Centre Defends FMGE June 2026 Amid Low Pass Rate and Candidate Protests
The Centre defended the June 2026 Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), stating video-based questions were pre-notified through an official demo test and rejecting claims of pattern changes. The exam had a low pass rate of around 12.4%, prompting protests by foreign medical graduates demanding transparency, release of answer keys, and better exam conditions. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) acknowledged concerns and formed a committee to review the answer key release. The Supreme Court has also sought responses from authorities on transparency demands.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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indianexpress broke this story on 7 Aug, 04:51 am. Other outlets followed.