The National Board of Examinations (NBE) is expected to release the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) January 2026 result soon. Candidates who appeared for the screening test will be able to check their qualifying status once the results are announced officially. The FMGE is a mandatory screening examination for Indian nationals who have obtained their medical degrees from foreign institutions and seek registration to practise medicine in India.
FMGE January 2026 Qualifying Marks Criteria
To qualify the FMGE January 2026, candidates will be required to score the minimum marks prescribed under existing regulations. As per the examination scheme:
- Candidates must secure at least 150 marks out of 300
- There is no negative marking in the FMGE
- The result is declared only as Pass or Fail, with no ranks
Candidates scoring below the qualifying threshold will be declared unsuccessful.
FMGE Result Format and Scorecard Details
The FMGE result will be released in PDF format, listing the roll numbers of candidates who have qualified the examination. Individual scorecards are expected to be issued separately after the declaration of results. The result document will include:
- Candidate roll number
- Qualifying status
- Examination session details
Marks obtained by candidates are not displayed publicly.
What Happens After FMGE Result Declaration?
Candidates who qualify the FMGE January 2026 will become eligible to apply for provisional registration with the respective State Medical Council or relevant authority. After registration, candidates must complete the mandatory internship as per prevailing medical education regulations before being eligible for permanent registration.
What Candidates Should Do Now?
FMGE aspirants are advised to:
- Monitor official announcements for the result date
- Keep personal and academic documents ready
- Understand provisional registration and internship procedures
The declaration of the FMGE January 2026 result will be a crucial step for foreign medical graduates aiming to begin their medical practice journey in India.