FMGE (NExT)

FMGE 2025 is a screening test conducted by NBEMS, and it is conducted for Indian citizens or OCI with foreign medical qualifications. The test serves as a prerequisite for practicing medicine in India. In this article, we will delve into the examination in depth and provide all the important information regarding it.

Exam Date and Format 

• FMGE 2025 exam was held on July 26, 2025.
• Computer-Based Test (CBT) in English.
• Single paper divided into two parts: Part A and Part B.
• Each part contains 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), totaling 300 questions.
• Duration: 150 minutes per part, total 5 hours.
• No negative marking.
• Candidates must score at least 150 out of 300 to pass.
• Two sections must be taken on the same day with a scheduled break between them.
• No re-evaluation or grace marks allowed.
• Unlimited attempts are allowed until the candidate qualifies, but once qualified, they cannot reappear.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an Indian citizen or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
• Must have qualified for NEET UG.
• Primary medical qualification from a recognized foreign institution, verified by the Indian Embassy.
• Qualification results must be declared by April 30, 2025.
• Some candidates need an eligibility certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
• No age limit.
• Exemptions exist for graduates with permanent registration in countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, or USA.
   

The NMC introduced the FMGE/ NEXT Exam for foreign medical graduates, and it is a licensing test for students to practice in India. This exam is conducted for the applicants who have completed an MBBS degree from foreign medical universities.

It is a centralized common exam for all medical graduates; applicants need to qualify to practice or join the postgraduate program in medicine. The main purpose of conducting the examination is to meet the following needs,

1. Provide license to practice in India.
2. Applicants can apply for PG Medical programs like MD, MS, etc.
3. Students need to qualify for the NEXT Exam only rather than FMGE Exam or NEET PG exam.

The NMC is proposed to replace the FMGE exam & NEET PG with the National Exit Test (NEXT Exam) and it will count as the qualifying final exam for MBBS students. Applicants need to get a good NEXT Exam Score which is used for MD or MS Admission or other postgraduate medical courses. Basically, it is the most important examination for Indian applicants as well as foreign medical students.