Foreign Medical Graduates Examination On July 6, Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme

Exam Pattern

The exam comprises a single paper with 300 multiple-choice questions, each having four response options in English. Candidates must select the correct or most appropriate answer from the given options.

The question paper for each part of the FMGE will be structured into multiple time-bound sections. For instance, if each part contains three time-bound sections (Section A, B, and C), each section will include 50 questions and have a time allocation of 50 minutes.

The exam is divided into two parts, each containing 150 questions to be completed in 150 minutes. There will be a break between the two parts. Each part is further divided into multiple time-bound sections. 

Candidates must complete each section within its allotted time and cannot review or modify their responses once the time for that section has elapsed. The subsequent section will automatically commence after the completion of the previous section’s allotted time.

Candidates have the option to mark any question, whether attempted or not, for review, allowing them to revisit these questions within a section before the section’s allotted time ends. It’s important to note that questions marked for review will be evaluated based on the provided marking scheme.

To pass, a candidate must score a minimum of 150 out of 300 marks in the examination. Results (Pass/Fail) for eligible candidates will be published on the NBEMS website. There are no provisions for re-totaling, re-evaluation, or the award of grace marks in the FMGE.

FMGE June 2024: Steps to Download Admit Card

• Visit the official website.
• Find the Admit Card link on the homepage.
• Click the link and enter the required credentials.
• The admit card will appear on the screen.
• Review the details.
• Save and download it for future use.

Having a valid admit card is mandatory to take the exam. Candidates without a valid admit card will not be permitted to take the exam.

Eligibility

• The candidate must be an Indian citizen or an Overseas Citizen of India.
• The candidate should hold a primary medical qualification recognised by the Indian Embassy for enrollment as a medical practitioner in the country where the qualification was awarded.
• The final examination result for the primary medical qualification must be declared on or before April 30, 2024.
• The candidate should have received an ‘Eligibility Certificate’ from the National Medical Commission (or the former Medical Council of India).
• Only eligible candidates with both the Eligibility Certificate (if applicable) and the Provisional Pass Certificate/Degree Certificate of Primary Medical Qualification can appear for the FMGE.

Qualified candidates receive a Screening Test Pass Certificate from NBEMS after biometric/Face ID verification and document submission.

Candidates can attempt the FMGE multiple times without restriction. However, once a candidate successfully passes the FMGE, they are no longer eligible to retake the exam. Any attempt made by a candidate in violation of this rule will be considered void and cancelled.