
WHAT IS FMGE?
Medical Council of India Screening Test, also known as Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE), is a licensure examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in India. The test is one of the mandatory requirements for an Indian citizen who has a medical degree from a college outside India to practice medicine in the country. (teaching hospital). The screening test was introduced in 2002 as a qualifying examination for Indian students obtaining their medical degrees from countries other than India, such as countries belonging to the former Soviet Union,Ukraine, Eastern European countries, China, Nepal, Philippines, and Caribbean countries. Indian doctors holding basic medical degrees from the above countries have to take the MCI screening test. The Medical School should have been listed in the WHO international directory of Medical Schools.
The legality of the test was challenged in the Indian courts and was upheld by the Supreme Court of India in 2009. This test has generated controversy with accusations that it is unfair and lacks transparency—for example, not allowing examinees to retain their question paper after examination, or not showing the exact marks or answer sheet upon appeal for failure. An appeal petition filed under RTI India to reveal the marks of an appealing student was not granted.
FMGE 2020 Highlights
Full Exam Name | Foreign Medical Graduates Examination |
Short Exam Name | FMGE |
Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
Frequency of Conduct | 2 times a year |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Languages | English |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | 5500 Rs [Online] |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Exam Duration | 5 Hours |
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FMGE 2020 Important Dates
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Upcoming Dates and Events
28 Jun, 2020 – 30 Jun, 2020 (Tentative)
Exam | Mode: Online
31 Jul, 2020 (Tentative)
Result | Mode: Online
FMGE 2020 Application Process
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card
The FMGE application form 2020 of June session will be released by NBE . Separate FMGE application forms for the different sessions in June and December were available by the conducting authority. The application form of FMGE 2020 for June session will be provided in the online mode only. Candidates can check the procedure to fill out the FMGE 2020 application form mentioned below.
- Candidates need to click on the registration link of FMGE 2020 which will be made available by NBE in order to register for the exam.
- In the next step, all the necessary details pertaining to the application form of FMGE 2020 must be filled out by the candidates.
- All the information provided in the FMGE 2020 application form must be correct, so candidates must thoroughly check the details before clicking on the ‘Submit’ button.
- The fee for application form of FMGE 2020 will be paid in the next step via Credit or Debit Card or net Banking only.
- The candidates were required to check the confirmation box in order to ensure successful submission of FMGE application form 2020. Candidates successfully completing the application process of FMGE 2020 will receive a confirmation letter sent by NBE on their registered email IDs.
Application Fees
Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
SC, General, OBC, ST | PWD | Online | Female, Transgender, Male | ₹ 5500 |
SC, General, OBC, ST |
| Online | Female, Transgender, Male | ₹ 5500 |
FMGE 2020 Eligibility Criteria
The Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) are required to fulfill the following eligibility criteria of FMGE 2020 in order to be able to appear in the examination. Candidates can check the FMGE 2020 eligibility criteria listed below:
- The candidates applying to FMGE must be either an Indian national or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
- The candidates should obtain the necessary primary medical qualification and must obtain their MBBS degree before the ascertained period for a particular session. The MBBS degree of the FMGs must be awarded by institutions included in the World Directory of Medical Schools as listed by World Health Organization (WHO) or an institution duly attested by the India embassy concerned for the candidates to be recognized as medical practitioners in India.
- All the FMGs are required to provide documents in support of the primary medical education from the foreign medical institution concerned.
- Candidates with a postgraduate medical degree obtained in the countries of Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand and the United States of America need not appear in FMGE 2019 screening test as they can directly register with MCI/SMC.
FMGE 2020 Syllabus
Anatomy-
Anatomy: Unit 01
General anatomy |
Anatomy: Unit 02
Elements of anatomy |
Anatomy: Unit 03
Regional anatomy |
Anatomy: Unit 04
Embryology |
Anatomy: Unit 05
Histology organs and systems |
Anatomy: Unit 06
Human genetics |
Anatomy: Unit 07
Radiological anatomy |
Anatomy: Unit 08
Surface anatomy |
Anatomy: Unit 09
Sectional anatomy |
Physiology–
Physiology: Unit 01
General physiology |
Physiology: Unit 02
Body fluids – blood |
Physiology: Unit 03
Nerve and muscle |
Physiology: Unit 04
Gastrointestinal tract |
Physiology: Unit 05
Kidney |
Physiology: Unit 06
Skin and body temperature |
Physiology: Unit 07
Endocrine glands |
Physiology: Unit 08
Reproduction |
Physiology: Unit 09
Cardiovascular system |
Physiology: Unit 10
Respiratory system |
Physiology: Unit 11
Central nervous systems |
Physiology: Unit 12
Special senses |
Biochemistry–
Biochemistry: Unit 01
Cell and sub-cellular structures |
Biochemistry: Unit 02
Hydrogen ion concentration acid, bases, buffers, henderson-hasselbalch equation |
Biochemistry: Unit 03
Isotopes and their application |
Biochemistry: Unit 04
Carbohydrates |
Biochemistry: Unit 05
Amino acids, peptides and proteins |
Biochemistry: Unit 06
Lipids |
Biochemistry: Unit 07
Nuclear acids |
Biochemistry: Unit 08
Enzymes |
Biochemistry: Unit 09
Vitamins |
Biochemistry: Unit 10
Biological oxidation |
Biochemistry: Unit 11
Digestion and absorption from gi tract |
Biochemistry: Unit 12
Intermediary metabolism |
Biochemistry: Unit 13
Carbohydrate metabolism |
Biochemistry: Unit 14
Lipid metabolism |
Biochemistry: Unit 15
Protein and amino acid metabolism |
Biochemistry: Unit 16
Purine and primidine metabolism |
Biochemistry: Unit 17
Minerals |
Biochemistry: Unit 18
Biochemical genetics and protein biosynthesis |
Biochemistry: Unit 19
Tissue biochemistry |
Biochemistry: Unit 20
Liver functions |
Biochemistry: Unit 21
Nutrition and energy metabolism |
Pathology–
Pathology: Unit 01
Cell injury |
Pathology: Unit 02
Inflammation and repair |
Pathology: Unit 03
Immunopathology |
Pathology: Unit 04
Infectious diseases |
Pathology: Unit 05
Circulatory disturbances |
Pathology: Unit 06
Growth disturbances and neoplasia |
Pathology: Unit 07
Nutritional and other disorders |
Pathology: Unit 08
Genetic disorder |
Pathology: Unit 09
Haematology |
Pathology: Unit 10
Cardiovascular pathology |
Pathology: Unit 11
Respiratory pathology |
Pathology: Unit 12
Pathology of kidney and urinary tract |
Pathology: Unit 13
Hepato-biliary pathology |
Pathology: Unit 14
Lymphoreticular system / spleen |
Pathology: Unit 15
Reproductive system (male & female) |
Pathology: Unit 16
Diseases of the breast |
Pathology: Unit 17
Musculoskeletal system |
Pathology: Unit 18
Endocrine pathology |
Pathology: Unit 19
Neuropathology |
Pathology: Unit 20
Dermato-pathology |
Pathology: Unit 21
Ocular pathology |
Microbiology–
Microbiology: Unit 01
General microbiology |
Microbiology: Unit 02
Immunology |
Microbiology: Unit 03
Bacteriology |
Microbiology: Unit 04
General virology |
Microbiology: Unit 05
Systemic virology |
Microbiology: Unit 06
Mycology |
Microbiology: Unit 07
Parasitology |
Microbiology: Unit 08
Clinical / applied microbiology |
Pharmacology–
Pharmacology: Unit 01
General pharmacology |
Pharmacology: Unit 02
Autonomic nervous system |
Pharmacology: Unit 03
Cardio-vascular system |
Pharmacology: Unit 04
Diuretics |
Pharmacology: Unit 05
Drugs affecting blood and blood formation |
Pharmacology: Unit 06
Autocoids and related drugs |
Pharmacology: Unit 07
Respiratory system |
Pharmacology: Unit 08
Gastro-intestinal system |
Pharmacology: Unit 09
Endocrine pharmacology |
Pharmacology: Unit 10
Central nervous system |
Pharmacology: Unit 11
Psychopharmacology |
Pharmacology: Unit 12
Drugs in anaesthetic practice |
Pharmacology: Unit 13
Chemotherapy |
Pharmacology: Unit 14
Toxicology |
Pharmacology: Unit 15
Clinical pharmacology and rational drug use |
Forensic medicine–
Forensic medicine: Unit 01
Definitions |
Forensic medicine: Unit 02
Courts of india |
Forensic medicine: Unit 03
Court procedures |
Forensic medicine: Unit 04
Medical certifications & medico-legal reports including dying declaration |
Forensic medicine: Unit 05
Death |
Forensic medicine: Unit 06
Changes after death |
Forensic medicine: Unit 07
Inquest by police, magistrate and coroner |
Forensic medicine: Unit 08
Identification |
Forensic medicine: Unit 09
Examination of mutilated human remains |
Forensic medicine: Unit 10
Medico-legal autopsies |
Forensic medicine: Unit 11
Mechanical injuries and wounds |
Forensic medicine: Unit 12
Examination of an injury case |
Forensic medicine: Unit 13
Injuries due to physical agents & their medico legal importance |
Forensic medicine: Unit 14
Asphyxial death |
Forensic medicine: Unit 15
Death due to malnutrition, neglect battered babies |
Forensic medicine: Unit 16
Dowry death |
Forensic medicine: Unit 17
Virginity, sexual offences, sexual perversions |
Forensic medicine: Unit 18
Legitimacy |
Forensic medicine: Unit 19
Pregnancy and delivery |
Forensic medicine: Unit 20
Infanticide |
Forensic medicine: Unit 21
Biological fluids |
Forensic medicine: Unit 22
Seminal stains |
Forensic medicine: Unit 23
Forensic psychiatry |
Forensic medicine: Unit 24
Medical jurisprudence |
Forensic medicine: Unit 25
Toxicology |
General surgery–
General surgery: Unit 01
Hemorrhage and shock |
General surgery: Unit 02
Fluid, electrolyte and acid balance, nutrition |
General surgery: Unit 03
Skin tumours, burns, skin grafting |
General surgery: Unit 04
Arterial diseases |
General surgery: Unit 05
Venous diseases |
General surgery: Unit 06
Lymphatic and lymph nodes |
General surgery: Unit 07
Wounds |
General surgery: Unit 08
Specific and non-specific injections |
General surgery: Unit 09
Tumors, cysts, ulcers and sinuses and fistulae |
General surgery: Unit 10
Infections of hand and foot |
General surgery: Unit 11
Diseases of muscle, tendons, bursae and fascia |
General surgery: Unit 12
Hernia |
General surgery: Unit 13
Umbilical granuloma, fistula, adenoma |
General surgery: Unit 14
Abdominal wall |
General surgery: Unit 15
Face, teeth, gums, mouth, tongue, salivary glands, neck |
General surgery: Unit 16
Thyroid glands, thyroglossal tract and endocrines |
General surgery: Unit 17
Breast |
General surgery: Unit 18
Sympathetic system |
General surgery: Unit 19
Cranio-cerebral injuries |
General surgery: Unit 20
Brain, nerves |
General surgery: Unit 21
Genito-urinary system |
General surgery: Unit 22
Kidneys and ureters |
General surgery: Unit 23
Urinary bladder |
General surgery: Unit 24
Prostrate |
General surgery: Unit 25
Urethra |
General surgery: Unit 26
Penis, testis and scrotum |
General surgery: Unit 27
Vasectomy and recanalisation |
General surgery: Unit 28
Cardiothoracis system |
General surgery: Unit 29
Oesophagus, stomach and duodenum |
General surgery: Unit 30
Spleen, liver, gall bladder and bile ducts |
General surgery: Unit 31
Pancreas |
General surgery: Unit 32
Peritoneum |
General surgery: Unit 33
Intestines, intestinal obstruction |
General surgery: Unit 34
Appendix |
General surgery: Unit 35
Rectum and anal canal |
Anesthesia–
Anesthesia: Unit 01
Anatomy of upper airway |
Anesthesia: Unit 02
Physiology of respiration O2/CO2 transport. Methods of oxygen therapy. |
Anesthesia: Unit 03
Pre-operative evaluation/pre-medication |
Anesthesia: Unit 04
Anaesthetic agents, stages of anaesthesia |
Anesthesia: Unit 05
Principles and mechanism of administration of general anaesthetics, Balanced anaesthesia |
Anesthesia: Unit 06
Ippv, endotracheal intubations |
Anesthesia: Unit 07
Muscle relaxants |
Anesthesia: Unit 08
Spinal/epidural anesthesia |
Anesthesia: Unit 09
Local anesthesia |
Anesthesia: Unit 10
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation basic, use of simple ventilators |
Anesthesia: Unit 11
Monitoring |
Anesthesia: Unit 12
ICU, role of anaesthesiologist in icu |
Anesthesia: Unit 13
Shock |
Anesthesia: Unit 14
Blood transfusion and fluid electoral balance |
Anesthesia: Unit 15
Sites of respiratory obstruction and management of airway in an Unconscious patient |
Anesthesia: Unit 16
Poisoning |
Anesthesia: Unit 17
Role of anaesthesiologist in acute and chronic relief |
Orthopedics–
Orthopedics: Unit 01
Traumatology injuries of bones and joints linjuries of lower extremity |
Orthopedics: Unit 02
Traumatology Injuries of the spine lvascular injuries |
Orthopedics: Unit 03
Cold orthopedics |
Orthopedics: Unit 04
Regional conditions |
Orthopedics: Unit 05
Neuro-muscular disorder |
Orthopedics: Unit 06
Bone and joint tuberculosis |
Orthopedics: Unit 07
Physical medicine and rehabilitation |
Radio- diagnosis–
Radio- diagnosis: Unit 01
Respiratory system |
Radio- diagnosis: Unit 02
Cardiovascular system |
Radio- diagnosis: Unit 03
Gastrointestinal system |
Radio- diagnosis: Unit 04
Obstetrics & gynaecology |
Radio- diagnosis: Unit 05
Skeletal system |
Radio- diagnosis: Unit 06
Central nervous system |
Radio- diagnosis: Unit 07
Excretory system |
Radiotherapy–
Radiotherapy: Unit 01
Principles of radiotherapy |
Radiotherapy: Unit 02
Principles of chemotherapy |
Radiotherapy: Unit 03
Prevention and early diagnosis of cancer |
Radiotherapy: Unit 04
Principles of nuclear medicine |
Radiotherapy: Unit 05
Common radiation reactions and management |
Radiotherapy: Unit 06
Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in commonly seen cancers |
Radiotherapy: Unit 07
Radio-isotopes in diagnosis and therapy |
Paediatrics–
Paediatrics: Unit 01
Vital statistics |
Paediatrics: Unit 02
Neonatology |
Paediatrics: Unit 03
Growth & development |
Paediatrics: Unit 04
Nutrition |
Paediatrics: Unit 05
Infections |
Paediatrics: Unit 06
Genetics |
Paediatrics: Unit 07
Pediatric emergencies |
Paediatrics: Unit 08
Central nervous system |
Paediatrics: Unit 09
Gastrenterology |
Paediatrics: Unit 10
Nephrology |
Paediatrics: Unit 11
Endocrinology |
Paediatrics: Unit 12
Respiratory system |
Medicine–
Medicine: Unit 01
Clinical methods in the practice of medicine |
Medicine: Unit 02
Common symptoms of disease |
Medicine: Unit 03
Nutrition/exposure to physical & chemical agents |
Medicine: Unit 04
Infections |
Medicine: Unit 05
Haematology |
Medicine: Unit 06
Respiratory system |
Medicine: Unit 07
Cardio-vascular system |
Medicine: Unit 08
Gartro-intestinal tract |
Medicine: Unit 09
Emergency Medicine |
Medicine: Unit 10
Neurological system |
Medicine: Unit 11
Nephrology & urinary system connected to tissue disorders |
Medicine: Unit 12
Endocrine system |
Medicine: Unit 13
Geriatrics |
Tuberculosis and respiratory diseases
Psychiatry–
Psychiatry: Unit 01
History aspects and diagnosis & treatment of mental illness |
Psychiatry: Unit 02
Conduction of mental status examination |
Psychiatry: Unit 03
Behavioral sciences |
Psychiatry: Unit 04
Different psychoses clinical features, diagnosis and management of : Schizophrenia, Mania and depression,Anxiety disorders and hysteria, Dementia, Alcoholism, Drug abuse,Psychiatric emergencies |
Psychiatry: Unit 05
Clinical features, diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders of: Childhood and adolescence, Personality disorder |
Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases–
Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases: Unit 01
Dermatological therapy |
Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases: Unit 02
Lichen planus |
Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases: Unit 03
Diseases caused by nutritional and environmental factors |
Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases: Unit 04
Infective disorders |
Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases: Unit 05
Melanocytes, pigment metabolism and other disorders of pigmentation |
Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases: Unit 06
Allergic disorders |
Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases: Unit 07
Dermatitis and eczema |
Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases: Unit 08
Vesiculobullous diseases |
Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases: Unit 09
Alopecia and hirsutism |
Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases: Unit 10
Structure and functions of sebaceous glands and disease |
Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases: Unit 11
Leprosy |
Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases: Unit 12
Psorasis |
Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases: Unit 13
STD |
Ophthalmology–
Ophthalmology: Unit 01
Basic sciences – anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, elementary Optics, diseases of the eye |
Ophthalmology: Unit 02
Conjunctiva |
Ophthalmology: Unit 03
Cornea |
Ophthalmology: Unit 04
Sclera |
Ophthalmology: Unit 05
Uveal tract |
Ophthalmology: Unit 06
Lens |
Ophthalmology: Unit 07
Vitreous |
Ophthalmology: Unit 08
Glaucoma |
Ophthalmology: Unit 09
Retina |
Ophthalmology: Unit 10
Optic nerve |
Ophthalmology: Unit 11
Intra-occular tumors |
Ophthalmology: Unit 12
Squint |
Ophthalmology: Unit 13
Orbit |
Ophthalmology: Unit 14
Lacrimal system |
Ophthalmology: Unit 15
Lids |
Ophthalmology: Unit 16
Refractive errors |
Ophthalmology: Unit 17
Injuries |
Ophthalmology: Unit 18
Ophthalmic surgery |
Ophthalmology: Unit 19
Community ophthalmology |
Ophthalmology: Unit 20
Miscellaneous |
Otorhinolaryngology–
Otorhinolaryngology: Unit 01
Diseases of the ear |
Otorhinolaryngology: Unit 02
Diseases of nose and para nasal sinuses |
Otorhinolaryngology: Unit 03
Diseases of nasopharynx |
Otorhinolaryngology: Unit 04
Diseases of trachea |
Otorhinolaryngology: Unit 05
Oesophagus |
Obstetrics and gynecology–
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 01
Anatomy of the female reproductive tract |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 02
Physiology of conception |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 03
Development of foetus and placenta |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 04
Diagnosis of pregnancy |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 05
Maternal changes in pregnancy |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 06
Antenatal care |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 07
Abnormal obstetrics |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 08
Normal labour |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 09
Normal puerparium |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 10
Breast feeding |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 11
Care of new born |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 12
Medical termination of pregnancy |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 13
Family planning |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 14
Operative obstetrics |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 15
Post caesarian pregnancy |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 16
Pharmaco therapeutics in obstetrics |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 17
Safe motherhood |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 18
Maternal morbidity and morality |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 19
Medico legal aspects |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 20
RCH |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 21
Current topics |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 22
Vaginal discharge |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 23
Menstrual disorder |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 24
Fertility, infertility |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 25
Endometriosis and allied states |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 26
Genital injuries and fistulae |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 27
Genital infections |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 28
Genital prolapse |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 29
Tumours |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 30
Carcinomia |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 31
Radiotherapy in gynaecology |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 32
Chemotherapy in gynaecology |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 33
Endoscopy |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 34
Diseases of breast |
Obstetrics and gynecology: Unit 35
Operative gynaecology |
Community medicine–
Community medicine: Unit 01
Evaluation of public health and concepts of health |
Community medicine: Unit 02
Occupational health |
Community medicine: Unit 03
Environment and health |
Community medicine: Unit 04
Health education |
Community medicine: Unit 05
Nutrition and dietetics |
Community medicine: Unit 06
Medical sociology and community mental health |
Community medicine: Unit 07
Fundamentals of biostatistics |
Community medicine: Unit 08
Basic epidemiology |
Community medicine: Unit 09
Epidemiology of specific diseases |
Community medicine: Unit 10
Communicable and non-communicable diseases |
Community medicine: Unit 11
Demography |
Community medicine: Unit 12
Reproductive and child health |
Community medicine: Unit 13
School health |
Community medicine: Unit 14
Urban health |
Community medicine: Unit 15
Health system in india |
Community medicine: Unit 16
Health planning and management including disaster management |
Community medicine: Unit 17
International health |