FMGE- The Test after MBBS in Ukraine

FMGE- The Test after MBBS in Ukraine

It has become a recent trend for students to study MBBS abroad because of the tough competition for medical seats in India. The quality and affordability of education in foreign medical colleges attract a large number of students from India. As per a government report of 2017, it is estimated that 5.53 lakh Indian students are studying MBBS abroad in 86 different countries.

Can these students directly start practicing in India after they finish their studies? No.

After completing MBBS abroad, most students plan on starting a medical career back in India. To do so, they must appear and qualify in the Medical Council of India Screening Test, also known as Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE), conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

FMGE- RULES AND REGULATIONS:

1. In order to pursue a medical career in India, students have to register with the State Medical Council (SMC).
2. If the student has done his/her MBBS abroad, then the SMC can register the student only after he/she qualifies in the MCI screening test.
3. All the necessary documents must be submitted online to the NBE before the candidate appears for the examination.
4. According to the Indian Medical Council Act (amended in 2002), to appear in the FMGE examination, students must obtain an Eligibility Certificate (EC) from the Medical Council of India (MCI) before applying to any foreign medical college.
5. The computerised MCI Screening test is conducted twice a year- in June and December.
6. A candidate has to score minimum 50% to qualify in the exam.
7. Students who did their MBBS and higher education in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the USA are directly registered by the SMC.

Each year, more than 10,000 students normally appear for the FMGE examination from different foreign universities. In last year’s session around 12,000 students appeared for the exam, out of which only 26% qualified.

FMGE- AFTER MBBS IN UKRAINE:

Ukraine scores a place in the top three most popular countries to pursue a medical degree.

Why?

Aspiring medical students flock to Ukraine because of the cheap and quality education available there. According to Ukrainian government data, more than 10,000 Indian students are studying in different medical colleges in Ukraine.

Students, who attained a medical degree from universities in Ukraine, have to qualify in the FMGE if they want to continue medicine in India.

According to a 2012-2014 report, which was the last official update from the NBE showing a country wise percentage of the results, 19.1% of the 3520 students who appeared in the FMGE from Ukraine, passed the examination, with the V.N Karazin Kharkiv National University ranking first based on the performance of the candidates.

During the period of 2012-2013 to 2016-2017, 6,638 FMGE takers were from Ukraine and 15.3% of the candidates were said to be qualified.

FMGE 2019:

The FMGE screening test for the first session of 2019 is scheduled to be held on the28th of June, with registrations opening in the 2nd week of April. It is presumed that the pass percentage will increase since the NEET examination has been made compulsory, even for students who plan on studying MBBS abroad.

The knowledge and experience gained while studying MBBS abroad should be helpful to succeed in this examination. So, prepare diligently to fulfil your medical dreams in India.