Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE)

The FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduates Examination) is a crucial gateway for foreign medical graduates to practice medicine in India. Here's a breakdown of the syllabus and pattern:

Syllabus:

The syllabus is vast, covering the entire MBBS curriculum. It's broadly divided into two parts:

Part A (Pre-clinical & Para-clinical):
⚫ Anatomy
⚫ Physiology
⚫ Biochemistry
⚫ Microbiology
⚫ Pathology
⚫ Pharmacology
⚫ Forensic Medicine

Part B (Clinical):
⚫ General Medicine
⚫ General Surgery
⚫ Obstetrics & Gynecology
⚫ Pediatrics
⚫ Ophthalmology
⚫ ENT
⚫ Psychiatry
⚫ Community Medicine
⚫ Radiodiagnosis
⚫ Anesthesia
⚫ Dermatology & Venereology

Exam Pattern:
⚫ Computer-based test (CBT): Conducted twice a year (June & December).
⚫ Two papers: Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), totaling 300 MCQs.
⚫ Duration: 2.5 hours per paper, with a break in between.
⚫ Marking scheme: One mark for each correct answer. No negative marking.
⚫ Passing score: 50% (150 marks out of 300).

Additional Points:
⚫ The syllabus is based on the standards set by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
⚫ Subject weightage in the exam varies, with Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry carrying higher weightage.
⚫ Understanding the pattern and syllabus is crucial for effective preparation.

Resources:
⚫ National Board of Examinations (NBE): https://www.natboard.edu.in/
⚫ MCI Screening Test (FMGE) Information Bulletin: https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/fmge-exam
⚫ PrepLadder: https://www.prepladder.com/courses/fmge
⚫ Careers360: https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/fmge-exam-pattern

Remember: This is a general overview. For detailed information, refer to the official NBE resources and consult with experienced trainers or fellow aspirants.