Latest status
| Event | Date / status |
|---|---|
| Online application | 11-25 September 2026 (closed) |
| Application edit window | 29-30 September 2026 (closed) |
| Admit card | 27 October 2026 |
| Examination | 31 October 2026 (CBT) |
| Result declaration | By 30 November 2026 |
Who the exam is for
- Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) holding a primary medical qualification from outside India.
- Candidates must possess the Eligibility Certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) to apply.
- Qualifying FMGE is required before registration with the NMC or a State Medical Council to practise in India.
Exam pattern and fee
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test at centres across India |
| Paper | Single paper, 300 multiple-choice questions, English only |
| Fee | Rs. 5,250 + 18% GST (Rs. 945) = Rs. 6,195 total |
Official links
Sources & verification
Checked natboard.edu.in on 9 Oct 2026 (NBEMS official portal). Confirmed the additional FMGE October 2026 session: exam 31 Oct 2026, admit card 27 Oct 2026, result by 30 Nov 2026, per NBEMS official notices; the January 2027 session deferred to later Jan/Feb 2027.
Frequently asked questions
When is the FMGE October 2026 exam?
31 October 2026, conducted by NBEMS as a computer-based test.
When will the FMGE October 2026 admit card be released?
On 27 October 2026, on the NBEMS website natboard.edu.in.
When will the FMGE October 2026 result be declared?
By 30 November 2026, as per the NBEMS schedule.
What happened to the FMGE January 2027 session?
The session earlier scheduled for 9 January 2027 has been deferred to a later date in January or February 2027; NBEMS will notify the revised date separately.
Where is the official notification?
On natboard.edu.in, the official website of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences.





