Low pass ratio of foreign doctors in India shows poor quality of education abroad: Eco Survey

The very low pass percentage of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) in the qualifying exam to practice in India indicates sub-par quality of medical education abroad, including lack of clinical training, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in Parliament on Friday. The survey also recommended that as policy intervention to dissuade medical education abroad is crafted, keeping costs in India within reasonable limits is essential.

