content to study for fmge exam

The FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) is a licensing exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for Indian citizens who have completed their medical education abroad and wish to practice in India. To clear FMGE, you need a solid preparation strategy and must cover the entire MBBS syllabus thoroughly.

Here’s a breakdown of the subjects you need to study :

Pre-clinical Subjects :

• Anatomy

• Physiology

• Biochemistry

Para-clinical Subjects :

• Pathology

• Microbiology

Clinical Subjects :

• Medicine (including Dermatology and Psychiatry)

• Surgery (including Orthopedics and Anesthesia)

• Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Pediatrics

• Ophthalmology

• ENT

• Preventive and Social Medicine (PSM)

Tips to Prepare Effectively :

• Focus on high-yield topics like medicine, surgery, OBG, and PSM since they carry more weightage.

• Use standard textbooks and reliable MCQ books like FMGE Solutions by Dr. Deepak Marwah, or Mudit Khanna series.

• Watch FMGE-specific video lectures from platforms like Marrow, Prepladder, or DAMS .

• Solve previous year papers and take regular mock tests to build confidence and identify weak areas.

• Make short notes for revision and focus more on clinical understanding than just mugging facts.

The key to cracking FMGE is consistent study, revision, and MCQ practice . Aim to study 8–10 hours a day and make a realistic timetable covering all subjects in rotation.