Do I have to give the FMGE exam even if I don't want to practice in India? Moreover, if I pass USMLE exams, am I exempted from writing FMGE?
If you do not plan to practice medicine in India, then you do not need to take the FMGE. The FMGE is mandatory for Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who wish to obtain a license to practice medicine in India after completing their medical education abroad. Regarding the USMLE, if
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No, there will be no negative marking for the incorrect answers in the FMGE 2026 exam. The Board will ask 300 questions in the exam in English only.
The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences will conduct the FMGE 2026 exam as per the dates given in the FMGE January 2027 information bulletin.
The FMGE 2026 city intimation slip and the admit card were out on 24 June. The exam was conducted on 28 June.
The NBEMS will provide the FMGE 2026 application correction in two phases.
May 16 to 18 - Phase 1 - Only the details of the applications can be modified.
May 21 to June 10 - Phase 2 - Corrections were allowed in the images uploaded during the application process.
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