FMGE Exam Pattern 2023: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) releases the exam pattern of the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE). The FMGE exam pattern 2023 consists of the number and type of questions, exam duration, mode of exam, marking scheme, and other details.
The FMGE exam consists of a single paper of 300 multiple-choice questions. However, the exam is delivered in two parts: Part 1 and Part 2, with each part consisting of 150 multiple-choice questions. The exam duration of each of the two parts is 150 minutes. The FMGE exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Each of the FMGE questions has 4 response questions, and candidates need to select one correct response out of the given options. There is no negative marking in the examination. Candidates need to score at least 150 marks out of 300 marks to clear the FMGE exam.
FMGE Exam Pattern 2023
The FMGE exam pattern is prescribed by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Candidates need to familiarise themselves with the exam pattern in order to be aware of the marking scheme, exam duration, question type, and number of questions. Knowing the exam pattern will help the candidates to prepare for the exam in an informed manner. Exam applicants can create a strategic preparation plan on the basis of the exam pattern.
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FMGE Exam Pattern 2023
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Exam Mode
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Computer-Based Test
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Medium of Exam
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English
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Number of Parts
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Part 1 and Part 2
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Total Number of Questions
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300
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Type of Questions
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Multiple Choice Questions
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Exam Duration
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150 Minutes for Each Part
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Total Number of Marks
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300 Marks
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Qualifying Marks
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150 Marks
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Marking Scheme
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- 1 Mark for Correct Response
- No Negative Marking for Incorrect Response
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FMGE Exam Pattern 2023: Marks Distribution
Candidates can check the subject-wise marks distribution of the FMGE exam from the table provided below.
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Pre and Para Clinical Subjects
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100 Marks
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Subject
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Distribution of Marks
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Anatomy
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17
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Physiology
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17
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Biochemistry
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17
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Pathology
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13
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Microbiology
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13
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Pharmacology
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13
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Forensic Medicine
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10
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Clinical Subjects
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200 Marks
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Medicine
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33
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Psychiatry
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5
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Dermatology and STD
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5
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Radiotherapy
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5
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General Surgery
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32
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Anesthesiology
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5
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Orthopedics
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5
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Radiodiagnosis
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5
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Pediatrics
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15
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Ophthalmology
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15
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Otorhinolaryngology
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15
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Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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30
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Community Medicine
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30
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- FMGE exam consists of two types of subjects: a) Pre and Para Clinical Subjects and b) Clinical Subjects.
- The pre and para-clinical subjects include Physiology, Anatomy, Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, and Pharmacology.
- The total marks weightage of pre and para-clinical subjects is 100 marks.
- Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry carry 17 marks each. Pathology, Microbiology, and Pharmacology are worth 13 marks each. Forensic Medicine carries 10 marks.
- The clinical subjects include Medicine And Allied Subjects, General Surgery And Allied Subjects, Pediatrics, Community Medicine, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics And Gynaecology, and Otorhinolaryngology.
- The total marks weightage of clinical subjects is 200 marks.
- Medicine carries 33 marks. Radiotherapy, Psychiatry, Dermatology and STD, Anesthesiology, Orthopedics, and Radiodiagnosis carry 5 marks each. General Surgery carries 32 marks. Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, and Otorhinolaryngology are worth 15 marks each. Community Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynaecology have a weightage of 30 marks each.
