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)

Comprehensive student gateway for Permanent Registration with NMC / State Medical Councils for Foreign MBBS Graduates admissions. Access official registration schedule, question papers with solutions, cutoff ranks, college predictors, and counselling guides.
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
300
Total Score
10
PYQ Papers (PDF)
10
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5 Hours (Part A: 150 Min + Part B: 150 Min)
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FMGE 2026 Paper Analysis & Difficulty Level

Shift-wise Faculty Review

Consolidated expert faculty review and student feedback across shifts for FMGE. The overall paper difficulty is rated Moderate to Challenging with a balanced distribution across core subject areas.

Overall Difficulty
Moderate
Balanced question spread
Time Pressure
High / Lengthy
Multi-step numericals
Good Attempts (99 %ile)
75% - 82%
With 90%+ accuracy

Section-Wise Difficulty Breakdown

Section / Subject Difficulty Rating Key Topic Highlights Expected Good Attempts
Section 1 (Core Concepts) Moderate Formula-based, direct definitions, theoretical recall 80% - 85%
Section 2 (Application & Problem Solving) Moderate to Tough Multi-concept linkages, multi-step reactions / calculations 65% - 75%
Section 3 (Analytical / Numerical) Lengthy / Tough Rigorous numerical calculations, data analysis caselets 55% - 65%

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Paper Analysis

How is the shift-wise paper difficulty normalized in FMGE?
The conducting authority uses a standard percentile normalization formula based on the relative performance of all candidates across each shift, ensuring no candidate is disadvantaged by an inherently tougher paper.
What constitutes a 'safe score' in FMGE for Tier-1 colleges?
Aiming for an 80%+ raw score or 99+ percentile generally secures admission into top-tier institutes and premier branches across India.

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