NEET UG 2026: FMGE December 2025 Results Show High Failure Rate Among Foreign Medical Graduates

The NEET UG 2026 application process has commenced, while the FMGE December 2025 results reveal a staggering 76% failure rate among candidates. This raises significant concerns regarding the preparedness of foreign medical graduates seeking to practice in India. The FMGE serves as a crucial assessment for these candidates, who often pursue their medical degrees abroad. Despite a slight improvement from previous results, the high failure rate indicates ongoing challenges in the transition to medical practice in India. Read on to explore the implications of these results and the reasons behind the FMGE's importance.

By Ambika Singh Feb 11, 2026, 18:13 IST

NEET UG 2026 Application Process Begins

NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency has initiated the application process for the National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET) UG 2026. This examination is crucial for admission into undergraduate medical programs such as MBBS and BDS across various medical institutions in India. Concurrently, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has announced the results for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) held in December 2025. Recent data indicates a concerning trend where many candidates who pursued their medical education abroad are struggling to qualify as doctors in India.

Understanding the FMGE

The FMGE is essential for candidates who have completed their medical degrees overseas, as it assesses their eligibility to practice medicine in India. Each year, numerous students from India travel to countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Russia, and the USA to obtain their MBBS degrees. Upon returning, they must pass the FMGE to be recognized as qualified doctors in India.

FMGE December 2025 Results

76% of Candidates Failed the FMGE December 2025 Exam

The FMGE for December 2025 was conducted on January 17, 2026, with results recently published. According to the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, a total of 43,933 candidates registered for the exam, with 42,872 actually participating. Unfortunately, over 1,000 candidates were absent. Out of those who took the exam, 32,604 candidates did not pass, resulting in a failure rate of 76%.

Comparison with Previous Results

Improvement Noted Compared to FMGE June 2025

While the failure rate of 76% is alarming, it does show some improvement from the FMGE June 2025 results, where 82% of candidates failed. In that session, only 18% of candidates who had completed their MBBS abroad were successful.