FMGE December 2023 Registration (Begins) Live Updates; Apply Online @nbe.edu.in

As per the guidelines issued by NBE, the applications of candidates producing false or fabricated information shall not be considered and candidates may be further debarred from appearing in any future examinations conducted by NBEMS or other Institutions. Therefore, candidates must refrain from providing false information to avoid such circumstances. 

Browser requirement for a hassle-free experience of FMGE registration is as under: 

• Internet Explorer (version 11), or
• Mozilla Firefox (version 50 and above), or
• Google Chrome (version 50 and above)

A few important books required to prepare for the FMGE 2023 exam:

• Anatomy for FMGE by P. Harinath
• Revise Anatomy in 15 days by K. Raviraj 
• Biochemistry by Smily Pahwa 
• Quick review series: Microbiology for FMGE by Geethu Joe, A. V. Sowmya & M. Balakrishnan
• Conceptual Review of Pharmacology for NBE by Ranjan Kumar Patel
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Review Book by Dr. Sakshi Arora and Review Book by Harmeet Goal 

Take a look at some crucial topics that are expected in the FMGE 2023 exam from the Physiology section:

• General Physiology
• Body fluids - Blood
• Nerve and Muscle
• Gastrointestinal Tract
• Kidney
• Skin and Body temperature
• Endocrine Glands
• Reproduction
• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Central Nervous Systems
• Special Senses

The candidate should possess a primary medical qualification, which is confirmed by the Indian Embassy concerned, to be a recognized qualification for enrolment as a medical practitioner in the country in which the institution awarding the said qualification is situated.

NBEMS will issue the FMGE 2023 admit card on January 12, 2024, as per the latest notification shared by the exam conducting body.  

Candidates can apply for the FMGE 2023 exam last till December 13, 2023 (11:55 PM) as per the latest notification shared by NBEMS. 

Here are some important topics which are generally seen in the anatomy syllabus in FMGE exam:

• General Anatomy: Basic tissues to body, Terminology and Nomenclature
• Elements of Anatomy: Osteology, Arthrology, Myology, Angiology, Neurology
• Regional Anatomy: Upper limb, Lower limb Thorax-including diaphragm Abdomen and Pelvis, Head, Neck Brain and Spinal cord
• Embryology: Development of individual organs and systems, postnatal growth & development
• Histology: General Histology Microanatomy of individual organs & systems
• Human Genetics: Principles of Human genetics and Molecular biology
• Radiological Anatomy: Skiagrams, Special X-rays, Principles of imaging techniques.
• Surface Anatomy: In cadavers, in the living
• Sectional Anatomy: Thorax, Abdomen, Head, Neck and Brain

Pre and Para Clinical Subjects

FMGE 2023 exam pattern is designed by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

The candidate should have obtained ‘Eligibility Certificate’ from the National Medical Commission (or the erstwhile Medical Council of India). This requirement shall not be necessary in respect of Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India who have acquired medical qualifications from foreign medical institutions or have obtained admission in foreign medical institution before 15th March 2002.

The 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. 

There are no restrictions on number of attempts that can be availed by a candidate to appear for the FMGE licensing exam. However, FMGE being a qualifying examination, once a candidate qualifies the FMGE, he or she shall not be eligible to take the FMGE again. Any examination taken by a candidate in violation of this clause shall be treated as void and as cancelled.

A candidate shall be declared as having passed only if he/she obtains a minimum of 150 marks out of 300 in the examination. Results (Pass/Fail) for eligible candidates will be displayed on the NBEMS website. There is no provision for re-totaling/reevaluation.

There shall be no negative marking in the FMGE 2023 exam to evaluate the candidates. Therefore candidates are advised to attempt all the questions.

The FMGE 2023 December session exam will be provided in two parts to be taken in a single day with each part comprising of 150 questions to be attempted in 150 minutes.

The FMGE entrance exam consists of one paper, comprising 300 multiple-choice questions. Each question shall have 4 response options/distractors in English language only. Candidates are required to select the correct/best/most appropriate response/answer out of the 4 response options provided in each question. 

• MBBS/Primary Medical Qualification details such as Name of University/College, Month and Year of Joining, and Month and Year of Passing
• 10+2/equivalent exam details, Subject and Percentages/Grades
• Eligibility Certificate along with  Date of Issue
• NEET-UG qualifying scorecard (if applicable)

Candidates must provide true and correct information regarding:

• Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Mobile number and Email address will be automatically populated based on the information provided at the time of registering the profile. 
• Father’s Name and Mother’s Name
• Government-issued Photo ID such as Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, Driving Licence 
• OCI should keep their OCI Card number handy along with the passport of country of citizenship. 

• The documents are to be uploaded in the mentioned size limits. The system will not accept documents beyond the desired size limits.
• To reduce the size, open your document image in MS Paint by adjusting the resolution.
• Please go through the detailed Image Upload Instructions before uploading images.
• Once the Documents are uploaded, please pick the test center details.

1. Two Photographs to be uploaded: One pre-saved passport-size coloured photograph (Maximum 80 Kb size, in JPG/JPEG format)
2. Upload scanned signature (Maximum 80 Kb size, in JPG/JPEG format)
3. Upload left thumb impression (Maximum 80 Kb size, in JPG/JPEG format)
4. Upload MBBS Degree/Provisional Pass Certificate (English Version) duly apostilled/attested by
5. Indian Embassy (Maximum 400 Kb size, in PDF format)
6. Upload Eligibility Certificate issued by MCI/NMC (If applicable) (Maximum 400 Kb size, in PDF format) or score card of NEET-UG if you have joined the primary medical qualification on/after
   May 2018.
7. Upload Valid Passport (Maximum 400 Kb size, in PDF format)

Candidate needs to select the mode of Payment as Net Banking/Card Payment. Candidates are encouraged to use Internet Banking or Debit/Credit Card as a preferred mode of payment for early payment settlements by your bank. After making the payment, candidates are advised to download the Application PDF post payment for any future communication (if required). Check for the Transaction Number and Payment status as “S” in the PDF of the FMGE application form. 

Select the State in which you wish to appear in the test.  In case a testing seat is not available in the state in which you prefer to appear for the exam, it is strongly recommended to choose the option OTHERS from the list of States at the time of selection of the state during the online submission of the FMGE 2023 December application form.

NBEMS will make all efforts to ensure that the candidate is allotted a testing center nearby the State of communication address of the candidate. 

In case of thumb impression to be uploaded in the FMGE 2023 application form, follow the instructions given below:

• Clean your hands and dry them before you begin.
• Gently press your LEFT THUMB against the ink pad and take a horizontal print of your left thumb within the box.
• Do not press too much or wriggle as it may lead to smudging of print.
• Set the scanner to 200 dpi. Save the scanned image of thumb-print as .jpg/.jpeg format.
• The size of the image should be less than 80kb. 

For FMGE 2023 application form, the signatures should be done by the candidates only as they may be checked any time frequently. Then follow the instructions provided below: 

• Draw a box of size 1.5 cm (height) x 3.5 cm (width).
• Use a black or dark blue ink pen to sign within this box.
• Click the signature within the box in bright light conditions using any digital device (preferably with > 5-megapixel resolution).
• Avoid using flash.
• Resize the image to 20 – 100 Kb (maintain aspect ratio, i.e. height and width ratio to avoid distortion of image)

As per the rules specified by NBEMS, Testing city will be confirmed only after successful payment of fee. FMGE test city selection is a dynamic process and will be confirmed only after successful payment.

No, there is no concession in fee for reserved category candidates. Applicants for FMGE 2023 need to pay a non-refundable registration fee of INR 7,080 irrespective of their category. 

On submitting the Registration Form, candidate will receive a User ID and password on the registered email address from the Administrator. Ensure to check the mailbox and that it is not considered as spam mail. Email confirmation of “User Registration” does not mean application submission. The FMGE online application form is yet to be completed.

If you are a Foreign National but also an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), please choose OCI. If you are citizen of any country other than India or Nepal and not an OCI, you are NOT eligible to apply for FMGE. Foreign Nationals (other than Nepalese) who are not an OCI are not eligible to apply for FMGE. As per Screening Test Regulations, an Indian Citizen/NRI or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) alone are eligible to apply for FMGE (Screening Test).

No FMGE 2023 December registration forms will be accepted in offline format. Those who wish to apply for this examination have to fill the application form in online mode only. 

 FMGE 2023 exam will be held in computer-based mode. Each candidate will be provided a separate desktop at the exam centre. Questions had to be answered on the screen. However, candidates will first have to register themselves on the official website to submit an application form for the exam. 

Earlier, the FMGE 2023 December registration was scheduled to begin on October 16, 2023 to October 25, 2023. However, due to some unforeseen reason, the registration began a month later. 

Once the registration concludes, NBE will open the final application correction window wherein candidates will be able to rectify incorrect images in the application form through the final edit window. This facility will be available from December 29, 2023 till January 1, 2024.

Candidates are advised to keep following information ready before filling the FMGE 2023 December application form:

a. Personal details
b. Educational Qualification Details.
d. Scanned images of your passport-size photograph, signature, and thumb impression (as per NBEMS Image Upload guidelines) and prescribed documents. 

Candidates are advised to read the FMGE 2023 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam:

Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian national or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)

Qualification: The candidate should possess a primary medical qualification, which is confirmed by the Indian Embassy concerned

Documents: Candidates 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.

Exemptions: Candidates who have completed their undergraduate medical qualification from the below-mentioned countries do not have to appear for FMGE for registration with MCI, provided they are eligible to enroll as medical practitioners in the respective countries:

1. New Zealand
2. Australia
3. Canada
4. United States of America
5. United Kingdom

Follow the step-by-step approach to fill the FMGE 2023 December application form succesfully: 

• Fill the FMGE 2023 Registration Form to obtain User ID and Password
• User ID and Password will be then, sent through SMS and Email
• Fill the Application Form and Upload your photograph, signature, thumb impression and prescribed documents.
• Choose your test city
• Make payment of application fees
• Take a printout of the filled application form with transaction ID printed on it

As per the notification shared by NBE, for any query, candidates can contact NBEMS Candidate Care Support at +91-7996165333 or write at its helpdesk portal available under the applicant login page.

Candidates will be able to edit the FMGE 2023 application forms for the December session from December 15 to December 18, 2023. 

Here is an important update regarding the size of the photograph to be uploaded on the FMGE 2023 December Application Form:

• The candidate shall be required to upload TWO photographs against a white background
• Candidate should be properly dressed in a formal attire.
• The image must contain the full face, ears, neck, and shoulders of the entrant in frontal view with a neutral, non-smiling expression and with eyes open and directed at the camera.
• Click on “Capture Photo” button in the application form.
• Upload a RECENT PHOTOGRAPH (Not more than 3 months old)

A mandatory FMGE 2023 application fee of INR 7,080 which is a non-refundable registration fee has to be paid to submit the application form online. 

Follow these steps to apply for the FMGE exam:

• Visit the homepage of natboard.edu.in.
• Under ‘December 2023’ drop-down option, click on ‘Application link’ tab
• You will be redirected to another page.
• Follow the process/instructions mentioned on the FMGE application page to apply for the exam. 

Candidates can click on the direct link has been activated here to enable candidates apply for the FMGE 2023 December Application Form - DIRECT LINK (CLICK HERE)

NBE is about to activate the FMGE December 2023 Registration link anytime soon. Candidates are advised to keep the documents and details ready to apply for the medical licensing exam. 

FMGE exam will be held on January 20, 2023 in online mode at the designated test centres across India. List of test centres has been shared in the information brochure released by NBE.

The last date to fill out the application form for the FMGE 2023 exam also known as the Screening Test for Foreign Medical Graduate is December 13, 2023.

There is no age limit to apply for the FMGE exam. A candidate should possess a primary medical qualification, which is confirmed by the Indian Embassy concerned.

Candidates will be able to fill the FMGE December Application Form 2023 on the official website, natboard.edu.in.

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will conduct and manage the FMGE 2023 registration for December session.

The FMGE December 2023 Registration will begin on November 23, 2023 from 3PM. The application link will be shared soon.