Foreign Medical Graduates Protest in Delhi Over Unresolved Exam Demands
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
Foreign medical graduates (FMGs) are protesting in Delhi, with some on hunger strike, over unresolved issues with the June 2026 FMG examination. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) had agreed to address some concerns but failed to meet the key demand for compensation. Only 12.38% of the 37,448 candidates passed the exam, sparking allegations of unfair difficulty and poor exam conditions. The FMGE is a crucial screening test for foreign-trained doctors to practice in India.
Why it matters
The protests highlight systemic issues in the licensing process for foreign-trained doctors, affecting thousands of aspiring medical professionals.
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