Exams & Licensing
Medical Exams for MBBS in Russia
Complete guide to the academic assessments during your Russian MBBS and the licensing exams (FMGE / NExT) required to practise medicine in India after graduation.
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Each exam page includes eligibility, format, subject-wise syllabus, fees, preparation tips and FAQs.
Foreign Medical Graduate Examination
FMGE Exam
India Licensing Test for MBBS Graduates from Abroad
Frequency
Twice a year
Months
June & December
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National Exit Test
NExT Exam
Unified Licensing + PG Entrance Exam by NMC
Steps
NExT Step 1 + Step 2
Rollout
From 2024-2025 batches onwards
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University Entry Assessment
Admission Exam (Russia)
Qualifying test conducted after arrival at the Russian university
When
Within 1–2 weeks of campus arrival
Format
Short written / oral test
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Continuous Academic Assessment
Semester & Annual Exams
European-style two-semester system with formal end-of-year exams
Semesters per year
2
Sem 1
September – January
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Graduation & MBBS Degree Award
Final State Exam
Comprehensive 6th-year exam that culminates in the MBBS diploma
When
Final semester of 6th year
Format
Theory + Clinical (multi-day)
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