
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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- 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)
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
| Dates | Upcoming 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 |
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 |
FMGE 2026 Registration/Application Form
Registration: 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.
- Go to natboard.edu.in.
- Choose “FMGE 2026 June Session”
- Click on “New Registration”
- Read the instructions and close the window
- Enter the following details
- Student’s name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Nationality
- Mobile number
- Alternate mobile number
- Email Id
- Enter Captcha and Submit
- Application number and password will be generated and sent to the registered email
- Log in using the above details
- Go to Applications
- Fill the FMGE 2026 form
- Pay the exam fee
- Submit the form
The application fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any conditions.
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.
FMGE 2026 Admit Card
Admit 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.
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 |
FMGE 2026 Exam Pattern
FMGE 2026 Result
Result: 16 Jun ' 26 - 18 Jun ' 26
FMGE 2026 Cutoff Marks
FMGE 2026 Certificates
FMGE Preparation Tips
FMGE Question Papers
FMGE 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.