FMGE 2024 results: session-wise and country-wise pass rates
486
Universities
450
NMC Approved
25.8%
Avg FMGE Rate
11
Countries
The FMGE 2024 results are out for both sessions. Here is what the numbers show.
FMGE is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Every Indian citizen with a foreign medical degree must clear it before practising in India. The exam covers 19 medical subjects through 300 MCQs, with a passing score of 150 marks (50%). Most candidates do not pass on their first attempt, which makes university selection a practical concern.
Session-wise pass rates for 2024: December 2024 came in at 29.62%, up from June 2024 at 20.89%. For context, December 2023 was 20.57%, June 2023 was 10.20%, and December 2022 was 39.60%. The December sessions tend to have higher pass rates than June sessions.
At the country level, Georgia had the highest pass rate at 80.33%, followed by Iran (73.02%) and Nepal (71.43%). Russia -- the largest source country by candidate volume with over 11,000 students appearing -- recorded 29.5%. China (12%) and Ukraine (9%) were at the lower end.
This page breaks down FMGE 2024 statistics by country, lists top-performing universities, and notes institutions that achieved 100% pass rates (mostly with small cohorts). The data includes candidate volumes and the top 10 universities by pass rate with cohorts large enough to be meaningful.
79,000
Both Sessions
20,382
Qualified Candidates
25.80%
Overall Average
486
Universities Represented
Session-wise FMGE 2024 Results
Country-wise FMGE Pass Rates 2024
| Rank | Country | Pass Rate | Candidates | Passed | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | 80.3% | 4,221 | 1,505 | |
| #2 | Iran | 73.0% | 126 | 92 | |
| #3 | Nepal | 71.4% | 840 | 600 | |
| #4 | Russia | 29.5% | 11,276 | 3,331 | |
| #5 | Bangladesh | 26.5% | 3,200 | 848 | |
| #6 | Philippines | 25.0% | 4,500 | 1,125 | |
| #7 | Kazakhstan | 18.0% | 2,800 | 504 | |
| #8 | Kyrgyzstan | 15.0% | 8,500 | 1,275 | |
| #9 | Uzbekistan | 15.0% | 1,200 | 180 | |
| #10 | China | 12.0% | 18,000 | 2,160 | |
| #11 | Ukraine | 9.0% | 6,500 | 585 |
Top 10 Universities by FMGE Pass Rate
Universities with significant student cohorts and consistently high pass rates
Georgian American University
Georgia
Far Eastern Federal University
Russia
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Nepal
Bangladesh Medical College
Bangladesh
BAU International University Batumi
Georgia
Gandaki Medical College
Nepal
Georgian National University SEU
Georgia
Manila Central University
Philippines
Crimean Federal University
Russia
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
Nepal
Universities with 100% FMGE Pass Rate
Important Note About 100% Pass Rates
These universities achieved 100% pass rate with very small cohorts (1-6 students). While impressive, this may not represent consistent performance. Consider universities with larger student populations for more reliable statistics.
Chitwan Medical College
Nepal
6/6 passed
Tashkent Medical Academy
Uzbekistan
4/4 passed
Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences
Nepal
3/3 passed
De La Salle Medical Institute
Philippines
2/2 passed
Kist Medical College
Nepal
2/2 passed
Patan Academy of Health Sciences
Nepal
2/2 passed
Brahmanbaria Medical College
Bangladesh
1/1 passed
Chittagong Medical College
Bangladesh
1/1 passed
Cebu Institute of Medicine
Philippines
1/1 passed
Lyceum Northwestern University
Philippines
1/1 passed
Key Insights from FMGE 2024
- Georgia leads: With 80.33% pass rate, Georgian universities significantly outperform other countries. Curriculum alignment with Indian standards contributes to this success.
- Nepal excels: 71.43% pass rate due to similar curriculum, English medium, and proximity to India for clinical training.
- December improvement: Pass rate increased from 20.19% (June) to 28.86% (December), indicating better preparation trends.
- China & Ukraine struggle: 12% and 9% pass rates respectively, primarily due to language barriers and curriculum mismatch.
- Russia improves: 29.5% pass rate shows improvement, with Far Eastern Federal University achieving 66.7%.
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Neha Tripathi is a UI & graphic designer (9+ years) who leads content presentation and visual design at iAMBBS. Article facts are sourced from official references (NMC, WHO, and university data) and verified during editing.
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