Taking the USMLE Examination in India

The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a series of examinations designed to evaluate the ability of medical school graduates to practice medicine safely in the United States. For international medical graduates, the exam is a crucial step in gaining licensure to practice in the U.S.

Where to Take the USMLE in India

In India, the USMLE can be taken at designated Prometric test centers primarily located in major cities. The cities where these centers are situated include:

New Delhi Mumbai Bengaluru (Bangalore) Hyderabad Chennai Kolkata Ahmedabad Rajkot

A specific city needs to be chosen, as well as a specific slot, to avoid cheating and ensure a fair testing environment. Test takers must also be aware that USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) can be given in India, but Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) and Step 3 must be completed in the United States.

Procedures for Registration and Test Location

Registration for the USMLE must be done through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) website. It is recommended to check the official Prometric website and the ECFMG website for the most current information on test center locations, as they can change or be updated.

Prometric Test Centers in India

Currently, the Prometric test centers in India are distributed across multiple locations:

Prometric Testing Center Pvt Ltd, Gurugram, Haryana, India Prometric Test Center, Hyderabad, Telangana, India Prometric Testing Center, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Prometric ETS Testing Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Prometric Test Center In Pune, Pune, Maharashtra, India Everonn Systems India Limited, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Prometric PMP Exam centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Sam Computers Auth. Test Center PEARSON VUE PROMETRIC, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Prometric Testing Center No. 8783, Lahore, Pakistan (Note: This is an international center and may not be relevant for Indian test takers)

For a comprehensive and updated list of Prometric locations, please visit the official Prometric website or use Google to search for the most recent and accurate information.

Additional Resources and Tips

Test takers should review the official ECFMG and Prometric websites regularly for any updates or changes regarding the testing centers and registration procedures. It is also important to note the time and location for your exam well in advance, as test slots can fill up quickly, especially in popular cities.