FMGE October 2026: Applications for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination begin today; what is the last date? Find out here..
FMGE October 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the official notification for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) October 2026 session. This notification was issued on September 10, 2026. Along with this, the dates for the application process for eligible candidates wishing to appear for the exam have also been announced.
Candidates are advised to carefully read the official information bulletin before applying. It contains essential information regarding eligibility, application fees, and the overall conduct of the examination.
What are the application and examination dates?
The complete schedule for the application and examination for the October 2026 session is as follows:
Details | Date and Time
Availability of Information Bulletin | From 5 PM on September 11, 2026
Start of Online Application | From 5 PM on September 11, 2026
Last Date for Online Application | Until 11:55 PM on September 25, 2026
Date of Examination | October 31, 2026
Tentative Date for Declaration of Results | By November 30, 2026
What points should be kept in mind before applying?
NBEMS has asked candidates to carefully read the information bulletin before initiating the application process.
It is essential to understand the eligibility criteria and other necessary conditions before proceeding with the application.
Candidates must also pay special attention to the application deadline.
Applications submitted via any mode after 11:55 PM on September 25, 2026, will not be accepted.
Therefore, candidates are advised to avoid delaying their application until the last moment. It is better to complete the application early to avoid issues caused by technical glitches or high traffic during the final hours.
Key points for candidates at a glance:
The information bulletin will be available from 5 PM on September 11.
The application process will also commence at 5 PM on September 11. The application deadline is 11:55 PM on September 25, 2026.
The examination will be held on October 31, 2026.
The examination will be conducted in a computer-based format.
It is mandatory to read the information bulletin before applying.
The NBEMS helpdesk can be contacted for technical or payment-related issues.
Queries regarding eligibility and documents can be submitted via the official communication portal.
The result is scheduled to be released by November 30, 2026.
How will the examination be conducted?
The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) for the October 2026 session will be held on October 31, 2026. The exam will be conducted in a computer-based format.
NBEMS will conduct the exam at designated centers across the country; there will be no paper-based exam option.
Where should one contact for application or technical issues?
Candidates can utilize the NBEMS support system if they encounter technical issues or payment-related problems while filling out the application. For application and technical issues:
NBEMS Candidate Helpdesk: +91-7996165333
Complaints regarding payment failures or payment gateway issues can be lodged through the official candidate login. Candidates seeking information regarding eligibility or the validity of submitted documents can submit their queries via the official NBEMS communication web portal.
Where can official information be found?
NBEMS has advised candidates not to rely on unverified information or rumors circulating on social media. The official NBEMS website should be considered the primary source for exam-related information.
Candidates can also view verified information on official NBEMS social media accounts, including:
NBEMS on WhatsApp
NBEMS_Official on X
nbems_official on Instagram
NBEMS_Official on YouTube
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