With NBEMS conducting the FMGE exam every year, there is a lot of ruckus about the number of attempts allowed for the FMGE exam. Read on to find out the answer to this question here.
FMGE attempt limit
FMGE exam commonly known as the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) 2025 exam is conducted and organized by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The exam is conducted biannually in computer-based mode, generally in July and December. The FMGE December 2025 session exam official dates have not been released this year and will be updated once it is out. The FMGE registration process 2025 might be started tentatively in April 2025.
The medical licensing exam is prevalent among post-graduate medical practitioners who have earned international degrees and wish to practice in India. Several candidates have doubts about the number of attempts/limits allowed on the FMGE exam. With NBEMS conducting the exam every year, this question has gained traction among the aspirants who have not been able to earn a medical license to practice medicine in India. This article is an attempt to resolve the question “How many attempts for FMGE are allowed?”
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How Many Attempts Are Allowed for the FMGE Exam?
There is no limit on the number of attempts a candidate can take to appear for the FMGE exam. NBEMS allows candidates to avail the medical license if they wish to practice medicine profession in India. Therefore, there is no limit or restriction on the FMGE attempts allowed for candidates.
Q: How many marks are required to qualify FMGE licensing exam?
The qualifying marks according to the FMGE exam pattern are 50% or more. Candidates need to score 150 marks or more to qualify FMGE 2024 exam. FMGE exam will be conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Q: Can I send someone else on my behalf to collect my FMGE Pass Certificate?
No, it is mandatory for the candidate to be present when the Pass Certificate is being issued. In the absence of the candidate, the authorities will not issue the Certificate.
Q: How many attempts are permitted in FMGE?
However, in case a candidate has cleared the exam and has received the medical license, then the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the exam. The FMGE license stands valid for a lifetime and aspirants need to repeatedly appear for the exam to avail it.
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Who is Eligible to Apply for the FMGE exam?
Find out the FMGE exam eligibility criteria to appear for the exam:
- The candidate must be an Indian national or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Only such candidates are eligible to apply for the FMGE exam.
- Interested aspirants should possess a primary medical qualification, which is confirmed by the Indian Embassy concerned. In addition, the candidates will have to submit proof of primary medical qualification. If someone fails to submit the required documents within the stipulated time, he will not be considered eligible for the FMGE exam.
- The candidate should have obtained an ‘Eligibility Certificate’ from the National Medical Commission (or the erstwhile Medical Council of India).
- The result of the final examination for primary medical qualification will be declared online.
FMGE Exam – Exceptions for Candidates
A candidate seeking provisional or permanent registration in India shall not have to qualify for the Screening Test if he/she holds an Under Graduate medical qualification from Australia/Canada/New Zealand/United Kingdom/United States of America and the holder thereof has also been awarded a Post Graduate medical qualification in Australia/ Canada/New Zealand/ United Kingdom/United States of America and has been recognised for enrolment as a medical practitioner in that country.
FMGE December 2025 Important Dates
Students can check the exam calendar for the FMGE June 2025 exam in the table given below:
| FMGE Exam Events |
Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| FMGE 2025 Registration begins |
Apr-2025 |
| FMGE 2025 Registration ends |
May-2025 |
| FMGE 2025 Application Correction Window |
To be notified |
| FMGE 2025 Final Correction Window |
To be notified |
| FMGE 2025 admit card for Dec session |
Jun-2025 |
| FMGE 2025 Exam |
Jul-2025 |
| FMGE 2025 Dec session result |
To be notified |
NBEMS has the exclusive right to set and change the FMGE exam pattern. For the FMGE December 2025 exam, the exam pattern has remained the same. Find out the FMGE 2025 exam pattern to understand the exam well:
Q: Can I appear for FMGE exam in Hindi language or any other regional language?
No, FMGE exam is conducted only in English medium. Candidate cannot appear for the FMGE exam in any other regional language. Unlike other competitive exams, there is no other medium of language introduced on this entrance exam.
Q: Can I appear for FMGE 2024 from any location?
No. Candidates have to appear for the exam from the list of centre chosen by candidates while applying for the exam. The candidate will have to take the test on a pre-assigned computer at a designated FMGE 2024 test centre. A candidate can choose the option for test centre while filling details in the application form for FMGE exam. NBE will release the list of exam cities along with the official information brochure. Registration is mandatory to submit FMGE application form. Dates for FMGE 2024 will be notified soon by NBE.
Q: What will be the total marks for FMGE 2024 June session?
FMGE 2024 question paper will be of 300 marks. There will be 300 questions in the examination, each question will have a weightage of 1 mark. To attempt each section, 2 hour and 30 minutes will be allotted. The question paper will be divided into two parts, comprising 150 questions each.
Q: Can I pursue a master's degree from India if I don't clear FMGE?
Here is all you need to know about the FMGE 2025 exam:
About the Exam
FMGE December 2025 exam will be conducted in online mode (computer-based format). The medium of the examination will be English. No other language is allowed in which candidates can appear for the exam. Candidates will be evaluated based on 300 multiple-choice questions (Objective-type questions). There will be two shifts of the FMGE exam which will be held in a single day of 2 hours and 30 minutes each. Candidates can switch between the sections to attempt the questions. There is no sectional time limit to appear for the exam.
FMGE Marking Scheme
According to the FMGE exam pattern, all the questions in the FMGE question paper will have equal weightage. One mark will be awarded for every correct answer. No marks will be awarded/ deducted for incorrect answers. The examination will be conducted in two phases – Part A and Part B of 2 hours and 30 minutes each.
FMGE Pass Percentile
According to the FMGE guidelines which are released by NBEMS, a candidate needs to score at least 50% marks in the examination to qualify for the FMGE exam. Only those candidates will be entitled to get an FMGE certificate who pass the exam by securing the minimum qualifying marks.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The NBEMS relased a total of 47 cities which are available while filling the application form of FMGE 2024. The FMGE exam centre list are mentioned in the admit card. Applicants are advised to check the details mentioned in the FMGE admit card 2024 and incase of any concerns the students need to con
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
hi.
FMGE is also known as the foreign medical graduate exam. It is a licensing exam that is organized by the NBE (National Board of examination). If any Indian citizen or any overseas citizen has finished his medical qualification from any institution which is located outside India, and he/she wants
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Applicants who will appear in FMGE exam must note that no electronic devise are allowed in the examination hall and if any applicant is found to carry the devise then their candidature will be rejected or they might be debarred from appearing the exam. Hence one must leave all the electronic items o
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a week ago
Applicants who want to download the hall ticket of FMGE 2024 for December session are advised to visit the official website at natboard (dot)edu (dot)in. The authorities uploaded the admit card on this portal only. After opening the webiste candidates need to enter their login credentials and enter
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 2 weeks ago
There is no upper age limit for the FMGE Exam. Students who are eligibile on the basis of educational background can appear in the exam. It means, you should have a valid MBBS degree from a recognised medical college.
In easy words, as long as you have a valid MBBS degree or equivalent from a recogn
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
There is no limit on number of attempts for a student. Any applicant can appear for the FMGE exam as many times as they want. However, it should be kept in mind that once a candidate qualifies for this exam, he or she cannot appear for it again.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
FMGE exam is a medical licensing exam. If the candidate has completed his undergraduate medical studies from abroad and wants to study further in India, he must qualify for the FMGE examination. However, candidates with an undergraduate medical degree from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Candidates are advised to complete their MBBS degree programme by October 31, 2024 and must submit a proof of passing the same while applying for the FMGE exam.
If any applicants fail to substantiate their claim of having passed the primary medical qualification by the above mentioned prescribed cu
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The cutoff marks are the minimum marks which applicants need to secure to pass the exam. There are various factors which determine the cutoff marks of FMGE exam. Since FMGE exam is conducted for a total of 300 marks hence applicants need to secure the minimum passing marks.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, the exam conducting authorities releases the cutoff marks for FMGE. Applicants need to secure the minimum passing marks to qualify the exam. The exam is conducted for 300 marks and the FMGE cutoff marks is 150.
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Contributor-Level 10
How many exam centre options are available in FMGE exam?