After MBBS abroad, how long does it take to clear FMGE? Here’s what NBEMS data says

4 min readNew DelhiJul 29, 2026 11:14 AM IST NBEMS is yet to release similar session-wise breakdown for the June 2026 examination (AI Image)Responding to concerns over the low FMGE pass rate, the Centre this week told the Rajya Sabha that the June 2026 results were influenced by multiple factors, including differences in medical curricula across countries. It said the overall pass rate stood at 12.78 per cent, while first-time candidates recorded a pass rate of over 35 per cent. Nearly 88 per cent of applicants, however, were repeat candidates. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has not yet released a similar session-wise breakdown for the June 2026 examination. However, its performance reports for the June and December 2025 sessions offer another perspective —