New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) will close the application process for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) Eligibility Certificates.

The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) Screening Test will soon be scheduled in the coming months by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Therefore, the candidates must possess the EC issued by the NMC to apply for the Screening Test, as per the specified requirements. All the concerned candidates can apply on the official website of NMC.

The FMGE screening test is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for Indian nationals or Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) with foreign medical qualifications.

In an earlier issued notice, the NMC mentioned that candidates need to submit an online application form by 30th September 2025, till 06:00 PM.

To view the NMC notice, click on the link below:

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/nmc-opens-online-applications-for-eligibility-certificate-for-fmge-2025-apply-now-299503.pdf

Steps To Apply For FMGE EC 2025:

Step 1: Visit the official NMC website.

Step 2: Go to the ‘FMGE Eligibility Certificate 2025’ application link.

Step 3: Register using your details and create login credentials.

Step 4: Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and qualification details.

Step 5: Upload the required documents (passport, MBBS degree, ID proof, etc.).

Step 6: Pay the application fee online.

Step 7: Submit the form and download a copy for future reference.

The notice also further informed that the applicants can make enquiries about the status of the Eligibility application at the NMC official email; however, while making such enquiries, all the candidates are requested to invariably provide their File Tracking Number, which was generated while submitting the application to NMC for issuance of the Eligibility Certificate. It may please be noted that no response will be sent to the candidate in the absence of a File Tracking Number. An advisory is also attached for the guidance of the applicants.

Accordingly, all candidates are requested to submit an application after conducting due diligence and checking the requisite entries scrupulously before submitting the application. The candidates who have already submitted an application for issuance of the Eligibility Certificate to NMC in the past need not apply again.

Meanwhile, it has also been observed on previous occasions that various mistakes are made by the candidates while applying for the EC. The following are suggested measures to avoid mistakes-

1 The applications should preferably be filled out by the candidate themselves and should ideally avoid a proxy for making applications for EC.

2 The candidates are also advised to keep their documents handy before filling application for EC; it would be ideal if the entries to be made are verified vis-à-vis entries in the original documents.

3 The candidates should provide their active mobile numbers so that alerts/deficiencies can reach them directly for rectification to obviate any delay in rectification. It may also be ensured that once the deficiency is conveyed, only the deficiency should be rectified by the respective candidate as expeditiously as possible to avoid last last-minute rush.

4 Candidates shall scrupulously check entries and ensure conformity with the details in the original documents to ensure quick processing/approval of applications if otherwise eligible.

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It explains that, due to the accumulation of water and improper food handling or consumption of contaminated water, cases of dengue, leptospirosis, and acute diarrheal disease (ADD), among others, could increase.

The Health Agency emphasized that during the rainy season, there may be an increase in acute respiratory illnesses and epidemics. In this regard, people need to follow local recommendations for both prevention and treatment if they develop symptoms.

Authorities recommend drinking only potable water and avoiding water from unknown sources. They reminded everyone that, if potable water is unavailable, it must be purified by boiling, filtering, or applying 5 drops of chlorine per gallon and letting it sit for 30 minutes. This eliminates contaminants, reducing the risk of illness and health problems.

For domestic water storage, the Ministry recommends applying chlorine to the water stored in tanks using a clean cloth, spreading the chlorine evenly on the walls at the same level as the water, and keeping them covered to prevent the reproduction of mosquito larvae and, consequently, the spread of diseases such as dengue fever.

It also recommends washing and keeping kitchen utensils clean, eating safe foods and storing them properly, washing canned food before opening it, washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly, avoiding contact with contaminated water or animal feces, and avoiding exposure to factors that can cause leptospirosis.

Remind the public to consistently wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after using the bathroom, before eating, and before handling food.

Likewise, use tissues when sneezing to prevent the spread of flu viruses.

Proper waste disposal is also essential. Do not place garbage bags on the sidewalks during rain; instead, place them in containers or wait for the garbage trucks to arrive.

It instructs people not to self-medicate. Suppose they experience fever, diarrhea, vomiting, respiratory illness, or general malaise, among other symptoms. In that case, they should immediately go to the nearest health center, as it is properly stocked with the necessary supplies, equipment, and medications to address any eventuality.

In that same order, he urges maintaining special care with risk groups such as the elderly, people with chronic diseases and mental health disorders, and people with disabilities.

The health agency urges the population to adopt these measures and stay informed through official sources, such as the Dominican Institute of Meteorology (INDOMET) and the Emergency Operations Center (COE).

Following the rainy season, which has affected the country, infectious diseases may occur that must be prevented.

Rain is a factor in the transmission of infectious diseases because it carries microbes that contaminate the environment, water, and food, says Dr. Clemente Terrero, an infectious disease specialist at the Robert Reid Cabral Hospital.

Water and food can be contaminated with viruses, bacteria, and parasites, which, when consumed, can cause illnesses such as diarrhea, gastroenteritis, and sepsis, the latter being a serious and potentially life-threatening infection.

Humidity can also lead to the proliferation of fungi that cause skin diseases, such as athlete’s foot, the professional assures.

Atmospheric changes caused by rain favor the proliferation of new respiratory pathogen strains and increase disease, Terrero says.
Leptospirosis

Stagnant water can be contaminated with leptospira bacteria, which are transmitted through rat urine, and when human skin comes into contact with the agent.

Terrero specified that this is a disease that can cause leptospirosis, described as a serious, lethal infection with a high mortality rate.

Mosquitoes

Rainfall can create mosquito breeding grounds, particularly in water-filled containers, where Aedes aegypti mosquitoes breed. They transmit several diseases, including chikungunya, Zika, and dengue fever. The latter is considered endemic in the country and causes a high number of illnesses each year, always accompanied by a significant number of deaths.

Another disease that increases with the rains is malaria, which is transmitted by the bite of the Anopheles mosquito. The presence of this vector also increases during rainy periods.
In recent hours, the country has issued alerts for more than 20 provinces, categorizing them as green, red, or yellow due to the rains.

The National Health Service (NHS) reported on Friday that public hospitals have been reinforced as a preventive measure against the effects of an active tropical wave that continues to generate rain across much of the country, ensuring timely care for the population.

The director of SNS Hospital Centers, Yocasta Lara, explained that the Emergency and Disaster Committees were activated in the hospitals corresponding to the Regional Health Services of Ozama, Valdesia, and El Valle, following the weather warnings issued.

He explained that health centers are carrying out prevention and preparedness efforts, including cleaning and maintaining infrastructure, as well as providing medications, supplies, water, and cleaning materials. Security has also been reinforced in the Emergency areas, with inspections of power plants, water and fuel reservoirs, and the safeguarding of medical equipment, computers, and documents.

Likewise, hospital directors in the regions above were instructed to begin medical shifts today at 2:00 p.m.

With these actions, the National Health Service reaffirms its commitment to providing citizens with continuous, quality care, especially during atmospheric events that could put the population’s health at risk.

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