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Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) exam pattern and syllabus, updated for June 2026:
🩺 What is FMGE?
The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination is a mandatory screening test conducted by NBEMS (National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences) for Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) who completed their MBBS abroad and wish to practice medicine in India. It is held twice a year — June and December.
📋 FMGE June 2026 — Key Exam Pattern
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Medium | English only |
| Total Questions | 300 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Duration | 5 hours (2 × 2.5 hrs) |
| Parts | Part A + Part B |
| Correct answer | +1 mark |
| Wrong answer | No negative marking |
| Passing marks | 150/300 (50%) — same for all categories |
⚠️ Important structural rule (introduced 2024):
Candidates cannot go back to a previous section or modify answers once the allotted time for that section ends. The next section auto-starts.
📚 Syllabus & Subject-wise Weightage
Part A — Pre & Para-Clinical (100 Questions)
| Subject | Approx. Questions |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | 17 |
| Physiology | 17 |
| Biochemistry | 17 |
| Pathology | 13 |
| Microbiology | 13 |
| Pharmacology | 13 |
| Forensic Medicine | 10 |
Part B — Clinical (200 Questions)
| Subject | Approx. Questions |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 33 |
| General Surgery | 32 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 30 |
| Community Medicine | 30 |
| Paediatrics | 15 |
| Ophthalmology | 15 |
| Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | 15 |
| Psychiatry | 5 |
| Dermatology & STD | 5 |
| Anaesthesiology | 5 |
| Orthopaedics | 5 |
| Radiodiagnosis | 5 |
| Radiotherapy | 5 |
📅 FMGE June 2026 — Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opened | April 21, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | May 11, 2026 |
| Exam date | June 28, 2026 |
| Result declaration | By July 28, 2026 |
Registration is now closed (deadline was May 11). The exam is on June 28, 2026.
🎯 Quick Strategy Tips
- High-yield subjects (most questions): Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Community Medicine — together ~125 questions
- Part A anchor subjects: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry — 51 questions combined
- The syllabus follows the MBBS curriculum under Graduate Medical Education Regulations
- Official info: nbe.edu.in
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