FMGE 2025 December Session: Registrations Open Now, Check Eligibility and Exam Details

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has started the registrations for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2025 session exam. The online application submission window is open from 14 November 2025 to 4 December 2025. Meanwhile, the exam is scheduled to be held on 17 January 2026 in various cities of the country, which will be a computer-based test. Interested candidates can start filling out the FMGE online application via the official website. However, to complete the application submission, they need to submit the examination fees of INR 6,195 which includes INR 945 as the GST. 

The exam is conducted for students having a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from a foreign university, including Indian students, to pass the exam to become eligible to practice medicine in India.

FMGE December 2025 Important Dates

Aspiring candidates who want to apply for the FMGE December session exam must check the important dates below:

Step to apply for the FMGE 2025 December Session

Candidates can start applying for the FMGE December 2025 at its official website from 14 November, 3:00 pm onwards. The complete application process is as follows:

Step 1: Candidates need to visit at official website of NBE: natboard.edu.in/ 

Step 2: Click on the link related to the ‘FMGE December 2025 application’ on the homepage.

Step 3: Register by providing your details and creating login credentials.

Step 4: Fill out the application form with personal, academic, and qualification details.

Step 5: Submit all the essential documents (passport, MBBS degree, ID proof, etc.).

Step 6: After filling out all the details, the candidate needs to pay the application fee online.

Step 7: Submit the application form and download a copy of the confirmation for future reference.

FMGE 2025 Eligibility Criteria 

For FMGE December 2025, candidates must be Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India, and have a medical degree from a recognized foreign medical college approved by the Indian Embassy. They should also have completed all their medical exams and passed before 30 April 2025. 

Additionally, they need to provide documents proving that their degree allows them to practice medicine in that country. Some candidates from certain countries with permanent registration may be exempt. There is no age limit, but the candidate must submit all required documents to apply for the exam. 

Read the FMGE Eligibility Criteria in detail

About FMGE Screening Test

Indian nationals or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) need to have a basic medical degree acknowledged by the respective Indian Embassy to qualify for medical doctor registration in the country where the degree was obtained. The FMGE is a qualifying exam required for those applying for provisional or permanent medical licenses in India, provided by the Medical Council of India or the state medical councils.

FMGE 2025 Exam: Help and Support

NBEMS has opened a help line to provide support to candidates with any queries related to the FMGE application, payment gateway issues, refund for failed transactions, exam-related issues, and others. The dedicated helpline number is +91-7996165333. For a query based on the document verification, candidates can contact the official communication portal at exam.natboard.edu.in.