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Steps to Register for FMGE After Returning from Russia

Russian MBBS to Indian Doctor: Your No-Stress FMGE Registration Guide

 

Hey future doctors! So, you’ve braved the Russian winters, aced your MBBS, and now you’re ready to come home and practice medicine in India. That’s awesome! But first, that little hurdle called the FMGE. Let’s be honest, just the thought of registering for it can be a bit overwhelming, right?

 

Don't go crazy about it! I'm here to walk you through the entire FMGE registration process step by step. This is your friend's guide, tailored for Indian students coming back from Russia with their MBBS degrees. We will break it down into tiny pieces so that you can register without pulling your hair out.

 

Step 1: Are You Even Eligible? Let's Make Sure!

 

Before you dive headlong into the application forms, let's just ensure you are eligible on the fundamentals. You wouldn't waste your time on something you are not eligible for, would you? The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has certain conditions:

 

•  Indian Citizen: You need to be an Indian citizen. That's as easy as that.

•  Officially Legalized MBBS Degree: Your MBBS degree, having been done in Russia, should be officially legalized in Russia and enable you to become a practicing medical doctor there. In effect, it should technically be a real medical degree!

•  You Actually Passed!: You've got to have passed your final MBBS exam.

No cheatin'!!

•  Russian License (Maybe.): Depending on what is applicable, there may be a requirement to hold an updated license to practice in Russia. This one just keeps evolving, so look at the current FMGE information bulletin.

 

Step 2: Paper Review! Time to Win Your Paper Awards

 

Take this as your cue to embark on a scavenger hunt! Having all your papers in hand makes registration SO much easier. Here's your checklist:

 

• Passport: Your good passport, valid and with all your personal details clear.

•  Original MBBS Degree Certificate: This is the holy grail! This is proof that you actually graduated in MBBS. If an original is not present, a provisional certificate will do, but once again, read the FMGE bulletin.

•  All Year Mark Sheets: Official mark sheets or transcripts of all the years of your MBBS course. These must be officially stamped (attested) by your university.

•  Eligibility Certificate (The "After May 2018" Rule): If you started your MBBS abroad after May 2018, you might need an Eligibility Certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC). Seriously, look up the latest rules on this one.

•  Evidence of Your Birthday: Birth certificate, passport, or whatever formally states your date of birth.

•  Documentation Proving Your Residency in India: Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, or any other identification of your existing residence in India.

•  Photo Time!: Color passport-size recent photos of the same nature that you would have used if you had got your passport done recently. These must be acceptable size and format to the NBEMS.

•  Your Signature (Digitized!): Your signature scanned in as a digitized image, also as per the NBEMS's requirements.

•  Russian Registration (If Required): If the rulebook permits it, you'll require a certificate stating that you're registered or licensed to practice in Russia.

•  Anything Else They Want: Read the FMGE information bulletin CAREFULLY. It's the governing rulebook and will tell you what else you might need.

 

Important Note: You’ll need to self-attest all these documents or have them attested by a gazetted officer. And make lots of copies! You’ll want to keep these for your own records.

 

Step 3: Dive into the Online Registration! Let’s Get Digital

 

Okay, time to hit the NBEMS website and fill out that application!

 

•  Head to the Official Website: It’s usually natboard.edu.in. Bookmark it!

• Sign Up and Register (If First Time Here): If you're applying for the first time, sign up by registering with a new user account using your details.

•  Sign In and Continue: Once you have an account, sign in using your username and password.

•  Complete the Form (Gently!): You fill in all your details here. Double-check before you agree!

•  Upload Those Scanned Documents: Upload scanned copies of all your documents. Make sure they are readable, legible, and in the right format.

•  Pay the Fee (Ka-Ching!): Pay online using a credit/debit card or net banking for the exam fee. Keep the transaction details ready!

•  Submit It!: Double-checking everything that is done, click on that "Submit" button.

•  Print the Confirmation Page: After submission, you will get a confirmation page. Print and save it with care!

 

Step 4: Verification and the All-Important Admit Card

 

After submission, your application and documents will be verified by the NBEMS. If everything goes as planned, you will be able to download your admit card!

 

•  Check the Website Periodically: The NBEMS website is your best friend! Check it periodically for updates and notifications.

•  Download and Check Your Admit Card: Download your admit card when it is announced and check that all the details are correct – your name, photo, exam center, and exam date.

•  If Something's Wrong, Contact Them ASAP: In case of any mistake on your admit card, get in touch with the NBEMS right away to make the correction. 

 

Step 5: Brush Up on Those Exam Skills!

 

Don't forget, registration is just the start. Now you have to actually prepare for the FMGE! Take a look at our last blog post on FMGE preparation tips specifically for Russian MBBS graduates. Don't forget these essential things:

 

• Indian Curriculum Knowledge: Plug those knowledge gaps!

• Clinical Scenarios: Become a master of those vignettes!

• MCQ Practice: Bring test-taking to the next level!

• Medical English: Get used to that jargon!

 

Final Thoughts: You Got This!

 

The process of registration with the FMGE might seem intimidating, but it is another step that brings you closer to your dream of practicing medicine in India. By simply following the above process and being organized, you can come out successful with confidence. Keep an eye on the NBEMS website at all times for fresh updates and do not hesitate to seek help if required. You’ve come this far – you’ve got the skills and the knowledge. Now go out there and ace that exam! Best of luck, будущий доктор! (future doctor!)

 

SIMPLE ADMISSION PROCESS

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THE PROCESS

Eligibility: 

• 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in Class 12.
• Minimum 17 years by December 31 of the admission year.
•   NEET Qualification: Mandatory for Indian students.

 

Invitation letter: 

After RUS OVERSEAS submits your documents in the university. The university issues you an invitation letter. 

 

Visa process: 

Once the invitation letter arrives. The company will start your visa processing and in a few days you will be on the plane to Russia. 

HOW RUS OVERSEAS HELPS YOU IN YOUR JOURNEY

RUS OVERSEAS has the experience of more than a decade. Our team is supportive and cares for the students wholeheartedly. We are available 24/7. Your one stop solution for MBBS abroad is us. We at RUS OVERSEAS will never disappoint any student or parent in their fulfilling journey with us.

 

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