Mumbai : Davao Medical School Foundation (DMSF), Philippines, in association with Transworld Educare, has delivered an outstanding performance in the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) June 2026,with three of its graduates securing positions among the Top 10 All India Ranks (AIR). Dr. Antonysamy secured AIR 4 with a score of 232 out of 300, followed by Dr. Kavipriya, who achieved AIR 6 with 228 marks, and Dr. Anuj Singh, who secured AIR 9 with 224 marks, reinforcing DMSF’s strong track record in one of India’s most competitive medical licensing examinations.
The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), conducted on 28 June 2026, is the mandatory licensure examination for Indian citizens who have completed their medical education abroad and wish to practise medicine in India. This year, the national pass percentage stood at 12.38%, underlining the highly competitive nature of the examination.
Among first-time FMGE June 2026 candidates, DMSF reported a pass percentage of nearly 75%. More than 900 first-time graduates from the institution appeared for the examination, with over 675 successfully qualifying—resulting in a pass rate nearly six times higher than the national average of 12.38%.
Over the years, Davao Medical School Foundation (DMSF), Philippines, has emerged as one of the preferred destinations for Indian students pursuing medical education abroad. The institution combines English-medium instruction, extensive clinical exposure, internationally benchmarked medical education and a patient-centric learning environment, enabling graduates to perform consistently well in global medical licensing examinations such as the FMGE and USMLE. Its strong academic outcomes and long-standing association with Indian students have established DMSF as a trusted choice for aspiring medical professionals.
Further strengthening confidence among prospective students, the Embassy of India in Manila, citing an official communication from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), recently clarified that Doctor of Medicine (MD) programmes offered by CHED-recognised institutions are aligned with key requirements under the National Medical Commission’s Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, subject to prescribed conditions. The advisory notes that these programmes meet key academic requirements, including a 54-month medical curriculum, prescribed subjects, English as the medium of instruction, and a mandatory 12-month internship at the same institution or its affiliated hospital, while also advising students to independently verify compliance with applicable NMC requirements. Separately, the Philippines House of Representatives adopted Resolution No. 73 (11 March 2026) acknowledging the alignment of CHED-recognised MD programmes with NMC requirements for Indian students, providing greater clarity for aspiring doctors considering medical education in the Philippines.
Dr. Antonysamy (AIR 4) said: “Clearing the FMGE is a milestone I have worked towards for years, and I am grateful to Davao Medical School Foundation for preparing me with the knowledge, clinical skills and confidence needed to succeed. The guidance of my professors, rigorous academic training and constant encouragement played a defining role in this achievement. I look forward to beginning the next chapter of my medical career.”
Dr. Kavipriya (AIR 6) said: “The FMGE demands consistency, discipline and resilience. DMSF ensured we were well prepared through structured academics, clinical exposure and continuous mentoring. I am thankful to my faculty and classmates for being part of this journey, and this achievement motivates me to serve patients with greater confidence and commitment”.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Kadwin Pillai, Managing Director, Transworld Educare, said: “We are immensely proud of our students for their outstanding performance in FMGE June 2026. Three graduates securing Top 10 All India Ranks and a pass percentage of nearly 75%—almost six times the national average—reflect the quality of education, clinical exposure and academic support offered at DMSF. While these results are encouraging, our larger goal is to prepare competent, compassionate and globally competitive doctors. We also stand by every student who could not clear the examination this time and remain committed to supporting them in their next attempt.”