FMGE 2025 Results Released: Major Setback for Foreign Medical Graduates, 77% Fail - My Exam : EduBlog of ALLEN Career Institute

By Aabshar Hassan Quazi Kota Coaching Medical February 2, 2026

Out of 43,933 Candidates Who Took FMGE, 10,264 Candidates Secured the Minimum Qualifying Marks

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has declared the results of the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) 2025. Once again, students who studied medicine abroad have faced a major setback in this examination. According to the released data, more than 77 percent of the total candidates failed the exam.

A total of 43,933 candidates appeared for the FMGE this time, of which only 10,264 candidates secured the minimum qualifying marks. The remaining 33,669 students have been declared unsuccessful. All of them will have to retake the exam to practice medicine in India.

However, compared to the previous session, a slight improvement in the results has been observed. The pass percentage this time is approximately 5.29 percent higher than in June 2025, but the overall success rate remains very low.

Individual Scorecards Available After February 6, 2026

According to information provided by the NBE, candidates who appeared for FMGE 2025 will be able to download their individual scorecards from the official website after February 6, 2026.

The results of some candidates have been withheld as the verification of their face ID or other necessary documents is still pending.

Why Do Medical Students Go Abroad?

The number of MBBS seats in government medical colleges in India is limited. Every year, more than 2.2 million students appear for the NEET UG exam, while the total number of seats is approximately 129,000. Of these, the number of government seats is only about half.

Therefore, a large number of students go abroad to study medicine. Indian students primarily pursue MBBS degrees in countries such as Russia, Ukraine, China, the Philippines, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, South Africa, Tajikistan, and Barbados. To practice as a doctor in India after obtaining a degree from abroad, passing the FMGE exam is mandatory.

A Look at Previous Years’ FMGE Results

Looking at the data from the past few sessions, the FMGE pass percentage has consistently remained low.

June 2025: 36,034 appeared, 6,707 passed, pass percentage 18.61
December 2024: 45,552 appeared, 13,149 passed, pass percentage 28.86
June 2024: 35,819 appeared, 7,233 passed, pass percentage 20.19
December 2023: 38,535 appeared, 7,781 passed, pass percentage 20.19
June 2023: 24,269 appeared, 2,474 passed, pass percentage 10.19

These figures clearly show that this examination continues to be a challenge for foreign medical graduates.

Opinions of Medical Education Experts

Medical education experts believe that there is a significant difference between the medical education systems in India and abroad. In India, admission to MBBS requires a tough competitive exam like NEET UG, while many colleges abroad have a relatively easier admission process.

Furthermore, it is mandatory to score at least 150 out of 300 marks in the FMGE. Candidates scoring less than this are not considered passed. However, students get the opportunity to take this exam twice a year, allowing them to improve their preparation.

The FMGE 2025 results once again demonstrate that practicing medicine in India after studying abroad is not easy. Before going abroad, students should not only focus on the quality of the college and curriculum but also seriously begin preparing for India’s screening examination from the very beginning. If you wish, I can also adapt it into a news website, education blog, or Google Discover-friendly format.

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