FMGE Passing Marks 2026: Minimum Score Required to Qualify
Candidates appearing for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) in 2026 must score at least 150 marks out of 300 to pass. This is 50% of the total marks. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) states that results are declared as “Pass” or “Fail”; FMGE is a qualifying examination rather than a rank-based selection test.
The qualifying threshold applies to the examination as a whole. Candidates should check the applicable session’s information bulletin for the current exam scheme and instructions. For the October 2026 session, NBEMS has scheduled the exam for October 31.
FMGE 2026 qualifying marks at a glance
| Exam detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Minimum passing score | 150 marks |
| Total marks | 300 |
| Qualifying percentage | 50% |
| Result format | Pass or Fail |
| Negative marking | None, as specified in the June 2026 bulletin |
| October 2026 exam date | October 31, 2026 |
How the FMGE passing score works
A candidate needs 150 or more marks out of 300 to meet the stated qualifying standard. A score below 150 does not meet that threshold. NBEMS says individual marks for Part I and Part II will not be published, so candidates should focus on their total score and the pass/fail status shown in the result.
The June 2026 information bulletin describes a 300-question examination and states that there is no negative marking. It also says there is no provision for re-evaluation, rechecking, re-totaling or grace marks. Candidates should read the bulletin for their own session, since session-specific instructions and exam arrangements should be checked directly with NBEMS.
What candidates should keep in mind
- Use 150 out of 300 as the minimum qualifying target for FMGE 2026.
- Check the information bulletin for your exam session before relying on pattern or procedure details.
- Once results are released, check the Pass/Fail status through the official NBEMS website.
- Qualified candidates must follow NBEMS instructions for pass-certificate and credential verification.
- Do not confuse passing FMGE with completion of all requirements for medical registration; check the relevant medical council’s registration process separately.
FMGE 2026 timeline
- June 2026 session: The NBEMS bulletin stated the 150-out-of-300 qualifying standard.
- October 27, 2026: Admit cards for the October session are scheduled to be released.
- October 31, 2026: The October FMGE is scheduled to take place.
- After the exam: Candidates should follow NBEMS announcements for answer-key, result and pass-certificate updates.
In short, the FMGE passing marks for 2026 are 150 out of 300. Candidates should confirm all other exam and post-result instructions in the latest NBEMS notice for their session.
