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How to Apply for an Internship After FMGE 2025? Complete Guide
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Written by Mumtaj Khan
Jan 24, 2025

The FMGE 2025 results are out! Congratulations to all the medical graduates who have successfully cleared the exam. However, clearing FMGE is just one step towards practicing medicine in India. The next steps include obtaining your FMGE pass certificate, securing provisional registration, completing a mandatory internship, and finally applying for permanent registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC).

In this detailed guide, we will cover:
Step-by-step process after FMGE 2025
Internship registration & selection
How to apply for provisional & permanent registration
What to do after the internship? Career options

🎥 Watch a detailed video on the FMGE Internship process here: 👉 Click to Watch

1. FMGE 2025 Results – What to Do Next?

Once the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) releases the FMGE 2025 results, here’s what you need to do:

Check your FMGE result at the official website: https://natboard.edu.in
Download your scorecard for future reference
Pass criteria: A minimum of 150 out of 300 marks (50%)

📢 Important: If you have passed, your next step is to collect your FMGE Pass Certificate, which is mandatory for provisional registration.

2. FMGE Pass Certificate – How to Collect It?

The NBEMS announces the dates for collecting the FMGE pass certificate at their designated centers.

🔹 Steps to collect your FMGE Pass Certificate:
✅ Visit the official website for schedule updates
✅ Carry the required documents:

  • Original MBBS degree certificate (from a foreign university)
  • Passport & visa copies
  • FMGE admit card with a recent photo
  • FMGE result printout

🚨 Note: Without the pass certificate, you cannot apply for a medical internship in India.

3. Provisional Registration – How to Apply?

Before you begin your internship, you must obtain a Provisional Registration Certificate from the State Medical Council (SMC) where you wish to intern.

🔹 Steps to Apply for Provisional Registration:
1️⃣ Visit the respective State Medical Council’s website
2️⃣ Fill out the online application form
3️⃣ Upload required documents, including:

  • FMGE Pass Certificate
  • MBBS Degree Certificate
  • Passport & Visa copies
  • Aadhaar Card (for ID proof)
    4️⃣ Pay the registration fee
    5️⃣ After verification, you will receive your Provisional Registration Certificate

📌 Provisional registration is valid only for the duration of the internship.

4. FMGE Internship – Step-by-Step Process

🔹 Where Can You Do Your Internship?

After obtaining provisional registration, you must complete a 12-month internship at an NMC-approved hospital or medical college.

🔸 Internship Options:
Government medical colleges (Most preferred)
Private medical colleges (May require payment)
NMC-approved hospitals

📌 Important: Each state has its own internship allocation process. Some states conduct counseling rounds, while others allocate based on availability.

5. Internship Structure & Subjects Covered

The FMGE internship is a 1-year rotating internship, covering all major medical departments.

🔹 Internship Schedule (Department-Wise Posting)

2 months – General Medicine
2 months – General Surgery
1 month – Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 month – Pediatrics
1 month – ENT & Ophthalmology
1 month – Community Medicine
1 month – Anesthesia & Emergency Medicine
1 month – Elective posting

🩺 Duties During Internship:

  • Conducting ward rounds
  • Assisting in surgeries & medical procedures
  • Attending emergency & night shifts
  • Patient diagnosis & treatment planning

📢 Internship completion is mandatory for FMGE candidates to get permanent registration.

🎥 Watch a detailed breakdown of the FMGE internship process here: 👉 Click Here

6. Internship Stipend – Will You Get Paid?

Many states provide stipends to FMGE interns, but this varies.

🔸 Average Stipend for FMGE Interns:
Government hospitals: ₹20,000 – ₹45,000 per month
Private medical colleges: ₹0 – ₹20,000 per month

📌 Note: Some private medical colleges may charge a fee for the internship instead of offering a stipend.

7. Permanent Registration – How to Apply?

Once you complete the internship, you must apply for Permanent Registration with the State Medical Council.

🔹 Steps to Get Permanent Registration:
1️⃣ Collect your Internship Completion Certificate
2️⃣ Apply online at the State Medical Council’s website
3️⃣ Submit the required documents:

  • FMGE Pass Certificate
  • MBBS Degree Certificate
  • Internship Completion Certificate
  • Provisional Registration Certificate
  • Aadhaar Card (for ID proof)
    4️⃣ Pay the registration fee
    5️⃣ Get your Permanent Registration Certificate

📢 Once you get permanent registration, you can officially practice as a doctor in India.

8. What’s Next? Career Options After FMGE

After completing your internship and getting permanent registration, here are your options:

Apply for Jobs in Government & Private Hospitals

  • Look for job openings in government medical colleges, private hospitals, and clinics.
  • Gain experience as a junior doctor before starting specialization.

Prepare for NEET-PG for Specialization (MD/MS/DNB)

  • If you want to specialize, start preparing for NEET-PG.
  • Specializations in demand: Radiology, Dermatology, Surgery, Pediatrics, etc.

Start Your Own Clinic or Private Practice

  • After obtaining permanent registration, you can open your own clinic or polyclinic.

Pursue Medical Research or Teaching

  • Apply for Ph.D. programs or teaching roles at medical colleges.

📌 Pro Tip: Plan your career based on your interests—whether it’s clinical practice, teaching, or research.

Conclusion

Clearing FMGE 2025 is just the beginning of your medical journey in India. The next steps—provisional registration, internship, and permanent registration—are crucial to becoming a licensed doctor.

📢 Stay informed, follow official guidelines, and complete your internship at a recognized hospital.

🎥 Watch my video on the FMGE internship process to get a detailed step-by-step guide:
👉 Click to Watch

🚀 Best of luck to all FMGE aspirants! Your journey to becoming a successful doctor in India has just begun!

Frequently Asked Questions

FMGE 2025 pass-outs with a provisional NMC registration are eligible for an internship in India.

Apply for provisional registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) through your respective state medical council.

FMGE pass certificate, NMC provisional registration, MBBS degree, passport, visa details (for foreign graduates), and medical fitness certificate.

You can apply at NMC-approved medical colleges and hospitals in India. Check state-wise internship vacancies.

The internship is 12 months (1 year) as per NMC guidelines.

No, only NMC-approved government or private medical colleges/hospitals are allowed for internships.

Yes, stipends vary by state and institution but range from ₹10,000–₹40,000 per month.

After completing your internship, apply for permanent registration with the NMC/state medical council to practice as a doctor in India.

Yes, but each state has different rules. Some states prioritize local candidates.

Visit the NMC official website (www.nmc.org.in) or your state medical council’s website. Would you like more details on any specific question? 😊

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