Fmge Is Your Gateway To Indian Medicine.

Overview: The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) or MCI screening test, administered by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) twice annually in June and December, is a nationwide examination. It is designed for Indian citizens residing either within the country or abroad who have obtained a medical degree from a foreign college or university and seek registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI), either on a provisional or permanent basis. Passing the FMGE enables international medical graduates to obtain licensure to practice medicine in India. Eligibility Requirements for FMGE 1. Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen, irrespective of current residency. 2. Validated Degree: Must possess a medical degree validated by the Indian Embassy in the country where it was obtained. 3. Completion of Degree: Must have completed the medical degree by the application deadline. Fee Structure for the FMGE Exam 1. Application Fee: Non-refundable and payable upon submission of the application form. The application fee for the December 2023 session was INR 7,080. Future sessions are expected to maintain similar fees unless announced otherwise by NBEMS. 2. Examination Fee: Payable after application approval and eligibility confirmation. The exact amount varies and is typically around INR 5,000. Prices are subject to change by NBEMS. Applicants are advised to verify current fees on the official NBEMS website. About the FMGE Exam: 1. Conducting Authority: The FMGE is a computer-based test (CBT) administered by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). 2. Structure: Comprises 300 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into Part A and Part B, covering Pre-clinical and paraclinical subjects (100 marks) and Clinical subjects (200 marks), totaling 300 marks. 3. Passing Criteria: A minimum score of 150 marks (50%) out of 300 is required to qualify. 4. Duration: Each part of the exam is allotted 2 hours and 30 minutes. 5. Marking Scheme: All questions carry equal marks, with no negative marking. 6. Medium: The exam is conducted in English. 7. Permissible Aid: Scientific calculators are permitted for use during the exam.