Foreign Medical Graduate Examination
Counselling Details.
FMGE Overview
The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is the compulsory screening test required for all foreign medical graduates to obtain provisional or permanent registration with the NMC/MCI to practice medicine in India. This exam is known for its vast syllabus and often confusing high-yield topics. We provide a laser-focused, integrated curriculum designed specifically to help you clear the exam in the first attempt. Our preparation covers all 19 subjects with a strategic emphasis on high-scoring areas and frequently repeated questions.
Common Challenges Faced by Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGE)
Medical Super Specialty (SS) admission counselling is highly complex and a high-stakes process. Relying on outdated strategies can cost you a seat. The most common challenges faced are:
Information Gap
Authentic data on Super Speciality courses, hospital bonds, precise historical cut-offs, and college fees is extremely scarce and difficult to verify, leading to poor choices.
Analytics Gap
The multi-level counselling rounds demand deep data analysis of seat matrix changes and merit rank movement across multiple institutions to anticipate your final seat allotment.
Guidance Gap
The high-stakes nature of SS admissions and the confusing process causes high stress and anxiety, requiring expert, real-time guidance to secure the best specialty and college.
A brief explanation of the exam
FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) is a mandatory screening test for Indian nationals/OCIs who have obtained their primary medical qualification (MBBS) from institutions outside India.
Who conducts it, who is eligible, and its significance
FMGE is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). It is significant as passing this exam is the only way for FMGs to practice medicine and pursue further studies (like NEET PG) in India.
Overview of the post-FMGE process
Passing the exam leads to a mandatory 1-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship (CRRI) in India.
Internship seats are allocated by respective State Medical Councils (SMCs), not a central body like MCC.
Successful completion of the internship leads to Permanent Registration with the SMC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), is responsible for conducting the online counselling for DM/MCh/DrNB Super Specialty seats across India.
Yes, the counselling is typically conducted in multiple rounds (Round 1, Round 2, and a Mop-up/Stray Vacancy Round, if required) to fill the seats.
The main stages are: Registration, Fee Payment, Choice Filling & Locking, Seat Allotment Result, and Reporting to the Allotted Institute for document verification and admission.
Yes, a candidate can fill choices for both DM/MCh courses offered by government/private colleges and DrNB seats offered by NBE accredited hospitals in the same counselling window.
Candidates must pay a refundable security deposit (amount is generally high, e.g., ₹ 2,00,000 for General Category) at the time of registration to participate in the counselling.