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FMGE Pass Rate University Wise — Official NBE Data (2015-2026)

The only university-level FMGE pass rate database compiled from official NBE/MEA government reports. Compare 197 universities across 40 countries with actual candidate counts and pass rates. Overall FMGE pass rate improved from 15% (2018) to 28.86% (December 2024).

Important Disclaimer

**Data Methodology:** The overall pass rates are sourced directly from official NBE/NBEMS result announcements. The university-level data in our "Official NBE Data" table below is compiled from the MEA/NBE FMGE Performance Report (2015-2020), a government-published PDF documenting university-wise candidate counts and pass rates. Country-level estimates for recent years are derived from NBE result bulletins, corroborated with university-reported cohort statistics and published media reports. We recommend verifying current-year data with universities directly.

Last Updated: May 2026

Primary Data Sources

Dr. Priya Sharma

FMGE Expert & MBBS CounselorMBBS, Kazan State Medical University

Updated:

Overall FMGE Pass Rates (2020-2024)

Source: NBE Official Result Announcements. These are overall national pass rates.

SessionAppearedPassedPass Rate
December 202445,53413,14928.86%
June 202442,56712,05628.32%
December 202335,8909,69027%
June 202328,7657,47926%
December 202221,4565,14924%
June 202219,2344,42323%
December 202117,8903,93622%
June 202115,6782,98019%
December 202014,5232,61318%
~23%
Latest Pass Rate (Dec 2024)*
~8%
Improvement since 2020*
~35,000
Students (Dec 2024)*

*Approximate figures based on media reports of NBE announcements

Country-wise Pass Rates

🇷🇺Russia
Improving
25-35%
Estimated Pass Rate*
10,000-15,000
Est. Students

Top Universities (Estimated)

Peoples Friendship University35-45%
Kazan Federal University30-40%
Crimea Federal University28-38%

Russia has one of the highest numbers of Indian medical students. Well-established universities with English medium programs tend to show better outcomes. Verify current data with alumni.

*Based on student community surveys, not official NBE data

🇬🇪Georgia
Stable
30-40%
Estimated Pass Rate*
3,500-5,000
Est. Students

Top Universities (Estimated)

Tbilisi State Medical University40-50%
Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University35-45%
David Tvildiani Medical University30-40%

Georgian universities have shown consistently good FMGE results based on student community feedback. Smaller student population allows better individual attention. Verify current data with recent graduates.

*Based on student community surveys, not official NBE data

🇨🇳China
Declining
15-25%
Estimated Pass Rate*
7,000-10,000
Est. Students

Top Universities (Estimated)

China Medical University25-35%
Dalian Medical University22-32%
Jilin University18-28%

Chinese universities face challenges due to language medium (Chinese) affecting clinical knowledge. NMC restrictions have reduced new admissions. Verify current data with recent graduates.

*Based on student community surveys, not official NBE data

🇺🇦Ukraine
Disrupted
18-28%
Estimated Pass Rate*
5,000-8,000
Est. Students

Top Universities (Estimated)

Bogomolets National Medical University28-38%
Kharkiv National Medical University25-35%
Odessa National Medical University22-32%

War has disrupted education since 2022. Many students relocated to other countries. Historical data (pre-2022) shows decent pass rates. Current situation uncertain - contact universities directly for updates.

*Based on student community surveys, not official NBE data

🇵🇭Philippines
Improving
30-40%
Estimated Pass Rate*
3,000-4,500
Est. Students

Top Universities (Estimated)

UV Gullas College of Medicine40-50%
Our Lady of Fatima University35-45%
AMA School of Medicine33-43%

English medium instruction and US-style curriculum contribute to good FMGE performance based on student feedback. Clinical exposure is excellent. Verify current data with recent graduates.

*Based on student community surveys, not official NBE data

🇰🇿Kazakhstan
Improving
20-30%
Estimated Pass Rate*
2,500-3,500
Est. Students

Top Universities (Estimated)

Kazakh National Medical University30-40%
Karaganda State Medical University25-35%
Semey State Medical University24-34%

Growing destination for Indian students. English medium courses available. Quality improving steadily based on student feedback. Verify current data with recent graduates.

*Based on student community surveys, not official NBE data

🇰🇬Kyrgyzstan
Stable
22-32%
Estimated Pass Rate*
2,800-4,000
Est. Students

Top Universities (Estimated)

Kyrgyz State Medical Academy30-40%
Osh State University26-36%
International School of Medicine24-34%

Affordable option with reasonable FMGE results based on student feedback. NMC recognized universities available. Verify current data with recent graduates.

*Based on student community surveys, not official NBE data

🇧🇩Bangladesh
Stable
15-25%
Estimated Pass Rate*
1,800-2,800
Est. Students

Top Universities (Estimated)

Dhaka Medical College26-36%
Sir Salimullah Medical College24-34%
Chittagong Medical College20-30%

Similar medical curriculum to India. Government colleges perform better based on student feedback. Private college results vary. Verify current data with recent graduates.

*Based on student community surveys, not official NBE data

Top Universities by Estimated FMGE Pass Rate

Note: Rankings based on student community feedback and alumni surveys, not official NBE data

RankUniversityCountryEst. Pass Rate
#1Tbilisi State Medical UniversityGeorgia40-50%
#2UV Gullas College of MedicinePhilippines40-50%
#3Peoples Friendship UniversityRussia35-45%
#4Our Lady of Fatima UniversityPhilippines35-45%
#5Batumi Shota Rustaveli State UniversityGeorgia35-45%
#6Kazan Federal UniversityRussia30-40%
#7David Tvildiani Medical UniversityGeorgia30-40%
#8Crimea Federal UniversityRussia28-38%
#9Kazakh National Medical UniversityKazakhstan30-40%
#10Kyrgyz State Medical AcademyKyrgyzstan30-40%

University-Wise FMGE Pass Rate — Official NBE Data (2015-2020)

Source: MEA/NBE Official FMGE Performance Reports. 171 universities across 40 countries.

Last updated: 2026-04-15. Data sourced from official government PDFs — not estimates.

171 universities shown. Click column headers to sort.

University CountryLatest Rate Total Appeared Overall Rate Trend
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY AFTER ST THERESAArmenia100.0%20201810.6%
COMMUNITY BASED MEDICAL COLLEGEBangladesh100.0%20202920.7%
INSTITUTE OF APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE, USTCBangladesh100.0%202095942.0%
SYLHET MAG OSMANI MEDICAL COLLEGEBangladesh100.0%2019955.6%
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY PELVEN BULGARIABulgaria100.0%20208121.0%
TIANJIN MEDICAL UNIVERSITYChina100.0%202015531.6%
ALL SAINTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEDominica100.0%202025100.0%
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICKUnited Kingdom100.0%2019520.0%
TBILISI STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINEGeorgia100.0%2020714.3%
JIANGRI UNIVERSITY OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINEChina83.3%20201464.3%
SUN YAT SEN SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCESChina83.3%202061816.2%
MYMENSINGH MEDICAL COLLEGEBangladesh77.8%202014348.3%
SIR SALIMULLAH MEDICAL COLLEGEBangladesh75.0%202041648.8%
COMILLA MEDICAL COLLEGEBangladesh72.3%20209968.7%
SHAHEED SUHRAWARDY MEDICAL COLLEGE DHAKABangladesh66.7%20201,33620.4%
UNIVERSAL COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE NEPALNepal66.7%202019078.4%
ALLAMA IQBAL MEDICAL COLLEGEPakistan66.7%20202810.7%
ST. MATTHEW'S UNIVERSITYCayman Islands62.5%20183262.5%
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGEBangladesh62.1%20205444.4%
ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SCHOOL OF MEDICINEPhilippines60.0%20201752.9%
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY-MATIAS H. AZNAR MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, INC.Philippines52.4%202031046.5%
JAHUROL ISLAM MEDICAL COLLEGE,DHAKA UNIVERSITYBangladesh50.0%201935437.6%
JALALABAD RAGIB RABEYA MEDICAL COLLEGEBangladesh50.0%2020771.4%
UNIVERSITY OF CHITTAGONGBangladesh50.0%20201520.0%
VITEBSK MEDICAL UNIVERSITYBelarus50.0%2020137.7%
JAINGXI MEDICAL COLLEGE ON NANCHANGChina50.0%20209857.1%
ST MARTINUS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINECuracao50.0%20192240.9%
DAVID TVILDIANI MEDICAL UNIVERSITYGeorgia50.0%202011359.3%
TBILISI STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITYGeorgia50.0%20206,40419.8%
ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONPhilippines50.0%2020922.2%
LYCEUM NORTHWESTERNPhilippines47.8%20189247.8%
NICOLAE TESTEMITANU STATE UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AMoldova47.5%20205735.1%
GANAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY CHINAChina40.0%202011846.6%
OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF MEDICINEPhilippines37.8%201935815.6%
DAVAO MEDICAL SCHOOL FOUNDATIONPhilippines37.0%20204,94038.2%
BROVYNIANS STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY UKRAINUkraine36.6%201992033.4%
HOLY FAMILY RED CRESCENT MEDICAL COLLEGEBangladesh35.7%202023915.9%
DANYLO HALYTSKY LVIV NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITYUkraine35.0%202025922.0%
ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL STUDENTS OFRomania33.3%201944117.0%
UNIVERSITY OF SEYCHELLES AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICINERussia33.3%20201019.9%
BOGOMOLETS NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITYUkraine33.3%20193933.3%
NEPAL GUNJ MEDICAL COLLEGENepal31.2%202033633.9%
JIAMUSI UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEChina30.8%20202528.0%
UNIVERSITY OF PAPUA NEW GUINEAPapua New Guinea30.7%202060434.6%
GULLAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYASPhilippines29.4%202013734.3%
EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE. SCHOOL OF MEDICINEPhilippines29.2%202019322.8%
ZAPOROZHYE STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITYRussia29.1%20197,61713.5%
PRIVOLZHSKY RESEARCH MEDICAL UNIVERSITYRussia28.9%202011932.8%
VINNYTSVA NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITYUkraine27.8%20187227.8%
YICHUN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, CHINAChina27.7%202012627.0%
Showing top 50 of 171 universities. Use filters to narrow results.

Factors Affecting Pass Rate

Curriculum Alignment with Indian System

Very High Impact

Universities following curricula aligned with Indian medical education (similar to MBBS syllabus) show significantly better results. Russian and Georgian universities often have good alignment, making the transition smoother for FMGE preparation.

Preparation Strategy & Self-Study

Very High Impact

Individual preparation matters most. Students from any country can clear with dedicated preparation. Regular review of materials, practice exams under timed conditions, and study groups significantly impact success rates.

Clinical Training Quality

High Impact

Universities with extensive clinical rotations from Year 3, hands-on hospital experience, and patient interaction produce better FMGE results. Early clinical exposure helps students relate theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.

Medium of Instruction

High Impact

English medium universities (Philippines, Georgia) show better results than non-English medium programs. Even in Russia, English-track students perform better. Language barrier in medical terms can significantly impact FMGE scores (affects 32% of failures).

Examination Format Familiarity

High Impact

Familiarity with Computer-Based Test (CBT) format is crucial. Students benefit from additional practice and mock tests to get accustomed to the FMGE pattern, time management, and question styles.

University Quality & Faculty

High Impact

Well-established universities with experienced faculty and good infrastructure consistently show higher pass rates. Quality of teaching directly impacts conceptual clarity needed for FMGE.

Availability of FMGE-Focused Coaching

High Impact

Universities offering FMGE preparation modules, mock tests, and India-focused curriculum integration in final years show measurably better outcomes. Access to coaching institutes and online resources is critical.

NMC Recognition & Accreditation

Medium Impact

NMC recognized universities generally maintain better standards and curriculum relevance. Always verify current recognition status before admission.

Batch Size & Student-Faculty Ratio

Medium Impact

Smaller batch sizes (50-100 students) allow better individual attention, personalized doubt clearing, and typically show better results compared to large batches (200+ students).

Inadequate Clinical Exposure

High (Negative) Impact

Insufficient clinical training is a major failure factor (affects 56% of unsuccessful candidates). Limited patient interaction and hands-on practice reduces ability to answer application-based FMGE questions.

Tips for Choosing a University

Check FMGE Track Record

Research university-specific pass rates. Ask for alumni contacts to verify claims.

Verify NMC Recognition

Only NMC recognized universities allow FMGE eligibility. Check the latest NMC list before admission.

Clinical Training Quality

Prioritize universities with hospital attachments and hands-on clinical training.

Medium of Instruction

English medium programs are preferable for FMGE preparation. Avoid programs requiring local language.

Alumni Network

Strong alumni network can provide guidance, support, and honest feedback about university.

Total Cost Analysis

Consider tuition, living costs, and expected FMGE preparation costs together.

About the Author

Dr. Priya Sharma

FMGE Expert & MBBS Counselor

  • MBBS, Kazan State Medical University
  • FMGE Qualified (2012)
  • Certified Education Consultant

MBBS from Russia (2012), FMGE qualified (First Attempt, Score: 195/300). Over 12 years of experience helping students with MBBS abroad admissions and FMGE preparation.

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