FMGE

Foreign Medical Graduate Examination

National Board of Examinations (NBE)

Mandatory screening exam for Indian citizens who completed MBBS abroad and wish to practise in India.

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Next sitting: Jun 202696 days away

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Exam at a Glance

Frequency

Twice yearly (Jun & Dec)

Eligibility

Indian citizens with foreign MBBS degree

Format

300 MCQs in 3.5 hours

Pass Mark

50%

Syllabus & Subjects

Phase 1 — Pre-Clinical (Year 1)3 subjects
Human Anatomy
Physiology
Biochemistry
Phase 2 — Para-Clinical (Year 2)5 subjects
Pharmacology
Pathology
Microbiology
Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Community Medicine
Phase 3 Part 1 — Clinical (Year 3)7 subjects
General Medicine
General Surgery
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Pediatrics
Ophthalmology
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
Orthopedics
Phase 3 Part 2 — Clinical (Final Year)8 subjects
General Medicine (Advanced)
General Surgery (Advanced)
Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Advanced)
Pediatrics (Advanced)
Psychiatry
Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
Respiratory Medicine
Anesthesiology

High-Yield TopicsFocus here first

Based on analysis of recent exam papers and the NMC curriculum framework. Prioritise these during revision.

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General Medicine — Clinical scenarios, common presentations in Indian clinical practice

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Community Medicine — National Health Programmes, epidemiology, biostatistics (high weightage for FMGE)

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Pharmacology — Essential Medicines List, rational prescribing, adverse drug reactions

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Pathology — Clinical pathology correlations, common laboratory investigations

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Obstetrics & Gynaecology — Antenatal care, obstetric emergencies, family planning

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MCQ Bank

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Thousands of exam-pattern MCQs mapped to the FMGE syllabus. Each question has detailed explanations covering why each option is right or wrong, difficulty tagging (Easy/Medium/Hard), and subject-topic mapping for targeted revision.

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Flashcards & Mnemonics

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AI-generated spaced-repetition flashcards for every high-yield topic. Includes visual mnemonics, memory aids, and auto-scheduling that adapts to your retention patterns. Never forget what you've studied.

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Clinical Notes

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Structured, exam-focused notes written by senior clinicians. Each topic broken into key facts, clinical pearls, recent advances, and examination tips. Covers all 19 MBBS subjects.

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Drug Formulary

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1,853 drugs with adult and paediatric monographs, interactions checker, and dosing guidelines. Pharmacology questions account for 30-40 marks — master them with our integrated formulary.

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105 Clinical Calculators

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SOFA, NEWS2, GCS, CHA₂DS₂-VASc, Wells Score, APACHE II, and 99 more. Practice the calculations that appear in clinical scenario questions and build confidence for ward-based assessments.

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ECG & X-Ray Atlas

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105 annotated ECG strips across 16 categories and 90+ X-ray cases across 16 patterns. Difficulty-graded from beginner to advanced with interactive quizzes. ECG alone accounts for 10-12% of the exam.

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AI Clinical Reasoning

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Our DDx engine presents clinical vignettes and guides you through differential diagnosis step-by-step — the fastest-growing question format in Indian medical exams. Build the clinical thinking examiners reward.

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Viva Coach & OSCE Stations

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AI-powered viva practice with instant feedback on your clinical reasoning. OSCE station simulations with mark schemes, examiner frameworks, and communication skills guidance for practical assessments.

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Audio Learning

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Listen to topic summaries and revision podcasts on the go. Perfect for commutes, gym sessions, or winding down before sleep. Every high-yield topic available in audio format for passive revision.

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Video Lectures

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Concise video explanations by subject specialists covering core concepts, clinical demonstrations, and exam-focused walkthroughs. Annotated diagrams and animations for complex topics.

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📊 DifficultyModerate–High
📅 Next sittingJun 2026
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