Archive · 19 Aug 2026
FMGE 2026 Candidates Seek Fairness as NBEMS Reviews Exam Concerns
Some students who took the FMGE 2026 exam say the test was unusually difficult.
They also reported video questions, computer problems and poor facilities at some centres.
A student association met officials from NBEMS to discuss these concerns.
The students want their answers judged fairly.
They are also asking for extra marks if technical or other problems affected them.
They want the answer key so they can estimate their scores.
NBEMS asked for 24 hours to study the video-question and compensation issues.
Earlier, the board said an expert committee would review complaints about the exam’s difficulty.
The government said video questions had been shown in a practice demo before the exam.
FMGE candidates have raised concerns about the paper’s difficulty, video-based questions and technical problems.
AIMSA-FMSW met National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences officials on Tuesday to discuss the complaints.
NBEMS has sought 24 hours to examine concerns about video questions and compensatory marks.
Candidates are seeking a fair evaluation, compensatory marks and the FMGE 2026 answer key.
The government said video questions appeared in the official demo test and reported a June 2026 pass rate of 12.78%.
- Who
- FMGE candidates, AIMSA-FMSW and officials of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences.
- What
- Candidates raised concerns about the exam’s difficulty, video-based questions, technical glitches, facilities and possible compensatory marks.
- When
- The delegation met NBEMS officials on Tuesday; the government’s Lok Sabha response was issued on August 7.
- Why
- Candidates are seeking a fair evaluation and compensation for reported problems during the examination.
Candidates’ concerns and demands
NBEMS and government response
Exam difficulty
Candidates’ concerns and demands
Candidates say the FMGE was difficult and are seeking a fair evaluation and, for affected candidates, compensatory marks.
NBEMS and government response
NBEMS said an expert committee would examine concerns about the difficulty level and submit findings within two weeks.
Video-based questions
Candidates’ concerns and demands
Candidates questioned the unexpected video-based questions and their handling during the examination.
NBEMS and government response
The government said video-based questions were included in the official demo test provided before the June 2026 FMGE.
Pass rate and answer key
Candidates’ concerns and demands
Candidates are asking for the FMGE 2026 answer key to check their responses and estimate their scores.
NBEMS and government response
The government said the June 2026 pass rate was 12.78%, while NBEMS had not issued a fresh statement after Tuesday’s meeting.
- Exam
- Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) 2026
- Student association
- All India Medical Students' Association - Foreign Medical Students' Wing (AIMSA-FMSW)
- Board response
- NBEMS sought 24 hours to examine concerns about video-based questions and compensatory marks.
- Earlier review
- NBEMS had said an expert committee would examine concerns about the exam’s difficulty and report within two weeks.
- Video questions
- The government said such questions were included in the official demo test available before the June 2026 FMGE.
- June 2026 pass rate
- The government reported a pass rate of 12.78%, correcting the previously cited figure of 12.40%.
- Candidate demands
- Candidates are seeking the answer key, fair evaluation and compensatory marks for those affected.