Foreign Medical Graduates FMGE Exam – MCI screening

National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts Foreign Medical Graduates Exam (FMGE) commonly known as MCI exam or MCI screening for foreign medical graduates. FMGE exam is conducted twice a year. The syllabus of this FMGE exam is as per MBBS course pre-medical, para-clinical and clinical. This is basic exam for Indian citizen who has gained his Medical degree from outside India. FMGE was mandatory in 2002 as a NMC or MCI screening test for all foreign medical graduates. MCI registration for foreign medical graduates can happen only after passing FMGE. In last 12 years, more than 80% of candidates who appeared for FMGE test were unable to pass it. In last 5 years, FMGE pass rate percentage has even gone down to less than 12%. A number of graduates from medical universities in China, Russia, Ukraine, Philippines and other countries are unable to clear this FMGE foreign medical graduate exam.

Most of the FMG foreign medical graduates have all the potential to become good doctors. In current scenario, India require a huge number of doctors. It should be government’s priority to somehow include foreign medical graduates into mainstream medical system so that gap can be reduced.

Foreign medical degrees are not even considered academic in India as per UGC standards. Hence foreign medical graduates cannot even work in non-clinical health related areas. Without passing MCI sreening test, foreign MBBS degree is just a piece of paper. There cannot be MCI registration for foreign medical graduates without passing MCI screening FMGE. According to some reports, unsuccessful candidates sometimes start medical practice but this comes with a risk of getting caught. There are no jobs for non mci doctors or doctors with no mci registration. Candidates have to get good marks in FMGE result.

Fmge exam is considered a tough nut to crack. Students wait with anxiety for fmge exam result. There are a number of fmge failed candidates. There are many students who have failed in three or more attempts in FMGE exam. The major reason for this difference in curriculum followed in Indian medical schools and foreign medical schools. The future career of these aspirants is not secure.

What is FMGE exam?

Foreign Medical Graduate Exam i.e FMGE is conducted by NBE (National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences), so that quality can be maintained among the Doctors who get NMC license to practice in the country. The objective of this FMG exam is to help foreign medical graduates to get them practice in India. As per the regulations, “An Indian citizen/Overseas citizen of India possessing a primary medical qualification awarded by any medical institution outside India who is desirous of getting provisional or permanent registration with Medical Council of India or any State Medical Council on or after 15.03.2002 shall have to qualify a screening test conducted by the prescribed authority for that purpose as per the provisions of section 13 of the Act.“ The new NMC regulations require 1 year Internship to be completed in the country of study in order to become eligible to write FMGE exam.

FMGE Eligibility

• Candidates who are citizens of India or Overseas Citizens of India
• Candidate should have successfully qualified NEET UG for the purpose of taking admission in the Foreign Medical Institution
• Possess a primary medical qualification which should be minimum four and a half years
• MBBS education must have been in English medium
• 12 months Internship / Clinical Clerkship

Reason why so many fail FMGE

Most of the foreign medical graduates have all the potential to become good doctors. According to some estimates, there are more than 24000 foreign medical graduates not been able to get registered with MCI. Every year, huge number of candidates fail in FMGE. Fmge exam is considered a tough nut to crack. Students wait with anxiety for Fmge result. There are a number of Fmge failed candidates. FMGE failed candidates wait for new positive news from MCI. MCI screening test is a mandatory requirement for practicing in India. Candidates should inquire thoroughly about eligibility criteria, admission details and FMGE syllabus before taking FMGE. Some candidates waste many years of their peak career in preparing for FMGE. Best option for FMG failed students is to study post graduation MD MS in UK and get GMC registration.

There are various reasons for such a huge number of FMGE failed candidates – difference in medical standards between countries, difference in medical procedures & medications, quality education, language of study and many more.  The major reason for this difference in curriculum followed in Indian medical schools and foreign medical schools. The future career of these aspirants is not secure if they fail in FMGE.

Failed FMGE candidates dont have many option in front of them. It is also seen that foreign medical graduates start looking for alternative careers as their are no jobs for non MCI doctors. There are very few foreign medical graduates option if you have failed FMGE. FMG Failed candidates —– Dont worry …. Study medical PG in UK and become an International Doctor. Get medical PG from UK for FMG options.

Best option for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGE)

Now you don’t need to worry if you are a foreign medical graduate and you are unable to clear FMGE2023 exam. You can still make a great career and utilize your education to serve the need of this society. No need to think how to pass Fmge. There are many option for which MCI screening test is not required.

Best option for FMGE candidates is to enroll in 1 or 2 year post graduate course in UK. You get an opportunity to study in UK standards. Develop your skills and knowledge in world’s leading universities and research centers. Now FMGE candidates who have not cleared MCI test can study in any one of the following specialties. The best part is that MCI screening test is not required.

Clinical	Non – Clinical
Internal Medicine	Master of Public Health MPH
Diabetes	Master of Hospital Administration MHA
Cardiology	Food and Nutrition
Dermatology	Bariatric Practice
Orthopaedics	Pharmacology
Oncology	Dental Public Health
Respiratory Medicine	and many more …..

Get accredited in UK after which you can practice in UK as well as in India and 47 more countries without taking any screening test. There will be no need to appear for MCI screening test or NEXT as all medical PG from UK is recognized by NMC / MCI.

Top Universities / Institutions for studying Medicine in UK

UK is home to many of top ranked universities. UK institutions are considered to be the best in terms of quality education, learning, and research. UK medical education is accepted through out the world in more than 100 countries without any screening test. Below are few universities which have a strong focus on medical education

• University of Edinburgh
• Brighton and Sussex medical school
• University of Aberdeen
• University of Glasgow
• Queen Mary University of London
• University of Sheffield
• University of Chester
• University of Salford
• University of Dundee
• Anglia Ruskin University
• King’s College London

A medical education from any of the UK university will certainly add value to your profile.

Cost of Studies for FMGE

Contrary to the popular belief, cost of study in UK is not very high. Foreign graduates (FMGE) can pursue their dream medical career from UK. There are many scholarships available. FMGE candidates can also do part time work while studying post graduation in medical studies from UK. While doing core medical training, FMGE graduates get a very good amount of stipend. The overall cost for studying post graduation in medical studies from UK is just few lacks. The benefits associated are much more. After successful completion, FMGE candidates can work in UK or India that too without MCI screening because MCI screening test is not required for UK doctors.

Tuition Fees – For a high ranked university in UK, the tuition fees starts from Rs. 11 Lac and goes upto Rs. 16 Lac. For Ivy League institution, tuition fees can go upwards of Rs. 20Lac also. FMGE candidates have the option to choose a university according to their budget.

Cost of Living – Although cost of living in UK for students is higher as compared to other countries like Russia and China. But students also have the opportunity to get part time work. By working part time, FMGE students will be able to earn much more than living expenses to fund their studies. Please go through our video on YT to understand more about – How easy is to get part time job in UK.

How to fund – FMG students have the options of funding their studies by various methods – Self funding, scholarships, education loan, part time work. We strongly advice out students to make a combination of these tools in order to fund their UK education so that there is less burden of studies. By choosing the right combination, you will be easily able to study in a top ranked institution without burning your money. This can lead to a super successful career ahead.

FMGE exam December 2018 to January 2024

FMGE was conducted in December 2018 and results were out on January 04, 2019. A total of 12077 candidates appeared in the FMGE examination. 1275 candidates have qualified the exam. We wish them all the best for future. Result of 774 candidates have been withheld due to various reasons. More than 10 thousand FMGE candidates have not qualified the exam. Similar result was seen in FMGE 2019 to FMGE 2023 MCI screening exam.

We advice them to look at other options available and not waste their precious time. If these FMGE2023 candidates study from one of the top ranking UK universities, and get themselves accredited there, they have the option of getting a license to practice in UK and in India without any MCI screening or FMGE.

In the past 6 years, we have helped more than 100 FMGE Doctors in securing admission to UK and helped them build a great career. Many of them are working in UK, looking ahead for getting a PR (Permanent Residency).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to FMGE

Q. Can Foreign medical graduates practice in India without clearing FMGE?

A. No, foreign medical graduate cannot indulge in medical or clinical practice without clearning FMGE ecam and without getting NMC license.

Q. Is there are any age limit for writing FMGE exam?

A. No, there is no age limit for writing FMGE exam.

Q. Can FMGE graduate pursue Post Graduation / Masters if he has not cleared FMGE exam?

A. A Foreign medical graduate cannot pursue Post graduation / Masters in medical or clinical subject until he has cleared FMGE exam. However, he can pursue Post Graduation / Masters in other fields which are non clinical such as Pharmacology, Diabetes care, Biotechnology, Genetics, Public Health, Hospital Administration among others.

Q. If a student failed in three attempts in FMGE what can be done?

A. If you have failed in three attempts in FMGE and not cleared, it means that FMGE exam is not suitable for you. You can opt for studying post graduation in medicine in UK.

Q. What is NEXT?

A. NEXT is National Exit Test which according to NMC will be a mandatory examination for all Indian as well as Foreign Medical graduates from 2023 onwards. It is also expected that when NEXT is implemented, then NMC will scrap off FMGE.

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