The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) released the FMGE December 2025 scorecards on February 6 . This exam is required for foreign medical graduates to practice medicine in India. A significant majority of candidates did not pass.
Exam Results Analysis
Out of 43,933 candidates who registered, 42,872 took the exam on January 17. Only 10,262 candidates, or 23.95% , passed the screening test. This means 32,604 candidates, over 76% of those who appeared, failed.
The pass percentage saw a slight increase compared to the June 2025 session. In June, only 18.61% qualified. The December 2025 results show a pass rate of 23.37%, a 4.76% improvement. However, the overall failure rate remains high.
Scorecard Download Information
Candidates can download their provisional scorecards from the official NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in . Users need their login credentials to access the results. The NBEMS stated that results are provisional and subject to verification of identity and credentials.
The board also addressed issues with the answer key. One question was technically incorrect, and another had two correct answers. Marks were awarded to all candidates for these questions. These adjustments did not significantly alter the overall low qualifying percentage.
Result Status
The results of four candidates have been withheld. NBEMS will communicate the specific reasons for this individually via email. The board will share digitally signed results in MS Excel format with all state medical councils for verification purposes.
The FMGE is a mandatory screening test for Indian citizens who have obtained a primary medical qualification from a foreign medical university and wish to practice medicine in India. Passing the FMGE is a prerequisite for obtaining provisional or permanent registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or any State Medical Council.