Conducting Body: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) National / Screening Level Entrance Exam 2026
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FMGE: Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (Medical Screening Test)

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Permanent Registration with NMC / State Medical Councils for Foreign MBBS Graduates Duration: 5 Hours (Part A: 150 Min + Part B: 150 Min) Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Marks: 300 Frequency: Twice a Year (June & December) Fee: ?7,080
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FMGE 2026 Key Highlights

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Full Name of Examination Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (Medical Screening Test)
Conducting Authority National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Category & Stream Medical
Admissions & Course Types Permanent Registration with NMC / State Medical Councils for Foreign MBBS Graduates
Mode of Examination Computer Based Test (CBT)
Examination Duration 5 Hours (Part A: 150 Min + Part B: 150 Min)
Total Maximum Marks 300 Marks
Examination Frequency Twice a Year (June & December)
Application Fee ?7,080
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Eligibility Criteria for FMGE 2026

Indian Citizen / OCI possessing primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized medical institution outside India.

Exam Pattern & Paper Structure

Computer Based Test (CBT)
300 MCQs divided into two parts of 150 questions each covering Pre, Para, and Clinical subjects.

Marking Scheme & Scoring Mechanism

+1 mark per correct answer. No negative marking. Qualifying marks: 150 out of 300 (50%).

High-Yield Syllabus Overview

NMC prescribed MBBS syllabus covering 19 subjects.

Central Government Reservation Policy

Reservation Category Percentage Allocation Key Eligibility Mandate
GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 10% Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate
OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) 27% Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15% Recognized competent authority caste certificate
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5% Recognized competent authority tribe certificate
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 5% (Horizontal) Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Overview

What is FMGE and who conducts it?
FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (Medical Screening Test)) is a prestigious entrance examination conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for admission to Permanent Registration with NMC / State Medical Councils for Foreign MBBS Graduates programs across India.
What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in FMGE 2026?
Indian Citizen / OCI possessing primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized medical institution outside India.
What is the mode and duration of the FMGE examination?
The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) with a total duration of 5 Hours (Part A: 150 Min + Part B: 150 Min) for a maximum score of 300 marks.
What is the official website for FMGE 2026?
The official portal is accessible at https://natboard.edu.in.

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