Doctors and Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) aspirants are protesting in Delhi to demand transparency regarding the June 2026 exam results.
The demonstrations highlight growing frustration over alleged irregularities in the certification process required for foreign-trained doctors to practice in India. If the grievances remain unaddressed, thousands of medical professionals may face prolonged delays in their careers.
Protesters gathered at Maharaja Ranjit Singh Park in Gautam Nagar, Delhi, during July 2026 to voice their concerns. The group is calling for the release of official answer keys, and the awarding of grace marks to affected candidates.
According to the protesters, the exam pattern was changed without prior notice. This included the introduction of video-based questions, which candidates said disrupted their preparation and performance.
The dissatisfaction is further fueled by the low success rate of the recent testing cycle. Only 12.38% [1] of candidates passed the June 2026 exam.
Participants in the protest said the lack of transparency regarding the scoring and the sudden shift in question formats created an unfair testing environment. They are seeking a formal review of the exam's administration to ensure that the results accurately reflect candidate knowledge rather than the impact of unexpected format changes.
“Only 12.38% of candidates passed the June 2026 exam.”
The protest underscores a systemic tension between medical regulatory bodies and foreign-trained doctors. A pass rate of roughly 12% combined with unannounced changes to testing formats suggests a potential gap in communication between examiners and students. This volatility in the FMGE process can lead to significant healthcare workforce shortages if a large percentage of qualified doctors are unable to enter the domestic medical system due to administrative irregularities.
