The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially released the FMGE December 2025 Notification on its website — natboard.edu.in. The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is a national-level screening test conducted for Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) who have obtained their primary medical qualifications from institutions outside India and wish to practice medicine in the country.
As per the official notification, the FMGE December 2025 application process will begin on November 14, 2025, and continue until December 4, 2025. The examination will be conducted in January 2026.
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FMGE December 2025: Key Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | November 10, 2025 |
| Online Registration Begins | November 14, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | December 4, 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | December 8 to 10, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | January 2, 2026 |
| Exam Date | January 20, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | February 15, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for FMGE December 2025
Candidates applying for the FMGE 2025 December session must fulfill the following eligibility conditions:
Must be a citizen of India or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
Must possess a primary medical qualification approved by the respective medical regulatory body of the foreign country.
The qualification must be recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI).
Candidates must upload relevant proof of eligibility while applying online.
How to Apply for FMGE December 2025
Visit the official NBEMS website — natboard.edu.in.
Click on the “FMGE December 2025” link on the homepage.
Register by providing your email ID and mobile number.
Fill out the application form and upload all required documents.
Pay the application fee via online mode.
Submit the form and download the confirmation page for reference.
FMGE December 2025 Exam Pattern
The FMGE will be conducted in computer-based mode.
The exam consists of 300 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into two parts.
Each part carries 150 questions, and there is no negative marking.
The qualifying marks are 150 out of 300.
Conclusion
The FMGE December 2025 Notification provides a crucial opportunity for foreign medical graduates to obtain eligibility for practicing medicine in India. Candidates are advised to carefully review the information bulletin and complete their registration between November 14 and December 4, 2025, only through the official NBEMS website — natboard.edu.in.
Stay connected for updates on the admit card, exam schedule, and result declaration.
