
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has announced an additional FMGE 2026 exam. It will be conducted on October 31, 2026. As per the latest notice, NBEMS will conduct the FMGE three times a year instead of twice a year. FMGE October 2026 exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test mode at various exam centres in India. NBEMS will soon release the FMGE October 2026 Information Bulletin on its official website. It will contain details regarding the exam and FMGE registration process.
FMGE exam date was January 9, 2027, earlier. NBEMS has decided to reschedule January 2027 exam. It will be conducted on a later date in January or February 2027. The revised date will be announced separately.
- What is FMGE Exam?
- FMGE 2026 Dates - June Session
- FMGE 2026 October Exam Highlights
- FMGE 2026 Registration/Application Form
- FMGE 2026 Admit Card
- FMGE Exam Syllabus 2026
- FMGE 2026 Exam Pattern
- FMGE 2026 Exam Centres
- FMGE Question Papers
- FMGE 2026 Result
- FMGE 2026 Certificates
- FMGE 2026 Cutoff Marks
- FMGE Preparation Tips
- FMGE 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is FMGE Exam?
Foreign Medical Graduate Examination or FMGE, introduced through Screening Test Regulations 2002. It is a screening exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). It is conducted to check eligibility of candidates who obtained their MBBS or equivalent degree from any foreign country.
FMGE certification is required to obtain the license to practice in India (for such candidates). Applicants must also note that FMGE is not an entrance test. It cannot be used to seek admission to any institute. It is a licensing exam for foreign medical graduates.Â
FMGE 2026 Dates - June Session
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of FMGE 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Sep ' 26 | FMGE October 2026 Exam Registration TENTATIVE |
| 31 Oct ' 26 | FMGE Exam Date October 2026 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 07 Jul ' 26 | FMGE 2026 Result for June Session |
| 28 Jun ' 26 | FMGE 2026 Exam June Session |
| 24 Jun ' 26 - 28 Jun ' 26 | FMGE 2026 Admit Card |
FMGE 2026 October Exam Highlights
The table given below contains highlights of the FMGE 2026 Exam:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the examination |
Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) |
| Conducting Body |
National Board of Examinations |
| Level |
Licensing examination |
| Frequency |
Thrice a year |
| Mode |
Online |
| Exam fee |
5,250 |
| Exam duration |
Part A – 150 minutes Part B – 150 minutes |
| Total marks |
300 |
| Total Questions |
300 |
| Marking scheme |
+1 mark for the right answer No negative marks |
| Language/medium of exam |
English |
| Number of test cities |
50 |
| Official website |
nbe.edu.in |
| Contact details |
Helpline no--022 61087595 Email ID--fmgehelpdesk@natboard.edu.in |
The NBEMS will conduct the exam online as a Computer-Based Test. It is a screening exam and the Board will award the FMGE 2026 Pass Certificate after the declaration of the result. Only those students will be declared qualified who will secure at least 150 marks out of 300.
FMGE 2026 Registration/Application Form
Registration: Sep ' 26
NBEMS will release information bulletin for FMGE October 2026 exam. Students can check process to register below:
- Go to natboard.edu.in.
- Choose “FMGE 2026 June Session”
- Click on “New Registration”
- Read the instructions
- Enter these details
- Student’s name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Nationality
- Mobile number
- Alternate mobile number
- Email Id
- Enter Captcha and Submit
- Application number and password will be generated. It will be sent to registered email.
- Log in with credentials
- Go to Applications
- Fill application form
- Pay the exam fee
- Submit the form
FMGE 2026 Admit Card
NBEMS will release the FMGE admit card before October 2026 exam. The hall ticket contained the details like the candidate's name, date of birth, exam time, and schedule. Applicants can download the hall ticket by entering their login details.
Documents to Carry
The candidates were advised to visit the exam centre with the following documents.Â
- Admit Card
- Original ID proof (PAN card/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhar Card /Driving License)
FMGE 2026 October Exam Shift TimingÂ
Candidates can see below the time expected for the exam:
| Activity |
Part A (9 AM-11:30 PM) |
Part B (2:00 PM- 4:30 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry to the exam hall begins |
07:00 am |
12:00 pm |
| Last entry into the exam hall |
08:30 am |
01:30 pm |
| The candidate is provided with login access |
08:45 am |
01:45 pm |
| The candidate can log in to the test and proceed to read the exam instructions |
08:50 am |
01:50 pm |
| Exam begins |
09:00 am |
02:00 pm |
| Exam ends |
11:30 am |
04:30 pm |
The exam will be conducted on October 31.
FMGE Exam Syllabus 2026
Knowing the syllabus of FMGE 2026 helps the students prepare for the exam. Along with knowing the FMGE 2026 syllabus, one must have an understanding of the categorisation of topics (FMGE pre and para-clinical subject distribution) and the number of questions asked from those sections in the exam. It will help them to prepare the strategy that which particular sections need to focus better to ace the exam with flying colors.Â
Some of the popular sections that comprise the FMGE syllabus are given below:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pathology
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- General Surgery
- Forensic Medicine
- Radiotherapy
- Paediatrics
FMGE Pre and Para Clinical Subject Distribution
| Pre & Para Clinical Subjects | Â |
|---|---|
| Physiology | 17 |
| Biochemistry | 17 |
| Anatomy | 17 |
| Pathology | 13 |
| Microbiology | 13 |
| Pharmacology | 13 |
| Forensic Medicine | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
FMGE 2026 Exam Pattern
The NBEMS will release the exam pattern in the information bulletin. As per the information bulletin, there will be two papers in the FMGE 2026 exam. The candidates will be required to clear both papers. The language of the paper will be English only.Â
Get Details of FMGE Exam Pattern.
FMGE 2026 Exam Centres
NBE will release the list of exam centres for the FMGE 2026 October session along with the information brochure. Students can check the list of FMGE 2026 centres for the June session given in the table below:
| Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar |
Ajmer |
Aligarh |
| Agartala |
Aizwal |
Bikaner |
| Bengaluru |
Bhopal |
Bhubaneshwar |
| Coimbatore |
Chandigarh/Mohali |
Chennai |
| Dehradun |
Delhi/NCR |
Ernakulum |
| Guwahati |
Gangtok |
Hamirpur |
| Hyderabad |
Imphal |
Jammu |
| Jodhpur |
Kannur |
Kohima |
| Kolkata |
Kollam |
Kottayam |
| Kozhikode |
Lucknow |
Madurai |
| Meerut |
Mehsana |
Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane |
| Muzaffarnagar |
Medgaon |
Nagpur |
| Naharlagun |
Pune |
Patiala |
| Patna |
Roorkee |
Raipur |
| Ranchi |
Shillong |
Srinagar |
| Thrissur |
Tiruchirappalli |
Thiruvananthapuram |
| Visakhapatnam |
Vellore |
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FMGE Question Papers
FMGE 2026 Result
FMGE 2026 Certificates
FMGE 2026 Cutoff Marks
FMGE Preparation Tips
FMGE 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NBE generally doesnt extent the FMGE application deadline. However, the final decision to extends date rests with NBE. The date is extended in special case. Candidates are advise to apply on time and don't wait for the last moment. FMGE 2025 registration can be done on the official website, nbe.edu.in. It must be note only online application form will be accepted for FMGE 2025 June session. Candidates should fill details in the application form and submit it in the given deadline.
The FMGE syllabus is based on the complete MBBS syllabus. Students must include pre‑clinical, para‑clinical, and clinical subjects as given below.
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pathology
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Obstetrics–Gynaecology
- Pediatrics
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
No, it is mandatory to clear FMGE if you have completed your undergraduate medical degree programme from outside India. However, candidates with an undergraduate medical degree from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United States of America or the United Kingdom, are exempted from FMGE. They need not to appear for FMGE exam for pursuing Masters in medical field. Candidates have to apply on the official website, NBE. Edu. In to register and submit application for the exam.
NBEMs released FMGE 2026 result on July 7, 2026. The link to check the result is updated online at natboard.edu.in.
According to the official notification, a total of 300 questions are asked in the FMGE exam. Though students will have to solve 150-150 questions seperately. There will be a time interval between both these exams. The nature of questions which will be asked in the FMGE exam will be of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
No, there is no fee for downloading the admit card again. Candidates can download the admit card free of cost, as many times as they want to do so. Once the application process concludes and the applicant has paid the fee, he/she is eligible to download the NBE-issued FMGE admit card last till the exam date.
FMGE pass certificate are issued offline. Those who qualified FMGE will have to be in-person at the office of NBE to collect the certificate.
The authorities will issue FMGE certificates in offline mode only. Students are advised to download the certificate from the official website. The official dates for FMGE certificates for June session are yet to be out and it will be updated once it is out.
The entry slip can be downloaded from the official website by providing details such as roll number and date of birth. The NBEMS released a notification on the official website which states that students will be able to download their FMGE pass certificate from the official website. Along with it, it will also comprise the time duration during which the FMGE 2025 certificate can be downloaded.
No, the admit cards will not be sent by post or email to any candidate. They have to be downloaded from the official website only. The FMGE 2026 admit card will be issued after the registration process concludes. Candidates will be able to download the FMGE 2026 hall ticket from the official website.
The FMGE exam has 300 MCQs worth 300 marks. Each correct answer gives 1 mark, and there is no negative marking. The exam is divided into two sections, Part A and Part B; each section is of 2 and a half hours. To pass, one must score 150 out of 300.
Go through the following points to know the tips to crack the FMGE exam on your first attempt.
- Study all MBBS subjects, separate preparation into Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical sections, and follow the NBE syllabus.
- Practice MCQs from high‑weight subjects and topics.
- Practise full‑length mock tests to adjust to the 300-question paper.
- Since there is no negative marking, attempt all questions to maximise the score.
The FMGE cutoff is released once the FMGE results are released. Once the FMGE cutoff is out, those who beat the cutoff list will be called for the counselling process. Students must score a minimum of 150 out of 300 to be able to beat the cutoff.
Here are the points that can help students prepare for the FMGE Entrance exam.
- Use MBBS books for FMGE preparation.
- Practice MCQs daily and focus on clinical subjects with high weightage.
- There is no negative marking, attempt every question.
- Take multiple mock tests to understand the timing of the two 150-question parts.
Applicants while filling application form or during admit card or result checking if face any issue are advised to contact the authorities by calling on - +91-7996165333 or they can also contact the authorities by emaling them on the Email ID--fmgehelpdesk@natboard.edu.in.