Sep 7, 2024
What is the MCI Exam?
MCI Screening Test is not required for which countries?
What are my career options after MBBS abroad?
Which country's MBBS degree is valid in India?
Can I get a doctor job in India without MCI registration?
Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) or MCI screening test is a national level exam conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE) twice in a year in the months of June and December.
It is a licensure exam conducted for candidates who are Citizens of India/ Overseas Citizen of India who possess Medical Degree awarded by a Foreign College or University and are desirous of getting Provisional or Permanent registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI).
Qualifying the FMG Exam enables foreign medical graduates to practise medicine in India.
In this article, we’ll explore all the important aspects of FMGE including the eligibility criteria, application process, syllabus, exam pattern and more. Read on.
The eligibility criteria for applying to FMGE is as follows:
Successful exam preparation requires the knowledge of what to expect in an exam, how the paper is structured and what is the overall marking scheme.
The table below highlights the details of FMGE exam pattern -
Exam Mode | Computer Based |
Number of Papers | Paper 1 in Morning session and Paper 2 in forenoon Session |
Exam Duration | 2 Hours and 45 Minutes per session (including 15 minutes tutorial) |
Language of Exam | English |
Number of Questions | 300 (Each Paper 1 and 2 have 150 questions) |
Test Duration | Both Paper 1 and 2 are of 150 Minutes |
Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
Marking Scheme | Weightage of MCQ's will vary |
Recommended reading: FMG Exam Pattern and Subject-Wise Weightage
Candidates who wish to apply for the FMG exam must adhere to the following procedure -
1. Visit the official website www.fmge.nbe.gov.in and register
2. You can then login to the website with your User ID and Password
3. Next click on “Go to Application” link to proceed with the application process
4. Fill out the application form and upload the necessary documents
5. Upload your scanned photograph and signature
6. Pay application fee of Rs. 7080/- (as of June 2023)
7. Submit your application
Note: Once the application is submitted you will only be able to make limited changes during the edit window. Therefore, it is highly recommended to fill out the form and submit the application carefully after cross-checking all the details multiple times.
Read our blog on how to fill FMGE application form for more detailed information.
The candidate shall be required to upload scanned copies of following original documents at indicated places:
Read our blog on the list of documents required to complete the FMG application for more information.
As of June 2023, the application fee for the FMG exam is INR 7080/-. Once the application form is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn, and the fee is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.
The payment can be made through a payment gateway using a Credit Card or Debit Card issued by Indian banks. It is important to ensure that the payment is successful and reflected as "S" (for successful) in the application form's payment status.
If the status is shown as pending, the payment may be stuck with the bank and could be cleared later. The application submission process is not considered complete until the payment status is reflected as "S".
It must be noted that NBEMS is not responsible for rejection of applications due to delayed payment settlement by the bank. However, if multiple payments are made for the same application ID, NBEMS will refund the excess fees received after the closure of the application window.
On the other hand, in case of absent or ineligible candidates, the examination fees will be forfeited. Therefore, candidates are advised to carefully read the screening test regulations and the information bulletin to ensure eligibility criteria are met before proceeding with fee payment.
The FMG Exam Syllabus comprises subjects knowledge areas as per the Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by Medical Council of India with prior approval of Government of India.
The exam will test the candidates knowledge of all the subjects studied during the MBBS and includes pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical subjects. These subjects are -
Pre Clinical & Para Clinical Subjects | Clinical Subjects |
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Anatomy | Medicine & Allied Subjects (General Medicine, Psychiatry, Dermatology & STD, Radiotherapy) |
Physiology | Surgery & Allied Subjects (General Surgery, Anaesthesiology, Orthopedics, Radiodiagnosis) |
Biochemistry | Pediatrics |
Pathology | Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
Microbiology | Ophthalmology |
Pharmacology | Otorhinolaryngology |
Forensic Medicine | Community Medicine |
Also read: Latest FMGE Syllabus for Paper 1 & Paper 2
MCI exam full form is Medical Council of India Exam or screening test which is also known as the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE). It is a licensure examination which is conducted every year, biannually by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in India. Successfully qualifying the MCI Exam or FMGE is a mandatory for all Indian citizens who have a medical degree from a college outside India but wish to practise medicine in India.
MCI Screening Test is not required for US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand qualified medical under-graduates & post-graduates. The exemption was granted in an amendment made by the Medical Council of India in December 2011.
After completing MBBS abroad, you can explore several career options including further pursuing postgraduate studies in the respective country or returning to your home country for further specialisation. You can also work as a general practitioner, or navigate some research opportunities in the medical field.
You can study MBBS from any country but in order to practise medicine in India, you must obtain your medical degree from a Medical School that has been listed in the WHO international directory of Medical Schools.
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