FMGE June 2025: Pass Rate Plummets to 18.61%, Over 30,000 Foreign Medical Graduates Fail

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the results for the FMGE June 2025, with a pass rate of just 18.61%. This article breaks down the numbers, highlighting that out of 37,207 registered candidates, a staggering 29,327 failed to qualify. It also explains the minimum qualifying criteria and what this low pass rate signifies for foreign medical graduates.

The results of the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) for the June 2025 session have been declared by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), and the numbers paint a stark picture. The pass rate for this crucial screening test has fallen to a grim 18.61%, leaving the majority of foreign medical graduates unable to qualify. This marks one of the lowest pass rates in recent years, raising serious concerns about the quality of medical education abroad and the preparedness of these medical aspirants. For regular updates, follow Only Education News.

The FMGE is a mandatory licensure test for Indian citizens with foreign MBBS degrees who wish to practice medicine in India. Without clearing this exam, these aspiring students cannot register with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the State Medical Councils. This result, therefore, represents a major setback for nearly 30,000 foreign graduates and their dreams of a medical career in their home country.

Key Statistics from the FMGE June 2025 Result

The data released by the NBEMS provides a detailed breakdown of the performance of the candidates:

• Total Registered Candidates: A total of 37,207 candidates had registered for the screening test.
• Qualified Candidates: Only 6,707 candidates were able to successfully qualify the exam.
• Failed Candidates: A staggering 29,327 candidates failed to meet the qualifying criteria.
• Absent Candidates: Additionally, 1,168 candidates were marked absent.
• Withheld Results: The results of five candidates were withheld for various reasons, including pending clarifications from the NMC.

The pass rate of 18.61% is a sharp decline compared to the previous sessions and highlights the challenges faced by foreign medical graduates. Experts attribute the consistently low pass rate to several factors, including differences in curriculum between foreign universities and the Indian system, a lack of practical clinical experience, and language barriers.

Qualifying Criteria and Next Steps for Candidates

To qualify the FMGE and be eligible for a license to practice, candidates must obtain a minimum of 150 marks out of 300. This threshold, which is 50% of the total marks, is a non-negotiable requirement.

• For Qualified Candidates: Candidates who have successfully cleared the exam can expect their individual scorecards to be available for download from August 21, 2025, on the official NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in. The pass certificates will be distributed in person after the verification of credentials, for which a separate schedule will be announced.
• For Unsuccessful Candidates: For the thousands of graduates who did not clear the exam, this is not the end of their journey. The FMGE is conducted twice a year, giving them another opportunity to appear for the test in the December session. It is an opportunity for them to analyze their performance, strengthen their weaker areas, and prepare more effectively.

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