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FMGE Admit Card: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Updated on 01 February, 2024

Kanika Pruthi

Kanika Pruthi

Sr. Content Writer & Study Abroad Expert

The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), conducted by the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), is a national-level licensure entrance exam that permits international medical graduates to register with the Medical Council of India either permanently or provisionally. The exam takes place twice annually, in June and December.

FMGE Admit Card: Steps to Download

The steps to download the admit card for FMGE are as follows:

  • On the NBEMS official website, www.natboard.edu.in, you must log in with your application number and password to download the admit card. 
  • On the homepage, select the "FMGE Examinations" link under the "Examinations" section.
  • Select the link labeled "FMGE Admit Card."
  • Put in your password and application number.
  • Select the "Submit" option.
  • On the screen, your FMGE admit card will appear.
  • Download the admit card, then print it out for your records.

FMGE Important Dates

Here are the important dates for FMGE for December 2023:

ProcessesTimelines
Online Submission of Applications

23rd November 2023

(3 PM Onwards) to

13th December 2023 (Till 11:55 PM)

Edit Window for Every Payment Success Application (You can change any document or piece of information, except Name, Nationality, Email, Phone Number, and Test City).

15th December to 18th December

2023

Final Edit Window to rectify Deficient/Incorrect

Images

29th December 2023 to

1st January 2024

Opportunity to rectify deficiencies related to

documents upload in the application

The portal will be closed on 1st January

2024 at 11:55 PM

Final opportunity to rectify deficiencies related to

documents upload in the application

5th January 2024 (11 AM onwards) to

8th January 2024 (Till 11:55 PM)

Issue of Admit Card12th January 2024
Examination Date20th January 2024
Declaration of ResultBy 20th February 2024

Important dates for FMGE for June 2023 are as follows:

ProcessesTimelines
Online Submission of Applications

31st May 2023 (3 PM Onwards) to

20th June 2023 (Till 11:55 PM)

Edit Window for Every Payment Success Application (You can change any document or piece of information, except Name, Nationality, Email, Phone Number, and Test City).23rd June to 26th June 2023

Final Edit Window to rectify Deficient/Incorrect

Images

7th July 2023 to

10th July 2023

Opportunity to rectify deficiencies related to

documents upload in the application

The portal will be closed on the 13th July

2023 at 11:55 PM

Final opportunity to rectify deficiencies related to

documents upload in the application

18th July (11 AM onwards) to

20th July 2023 (Till 11:55 PM)

Issue of Admit Card25th July 2023
Examination Date30th July 2023
Declaration of ResultBy 30th August 2023

FMGE Admit Card: Important Instructions

The following are important guidelines for FMGE:

 

  • Applicants must show up at the testing location by the reporting time specified on their admit card.
  • Please take note that the reporting counter will close thirty minutes before the exam starts. 
  • Applicants will not be permitted to take the exam if they arrive after the designated reporting time at the testing location. 
  • Take a printout of the candidate's barcoded or QR-coded admit card with their photo attached. A legitimate, original government-issued photo ID (passport, Aadhar card, voter ID, driver's license, or PAN card) is also required.
  • Candidates are prohibited from bringing textbooks and stationery, including calculators, plastic pouches, pens, writing pads, pen drives, erasers, and pen drives, to the test center. Electronic gadgets like scanners, pagers, calculators, Bluetooth, microphones, cell phones, earphones, or electronic pens are also prohibited.

Conclusion

In conclusion, FMGE is a crucial step for international medical graduates aiming to practice in India. Ensure you download your FMGE admit card on time, follow the important dates, and strictly adhere to exam instructions. 

FAQs

Who is eligible for the FMGE exam?

Candidates for FMGE must be citizens of India or citizens of India living abroad with a recognized medical degree attested to by the Indian Embassy. Registering as a medical practitioner in the nation where the qualification was granted must be acknowledged. Furthermore, by the deadline specified, the final examination result for the qualification must be announced.

How many FMGE attempts are permitted?

A candidate may take the FMGE an unlimited number of times. 

What is the FMGE passing score?

The passing score on the FMGE is 150 out of 300, meaning that candidates need to receive a minimum of 50 percent to pass the test.

Kanika Pruthi

Sr. Content Writer & Study Abroad Expert

Kanika has 5+ years of experience as a writer and content developer. She has written for a wide range of industry verticals, including hospitality, restaurants, non-profits, finance, IT, HR, technology, payroll, and education. She has worked as a creator for a few leading companies and has also helped brands grow through her creative writing.

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