Foreign medical graduates planning to appear for the FMGE October 2026 session have until September 25, 2026 at 11:55 PM to submit their online application.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) opened registrations on September 11. The screening test is scheduled for October 31, 2026, with results due by November 30.
NBEMS has specifically advised candidates not to wait until the final hours, as applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted and last-minute technical or payment problems will not be grounds for an extension.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Started | September 11, 2026, 5 PM |
| Last Date to Apply | September 25, 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Application Edit Window | September 29–30, 2026 |
| Image Correction Window | October 3–19, 2026 |
| Last Date to Correct Document Deficiencies | October 21, 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Test City Information | October 20, 2026 |
| Admit Card | October 27, 2026 |
| FMGE Examination | October 31, 2026 |
| Result | By November 30, 2026 |
The dates above are from the official FMGE October 2026 Information Bulletin issued by NBEMS.
According to NBEMS, candidates must satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions before applying.
The main requirements include:
An Eligibility Certificate issued by NMC or the erstwhile MCI is required wherever applicable.
For Indian citizens or OCIs who obtained admission to a foreign primary medical qualification on or after May 2018, the qualifying NEET-UG result is treated as the Eligibility Certificate, subject to the applicable regulations.
Candidates should not assume eligibility simply because they hold a foreign medical degree. The qualification, admission conditions and required documents must comply with the applicable NMC/NBEMS rules.
The official NBEMS information bulletin lists the fee as:
| Fee Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Examination Fee | ₹3,940.68 |
| GST @ 18% | ₹709.32 |
| Total Payable | ₹4,650 |
Payment-gateway charges, if applicable, are additional.
The fee must be paid online through the payment gateway provided with the application using available methods such as UPI, credit card or debit card.
Candidates should check that the payment status appears as “S” for Successful. NBEMS states that the application process is not complete until successful payment is reflected in the application.
Applicants should prepare the required documents before starting the form.
Important documents include:
NBEMS requires the foreign medical qualification certificate to be duly apostilled or attested as prescribed. The document must also establish that the final qualifying examination result was declared on or before August 31, 2026.
The uploaded photograph must be recent and should not be more than three months old at the time of application submission.
Eligible candidates should apply only through the official NBEMS website.
The application process broadly involves:
NBEMS states that the FMGE application can only be submitted online through its website. Applications sent through any other mode or after the deadline will not be accepted.
Candidates who successfully submit the application and payment will receive an edit window from September 29 to September 30.
During this window, most information or documents can be corrected, except:
No new application or fee payment can be made during the correction window.
NBEMS will separately provide a selective edit window from October 3 to October 19 for candidates whose photograph, signature or thumb impression is found deficient.
Document deficiencies relating to areas such as the primary medical qualification, Embassy attestation/Apostille, Eligibility Certificate or citizenship proof can be rectified only up to October 21 at 11:55 PM.
Eligible candidates will be able to download their FMGE October 2026 admit card from the NBEMS website on October 27.
NBEMS will not send admit cards by post. Candidates are required to download the admit card through their login and carry a colour printout to the examination centre.
The exam itself will be held on October 31, 2026.
FMGE eligibility begins much earlier than the examination form. Indian students considering medicine abroad should check NMC requirements, course duration, clinical training, internship structure and the recognition status applicable to their chosen programme before taking admission.
iYou Global has already published a related guide comparing current foreign medical admission options across Georgia, Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, including important NMC considerations. MBBS Abroad Admissions 2026–27: Key Countries
This is a useful internal link to retain in the FMGE story because students and parents researching foreign medical education should understand the Indian licensing requirements before choosing an overseas medical university.
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