Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) have returned to the streets of Delhi despite NBEMS addressing several concerns from the June 2026 FMGE. Their core demand—compensation for the June batch—remains unresolved, reigniting protests.

  • NBEMS formed an independent committee to review the June 2026 FMGE issues.
  • Only 12.38% of 37,448 candidates passed, sparking massive protests.
  • The primary demand is compensation for the June exam takers, which the board has not granted.

Background of the Protest

After the FMGE results were announced on July 10, just 12.38% of the 37,448 candidates qualified. Candidates complained about an unusually difficult paper, the sudden introduction of video‑based questions, and inconsistent exam‑centre conditions.

NBEMS Response and Dialogue

Following a large demonstration at Jantar Mantar on August 3, NBEMS constituted a three‑member independent committee to scrutinise the conduct and outcomes of the June exam. Early meetings gave candidates hope that several grievances—exam fee reduction, increased exam frequency, and greater transparency—would be addressed.

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Core Stalemate: Compensation

While the committee recommended procedural reforms, it stopped short of offering any compensation or grace marks to the June 2026 batch, stating that evidence did not show a material impact on results. This decision prompted the protesters to resume their street sit‑ins.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that prolonged unrest among FMGs could pressure the Health Ministry to fast‑track the National Exit Test (NExT), a unified licensing exam that aims to level the playing field between domestic and foreign‑trained doctors.

"If NBEMS acknowledges needed changes for future exams, the June cohort deserves some form of relief," said Dr. Ashish Kumar.
Did You Know?: The FMGE was first introduced in 2002, and its pass rate has been steadily declining ever since.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: When will the NExT be implemented?

A: The Health Ministry aims to roll out NExT by 2027, pending final legislative approval.

Q2: How often are video‑based questions used in FMGE?

A: The expert committee has recommended postponing video‑based questions for at least one year.