What is the FMGE Exam?
The Foreign Medical Graduate Exam is a qualifying exam for overseas medical graduates. Both Indian citizens and OCI students who have completed their medical education outside India need to take this exam.
Once qualified, you can either;
- Apply for and complete your internship (if not done already),
- Get registered with the NMC and start practice, or
- Apply for the NEET-PG exam for a specialization degree.
Snapshot of FMGE 2025
| Exam Particulars | Details | Remarks |
| Conducted by | NBEMS | Governed by National Medical Council |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year | June and December |
| Mode of Exam | Online | Computer based exam |
| Exam Duration | 300 minutes or 5 hours | The exam is divided into two sittings of 150 minutes each. Break in between. |
| Number of Questions | 300 | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Pass Marks | 150/300 or 50% | No negative marking |
| 2025 Exam Date | 26th July, 2025 | Possible timing: First shift- 9 AM to 11:30 AM First shift- 2 AM to 4:30 AM |
| Result Date | 26th August, 2025 | N/A |
Why Knowing Your FMGE Exam Centre Matters
The FMGE is one of the main deciding points for an overseas Indian medical graduate. The exam takes place only in India. It is, therefore, important to know your exam Centres beforehand. This will help you plan for:
Travel: For out-of-state exam Centres, book your travel tickets early. For local Centres, check the distance and commute time. It helps avoid delays on exam day.
Accommodation: For far-away exam Centres, arrive a day before. Book a nearby hotel in advance. Rest and relax before the exam.
Timeline: Once your centre is confirmed, make necessary plans. Give yourself enough time to prepare without stress.
State-wise FMGE 2025 Exam Centres List
Test Centres for FMGE 2025 are all across the country. Here is a list for your reference.
| State | Cities |
| Andhra Pradesh | Guntur |
| Tirupathi | |
| Vijayawada | |
| Visakhapatnam | |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Muzaffarpur | |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| Delhi | Delhi NCR |
| Goa | Panaji |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
| Mehsana | |
| Rajkot | |
| Surat | |
| Vadodara | |
| Haryana | Ambala |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur |
| Shimla | |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu |
| Jharkhand | Hazaribagh |
| Ranchi | |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru |
| Mysuru | |
| Shivamogga | |
| Udupi | |
| Kerala | Ernakulam |
| Kannur | |
| Kollam | |
| Kottayam | |
| Kozhikode | |
| Thrissur | |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
| Jabalpur | |
| Maharashtra | Kolhapur |
| Mumbai | |
| Nagpur | |
| Pune | |
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima |
| Odissa | Bhubhaneshwar |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Bhatinda |
| Patiala | |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer |
| Bikaner | |
| Jaipur | |
| Jodhpur | |
| Udaipur | |
| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
| Coimbatore | |
| Madurai | |
| Tiruchirappalli | |
| Tirunelveli | |
| Vellore | |
| Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Warangal | |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra |
| Lucknow | |
| Meerut | |
| Uttarakhand | Haldwani |
| West Bengal | Durgapur |
| Kolkata |
How to Choose Your Preferred FMGE Exam Centre
You can select your city Centre when you’re filling out the exam form.
- During online registration, options for exam Centres will be provided.
- Select the top preference from the Centres available.
- Ensure you select the ones closest to you for ease of travel.
Selecting an exam Centre does not guarantee you’ll be provided with the Centre. The number of seats is limited. The allocation works on a first-come, first-served basis.
You’ll get a city intimation slip before you get your admit card. This is done to assist you in your travel plans.
City Intimation Slip Release: 10th July, 2025
The final address of the Centre will be available on your admit card.
Be sure to select your Centre carefully. Once they are allotted, you’ll not be able to change them.
Also Read: FMGE Admit Card 2025
Tips for Travelling to Your FMGE Test Centres
If your Centre is outside your city:
- Select cities closest to you for easy travel.
- Book tickets as soon as you receive your city intimation slip.
- Arrive a day before the exam.
- Book accommodation near your Centre.
- Travel light and pack only important items.
- Double-check all important documents before starting your journey.
- Give yourself time to rest before the exam
If your Centre is in your city
- Check the exact location.
- Arrive before time.
- Allow time for traffic delays and disruptions.
- Carry only essentials like admit card, ID, and clear water bottle.
Above all, remain calm on the exam day. You have prepared for years. Having a stress-free start will boost your confidence in the exam.
Avoid any last-minute memorization. Ensure you have taken free mock tests available on the internet to have an idea about the exam question pattern.
Begin Your Medical Career in India
For OICs and Indian citizens getting their medical degree overseas, the ultimate goal is to practice medicine in India. The FMGE is the final checkpoint on this journey. Preparing well for the FMGE exam is as important as the preparation for your medical degree exams.