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Fmge Exam 2020

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A Comprehensive Guideline for FMGE Exam 2020

You may have toiled hard for getting into your preferred medical college overseas, but there is a hurdle still before you, should you choose to start your medical practice in India. Even though you may have studied in foreign universities for a prolonged period, having spent a considerable amount in terms of fees you would still have to clear the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE) after earning your medical degree. Taking into account the importance of this FMGE exam 2020, here are a few highlights of this exam that ensures that you approach this exam with better preparation.

Check out the Different Aspects of FMGE Exam 2020

I. Eligibility criteria

FMGE exam 2020 will be held by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), and the examination will be conducted on computer-based mode. Before you proceed to enrol yourself for this examination, take a look at the eligibility criteria of FMGE 2020.

Candidates will necessarily have to be an Indian citizen or Overseas Citizen of India.
Primary medical qualification is required, which requires the attestation of the Indian Embassy, or the particular institution that is included in the World Directory of Medical Schools as indicated by WHO.
Candidates must obtain the primary medical qualification. Please ensure that the degree is at your disposal before you apply for the examination. It is mandatory to provide documentary evidence of such primary medical qualification ahead of the cut-off date

II. Date and Exam Timing of FMGE 2020

The examination is conducted twice a year in June and December. Find out the tentative FMGE 2020 exam date below.

A. For June 2020 session:

Exam particulars
Dates (tentative)
FMGE 2020 exam date
Last week of June 2020

Application form made available
The second week of April 2020
Application form submission last date
The first week of May 2020
Admit card issued
The third week of June 2020

FMGE result declaration
Last week of July 2020

B. For October 2020 session:

Exam particulars
Dates (tentative)
FMGE 2020 exam date
Last week of December 2020

Application form made available
The second week of October 2020
Application form submission last date
The first week of November 2020
Admit card issued
The first week of December 2020

FMGE result declaration
Last week of January 2021

III. Subjects to be covered for FMGE exam 2020

Candidates will have to study both Pre and Para Clinical papers, along with clinical subjects. Check below to see what you may have missed out while preparing!

a) Pre and Para Clinical Subjects:

S.No.
Subjects
Allotted marks
1
Anatomy
17
2
Biochemistry
17
3
Forensic Medicine
10
4
Microbiology
13
5
Pathology
13
6
Pharmacology
13
7
Physiology
17

b) Clinical subjects:

IV. Exam centres

FMGE exam centres are usually located in 25 major cities across India. Check out the tentative list of centres included.

No.
City
1
Ahmedabad
2
Bengaluru
3
Bhopal
4
Bhubaneswar
5
Chennai
6
Dehradun
7
Delhi/New Delhi
8
Guwahati
9
Hyderabad
10
Jammu
11
Kolkata
12
Kozhikode
13
Lucknow
14
Mohali
15
Mumbai
16
Nagpur
17
Noida
18
Patna
19
Pune
20
Ranchi
21
Shillong
22
Sikar
23
Srinagar
24
Thiruvananthapuram
25
Vishakhapatnam

The allotted FMGE exam centres will be informed to candidates a week ahead of FMGE 2020 through their admit card.

FMGE exam timing is such that 150 minutes is provided for both the section which makes the duration of the examination to be 3 hours. The tentative allocation time that you may be subjected to is mentioned below.

Timing
Part – A [9:00 AM – 11:30 AM]
Part – B [2:00 PM – 04:30 PM]
Reporting time to the examination centre
07:00 AM
12:00 noon
Entry closing in the examination centre
08:30 AM
01:30 PM
Granting access for candidate login
08:45 AM
01:45 PM
Time given for reading instruction
08:50 AM
01:50 PM
Examination commences
09:00 AM
02:00 PM
Examination ends
11:30 AM
04:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on FMGE

Here are some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about the examination which you already had or are likely to have during your examination preparation.

FAQ 1: Which photo IDs will be accepted for entering the examination centre?

FMGE exam 2020 notification will list out the documents that you need to carry to the examination centre. However, you will have to ensure that such authorised photo IDs are original and valid (i.e. non-expired). You may carry any one of the photo IDs – PAN card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, Aadhaar (with the photograph).

Please ensure that your name on the photo identification matches with what is mentioned in your admit card.

FAQ 2: How many attempts can a candidate have in the examination?

You are entitled to 3 attempts in the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination.

FAQ 3: How is the registration fee paid?

The candidate has the option of remitting the registration fee through multiple getaways. You can make the payment through debit card, credit card, and internet banking.

FAQ 4: What is the nature of the exam? Is there negative marking for wrong answers?

You will have to write a computer-based test having multi-choice questions. The exam does not have negative marking, and one mark will be awarded to the candidate for each correct answer.

Gear up for FMGE 2020!

These are the standard guidelines for FMGE 2020. Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria before registering for the exam. The application should be made before the due date to escape the hassles from servers crashing in the last moment to other technical inconveniences.

Keep the necessary documents ready and in the format that those are needed. Decide ahead of the payment mode that you want to avail so that the application process remains smooth. Also, it is advisable that you do not wait till the last moment to download your admit card and check your allotted examination centre carefully.

Prepare well, and give your best shot in the examination. Wish you best for FMGE exam 2020!

Exam particulars	Dates (tentative)
FMGE 2020 exam date	Last week of June 2020
Application form made available	The second week of April 2020
Application form submission last date	The first week of May 2020
Admit card issued	The third week of June 2020
FMGE result declaration	Last week of July 2020

S.No.	Subjects	Allotted marks
1	Anatomy	17
2	Biochemistry	17
3	Forensic Medicine	10
4	Microbiology	13
5	Pathology	13
6	Pharmacology	13
7	Physiology	17

No.	City
1	Ahmedabad
2	Bengaluru
3	Bhopal
4	Bhubaneswar
5	Chennai
6	Dehradun
7	Delhi/New Delhi
8	Guwahati
9	Hyderabad
10	Jammu
11	Kolkata
12	Kozhikode
13	Lucknow
14	Mohali
15	Mumbai
16	Nagpur
17	Noida
18	Patna
19	Pune
20	Ranchi
21	Shillong
22	Sikar
23	Srinagar
24	Thiruvananthapuram
25	Vishakhapatnam

Timing	Part – A [9:00 AM – 11:30 AM]	Part – B [2:00 PM – 04:30 PM]
Reporting time to the examination centre	07:00 AM	12:00 noon
Entry closing in the examination centre	08:30 AM	01:30 PM
Granting access for candidate login	08:45 AM	01:45 PM
Time given for reading instruction	08:50 AM	01:50 PM
Examination commences	09:00 AM	02:00 PM
Examination ends	11:30 AM	04:30 PM