ForeignMedical Graduate Examination is a compulsory licensure exam for all foreign
medical graduates who are willing to practice medicine in India. As per
Screening test regulations 2002, the National Board of Examinations in Medical
Sciences (NBEMS) takes the responsibility to conduct FMGE as per National
Medical Commission (NMC) norms.
What is the purpose of FMGE?
The
main objective of the FMGE is to evaluate foreign medical graduates on their
performance in the clinical aspects. These exams will also test the clinical
knowledge of the aspirant.
Whether FMGE is tougher than NEET?
FMGE
is one of the toughest competitive examinations in the country. Its level of
complexity is only increasing considerably year after year. Yes, it is tougher
than NEET-UG.
FMGE
preparation demands hard work and dedication. It also needs a detailed overview
of the syllabus and examination pattern. The MGE preparation requires a
meticulous strategy in the right direction to effectuate the goals.
Why FMGE is hard to Crack?
Statistics
reveal that the rate of failure among Indians in NMCs screening tests is high.
The complexity of the exam allows only a limited number of graduates to
practice medicine in India by clearing the exam. The FMGE candidates face
difficulty in clearing the exam due to the limited number of attempts and the
rising complexity of the exam.
The
primary cause for the vanquishing of FMGE results may be the difference in the
curriculum followed by Indian medical schools and foreign medical schools.
Rather than the curriculum, differences in the disease pattern, treating
procedure, medications, and quality of the education are the other reasons that
demolish the aspiration of a Foreign Medical graduate.
What are the eligibility criteria for FMGE?
The
National Board of Examinations (NBE) has a set of guidelines for the candidates
appearing the exam:
- Foreign medical graduates must
be a citizen of India or should be Overseas Citizens of India.
- Candidates from Canada,
Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Australia
are not required to take the FMGE exam.
- The FMGE candidate should
possess 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.
Whether FMGE is compulsory for a foreign medical graduate?
Yes,
Foreign Medical Graduate Examination is a mandatory licensure exam for every
foreign medical graduate aspiring to become an Indian Doctor.
What is the frequency of conduct of the
examination?
Foreign
Medical Graduate Examination will be conducted twice in a year. It will be held
in June and December.
What is the mode of examination?
FMGE
candidates will take up their exam through online mode. By the end of June and
December, NMC will publish the result on their website. Details of the Foreign
Medical Graduate Examination are listed below.
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
No. of papers |
1 |
|
No. of parts |
2 |
|
Timings of the
Examination |
Part I (9.00
AM-11.30 AM) Part II (2.00
PM- 4.30 PM) |
|
Total marks |
300( Each part
carries 150 marks) |
|
Total duration
of the examination |
5 hours in
total (2.30 Hours for each part) |
|
Mode of
Examination |
Online |
|
Language of
the examination |
English |
|
Type of question |
Multiple
choice questions (MCQs) |
|
Negative
marking |
No |
|
Pass mark |
Candidate
should obtain a minimum of 150 marks out of 300 in the examination. |
|
No. of
attempts |
No restriction |
|
Re-evaluation |
No |
|
Result |
Will be
published in www.natboard.edu.in and https://nbe.edu.in |
How to crack FMGE in the first attempt?
A
journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. To achieve your dream,
start your FMGE preparation on an efficacious note. Foreign Medical Graduates
can ace FMGE in the first attempt by starting the early preparation. Starting
early exam preparation will avoid the last-minute hassles.
Here
are some tips to crack FMGE in the first attempt.
Ø With realistic goals
prepare a constructive timetable.
Ø Split your syllabus
into several parts and create a balanced study plan.
Ø Critical topics demand
most of the aspirants' attention, so begin FMGE preparation with those topics.
Ø High-quality study
material will help the candidates to ace the FMGE with ease.
Ø For Quick reference
material during revision, students can take handwritten notes.
Ø Avoid memorizing the
concepts rather than understanding the core application of the topics.
Ø Take a practice test
to evaluate the mistakes and analyze the practice test performance.
Ø Eat healthily and
sleep well.
Ø Candidates must
develop a positive attitude towards the FMGE. It will help the candidate ace
the exam with ease.
Whether coaching classes will help the graduates to clear
FMGE?
Yes,
FMGE will help them to clear the exam. Proper guidance from experienced professionals
like FMGE coaching centers adds value to your preparation and learning apart
from self-study.
Which is the best coaching institute for FMGE?
Kings International Medical Academy (KIMA) in
association with Davao medical school foundation is a renowned and premier FMGE
coaching institute. It has the proficiency in mentoring aspiring medical
students for FMGE. KIMA have emerged victorious once again in FMGE December
2021, by exhibiting 7 of the top 10 All India rank. We have consistently outshined
everyone year after year by delivering the best results in FMGE than any other
institute in India.
What
makes KIMA different from other Institutes?
Kings International Medical Academy (KIMA) strongly
believes in providing a unique teaching methodology to crack the medical
entrance examination. The study materials were prepared by India's renowned
faculties who have decades of experience in coaching the FMGE. We have learning
modules that will cover the entire syllabus and are up to date. High-standard
study materials will help the medical aspirants to go with the changing trends
to chase their dreams.
KIMAs faculties will conduct regular tests and interactive
discussions to boost the confidence of foreign medical graduates. There will be
a series of mock tests and interactive assignments to clarify any doubts and
misconceptions that prevail among the graduates on their respective subjects.
The reason behind Kings International Medical Academy's
success in FMGE is our series of mock tests that were curated by the expert
panel.
100+ e-learning modules with Hands-on practice of more
than 35,000 questions will empower the graduates with an in-depth understanding
of various subjects to help them stay forth of the curve.
FMGs can have one-to-one interaction with the Faculties
to clear all the doubts in the classroom.
Kings International Medical Academy (KIMA) has a smart
classroom. Our Digital smart e-classes are encompassed with affluent amenities
that are academically stimulating. KIMA Students can access Wi-Fi facilities
that keep them connected to the world and help them to study, research, etc.
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