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

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.