FMG 2024 Exam Date Announced

Amidst all the hustle of Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE) preparation, it is equally crucial to keep up with the exam updates. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has announced the FMG December 2023 exam date which is scheduled to be conducted on 20th January 2024. The exam will be on a Computer Based Platform at various test centers across the country. 

Also, recently, the FMGE admit card 2024 has been uploaded to the official website, and you can learn to download the card by reading further below.

It is time to mark your calendars and boost your FMG exam preparations.

List of Important Dates for the FMG 2024

Here, check out the entire NBE FMGE date 2024 schedule:

FMG Exam Eligibility Criteria

Any aspirant who fulfills the eligibility criteria can apply for the exam:

• Citizen of India or Overseas Citizen of India.

• The candidate must have 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

• The result of the final examination for the said primary medical qualification should have been declared on or before 31st October 2023.

• You must submit proof /documentary evidence that establishes that the result of the final examination for such a primary medical qualification was declared on or before the cut-off date i.e. 31st October 2023.

• Failure to do so may result in the ineligibility of the candidature.

• The candidate should have obtained an 'Eligibility Certificate' from the National Medical Commission (or the erstwhile Medical Council of India) as per the ‘Eligibility Requirement for taking admission in an undergraduate medical course in a Foreign Medical Institution Regulations, 2002’. 

We have broadly mentioned the eligibility criteria here. 

We suggest you refer to the Information Bulletin for detailed information on eligibility criteria, fee structure, scheme of examination and other data.

FMGE December 2023 Application Form

Online submission of applications for FMGE 2023 will start on 23rd November 2023 (3 PM Onwards) to 13th December 2023 (Till 11:55PM)

Important dates for the FMGE December 2023 Application Process are enlisted in the table below as per the information bulletin released by the NBE.

You can register and fill up the FMGE December 2023 application form online by visiting the official website - nbe.edu.in.

Admit Card FMGE 2024

Admit card FMGE 2024 is an important document that all the aspirants are required to carry to the examination center along with other important documents. It mentions the candidate's name, photograph, Exam center code and address, exam date and time, duration of the exam, candidate's roll number, date of birth, signature, and important instructions pertaining to the exam. 

The admit card FMGE 2024 will be released on 16th January 2024 by the NBE.

With very little time left, it is important to gear up your preparation plan in the right direction for the desired outcome. Team PrepLadder will always be by your side during this phase. So download the PrepLadder app and use it to the fullest to elevate your exam prep.

How to download Admit Card FMGE 2024?

All the FMGE aspirants expected to appear for the exam in the coming few days can download the FMGE Jan 2024 admit card by following these steps below: 

1. Visit the official website of NBEMS i.e., natboard.edu.in. 
2. Now, visit the homepage and click on the link given for the FMGE December 2023 admit card. 
3. Upon clicking, you will get a prompt to add in the login details. After entering the details click on submit. 

Now, the page is ready for download.

Note: Always make sure to keep a hard copy of the document and laminate it properly, so it can be carried to the exam centre. 

As the countdown for the FMGE has begun, we’ve tried to answer a few commonly asked questions for the FMGE ‘24 aspirants. 

Here are some FAQs:  

Is the FMGE equivalent to the National Exit Test (NEXT)?

Currently, foreign medical graduates must undergo the FMGE to obtain a medical practitioner's license in India. The National Exit Test introduced in 2019 is a licentiate examination for medical graduates including Indian and Foreign students unlike FMGE which is only for students who have graduated from abroad. 

How is the marking scheme for FMGE structured?

The marking scheme of the FMGE follows a straightforward approach where each answer carries a positive mark. There is no negative marking therefore you must attempt all the questions.

What is the passing percentage for FMGE?

To clear FMGE, you require a minimum of 50%. 

Is there an option for score re-evaluation in the event of a FAIL result?

No, the examination does not offer the option for score re-evaluation. Once the scores are declared, they are deemed final, and there is no provision for requesting a review or reassessment.

What is the limit on the number of attempts permitted in FMGE?

FMGE does not impose any restrictions on the quantity of attempts; candidates can take the exam an unlimited number of times.

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We wish you all the best for your FMGE preparation!