FMGE Pass Rate Country Wise 2026

Compare FMGE pass rates across countries — see which country produces the most FMGE-ready graduates based on historical NBE data.

Countries

1,59,806

Total Appeared

16.4%

Overall Avg Rate

#	Country	Universities	Total Appeared	Total Passed	Avg Pass Rate	Best University	Best Rate
1	Egypt	3	67	11	49.8%	Future University in Egypt Faculty of Medicine	100.0%
2	Bangladesh	28	2,635	986	37.4%	Ibn Sina Medical College	100.0%
3	Philippines	19	7,259	2,470	37.4%	Cebu Doctors University	100.0%
4	Nepal	19	12,340	2,650	32.9%	KIST Medical College	100.0%
5	Poland	5	27	7	29.2%	Poznan University of Medical Sciences	100.0%
6	Georgia	10	9,176	1,775	28.1%	David Tvildiani Medical University	73.7%
7	Malaysia	7	367	83	26.9%	International Islamic University Malaysia Faculty of Medicine	100.0%
8	Ukraine	18	24,142	4,324	20.6%	Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy	66.7%
9	Kazakhstan	6	2,994	451	19.0%	Karaganda State Medical University	84.1%
10	China	54	47,712	6,470	17.8%	Dali University School of Medicine	100.0%
11	Russia	40	26,858	3,803	11.8%	Belgorod State University	100.0%
12	Armenia	7	2,491	413	11.2%	Institute of Health Sciences	100.0%
13	Kyrgyzstan	9	23,281	2,726	6.2%	International School of Medicine	23.3%
14	Romania	9	401	23	1.8%	Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy	16.7%
15	Uzbekistan	4	56	0	0.0%		0.0%

How to Read FMGE Country-Wise Data

The average FMGE pass rate across all countries is typically around 15-20%. Countries with higher average rates generally have better quality medical education aligned with Indian medical curriculum standards. However, the variation within a country can be massive — the best university in a country may have 60%+ rate while the worst has under 5%.

Focus on the "Best University" column to find standout institutions within each country. A country with a low average but one excellent university is still worth considering — you just need to get into that specific institution.

Russia and China traditionally have the most FMGE data points due to the large number of Indian students. Georgia and Kazakhstan have been improving rapidly in recent years. Always compare the most recent year's data alongside historical averages.

Why FMGE Pass Rates Vary So Widely

It surprises many families to learn that two universities in the same country — sometimes the same city — can have FMGE pass rates that differ by 40 percentage points or more. The country name on your degree is not what determines whether you clear FMGE; a handful of specific, measurable factors do. Understanding them lets you read the table above the way an admissions counsellor would.

FMGE is a one-paper screening test with a fixed 50% pass mark, covering the entire MBBS syllabus at once. It is not graded on a curve, so a "pass rate" really measures how well a university's graduates were prepared across all subjects — and how seriously each cohort treated the exam.

What actually drives a high pass rate

Curriculum alignment. Universities whose syllabus mirrors the Indian MBBS structure (and the new NMC competency-based curriculum) prepare students for exactly what FMGE tests.
Language of instruction. Programmes taught fully in English, with English-speaking patients during clinicals, consistently outperform those relying on local-language clinical rotations.
Clinical exposure. Real hands-on time in teaching hospitals builds the applied knowledge FMGE's clinical questions reward.
Student selectivity & coaching culture. Universities that admit better-prepared students and encourage early, structured FMGE coaching post higher rates — a reflection of the cohort as much as the institution.

Using This Data to Choose Your University

Treat the country table as a shortlist, not a verdict. Start from countries with healthy averages, then drill into the university-wise pass rates to find the specific institutions clearing 30–60%. A high-performing university inside an average country usually beats an average university inside a top country.

Then layer in the rest of your decision: total fees, NMC approval status, language of instruction, hospital quality and your own NEET score. Two students with the same budget can end up with very different FMGE odds purely based on which university they pick — which is why we publish the underlying data rather than a single ranking.

Finally, remember the data describes past cohorts. Your own result depends mostly on disciplined preparation from year one. Use the numbers to stack the odds in your favour, then do the work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has the highest FMGE pass rate?

Based on NBE data, countries like Georgia and Russia tend to have universities with the highest FMGE pass rates. However, pass rates vary widely between universities within the same country, so choosing the right university matters more than the country. Always look at the best-performing university in a country, not just the country average.

What is the average FMGE pass rate across all countries?

The overall average FMGE pass rate across all countries is approximately 15–20%. Top-performing countries have averages of 25–35%, while some countries fall below 10%. The national average has been improving slightly each year as the NMC tightens recognition standards.

How do I choose a country for MBBS abroad based on FMGE pass rate?

Look at the best-performing university in each country rather than the country average. A country with a low average but one excellent university (40%+ FMGE rate) can still be a great choice. Also weigh fees, language of instruction, clinical exposure and NMC approval status alongside the pass rate.

Why is the FMGE pass rate so low overall?

FMGE is a screening test, not a ranking exam — you need 50% to clear, but the question paper is broad and tests the full MBBS curriculum at once. Many candidates underprepare, treat it casually, or attend universities whose curriculum or language of instruction is poorly aligned with Indian standards. Students who prepare seriously and attend a curriculum-aligned university clear at far higher rates than the headline average suggests.

Does a high country pass rate guarantee I will clear FMGE?

No. The data reflects past cohorts, not your individual outcome. Your result depends mostly on your own preparation, the specific university you attend, and how seriously you take coaching and clinical rotations. Use country and university pass-rate data to shortlist, then commit to disciplined FMGE preparation from your first year.

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