FMGE 2026: Application Form (Open), Exam Date (June 28), Syllabus, Pattern, Notification

Foreign Medical Graduate Examination 2026 ( FMGE )

DeskCalelnderRegistration - 21 Apr '26 - 11 May '26

Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Apr 21, 2026 19:22 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has released the Foreign Medical Graduates Exam 2026 information bulletin on its official website - nbe.edu.in. The Board notified all the information related to eligibility, dates, qualifying criteria, syllabus and pattern in the brochure. The candidates are advised to read it before filling the FMGE Registration form. The last date to apply online for the FMGE 2026 is May 11. 

The Board will also provide the application correction facility to the candidates from May 16 to 18. The candidates will be allowed to make changes in the images (uploaded during the application process) from May 21 to June 10. The City Intimation will be released on June 17 and the admit card will be released on June 24. The NBEMS will conduct the exam online as a Computer-Based Test on June 28. It is a screening exam and the Board will award the FMGE 2026 Pass Certificate after the declaration of the result. Only those students will be declared qualified who will secure at least 150 marks out of 300.

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Table of contents
  • What is FMGE Exam?
  • FMGE 2026 Dates - June Session
  • FMGE 2026 June Session Highlights
  • FMGE 2026 Registration/Application Form
  • FMGE 2026 Exam Dates
  • FMGE 2026 Admit Card
  • FMGE 2026 Exam Centres
  • FMGE Exam Syllabus 2026
  • FMGE 2026 Exam Pattern
  • FMGE 2026 Result
  • FMGE 2026 Cutoff Marks
  • FMGE 2026 Certificates
  • FMGE Preparation Tips
  • FMGE Question Papers
  • FMGE 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is FMGE Exam?

Foreign Medical Graduate Examination or FMGE, introduced through Screening Test Regulations 2002, is a screening examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) annually to check the eligibility of candidates who obtained their MBBS or equivalent degree from any foreign country.

FMGE certification is required to obtain the license to practice in India (for such candidates). Applicants must also note that FMGE is not an entrance test and cannot be used to seek admission to any institute. It is a licensing examination for foreign medical graduates. 

FMGE 2026 Dates - June Session

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of FMGE 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
21 Apr ' 26 - 11 May ' 26

FMGE 2026 Registration June Session

ONGOING
21 May ' 26 - 10 Jun ' 26

FMGE 2026 Application Correction (Images)

16 Jun ' 26 - 18 Jun ' 26

FMGE 2026 June Application Correction Dates

24 Jun ' 26 - 28 Jun ' 26

FMGE 2026 Admit Card

28 Jun ' 26

FMGE 2026 Exam June Session

Jul ' 26 - Aug ' 26

FMGE 2026 Result for June Session

TENTATIVE
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FMGE 2026 June Session Highlights

The table given below contains highlights of the FMGE 2026 Exam:

Particulars

Details

Name of the examination

Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE)

Conducting Body

National Board of Examinations

Level

Licensing examination

Frequency

Twice a year (June and December)

Mode

Online

Exam fee

5,250

Exam duration

Part A – 150 minutes

Part B – 150 minutes

Total marks

300

Total Questions

300

Marking scheme

+1 mark for the right answer

No negative marks

Language/medium of exam

English

Number of test cities

50

Official website

nbe.edu.in

Contact details

Helpline no--022 61087595

Email ID--fmgehelpdesk@natboard.edu.in

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FMGE 2026 Registration/Application Form

DeskCalendarRegistration: 21 Apr ' 26 - 11 May ' 26

The NBEMS has released the information bulletin and provided the list of documents and things required for the application form. The candidates can fill the form in the manner stated in the brochure. The applicants can follow the process given below.

  1. Go to natboard.edu.in.
  2. Choose “FMGE 2026 June Session”
  3. Click on “New Registration”
  4. Read the instructions and close the window
  5. Enter the following details
    • Student’s name
    • Date of Birth
    • Gender
    • Nationality
    • Mobile number
    • Alternate mobile number
    • Email Id
    • Enter Captcha and Submit
  6. Application number and password will be generated and sent to the registered email
  7. Log in using the above details
  8. Go to Applications
  9. Fill the FMGE 2026 form
  10. Pay the exam fee
  11. Submit the form

The application fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any conditions.

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FMGE 2026 Exam Dates

Students can check the exam calendar for the FMGE 2026 exam in the table given below:

FMGE Exam Events

Exam Dates (Tentative)

FMGE 2026 Registration begins

21-Apr-2026

FMGE 2026 Registration ends

11-May-2026

FMGE 2026 admit card for the June session

24-Jun-2026

FMGE 2026 Exam

24-Jun-2026

FMGE 2026 June session result

24-Jul-2026

The above FMGE exam dates are tentative and will be revised on the release of the information bulletin.

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FMGE 2026 Admit Card

DeskCalendarAdmit Card: 24 Jun ' 26 - 28 Jun ' 26

The NBEMS will release the FMGE admit card on June 24. The hall ticket will contain the details like the candidate's name, date of birth, exam time, and schedule. Applicants can download the hall ticket by entering their login details.

Documents to Carry

The candidates are advised to visit the exam centre with the following documents. 

  • Admit Card
  • Original ID proof (PAN card/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhar Card /Driving License)

FMGE 2026 Exam Shift Timing 

Candidates can see below the time notified for the exam:

Activity

Part A (9 AM-11:30 PM)

Part B (2:00 PM- 4:30 PM)

Entry to the exam hall begins

07:00 am

12:00 pm

Last entry into the exam hall 

08:30 am

01:30 pm

The candidate is provided with login access

08:45 am

01:45 pm

The candidate can log in to the test and proceed to read the exam instructions

08:50 am

01:50 pm

Exam begins

09:00 am

02:00 pm

Exam ends

11:30 am

04:30 pm

The exam will be conducted online on June 28.

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FMGE 2026 Exam Centres

NBE released the list of exam centres for the FMGE 2026 June session along with the information brochure. Students can check the list of FMGE 2026 centres for the June session given in the table below:

Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar

Ajmer

Aligarh

Agartala

Aizwal

Bikaner

Bengaluru

Bhopal

Bhubaneshwar

Coimbatore

Chandigarh/Mohali

Chennai

Dehradun

Delhi/NCR

Ernakulum

Guwahati

Gangtok

Hamirpur

Hyderabad

Imphal

Jammu

Jodhpur

Kannur

Kohima

Kolkata

Kollam

Kottayam

Kozhikode

Lucknow

Madurai

Meerut

Mehsana

Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane

Muzaffarnagar

Medgaon

Nagpur

Naharlagun

Pune

Patiala

Patna

Roorkee

Raipur

Ranchi

Shillong

Srinagar

Thrissur

Tiruchirappalli

Thiruvananthapuram

Visakhapatnam

Vellore

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FMGE Exam Syllabus 2026

Knowing the syllabus of FMGE 2026 helps the students prepare for the exam. Along with knowing the FMGE 2026 syllabus, one must have an understanding of the categorisation of topics (FMGE pre and para-clinical subject distribution) and the number of questions asked from those sections in the exam. It will help them to prepare the strategy that which particular sections need to focus better to ace the exam with flying colors. 

Some of the popular sections that comprise the FMGE syllabus are given below:

  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Pathology
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Pharmacology
  • General Surgery
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Radiotherapy
  • Paediatrics

FMGE Pre and Para Clinical Subject Distribution

Pre & Para Clinical Subjects  
Physiology 17
Biochemistry 17
Anatomy 17
Pathology 13
Microbiology 13
Pharmacology 13
Forensic Medicine 10
Total 100
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FMGE 2026 Exam Pattern

The NBEMS released the exam pattern in the information bulletin. As per the information bulletin, there will be two papers in the FMGE 2026 exam. The candidates will be required to clear both papers. The language of the paper will be English only. 

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FMGE 2026 Result

DeskCalendarResult: 16 Jun ' 26 - 18 Jun ' 26

The FMGE result 2026 will be released in July. The exam will be conducted online as a Computer-Based Test(CBT) at the designated exam centres across the nation. The FMGE 2026 result will mention the following

  • Roll number, 
  • Marks secured (out of 300) 
  • Qualifying status.

To qualify the exam, the candidate must score 150 marks (50 per cent) out of 300. Such candidates who clear the exam become eligible to get the provisional registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council (SMC).

The FMGE Results (Pass/Fail) for eligible candidates will be displayed on the NBEMS website. There is no provision for re-totalling/re-evaluation/ award of grace marks in the exam. Only qualified candidates will be able to download the scorecard using their user ID and password. 

Earlier, the FMGE 2025 result (December session) was published online at the official admission portal on January 29, 2026. NBE doesn't send the result to any candidate at their postal address or email ID. The scorecards will also be provided to the candidates around a week after the declaration of the results.

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FMGE 2026 Cutoff Marks

The FMGE exam is a screening exam only and the candidates who secure 150 or more marks in the exam will be declared as qualified to get the FMGE certificate and the MCI registration certificate to practice in India. These qualifying marks are popularly known as the FMGE cutoff.

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FMGE 2026 Certificates

The NBEMS will award the FMGE 2026 certificate to the qualified candidates only. The applicants will be required to collect this certificate in person within 4 weeks from the declaration of result. The authority will also verify the academic certificates of the candidate.

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FMGE Preparation Tips

Students who want to ace FMGE exam with flying colors must prepare thoroughly. Various components help students to prepare for FMGE exam. Some of them are given below: 

  • Complete the syllabus at least 2 times before the exam.
  • Know FMGE exam pattern and accordingly attempt the question paper.
  • Since exam does not have negative marking hence one must attempt all questions that are asked in the exam.
  • Solve FMGE mock test to increase chances of qualifying exam.
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FMGE Question Papers

Students who want to appear in exam must note that solving a question paper helps a lot. By solving the FMGE previous year question papers, applicants will be able to understand the trends and types of questions asked in the exam. Candidates must note that after a couple of years, questions are repeated in the exam. Hence, by solving FMGE previous year sample papers, one can increase their chances of qualifying exam. It will also help them in other exams that share somewhat same syllabus as FMGE. 

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FMGE 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the FMGE 2026 exam:

Q:   Can I pursue a master's degree from India if I don't clear FMGE?
A: 

No, it is mandatory to clear FMGE if you have completed your undergraduate medical degree programme from outside India. However, candidates with an undergraduate medical degree from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United States of America or the United Kingdom, are exempted from FMGE. They need not to appear for FMGE exam for pursuing Masters in medical field. Candidates have to apply on the official website, NBE. Edu. In to register and submit application for the exam.

Q:   What is FMGE 2026 result time?
A: 

The NBEMS will release the FMGE 2026 results on the official website. According to the notification, the FMGE result will be out in the last week of August 2026, for the June session and the last week of January. 2027, for the December session exam.

Q:   How many questions will be asked in FMGE exam?
A: 

According to the official notification, a total of 300 questions are asked in the FMGE exam. Though students will have to solve 150-150 questions seperately. There will be a time interval between both these exams. The nature of questions which will be asked in the FMGE exam will be of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). 

Q:   Do I have to pay any fees if I want to download the FMGE admit card again?
A: 

No, there is no fee for downloading the admit card again. Candidates can download the admit card free of cost, as many times as they want to do so. Once the application process concludes and the applicant has paid the fee, he/she is eligible to download the NBE-issued FMGE admit card last till the exam date.

Q:   Will FMGE pass certificate be issued online or offline?
A: 

FMGE pass certificate are issued offline. Those who qualified FMGE June session 2026 will have to be in-person at the office of NBE to collect the certificate. 

The authorities will issue FMGE certificates in offline mode only. Students are advised to download the certificate from the official website. The official dates for FMGE certificates for June session are yet to be out and it will be updated once it is out. 

Q:   How can candidate download entry slip to collect FMGE pass certificate?
A: 

The entry slip can be downloaded from the official website by providing details such as roll number and date of birth. The NBEMS released a notification on the official website which states that students will be able to download their FMGE pass certificate from the official website. Along with it, it will also comprise the time duration during which the FMGE 2025 certificate can be downloaded. 

Q:   Will the admit card of FMGE 2026 be sent by post?
A: 

No, the admit cards will not be sent by post or email to any candidate. They have to be downloaded from the official website only. The FMGE 2026 admit card will be issued after the registration process concludes. Candidates will be able to download the FMGE 2026 hall ticket from the official website. 

Q:   What is the total score required in FMGE exam?
A: 

The FMGE exam has 300 MCQs worth 300 marks. Each correct answer gives 1 mark, and there is no negative marking. The exam is divided into two sections, Part A and Part B; each section is of 2 and a half hours. To pass, one must score 150 out of 300.

Q:   How to clear FMGE exam in the first attempt?
A: 

Go through the following points to know the tips to crack the FMGE exam on your first attempt. 

  • Study all MBBS subjects, separate preparation into Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical sections, and follow the NBE syllabus. 
  • Practice MCQs from high‑weight subjects and topics. 
  • Practise full‑length mock tests to adjust to the 300-question paper. 
  • Since there is no negative marking, attempt all questions to maximise the score.
Q:   What is the FMGE cut‑off to get admission to preferred courses?
A: 

The FMGE cutoff is released once the FMGE results are released. Once the FMGE cutoff is out, those who beat the cutoff list will be called for the counselling process. Students must score a minimum of 150 out of 300 to be able to beat the cutoff.

Q:   What is the FMGE syllabus?
A: 

The FMGE syllabus is based on the complete MBBS syllabus. Students must include pre‑clinical, para‑clinical, and clinical subjects as given below. 

  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Pathology
  • Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Obstetrics–Gynaecology
  • Pediatrics
  • ENT
  • Ophthalmology
Q:   How to prepare for the FMGE entrance exam?
A: 

Here are the points that can help students prepare for the FMGE Entrance exam. 

  • Use MBBS books for FMGE preparation. 
  • Practice MCQs daily and focus on clinical subjects with high weightage.
  • There is no negative marking, attempt every question.
  • Take multiple mock tests to understand the timing of the two 150-question parts.
Q:   How do I contact the FMGE helpdesk?
A: 

Applicants while filling application form or during admit card or result checking if face any issue are advised to contact the authorities by calling on - +91-7996165333 or they can also contact the authorities by emaling them on the Email ID--fmgehelpdesk@natboard.edu.in. 

 

Q:   Will NBE extend FMGE application form submission date?
A: 

NBE generally doesnt extent the FMGE application deadline. However, the final decision to extends date rests with NBE. The date is extended in special case. Candidates are advise to apply on time and don't wait for the last moment. FMGE 2025 registration can be done on the official website, nbe.edu.in. It must be note only online application form will be accepted for FMGE 2025 June session. Candidates should fill details in the application form and submit it in the given deadline. 

Q:   What is the result declaration date for FMGE ?
A: 

The FMGE June session result will be declared in the last week of August 2026. The result will be released online in PDF form. It must be noted that the result of a particular session will be valid for that session only. Candidates have to score the minimum cut-off to qualify for the exam.

The minimum cut-off is 50 per cent marks, i.e., 150 out of 300. Qualified candidates will have to download the scorecard for FMGE 2026 from the official website.

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