NBEMS FMGE October 2026: Registration Begins September 11, Exam on October 31

FMGE October 2026 registration: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) today released the registration schedule for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) October 2026 session. Candidates seeking to appear for the exam can check the official notification on the NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in.

Key Dates for FMGE October 2026

As per the released schedule, the registration process will begin on September 11 at 5 pm, with the last date to submit the application form set as September 25, 2026. The examination itself will be conducted on October 31, 2026, in a computer-based format at various centres across the country.

Why a Third Attempt This Year?

This marks the third FMGE attempt in 2026, coming after protests from students who had appeared for the earlier June exam. NBEMS has stated that this additional October session is aimed at giving eligible foreign medical graduates an earlier opportunity to appear for the screening test, rather than making them wait for the next regularly scheduled cycle.

Exam Pattern

The FMGE October 2026 exam will consist of a single paper with 300 multiple-choice questions, administered through a computer network and conducted only in English. Each question will carry four response options, and candidates will need to select the correct, best, or most appropriate answer.

Candidates will also have the option to mark questions for review — whether attempted or not — allowing them to revisit those questions before time runs out for that section.

Application Fee

The examination fee for FMGE October 2026 has been set as follows:

How to Register for FMGE October 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to complete their registration:

1. Visit the official NBEMS website — natboard.edu.in
2. Click on the FMGE October 2026 registration link on the homepage
3. Register and log in to the candidate account
4. Fill in the application form and upload the required details/documents
5. Pay the prescribed application fee
6. Submit the completed application form
7. Download the confirmation page and retain a copy for future reference

Important Note on Multiple Applications

Candidates should note that only one application form can be submitted for FMGE October 2026. If a candidate ends up submitting more than one application, NBEMS may issue an admit card only for the application with the higher-order application ID. The Commission may cancel the remaining applications and forfeit the corresponding fee, so candidates should be careful to avoid duplicate submissions.

When Will the Result Be Declared?

The FMGE October 2026 result is scheduled to be declared by November 30, 2026, giving candidates roughly a month’s gap between the exam and the result announcement.

Why This Matters?

FMGE serves as the mandatory screening test for foreign medical graduates seeking to practice medicine in India, making it a critical gateway exam for thousands of Indian students who pursue their MBBS degrees abroad. The addition of this third session in 2026 — introduced specifically in response to student protests — reflects an accommodation by NBEMS to reduce the waiting period for eligible candidates rather than forcing them into the standard exam cycle.

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