Passing the FMGE screening test is a major milestone for Foreign Medical Graduates who want to practice medicine in India. However, clearing FMGE is only one step in the licensing pathway. After passing the exam, graduates must complete document verification, obtain their FMGE pass certificate, apply to a state medical council, and complete the mandatory Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI).
This guide explains the complete process after passing FMGE, including official documentation, internship structure, and important requirements for registration in India.
Step 1: Receive FMGE Pass Certificate
After passing the FMGE screening test conducted by the National Board of Examinations, candidates are issued the FMGE Pass Certificate. During certificate collection, documents related to the foreign medical degree are verified.
Only after receiving the pass certificate can a candidate apply for internship registration through a State Medical Council.
Step 2: Apply for Provisional Registration in State Medical Council
FMGs must apply for provisional registration in the medical council of the state where they wish to complete internship. Each state medical council may have slightly different procedures, but the core document verification process remains similar.
Once the application and verification are completed successfully, the council grants provisional registration allowing the candidate to begin internship.
Step 3: Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI)
Foreign Medical Graduates must complete the Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship in India before receiving permanent registration. The internship provides clinical exposure across major medical departments.
Department-wise Internship Duration
| Department | Total Days |
|---|---|
| General Medicine | 42 Days |
| General Surgery | 42 Days |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | 49 Days |
| Pediatrics | 21 Days |
| Orthopedics including Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 14 Days |
| Dermatology & Venereology / Leprology | 7 Days |
| Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | 14 Days |
| Ophthalmology | 14 Days |
| Psychiatry | 14 Days |
| Emergency / Trauma / Casualty | 14 Days |
| Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine | 7 Days |
| Anesthesiology & Critical Care | 14 Days |
| Radiodiagnosis | 15 Days |
| Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | 7 Days |
| Homeopathy | 7 Days |
| Community Medicine | 84 Days |
Step 4: Offline Verification at State Medical Council
During internship registration, candidates must attend offline verification at the State Medical Council with all required documents. Below is the document list used previously for verification at Punjab Medical Council.
PMC Internship Offline Verification Checklist
- Payment Receipt (The receipt obtained after paying the fee online).
- APPLICATION FORM FOR PROVISIONAL / PERMANENT REGISTRATION FOR INDIAN NATIONALS HAVING QUALIFIED FROM FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS.
- Xth Marksheet and XIth Marksheet.
- XIIth Marksheet.
- Eligibility Certificate (issued by NMC or NEET-UG Scorecard).
- Graduation Certificates/Proofs: 1st Prof, 2nd Prof, 3rd Prof, and 4th Prof Certificates/Proof.
- Attempt Certificate.
- Degree Copy.
- Screening Test Copy (FMGE Pass Certificate).
- Internship Completion Certificate (If done in your College).
- Affidavit (Attested by a 1st Class Magistrate).
- Passport Performa.
- Semester Performa.
- Passport Photocopy (Complete copy including all pages).
- Aadhaar Card Copy.
- 4 Copies of 12th Certificate.
- 4 Copies of Eligibility Certificate.
- 4 Copies of Screening Test (FMGE Pass Certificate).
- 4 Copies of Complete Degree.
- Compensation Certificate (If any).
- Complete Address and Email ID of Indian Embassy (country where you studied).
- Complete Address and Email ID of University.
- Travel History Details.
- Any other document related to your degree.
- This checklist is based on the previous session verification process.
- Requirements may change, so always verify updates from the State Medical Council before visiting.
- Carry both original documents and photocopies.
- It is recommended to keep all documents arranged in a thread file.
- Bring extra copies of passport performa and semester performa in case corrections are required.
Step 5: Permanent Registration After Internship
After successfully completing the Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship, FMGs become eligible to apply for permanent registration from the State Medical Council or National Medical Commission.
Permanent registration allows doctors to legally practice medicine in India and also appear for postgraduate entrance examinations such as NEET-PG.
Medical Learner
For Foreign Medical Graduates, the journey from studying abroad to practicing medicine in India involves several regulatory steps including FMGE qualification, document verification, internship training, and final registration.
Staying informed about official guidelines and preparing documentation properly can make the process smoother and help avoid delays in internship or registration.
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