- Only 19% Clear June 2025 Test
Article Today, Hyderabad: The results of the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) have once again exposed the low pass rate among Indian students who study medicine abroad. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) declared the June 2025 results on Thursday. Of the 37,207 candidates who appeared, only 6,707 passed — a mere 19%. This means 81% failed to secure the minimum required marks. The outcome has raised serious questions about the quality of foreign medical education.
Declining Pass Rates Over Time: An analysis of previous FMGE results shows a fluctuating but generally low success rate. In December 2024, the pass rate stood at 29.62% with 13,149 clearing the exam out of 43,230 candidates. In June 2024, 20.9% passed, while December 2023 recorded a similar 20.57%. The lowest in recent years was June 2023, when only 10.2% succeeded. Experts say these variations have sparked debate over both the quality of overseas medical training and the standards of the examination itself.
Certificate Distribution Process
NBEMS announced that pass certificates for June 2025 qualifiers will be issued in person after verification of identity and documents. The schedule for distribution will be posted soon on the official website. Candidates must score at least 150 out of 300 to pass. Individual scorecards will be available for download from July 21 and remain accessible for six months. Students can check their results by searching their names in the results section and downloading the PDF from the NBEMS website.
Transparency in Evaluation
The board clarified that all questions in the June 2025 FMGE were reviewed by subject experts in the relevant medical specialties. It confirmed there were no technical errors in the questions or answer keys. NBEMS said this process was intended to ensure transparency and build trust among candidates.
Concerns Over Overseas Medical Training
Despite the transparent evaluation, the high failure rate has renewed criticism of foreign medical education. Thousands of Indian students pursue MBBS degrees abroad each year, but many struggle to meet the skill and knowledge standards required to practise in India. Experts suggest that improving FMGE pass rates will require joint efforts between foreign medical universities and Indian regulatory bodies to align training with Indian medical practice requirements.
