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FMGE is the current licensing exam for foreign MBBS graduates. NEXT will replace it as a combined licensing + PG entrance exam from 2025 onwards. Aspirants should prepare for NEXT-like MCQs from now.
Choose FMGE if…
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| Dimension | FMGE | NEXT |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting body | NBE | NMC (proposed) |
| Pattern | 300 Qs, 2 papers | Single computer-based exam (multiple components) |
| Negative marking | No | No (proposed) |
| Frequency | Twice a year (June, Dec) | Likely twice a year |
| Pass mark | 150/300 (50%) | Likely competency-based |
| Outcome | License to practise in India | License + PG entrance rank |
| Eligibility | Foreign MBBS graduates | All MBBS graduates (Indian + foreign) |
| Internship requirement | After clearing, do 12-month Indian internship | Likely integrated into the exam structure |
Yes — NEXT (National Exit Test) will replace FMGE for foreign graduates and will also serve as the PG entrance exam replacing NEET PG. Rollout is gradual, starting ~2025.
Yes — until NEXT is fully implemented, FMGE remains the licensing exam. NEXT preparation overlaps significantly (NextStep + Park + Harrison).
FMGE pass rate is historically ~15-25%, making it one of the toughest Indian medical exams. NEXT is expected to have a more structured approach with competency-based assessment.