FMGE December 2025 admission and exam formalities continue. Foreign medical graduates must complete document verification for the January 17 computer-based test.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is currently overseeing the final administrative phase for the FMGE December 2025 session. With the examination scheduled for January 17, 2026, thousands of foreign medical graduates are completing their mandatory verification of documents and preparing for the licensing test. As of today, the window for submitting deficient documents has closed, and the board is finalizing the issuance of admit cards, which are expected to be available for download by January 14.

Document Verification and Eligibility Requirements

The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) serves as a critical screening test for Indian citizens with primary medical qualifications from abroad. To ensure that only qualified individuals enter the Indian medical workforce, the NBEMS maintains a rigorous verification process for all submitted credentials.

• Eligibility Certificate: A key requirement for most candidates is the Eligibility Certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC). This document confirms that the candidate met the necessary criteria before moving abroad for their medical studies.
• Degree Attestation: Candidates must provide their Primary Medical Qualification Certificate (PMQC), which must be duly apostilled or attested by the Indian Embassy in the country where the degree was obtained.
• Primary Qualification Proof: The board requires definitive proof that the candidate’s final medical examination results were declared on or before the cut-off date of October 31, 2025.
• Digital Identity: During the verification stage, the board cross-checks the uploaded photographs, signatures, and thumb impressions to prevent any cases of impersonation during the computer-based test.

Schedule for FMGE January 2026 Examination

As the 2025-26 academic cycle progresses, the timeline for the December session remains fixed. The following table provides the critical milestones for candidates currently engaged in the admission and licensing process:

Post-Examination Formalities and Licensing

Passing the screening test is only the first step in the admission to the Indian medical registry. Candidates who score at least 150 out of 300 marks must undergo a secondary, "in-person" verification process at the NBEMS office in New Delhi to receive their original pass certificates.

• Internship Enrollment: Once the FMGE results are declared and the pass certificate is collected, candidates must apply for a one-year compulsory rotating medical internship at an NMC-approved hospital.
• Provisional Registration: Candidates are required to seek provisional registration from their respective State Medical Councils or the NMC to legally begin their clinical training in India.
• Academic Criteria: The eligibility for this registration depends on the candidate having cleared all subjects of their foreign MBBS equivalent and having their documents successfully verified by the council.
• Career Pathways: After completing the internship, these graduates become eligible for permanent registration, allowing them to practice medicine independently or pursue post-graduate specializations in India.

Conclusion

The ongoing formalities for the FMGE December 2025 session represent a vital bridge for foreign-trained doctors returning to serve in the Indian healthcare system. With the exam just a week away, the emphasis remains on administrative compliance and the final verification of academic records. While the licensing process is demanding, it ensures that the high standards of medical practice in India are maintained. Successful candidates will find that meeting the eligibility benchmarks today is the foundation for a secure professional career tomorrow. As the result is expected in mid-February, students are urged to keep their original admission documents ready for the final physical verification round.