ACTIVE 2026National Level
FMGE 2026
Complete exam preparation resource — syllabus, exam pattern, important dates, admit card & free mock tests all in one place.
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National Board of Examinations (NBE)
Courses: Foreign Medical Graduate Examination - Screening Test
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National Medical Commission (NMC)
Courses: Medical Registration after FMGE clearance
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility requirements for FMGE 2026.
Category
Details
Category
Exam Mode
DetailsComputer-Based Test (CBT)
Category
Frequency
DetailsTwice a year (January and June sessions)
Category
Exam Duration
Details150 minutes for Part A and 150 minutes for Part B (Total 300 minutes)
Category
Number of Questions
Details300 MCQs (150 in Part A, 150 in Part B)
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Passing Marks
Details150 marks out of 300
Mock Tests & Structure
Sample Papers
FMGE Sample Paper 1
Test Pattern Details
Duration of FMGE mocks
300 minutes (150 minutes each for Part A and Part B)
Number of questions
300
Total marks
300
Language of FMGE exam
English
Number of answer choices
4
Question type
MCQ
Negative marking
Yes (1/3 mark deducted)
Exam Schedule
Activity
Timeline
Activity
FMGE January 2026 Registration Start
Timeline
14 November 2025
Activity
Last Date to Apply (January session)
Timeline
04 December 2025
Activity
Admit Card Release (January session)
Timeline
14 January 2026
Activity
Exam Date (January session)
Timeline
17 January 2026
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Result Declaration (January session)
Timeline
17 February 2026
Activity
FMGE June 2026 Registration
Timeline
May 2026
Activity
Exam Date (June session)
Timeline
28 June 2026
Activity
Result Declaration (June session)
Timeline
July 2026
Syllabus
Pre-clinical Subjects
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
Para-clinical Subjects
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Forensic Medicine
Clinical Subjects
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Pediatrics
- Ophthalmology
- ENT
- Orthopedics
- Psychiatry
- Dermatology
- Community Medicine
Notifications & Past Events
Date
Event
Date:
14 Nov '25
FMGE January 2026 registration started
Date:
04 Dec '25
FMGE January 2026 registration closed
Date:
29 Dec '25 - 31 Dec '25
FMGE January 2026 correction window
Exam Pattern
Section
Questions
Duration
Part A: Pre-clinical, Para-clinical, and Clinical subjects
Questions150
Duration150 minutes
Part B: Pre-clinical, Para-clinical, and Clinical subjects
Questions150
Duration150 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
You must be an Indian citizen or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) with a primary medical qualification (MBBS equivalent) from a university outside India. The degree must be recognized by the respective medical authority and listed by the World Directory of Medical Schools. You must have an Eligibility Certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC) if applicable.
Visit the official NBE website (natboard.edu.in), register with your details, fill the application form, upload required documents (degree certificate, passport, OCI card if applicable), and pay the fee online. The application fee is INR 7,080.
FMGE is conducted twice a year in January (December session) and June. You can attempt it unlimited times until you pass. There is no age limit or attempt limit.
Candidates must score at least 150 marks out of 300 to pass the FMGE exam. The exam consists of 300 MCQs with 1 mark each, and there is negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.