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FMGE 2024: Key dates and exam overview

 With the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) swiftly approaching on July 6th, 2024, aspiring medical professionals need to prepare diligently. FMGE is a screening test for Indian citizens who hold a medical degree from abroad and plan to practise in India. Medical graduates aspiring to get provisional or permanent registration with the Medical Council of India or any State Medical Council can appear for the FMGE exam. The examination is conducted biannually by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in India.

Countries exempted from FMGE

Certain countries are exempted from the FMGE requirement due to mutual recognition agreements with India. These countries include the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Graduates from these nations are not required to take the FMGE to practise medicine in India.

Structure and format of the exam

 Understanding the exam pattern is crucial for aspiring medical professionals preparing for the FMGE. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the structure and format of the exam.

Mode of examination: computer-based test

Number of parts: two parts (Part A & Part B)

Number of questions: 300 MCQs

Core areas: Pre- and Para Clinical Subjects and Clinical Subjects

Exam duration: 2.5 hours for each part

Exam calendar & fees 2024

 FMGE June 2024

Deadline to submit application: 20th May 2024

Date of exam: July 6, 2024

Demo test: 25th June 2024

Admit card: 1st July 2024

Result announcement: 6th August 2024

FMGE December 2024 (Tentative dates)

Application form: 2nd week of October 2024

Last date to fill application form: Last week of October 2024

Exam date: 3rd week of December 2024

Declaration of result: 3rd week of January 2025

StudyFMGE offers a range of courses with various durations to help you clear the FMGE on your first attempt. Whether you need a comprehensive program or an intensive approach, our courses are designed to meet your needs. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding the exam.