Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) October 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially released the information bulletin and schedule for the Foreign Medical Graduate. Established as a compulsory screening assessment pursuant to the Screening Test Regulations 2002, the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) enables Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have earned a primary medical Graduate (MBSS or equivalent degree) from an overseas institution to obtain permanent or provisional registration with the National Medical Commission or any State Medical Council.
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Eligible Applicants must submit their application online through the official NBEMS portal at https://nbe.edu.in/ between 11.09.2026 at 05.00 PM and 25.09.2026 at 11.55 PM. Candidates must carefully review the updated guidelines, adhere to strict application deadlines, and ensure compliance with all documentation protocols to successfully appear for the computer-based test scheduled for 31.10.2026.
FMGE October 2026 Current Notification [Quick Summary]
| Conducting Body: NBEMS – National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences |
| Exam Name: FMGE October 2026 – Foreign Medical Graduate Examination |
| Exam Centers in India: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 11.09.2026 at 05.00 PM |
| Last Date: 25.09.2026 at 11.55 PM |
| Language of Examination: English |
| Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Date of Examination: 31.10.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://nbe.edu.in/ |
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Eligibility to Appear in FMGE October 2026:
- Candidates must hold Indian citizenship or status as an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Foreign nationals (except Nepalese citizens without OCI) are generally not eligible unless holding specific OCI status.
- Applicants must have completed and passed their Primary Medical Qualification (MBSS or equivalent degree) on or prior to 31.08.2026, and submit official proof of passing.
- Applicants who obtained admission to a foreign medical institution on or after May 2018 must have mandatorily qualified National Eligibility Entrance Test NEET (UG), which serves as the eligibility certificate. Candidates who took admission on or after November 18, 2021, must comply strictly with the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021.
Selection Process:
- Computer-Based Examination
- Credential Verification
Exam Centers in Tamil Nadu:
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Madurai
- Salem
- Tiruchirappalli
- Tirunelveli
- Vellore
Examination Fee:
- For All Applicants – Rs. 4,650/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the NBEMS website (https://nbe.edu.in/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 11.09.2026 at 05.00 PM and end on 25.09.2026 at 11.55 PM.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 11.09.2026 at 05.00 PM
- Last date for Submission of Application: 25.09.2026 at 11.55 PM
- Edit Window: 29.09.2026 to 30.09.2026
- Selective Edit Window: 03.10.2026 to 19.10.2026
- Test City Intimation: 20.10.2026
- Document Rectification Portal Deadline: Up to 21.10.2026 at 11:55 PM
- Admit Card Issuance: 27.10.2026
- Demo Test AvailabilityTentatively from: 22.10.2026 onwards
- Examination Date: 31.10.2026
- Question Challenge Window: Up to 02.11.2026
- Declaration of Results: By 30.11.2026
FMGE October 2026 Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of FMGE October 2026: Website Link |
| Information Bulletin for FMGE October 2026: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for FMGE October 2026: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- When is the FMGE October 2026 exam?
- The examination is scheduled to be conducted on October 31, 2026.
- Is there any negative marking in the FMGE exam?
- No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers
- Is there negative marking?
- No, there is no negative marking