Jul 27, 2025
The FMGE July 2025 exam which was conducted on 26th July, 2025 has officially wrapped up. And, as always we’ve gone above and beyond to bring you an in-depth, student-driven analysis.
As soon as the exam ended, we reached out to hundreds of aspirants through forms and direct messages to capture their raw and unfiltered experiences.
From subject-wise weightage and question trends to time management strategies and difficulty levels, we’ve compiled all the crucial insights you need to understand how this attempt truly unfolded. Whether you’re looking to compare your own performance or plan smarter for the next session, this detailed breakdown is for you.
To provide you with an in-depth overview, we collected feedback from aspirants who appeared for the exam. Here's a breakdown of the key aspects:
According to the feedback we received, 53.5% students found the exam to be moderately difficult.
While 44.2 % found it difficult and the rest deemed it easy.
We asked the students about the general pattern of the questions asked. Here's what they said:
Based on the responses, the overall difficulty level of the FMG exam was determined to range from moderate to difficult.
Quite a significant number of students described the paper as concept-heavy, clinical, and time consuming. They even claimed that several questions were long and tricky that required a lot of time to understand and decipher.
A few students even highlighted that, although they had come across most of the topics and they seemed familiar too, the framing and depth of questions went beyond routine preparation. The students even wrestled with confusing options and syndromic representations that demanded deeper clinical reasoning.
Here are some of the responses that we received:
Based on recent student feedback, the FMGE exam showcased a distinct clinical focus with OBG (41.5%), Medicine (22%), and Ophthalmology (12.2%) emerging as the most heavily weighted subjects. In contrast, subjects like Anatomy, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Microbiology, ENT, and OBG appeared with comparatively lower representation (around 7%). This indicates a clear emphasis on high-yield clinical disciplines, with relatively modest coverage of some foundational and para-clinical areas.
According to the feedback, we have deciphered that the students have encountered only a few repeated questions in the overall exam.
Here is the graphical representation of what students have to say.
Aspirants shared a wide spectrum of strategies tailored to managing a long and clinical FMG exam.
Most FMGE aspirants focused on smart time management, using techniques like eliminating options, solving known questions first, and spotting buzzwords. Rapid PYQ revision, staying calm, and adapting strategies from past attempts also helped many navigate the clinical-heavy paper efficiently.
Below are some of the responses shared by the aspirants:
Yes: 88.7%
The exam drew mixed reactions from thousands of aspirants across the country. To be a tad more specific, it leant more towards the tougher side for many. While some students claimed that the exam was pretty manageable and fair, a significant number described it to be confusing, difficult or mentally exhausting.
Most of the students found the second part of the exam to be more balanced. Overall the emotions reflected unpredictability, fatigue, and even varying levels of satisfaction.
To help students assess their performance and reinforce key concepts from the mock exam, we conducted a dedicated Test and Discussion session with Dr. Deepak Marwah.
Dr. Marwah discussed each question in detail, offering conceptual clarity. You can now download the complete PDF of the Test and Discussion to revise thoroughly and strengthen your exam readiness.
If you're unsure about your performance in FMGE July 2025 or want expert insights into the exam, watch the full exam analysis by top educators here.
The FMGE January 2025 exam, conducted on 12th January 2025, has concluded successfully. Thousands of aspirants across the country attempted the exam, showcasing their months of hard work and dedication. With the exam now behind us, it’s time to dive into a detailed analysis based on the valuable insights shared by the candidates.
Here’s everything you need to know about the FMGE January 2025 exam, including feedback on the question patterns, difficulty levels, time management, and more!
To provide you with an in-depth overview, we collected feedback from aspirants who appeared for the exam. Here's a breakdown of the key aspects:
According to the feedback we received, 81.1% students found the exam to be moderately difficult.
While 15.1 % found it difficult and the rest deemed it easy.
We asked the students about the general pattern of the questions asked. Here's what they said:
Based on the responses gathered, the overall perception of the exam appears to be a blend of moderate to challenging questions, with varying levels of difficulty across different sections.
A significant number of students categorized the questions as "moderate," while others found specific parts—particularly the first part—to be more difficult and lengthy, with complex clinical scenarios and tricky options. Some responses indicated that the second part was relatively easier, with straightforward and conceptual questions.
Here are some of the responses that we received:
Based on the feedback received, the subject distribution in the FMG exam reflects notable trends in terms of weightage. Anatomy, Pathology, and Surgery emerged as subjects with the highest representation, each accounting for a significant 24% of the responses.
Physiology followed closely with 13.5%. In contrast, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and FMT were observed to have comparatively lower weightage. These insights highlight a balanced yet clinical-heavy exam structure, focusing heavily on core foundational subjects, especially those relevant to clinical scenarios.
Below are the responses we received from the aspirants about the repeat questions they came across.
There were a mixed bag of strategies that were employed by the aspirants.
Time management emerged as a key focus, with many students aiming to solve a specific number of questions within a set timeframe. Revision, particularly using Last Resort Revision (LRR) and frequently asked questions (PYQs), played a crucial role in preparation.
A strategic approach of solving known questions first and managing speed effectively was crucial, especially given the new time-based sections in the exam.
Below are some of the responses shared by the aspirants:
Yes: 90%
The FMGE January 2025 exam was widely regarded as moderately challenging. Part 1 was tougher with lengthy, clinical-based questions, making time management crucial. In contrast, Part 2 was more manageable, featuring PYQs with a few tricky options. While some found the mix of direct and conceptual questions unexpected, most candidates remain hopeful and satisfied with their efforts.
Here are some specific responses from the candidates:
The FMGE exam for the July 2024 session, conducted on July 6th has concluded successfully. All the aspirants seem to have a wonderful exam experience.
With the exam now behind us, it's time to dive into a comprehensive analysis based on the experiences shared by candidates who took the test.
Read on for a detailed FMG 2024 exam review, including insights on question types, difficulty levels, and more.
To get a clear idea about FMG ‘2024 July exam, we gathered the feedback from the aspirants who took the recent FMG exam. Based on the insights, we present you the detailed FMGE review. Below are the key questions that we asked and their respective responses:
According to the feedback we received, 87.7% students found the exam to be moderately difficult.
While 10.8 % found it difficult and the rest deemed it easy.
We asked the students about the general pattern of the questions asked. Here's what they said:
According to the feedback we’ve received from the students, most of the questions were moderately challenging. To be specific, 86.2% questions were moderate, 10.8% of them were difficult, and 3.1% of them were easy.
According to the feedback received, subjects with the lowest weightage in the FMG July '24 exam were Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, FMT, Ophthalmology, ENT, PSM, Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Radiology, Psychiatry, Orthopedics, and Anaesthesia.
On the other hand, the subjects with the highest weightage were Pathology, Biochemistry, Ophthalmology, ENT, PSM, Medicine, Surgery, OBG, and Microbiology.
Candidates have mixed opinions about the difficulty level of Part A and B of the FMG July '24 exam. Below are some responses from the candidates:
Below are the responses we received from the aspirants about the repeat questions they came across.
There were a mixed bag of strategies that were employed by the aspirants.
Time management emerged as a key focus, with many students aiming to solve a specific number of questions within a set timeframe. Revision, particularly using Last Resort Revision (FMGE LRR) and frequently asked questions (PYQs), played a crucial role in preparation.
A strategic approach of solving known questions first and managing speed effectively was crucial, especially given the new time-based sections in the exam.
Below are some of the responses shared by the aspirants:
Yes: 84.6%
Speaking of the overall exam experience, the majority of students found the exam to be moderately difficult. Many mentioned that PrepLadder's content, especially QBank, Rapid Revision, and Last Resort Revision, was immensely helpful with their preparations.
Here are some specific responses from the candidates:
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