Do I need to clear FMGE exam to practice medicine in India?
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Indian students who have pursued medical education from abroad & wish to practice in India, must clear the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) in India.
It is a medical licensing exam for foreign medical graduates, conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE) to assess student's skills & medical knowledge.
To know more about the exam, visit: FMGE exam 2025
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The NBEMS has mentioned the release date of the FMGE 2025 result in the official notification. According to it, the FMGE result will be out on August 26, 2025. But authorities released FMGE july results on August 13, 2025.
Normally the FMGE result 2025 is either between 11 AM to 12 PM or between 4 to 6 PM, as per previous year pattern. But this time it was released after 7 PM.
KSMU Russia had a very respectable FMGE pass percentage for the year 2023. The Kemerovo State Medical University FMGE pass percentage of Indian students stood at 40.91% for 2023, per the official data made available by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences.
Per the official stats, of the 22 students who appeared for the FMGE exam in 2023, 9 were able to successfully clear the same.
Here are some mistakes which you should avoid as an applicant of FMGE exam 2025:
- Overthinking tough questions: Don't get stuck in a question. Leave it for a moment and come back later if time allows.
- Poor time management: Balance your exam time wisely across all sections of the FMGE.
- Last minute cramming: Focus on revision and MCQ practice only. Do not start new topics.
- Stressing over unpredictable questions: Prioritize core concepts and high-yield subjects.
There is no restriction on the number of attempts. Students can appear for FMGE exam as many time as they want and until they pass. This allows candidates to improve their preparation without any official attempt cap.
The NBEMS released the FMGE 2025 city intimation slip for the first time. It was out on July 10, 2025, on the official website. By checking the FMGE exam city intimation slip, students will be able to plan their traveling and stay in advance before the admit card is out.
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