FMGE and NExT explained
Indian citizens with a foreign medical degree must pass a screening exam before they can practise in India. Here is the plain version.
What are they?
FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) is the screening test for foreign medical graduates. NExT (National Exit Test) is the exam NMC has planned to replace and combine exams. Rules and dates change, so check nmc.org.in for the current position.
Who must take it?
Indian students who did their primary medical qualification abroad and want to practise in India. The exam is held in India after you graduate.
NMC FMGL 2021 rules
The Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021 (see nmc.org.in) say the course must have:
- NEET-UG qualification before you start.
- At least 54 months of study.
- English as the medium of instruction.
- A 12-month internship at the same institution.
- A licence to practise in the country of study.
Entry also needs 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in 12th (40% for reserved categories).
Pass rates
We do not quote pass-rate figures here because we have not checked a current official source. Look up the latest result on the NBEMS website before deciding.
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