New Delhi | February 2026
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially declared the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2025 results, marking a significant milestone for thousands of Indian and OCI medical graduates who completed their primary medical education abroad.
The FMGE December session was conducted on 17 January 2026 as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) across multiple centers in India.
📊 FMGE December 2025 – Key Highlights
- 🗓 Exam Date: January 17, 2026
- 📢 Result Declaration: January 29, 2026
- 📝 Exam Format: 300 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- 🎯 Qualifying Criteria: Minimum 150 out of 300 marks
- 👨⚕️ Candidates Appeared: 43,900+
- ✅ Candidates Qualified: 10,264
- 📉 Failure Rate: Over 77%
The results once again highlight the competitive and challenging nature of FMGE. Only around 23% of candidates successfully cleared the mandatory screening test this session.
📌 What is FMGE?
The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is a mandatory licensing examination conducted by NBEMS for Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who obtain their primary medical qualification from institutions outside India.
Clearing FMGE is compulsory for registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or respective State Medical Councils, enabling candidates to practice medicine legally in India.
🧾 Pass Certificate Distribution
NBEMS has initiated the distribution of FMGE December 2025 Pass Certificates starting from February 23, 2026, at its office in New Delhi.
Qualified candidates must:
- Download the entry slip from the official NBEMS portal
- Carry required original documents for verification
- Appear in person at the designated venue
The certificate distribution process will continue through mid-April 2026.
📥 How to Download FMGE Result
Candidates can download their results by:
- Visiting the official NBEMS website (natboard.edu.in / nbe.edu.in)
- Navigating to the FMGE section
- Clicking on FMGE December 2025 Result
- Downloading the PDF result and scorecard
Candidates are advised to keep multiple copies of the result for future registration purposes.
🎓 Doctorials Academy’s Perspective
The FMGE result statistics once again emphasize the importance of structured preparation, clinical concept clarity, and consistent revision.
At Doctorials Academy, we continue to support foreign medical graduates with expert mentorship, exam-oriented preparation strategies, and academic guidance to help them successfully clear licensing examinations and build a rewarding medical career in India.
To all aspirants — whether you cleared this session or are preparing for the next — remember that perseverance and the right guidance make the difference.
🔎 Sources
- NDTV Education – FMGE December 2025 Result Out: Scorecards, How To Get Pass Certificate
- NDTV Education – Foreign Medical Graduate Examination 2025 Result Likely To Be Out By February 17
- Medical Dialogues – Only 10,264 Candidates Clear FMGE December 2025, Over 77 Percent Fail Screening Test
- Medical Dialogues – NBE to Distribute FMGE December 2025 Pass Certificates from February 23
- Times of India – FMGE December 2025 Results Likely by February 17: Check Details Here
What Are the Alternative Career Options After FMGE?
The FMGE December 2025 results show that over 77% of candidates did not qualify this session. While this can feel discouraging, it is important to understand:
👉 FMGE is not the end of your medical career.
👉 It is simply one pathway to clinical practice in India.
Many foreign medical graduates face repeated attempts, long preparation cycles, and unavoidable career gaps. Instead of waiting 6–12 months for the next attempt without professional growth, graduates can choose alternative career pathways that allow them to work, earn, and build a stable future simultaneously.
One of the most powerful and practical alternatives today is:
🏥 PGDHM – Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management
Offered by Doctorials Academy
The PGDHM (Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management) is designed specifically for medical graduates who want to move into leadership, administration, and healthcare management roles.
Unlike FMGE, which is a licensing exam for clinical practice, PGDHM opens doors to:
- Hospital Administration
- Healthcare Operations Management
- Quality & Accreditation Management
- Medical Records & Health Information Management
- Healthcare HR & Hospital Coordination
- Healthcare Business & Strategy Roles
🚀 Why PGDHM is a Smart Choice After FMGE
1️⃣ No Career Break Required
You do not need to “pause” your life waiting for the next FMGE attempt.
With PGDHM:
- You can work in hospitals
- Gain real-time industry exposure
- Study through flexible online learning
- Earn while upgrading your qualification
This eliminates the stress of an academic gap in your CV.
2️⃣ Work and Study Simultaneously
Doctorials Academy’s PGDHM program is structured for working professionals:
✔ Online Learning Mode
✔ Flexible Study Schedule
✔ Industry-Relevant Curriculum
✔ Practical Case Studies
✔ Healthcare-Focused Management Training
This means candidates can:
- Work in private hospitals
- Join diagnostic centers
- Start hospital administration internships
- Engage in healthcare startup ecosystems
—all while completing their diploma.
3️⃣ Strong Demand in the Healthcare Sector
India’s healthcare industry is expanding rapidly. With the growth of:
- Multi-specialty hospitals
- Corporate hospital chains
- NABH-accredited institutions
- Health insurance companies
- Telemedicine platforms
There is increasing demand for trained healthcare managers who understand both medicine and administration.
Foreign medical graduates already possess medical knowledge — adding hospital management expertise makes them highly valuable in leadership roles.
4️⃣ Career Opportunities After PGDHM
After completing PGDHM, candidates can work as:
- Hospital Administrator
- Operations Executive
- Medical Superintendent Assistant
- Healthcare Project Manager
- Quality & Accreditation Manager
- Clinical Operations Manager
- Healthcare Consultant
These roles offer:
- Stable salary growth
- Leadership opportunities
- Corporate healthcare exposure
- Long-term career stability
5️⃣ Continue Preparing for FMGE (Optional)
Another major advantage:
Candidates can still prepare for FMGE while pursuing PGDHM.
Instead of:
❌ Sitting at home
❌ Facing financial stress
❌ Explaining career gaps
They can:
✔ Gain industry experience
✔ Build management skills
✔ Strengthen their CV
✔ Stay professionally active
If they later clear FMGE, they become doctors with management expertise — a rare and powerful combination.
💡 A Strategic Career Move
Clearing FMGE allows clinical practice.
But healthcare is more than just clinical work.
Modern hospitals need:
- Leaders
- Administrators
- Healthcare strategists
- Operations managers
PGDHM creates a parallel and powerful pathway into the healthcare ecosystem without waiting, without career stagnation, and without uncertainty.
🎯 Message from Doctorials Academy
At Doctorials Academy, we believe that one exam should not define your entire career.
If you cleared FMGE — congratulations.
If you did not — your journey is not over.
You can:
✔ Work
✔ Study
✔ Earn
✔ Upgrade
✔ Lead
And build a strong future in the healthcare industry through PGDHM.
Click here to apply: https://doctorialsacademy.com/pgdhm-3/
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