Medical Council of India (MCI) Screening Test is also known as Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE). It is a national level licensure examination conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE) twice a year. This is an important exam for the candidates who have studied medical courses in abroad, i. e., outside India and want to start their career here in India.

However, there is another requirement for their smooth practice of medicine in India. They also have to practice an year’s internship from a teaching hospital or medical college in India. It must be taken into consideration that the hospital from where the candidate is taking internship in India must be recognized by the Medical Council of India. This internship can be done outside India also. However, the relevant internship certificate must be attested by the Indian Mission Embassy or Consulate office present in that country.

The system of Screening Test was introduced in 2002. It is a kind of qualifying examination for the students who pursued their medical degree from the countries outside India. These countries include Soviet Union, Nepal, China, Eastern European countries, Philippines, Caribbean countries, and many more. This Screening test is highly compulsory for the Indian doctors holding any basic medical degree from outside India. However, the medical institution from where you obtained the degree must be listed in the WHO International Directory of Medical Schools.

Note— The students who took admission in abroad on or after 15. 03. 2002 must have to obtain an Eligibility Certificate” from the Medical Council of India. However, this is not required for the Indian students who took admission before 15. 03. 2002.