The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) 2026 Paper 2 for the December 2025 session has concluded. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducted this important exam. It finished on January 17, 2026, at 4:30 PM. This paper focused on clinical subjects and was worth 200 marks. The complete FMGE exam has a total of 300 marks. This test is for Indian students who have studied medicine abroad and wish to practice in India.
What is the FMGE Exam?
The FMGE is a crucial screening test for Indian citizens holding medical degrees from other countries. They must pass this exam to get provisional or permanent registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI) or State Medical Councils. Passing the FMGE allows them to work as doctors in India. The NBEMS conducts this examination twice every year.
FMGE 2026 Paper 2 Exam Difficulty
Students who appeared for the FMGE 2026 Paper 2 exam generally found its difficulty level to be moderate. Many students felt the questions required a good understanding of medical concepts. The structure and type of questions in the exam matched the official marks distribution that NBEMS had shared before the exam.
Subjects and Marks in Paper 2
Paper 2 of the FMGE 2026 exam covered a wide range of clinical subjects. The total marks for Paper 2 were 200. Here is how the marks were divided among different subjects:
| Subject | Marks Allotment |
| General Medicine | 33 |
| General Surgery | 32 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 30 |
| Community Medicine | 30 |
| Pediatrics | 15 |
| Ophthalmology | 15 |
| Otorhinolaryngology | 15 |
| Orthopaedics | 5 |
| Psychiatry | 5 |
| Dermatology & STD | 5 |
| Radiodiagnosis | 5 |
| Radiotherapy | 5 |
| Anesthesiology | 5 |
What Happens Next for Students?
After the conclusion of the FMGE 2026 December 2025 session exam, students who appeared for the test will soon receive their results. The FMGE December 2025 results are expected to be declared by February 17, 2026. To successfully pass the overall FMGE exam, students need to achieve a minimum score of 150 marks out of the total 300 marks.
