Can your FMGE application form get rejected?

NBE informs the candidates via emails stating the changes required in the documents uploaded at the time of filling the application form. As per the guideline of NBEMS, some candidates fail to upload their photographs, signatures, and/or thumb impressions as per the prescribed Image Upload Instructions. Such candidates are required to rectify the image (s) in their application form during the selective and final edit window. In case the candidate fails to make requisitie changes, then his/her FMGE application form is subject to rejection or the candidates will not be issued admit card for appearing in the exam.

When will FMGE 2026 application form be released?

The authorities will provide official dates of release of the application form for the June Session. The FMGE 2026 application form will be out in the last week of April 2026. Students need to submit an online application form in online mode only from the official portal.

What is size of photograph which needs to be uploaded while doing FMGE registration?

While filling the FMGE 2026 application form students need to ensure that photograph should be coloured and without background. It should have white background and candidate's name & date should be mentioned on it. The ideal size of image which needs to be uploaded must be 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm. The maximum size for the image is 80 KB and acceptable format should be of .JPG/.JPEG/.IMAGE.

Can I apply for the FMGE exam without having MBBS degree?

No, Students who want to appear & qualify FMGE exam must have a MBBS degree. FMGE exam is conducted for the students who completed their MBBS degree from abroad and they want to practise in India. Though there are certain countries like UK, USA, Austraila, Canada & New Zeland, students passed from these countries don't need to appear in FMGE exam to practise in India.

Will FMGE pass certificate be issued online or offline?

FMGE pass certificate are issued offline. Those who qualified FMGE June session 2026 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.

What is the maximum time frame to complete MBBS degree to be eligible for FMGE exam?

Candidates are advised to complete their MBBS degree programme by October 31. and must submit a proof of passing the same while applying for the FMGE exam. If any applicants fail to substantiate their claim of having passed the primary medical qualification by the above mentioned prescribed cut off date with supportive documents, his/her candidature shall be cancelled.

What is the application process for FMGE exam?

FMGE application process starts with registration. Registration can be done on the official website, nbe.edu.in. The registration is followed by filling details in the application form, uploading scanned image in right size and format, choosing exam centre, and paying exam fee. The whole application process has been explained below: Go to the official website of nbe.edu.in Select “FMGE” Under the link sections, click on “New Registration” Read the instructions carefully and select “Close” Enter details such as name, date of birth, email Id, mobile number etc. User Id and password will be sent to the registered email Id and password Login again using the above credentials Click on “Go to application form” Fill personal and academic details in the FMGE application form Choose exam centre Pay the application fee of Rs 6,195 Save and sprint the FMGE application form

Will NBE open the correction window for FMGE application form?

Yes, NBE provides candidates with an opportunity to correct details in the FMGE application form. According to the schedule, the correction facility for FMGE 2026 will start after the application process concludes. Candidates will be able to modify incorrect details through the FMGE 2026 correction window.

What will be the last date to register for FMGE 2026 exam?

The FMGE 2026 registration dates for students to apply online for the exam are expected to be the first week of December 2026 for the December session exam.

Do I need to send a hard copy of my documents for verification for FMGE exam?

No, candidates only have to upload the scanned copies of the required documents with the FMGE 2026 registration form. Physical verification of the documents will be carried out when the candidates report for the collection of Pass Certificates. Pass certificates will be provided to candidates who qualify for the exam by scoring the minimum cut-off. Candidates have to score at least 50 per cent marks to qualify for the exam.

What details are required for FMGE registration?

Candidates need a valid email ID and mobile number for FMGE registration. Apart from email ID and mobile number, candidates have to provide his/her name, date of birth, nationality, gender for registration. After successful registration, a login ID and password is generate. Process to FMGE registration are given below: Go to official website, nbe.edu.in Select “FMGE” Under link sections, click on “New Registration” Read the instructions carefully and select “Close” Enter details such as name, date of birth etc. Enter Captcha and Submit User ID and password will be sent to registered email Id and password

FMGE Registration 2026 (June Session): Expected Date, Exam Fees & How to Apply

Q: Can I change my email ID after submitting the FMGE registration form?

No, changing the email ID after FMGE registration is not permitted. Candidates are thus advised to register using a valid and active email ID only. NBE will open the FMGE 2026 correction window, where incorrect details can be modified on the official website. Details that cannot be edited using the FMGE correction windows are as follows: Name of the candidate Date of birth Gender Mobile number Email Id Testing city Nationality

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Updated on Apr 20, 2026 18:55 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences will release the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE) 2026 information bulletin on its portal - natboard.edu.in/. The candidates are advised to read the information brochure to fill the FMGE 2026 June Registration and Application form. The candidates will also get the correction window to remove any discrepancy in the images uploaded with the applications such as photograph, signature and thumb impression images. The last date to fill the FMGE 2026 June application will be notified in the information bulletin.

The candidates will have to pay the application fee to complete the form. The FMGE 2026 exam will be conducted online as a Computer-Based Test(CBT) on June 28 across the nation.

Table of contents

Document Required for FMGE 2026 Registration
FMGE 2026 Important Dates - June Session
Important Instructions For FMGE 2026 Application
How to Apply for FMGE 2026 June Session?
FMGE 2026 Application Fee
FMGE Registration 2026: Correction Window
FMGE 2026 Application Form: Frequently Asked questions (FAQs)

Document Required for FMGE 2026 Registration

The candidates are advised to keep the following documents handy while filling the FMGE registration and application form 2026.

Scanned Images of the Photograph, Signature and Thumb Impression
Marksheet of the Medical Education Received Abroad
Document related to the date of birth
Certificates required to claim relaxation in the minimum educational requirements criteria

Also Read: FMGE 2026 Syllabus

FMGE 2026 Important Dates - June Session

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of FMGE 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26	FMGE 2026 Registration June Session TENTATIVE
May ' 26	FMGE 2026 application correction window TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	FMGE 2026 Final application correction window TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	FMGE 2026 Admit Card for June Session TENTATIVE
Nov ' 26 - Dec ' 26	FMGE 2026 Registration December Session TENTATIVE
Jan ' 27	FMGE 2026 City Intimation For December session TENTATIVE
Jan ' 27	FMGE 2026 Admit Card for December session TENTATIVE
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Dates	Past Exam Dates
28 Jun ' 25	FMGE 2026 Exam June Session

Important Instructions For FMGE 2026 Application

The NBEMS releases the instructions for filling the FMGE application form. The candidates can see them below:

The candidates should note that there will be real-time photo capturing during the application process. The candidates need to conform to the following guidelines for it.
They should wear formal clothes and sit straight against the white background facing the light.
There must be no object behind them

Size of Images for FMGE 2026 Application Form

The candidates can see below the specifications for the scanned images as mentioned in the instructions:

	Photograph	Signature	Thumb Impression
Specification	Colour photograph without borders Should not be older than 6 months Must have candidate's name and date of capturing at the bottom Must have a white background	Should be on a white paper Use black/ blue pen only Signature in capital letters will be rejected Must not contain any overwriting	Clear impression without borders Recent impression Must have a white background
Ideal dimensions	3.5 cm x 4.5 cm	6 cm x 3 cm	-
Acceptable format	.jpg/.jpeg/.image
Size	Up to 80 kb
Resolution	200 dpi

The candidates are suggested to adhere to the above guidelines to avoid application rejection.

Also Read: FMGE 2026 Exam Pattern

How to Apply for FMGE 2026 June Session?

DeskCalendar Registration: Apr ' 26

The NBEMS will release the information bulletin and notify all the compulsory things for the application form. The candidates will be required to fill the form in the manner stated in the brochure. The applicants can follow the process given below.

Go to natboard.edu.in.
Choose “FMGE 2026 June Session”
Click on “New Registration”
Read the instructions and close the window
Enter the following details
- Student’s name (Has to be entered twice)
- Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
- Gender (Male/Female/Transgender)
- Nationality (Indian/ Others)
- Mobile number
- Alternate mobile number
- Email Id (has to be entered twice)
- Enter Captcha and Submit
Application ID and password will be generated and sent to the registered email
Log in using the generated credentials
Go to Application Form
Fill the FMGE 2026 form
Pay the exam fee
Submit the form

The application fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any conditions.

FMGE 2026 Application Fee

The candidates will be required to pay the application fee to complete their application form. The NBEMS mention the application fee in the information bulletin. As per the previous year's record, the expected FMGE 2026 application fee is given below (in INR):

Examination Fee	GST 18%	TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE
5,250	945	6,195

The application fee will be mentioned in the information bulletin.

FMGE Registration 2026: Correction Window

The NBEMS will provide the FMGE 2026 correction facility to those candidates whose form will be rejected due to any error in the scanned image. Other than this, no corrections will be allowed . The FMGE application correction window will be available for 4 days.

The following information will not be allowed to be edited:

Name of the candidate
Date of birth
Gender
Mobile number
Email Id
Testing city
Nationality

FMGE 2026 Application Form: Frequently Asked questions (FAQs)

Check the latest FAQs related to FMGE 2026 application form:

Q: Can I change my email ID after submitting the FMGE registration form?

No, changing the email ID after FMGE registration is not permitted. Candidates are thus advised to register using a valid and active email ID only. NBE will open the FMGE 2026 correction window, where incorrect details can be modified on the official website. Details that cannot be edited using the FMGE correction windows are as follows:

Name of the candidate
Date of birth
Gender
Mobile number
Email Id
Testing city
Nationality

Q: Will FMGE exam held in offline mode?

No. FMGE 2026 exam will be held in computer-based mode. Each candidate will be provided a separate desktop at exam centre. Questions will have to be answered on screen. Registrations will be open on official website to submit application form for exam.

Q: Do I need to fill FMGE application form in a single go?

It is not necessary. Candidates can make registration and generate login ID and password one day and fill application form another day as well. However, candidates are advise to complete the process in a single day so that he/she may not waste another day for same work. Instead he/she can focus on preparation for FMGE. Online registration is mandatory to submit FMGE application form. Candidates have to pay INR 7,080 as exam fee to submit the application form. Without fee, application form will not be accepted by NBE. FMGE admit card is issue to candidates who apply successfully in the given deadline.

Q: Is there any concession for reserved category candidates in the FMGE registration fee?

No, there is no concession in fee for reserved category candidates. Applicants for FMGE 2026 need to pay a non-refundable registration fee of INR 6,195 irrespective of their category. Registration is mandatory to submit the FMGE application form online. Candidates have to submit applicants name, date of birth, gender, nationality, mobile number, Email ID etc. as part of registration.

Q: Can I fill out the application form for FMGE offline?

No, FMGE registration is an online process. Those who wish to apply for this examination have to fill out the application form in online mode only. Offline or any other mode of application will be rejected for the FMGE exam. The FMGE application process starts with registration, followed by filling in details in the application form, uploading documents, paying exam fee etc.