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FMGE 2024 Results: Complete Statistics & Analysis

Last updated: January 2025

486

Universities

450

NMC Approved

25.8%

Avg FMGE Rate

11

Countries

The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) 2024 results reveal important insights for Indian students planning to study MBBS abroad. With 79,000 candidates appearing across both sessions and an overall pass rate of 25.80%, understanding country-wise performance has become crucial for making informed decisions about where to pursue your medical degree.

FMGE — conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) — is the mandatory licensing exam that every Indian citizen with a foreign medical degree must clear before practising medicine in India. The exam tests clinical knowledge across 19 medical subjects through 300 MCQs, and candidates must score at least 150 marks (50%) to pass. Given that nearly three out of four candidates fail each session, choosing a university with a strong FMGE track record can significantly improve your chances.

The December 2024 session showed significant improvement with a 28.86% pass rate compared to 20.19% in June, indicating better preparedness among recent batches. Georgia emerged as the top-performing country with an impressive 80.33% pass rate, followed by Iran (73.02%) and Nepal (71.43%). Russia — the most popular destination by candidate volume with over 11,000 students appearing — recorded a 29.5% pass rate, while China (12%) and Ukraine (9%) remained at the lower end.

This comprehensive analysis breaks down FMGE 2024 statistics by country, highlights top-performing universities, and identifies institutions achieving 100% pass rates. We have also included data on candidate volumes, session-wise trends, and the top 10 universities by verified pass rates with cohorts large enough to be statistically meaningful. Whether you are researching MBBS abroad options, comparing universities, or preparing for FMGE, this data will help you make a well-informed choice.

Total Appeared

79,000

Both Sessions

Total Passed

20,382

Qualified Candidates

Pass Rate

25.80%

Overall Average

Institutions

486

Universities Represented

Session-wise FMGE 2024 Results

June 2024 Session
Candidates Appeared35,819
Candidates Passed7,233
Pass Rate20.19%
December 2024 Session
Candidates Appeared45,552
Candidates Passed13,149
Pass Rate28.86%

Country-wise FMGE Pass Rates 2024

RankCountryPass RateCandidatesPassedTrend
#1Georgia80.3%4,2211,505
#2Iran73.0%12692
#3Nepal71.4%840600
#4Russia29.5%11,2763,331
#5Bangladesh26.5%3,200848
#6Philippines25.0%4,5001,125
#7Kazakhstan18.0%2,800504
#8Kyrgyzstan15.0%8,5001,275
#9Uzbekistan15.0%1,200180
#10China12.0%18,0002,160
#11Ukraine9.0%6,500585

Top 10 Universities by FMGE Pass Rate

Universities with significant student cohorts and consistently high pass rates

1

Georgian American University

Georgia

80.3%
2

Far Eastern Federal University

Russia

66.7%
3

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Nepal

71.4%
4

Bangladesh Medical College

Bangladesh

64.5%
5

BAU International University Batumi

Georgia

63.3%
6

Gandaki Medical College

Nepal

62.5%
7

Georgian National University SEU

Georgia

60.4%
8

Manila Central University

Philippines

56.3%
9

Crimean Federal University

Russia

54.8%
10

Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences

Nepal

53.3%

Universities with 100% FMGE Pass Rate

Important Note About 100% Pass Rates

These universities achieved 100% pass rate with very small cohorts (1-6 students). While impressive, this may not represent consistent performance. Consider universities with larger student populations for more reliable statistics.

Chitwan Medical College

Nepal

100%

6/6 passed

Tashkent Medical Academy

Uzbekistan

100%

4/4 passed

Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences

Nepal

100%

3/3 passed

De La Salle Medical Institute

Philippines

100%

2/2 passed

Kist Medical College

Nepal

100%

2/2 passed

Patan Academy of Health Sciences

Nepal

100%

2/2 passed

Brahmanbaria Medical College

Bangladesh

100%

1/1 passed

Chittagong Medical College

Bangladesh

100%

1/1 passed

Cebu Institute of Medicine

Philippines

100%

1/1 passed

Lyceum Northwestern University

Philippines

100%

1/1 passed

Key Insights from FMGE 2024

  • Georgia leads: With 80.33% pass rate, Georgian universities significantly outperform other countries. Curriculum alignment with Indian standards contributes to this success.
  • Nepal excels: 71.43% pass rate due to similar curriculum, English medium, and proximity to India for clinical training.
  • December improvement: Pass rate increased from 20.19% (June) to 28.86% (December), indicating better preparation trends.
  • China & Ukraine struggle: 12% and 9% pass rates respectively, primarily due to language barriers and curriculum mismatch.
  • Russia improves: 29.5% pass rate shows improvement, with Far Eastern Federal University achieving 66.7%.

About the Author

Rahul Verma
Rahul VermaVerified

University Selection Specialist

  • MBA in International Education
  • ICEF Certified Agent

Education consultant with 10+ years of experience in NMC-approved university admissions. Helped 1,500+ students secure seats in top medical universities across Russia, Georgia, and Kazakhstan.

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