FMGE 2025 Exam Date (December Session): Official Schedule, Shifts & Latest Updates

FMGE 2025 Exam Date: The FMGE December 2025 exam will be held on January 17, 2026, as per the latest update from the National Board of Examinations (NBE). This exam is for Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have completed their MBBS or medical degree from another country and want to get a license to practice in India. 

The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is held twice a year  in June and December. The test is conducted online and includes 300 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into two parts. It checks how well candidates understand medical subjects. Candidates are advised to visit the official NBE website regularly for updates about the application form, exam center details, admit card, and other important information.

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FMGE December 2025 Exam Date Announced

According to the official exam calendar announced by NBEMS for the year 2025, the FMGE 2025 Exam Date December session is scheduled to be conducted on January 17, 2026 (Saturday). The exam will be conducted in two shifts on the same day to accommodate a large number of candidates:

• Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

• Shift 2: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

This timeline provides candidates sufficient time to prepare following the earlier FMGE June 2025 session, which was held on July 26, 2025. The December session occurring in January the following year is the pattern NBEMS has established to fit the academic and administrative calendar effectively.

FMGE 2025 Exam Date Overview (December Session) 

FMGE 2025 is an exam for Indian students who did MBBS from another country. It happens two times a year and is managed by NBE. It helps students get permission to work as a doctor in India. Below is a simple table with all the important info. Keep checking the NBE website for latest updates.

FMGE 2025 Important Dates (December Session)

FMGE 2025 is a big exam for students who did MBBS from outside India. It happens two times in a year in June and December. For the December 2025 exam, important dates like form fill-up, admit card, and result will come out soon. Keep checking the official website to know all updates.

FMGE 2025 Exam Timing — Part A & Part B Shifts

Knowing the time for each part of the FMGE exam helps you plan better during the test. NBEMS has said that the FMGE December 2025 exam will be on January 17, 2026. Below is the time schedule for Part A and Part B, based on last year’s pattern:

Candidates should ensure to be present at the examination center on time for both parts of the exam.

FMGE Eligibility Certificate 2025 (Mandatory for December Session)

The FMGE 2025 Eligibility Certificate process will begin soon.
This certificate is essential for candidates appearing in the December 2025 exam (January 17, 2026).

• Applicants must upload valid academic documents.
  
  

• Those who already applied earlier and are awaiting approval do not need to reapply.
  
  

Students should regularly check updates through their registered NMC email.