FMGE October 2026
● EXAM 31 OCT 2026 CONDUCTED BY NBEMSLast updated — Oct 2026 · checked against the official NBEMS (Natboard) notification
The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is the screening test every Indian citizen or OCI with a medical degree from outside India must pass to register and practise medicine in India. It is conducted by NBEMS — and is now held three times a year. The current session is FMGE October 2026: the exam is on 31 October 2026, admit cards were released on 27 October 2026, and the result is due by 30 November 2026. The next (December) cycle is tentatively scheduled with its exam on 9 January 2027. Fees, pattern and the crucial document specs below are from the official FMGE Information Bulletin.
FMGE — Key Dates
October 2026 session dates from NBEMS; the December cycle exam date is tentative.
| FMGE Oct 2026 admit card | 27 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| FMGE Oct 2026 exam | 31 Oct 2026 |
| FMGE Oct 2026 result | By 30 Nov 2026 |
| FMGE Dec 2026 exam (tentative) | 9 Jan 2027 |
| FMGE Jun 2026 exam | 28 Jun 2026 |
| FMGE Jun 2026 result | 29 Jul 2026 (declared) |
Only trust dates printed in the FMGE Information Bulletin on natboard.edu.in. FMGE is now conducted three times a year (June, October and December cycles).
FMGE Eligibility
In plain words — FMGE eligibility is document-driven; most rejections happen here.
You must be an Indian citizen or OCI holding a primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) from outside India, recognised for enrolment as a medical practitioner in the country where it was awarded, and finalised/confirmed by the concerned Indian Embassy. You also need the Eligibility Certificate issued by NMC/MCI under the applicable regulations, unless you fall in an exempted admission window.
Under the FMGL Regulations 2021, the degree must meet the duration, subjects, clinical training and medium rules (including the internship/ clerkship conditions) — read the bulletin's eligibility section before paying the fee, because NBEMS does not refund fees for ineligible applications.
- Indian citizen / OCI with a foreign primary medical qualification
- Degree confirmed by the Indian Embassy of that country
- NMC Eligibility Certificate (where applicable)
- Degree pattern compliant with FMGL Regulations 2021
FMGE Exam Pattern
One day, two parts, a hard pass mark — and no negative marking.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Part A | 150 MCQs · 153 minutes |
| Part B | 150 MCQs · 153 minutes |
| Total | 300 MCQs · single day |
| Pass mark | 150 out of 300 (50%) |
| Negative marking | None |
| Result validity | No limit on attempts; the pass certificate does not expire |
There is no grace-mark provision and no re-evaluation of answers — NBEMS states this explicitly in the bulletin.
FMGE Syllabus — What to Study
Official blueprint from the FMGE Information Bulletin — Part A (pre- and para-clinical) carries 100 marks and Part B (clinical) 200 marks, distributed subject-wise as below.
Part A — Pre & Para-Clinical (100 marks)
- Anatomy 17 · Physiology 17 · Biochemistry 17
- Pathology 13 · Microbiology 13 · Pharmacology 13 · Forensic Medicine 10
Part B — Clinical (200 marks)
- Medicine 33 · Surgery 32 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology 30 · Community Medicine 30
- Paediatrics 15 · Ophthalmology 15 · ENT 15
- Psychiatry 5 · Dermatology & STD 5 · Radiotherapy 5 · Anaesthesiology 5 · Orthopaedics 5 · Radiodiagnosis 5
This subject-wise distribution is the blueprint printed in the FMGE Information Bulletin — use that, not coaching-site tables.
FMGE Photo, Signature & Thumb Specs (Official NBEMS Spec)
NBEMS image rules are strict and checked twice — a real-time photo is also captured during the application. These specs are from the official FMGE bulletin.
Defective images get a final edit window — after that, applications are rejected and the admit card is not issued. Do not wear spectacles in the photo unless you wear them constantly, and no caps or attested photos.
How to Apply for FMGE
How the FMGE application works (October 2026 cycle).
- 1Read the FMGE Information Bulletin on natboard.edu.in end to end
- 2Register on the NBEMS application portal and fill the form
- 3Upload photograph, signature and thumb impression in the exact specs, and capture the real-time photo
- 4Upload your Eligibility Certificate, degree and passport documents
- 5Pay the fee — ₹4,650 in total
- 6Use the edit window / final edit window to fix any deficient images or documents
- 7Download the admit card and appear in both parts on the exam day
NBEMS issues deficiency notices for documents too — check your email and the portal during the correction windows.
Documents Required — With Sizes
FMGE is the most document-heavy NBEMS application — the bulletin's document annexure is final. Keep embassy attestation timelines in mind.
- Photograph Up to 80 KB · JPG
- Signature 80 KB · JPG
- Left thumb impression Up to 80 KB · 200 DPI
- Eligibility Certificate from NMC
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS) degree certificate — embassy-attested as required
- Passport — all pages as required in the bulletin
- Class 10 + 12 certificates (PCB) — for eligibility verification
- Photo ID — Aadhaar / PAN / Passport
FMGE — Pass Mark (Official Rule)
FMGE is a qualifying screening test, not a rank-based admission exam.
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Pass mark | 150 out of 300 marks (50%) |
| Percentile / rank | Not applicable — pass/fail only |
| Attempts | No limit |
After passing FMGE you apply for provisional/permanent registration with NMC/State Medical Council and complete the required internship in India as per FMGL rules.
FMGE — Frequently Asked Questions
When is the FMGE October 2026 exam?
On 31 October 2026. Admit cards were released on 27 October 2026 and the result is due by 30 November 2026. The next (December) cycle's exam is tentatively scheduled for 9 January 2027.
What is the FMGE pass mark?
150 out of 300 marks (50%). FMGE has 300 MCQs in two parts of 150, with no negative marking. There is no grace mark and no re-evaluation.
What is the FMGE application fee?
For the October 2026 cycle the total application fee is ₹4,650. Higher figures circulating from older bulletins (₹6,089 / ₹35,481) do not apply to this cycle.
What is the photo size for the FMGE form?
Photograph up to 80 KB (JPG/JPEG, white background), signature 80 KB, and left thumb impression up to 80 KB at 200 DPI — and a real-time photograph is also captured during the application. These are NBEMS's official specs from the FMGE bulletin.
Who needs to take FMGE?
Indian citizens and OCIs who obtained their primary medical qualification (MBBS) from outside India and want to practise medicine in India — subject to the FMGL Regulations 2021. You also need the NMC Eligibility Certificate where applicable.
How many attempts are allowed for FMGE?
There is no limit on FMGE attempts, and the pass certificate does not expire. After passing, you complete the internship requirement in India and register with NMC/State Medical Council.
How many times a year is FMGE held?
Three times a year — the June, October and December cycles. The October 2026 exam is on 31 October 2026 (result by 30 November 2026); the December cycle exam is tentatively scheduled for 9 January 2027.