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The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially announced the schedule for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2025 session. As per the latest notification, the online application process will commence on November 14, 2025, and the examination is scheduled to be conducted on January 17, 2026. The FMGE serves as a licensure examination for Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) who have obtained their medical qualifications from foreign institutions and wish to register and practice medicine in India.

Key Highlights

  • Conducting Authority: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
  • Examination Name: Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) – December 2025 Session
  • Application Start Date: November 14, 2025
  • Last Date to Apply: To be notified in the official information bulletin
  • Examination Date: January 17, 2026
  • Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • Official Website: https://natboard.edu.in/

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for FMGE December 2025 must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a citizen of India or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
  • Must possess a primary medical qualification confirmed by the concerned Indian Embassy as recognized for enrolment as a medical practitioner in the country where it was awarded.
  • Candidates must have obtained the Eligibility Certificate (EC) issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI), if applicable.
  • Applicants must submit all required documents within the prescribed deadline to qualify for the examination.

Examination Structure

  • The FMGE will be conducted in two parts on a single day, each consisting of 150 multiple-choice questions.
  • There will be no negative marking.
  • Candidates must obtain a minimum of 150 marks out of 300 to qualify.
  • The exam will be conducted at designated test centres across India in Computer-Based Mode.

Admission Process / Application Procedure

  1. Visit the NBEMS official website – https://natboard.edu.in/.
  2. Click on the FMGE December 2025 Application Link under the “Examinations” section.
  3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
  4. Fill out the online application form carefully and upload the necessary documents (passport, qualification proof, eligibility certificate, etc.).
  5. Pay the prescribed application fee through online payment modes.
  6. Submit the application and retain a printout for future reference.

Programme Benefits

  • Enables Indian nationals with foreign medical qualifications to obtain registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Councils.
  • Provides an opportunity for qualified doctors to legally practice medicine in India.
  • Ensures that all practicing medical professionals meet the standardized benchmark of medical education and clinical competence.

Quick Overview

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameForeign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) – December 2025
Conducting BodyNational Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Application Start DateNovember 14, 2025
Exam DateJanuary 17, 2026
Mode of ExamComputer-Based Test
Official Websitehttps://natboard.edu.in/

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