of exam parts [old format]: 2
• Duration of exam: 150 minutes for each part [total 300 minutes]
• Correct response: 1 mark
• Incorrect response: Zero
• Unattempted question: Zero
• Pass marks: Obtain a minimum of 150 marks out of 300

[Note: There’s no negative marking for the FMGE exam. There is no provision for re-totaling or re-evaluation.]

FMGE Exam 2024 New Format

In the upcoming FMGE exam, the National Board of Examinations (NBE) has introduced a new format. While there are no major changes to the overall structure of the exam, such as the number of questions, duration, syllabus, or parts, a significant change has been made regarding the implementation of time-bound sections for each part of the questions.

In the FMGE exam 2024, each part of the paper, comprising 150 questions, has been subdivided into 3 sections – Section A, B, and C. With 50 questions allocated to each section and 50 minutes allotted for each section, the exam’s total duration sums to 300 minutes. While the total number of questions and parts remains unchanged, this new structure allows for better time management and focus, ensuring candidates have adequate time to complete each section within the stipulated time frame.

Below is the FMGE exam 2024 new pattern in detail:

• Total questions: 300
• Total parts: 2
• Questions for each part: 150
• Each part is subdivided into 3 sections
• Total sections: 6
• Allocated time for each section: 50 minutes
• Total time for FMGE exam: 300 minutes

Candidates are restricted from proceeding from one section to another until the completion of the allotted time for the previous section. Furthermore, candidates are not permitted to review the questions or modify their responses in a section after the allotted time of the section. The questions of the next section will automatically commence following the completion of the allotted time for the previous section.

FMGE Exam 2024 Syllabus and Subject-wise Weightage

For an effective preparation strategy, understanding the FMGE exam 2024 syllabus is crucial. Familiarizing yourself with the topics and concepts covered in the exam can significantly enhance your preparation. Below is the complete FMGE exam syllabus:

Pre-clinical Subjects

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry

Para-Clinical Subjects

• Pharmacology
• Microbiology
• Pathology
• Forensic Medicine
• Social and Preventive Medicine

Clinical Subjects

• Medicine
• Surgery
• Pediatrics
• ENT
• Ophthalmology
• Dermatology
• Orthopedics
• Anesthesia
• Radiodiagnosis
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Psychiatry

Here is the allocation of marks for each subject, providing insight into the importance of each subject for the FMGE exam:

Pre and Para Clinical Subjects	Distribution of 300 Marks
Anatomy	17
Physiology	17
Biochemistry	17
Pathology	13
Pharmacology	13
Microbiology	13
Forensic Medicine	10
Total	100

Clinical Subjects	Distribution of Marks
Medicine	33
Dermatology & STD	5
General Surgery	32
Anesthesiology	5
Orthopaedics	5
Radiodiagnosis	5
Obstetrics & Gynecology	30
Otorhinolaryngology [ENT]	15
Ophthalmology	15
Pediatrics	15
Psychiatry	5
Radiotherapy	5
Community Medicine	30
Total	200

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