Archive · 11 Sep 2026
FMGE October 2026 Registration Opens; Exam Set For October 31
The FMGE is a test for Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India who studied medicine in another country.
It helps them seek medical registration in India.
Registration for the October 2026 test opened on September 11.
Students must apply online by September 25.
The test will take place on October 31.
The application costs Rs 4,650.
Applicants must upload the required medical, identity and citizenship documents.
Some applicants must also have qualified NEET.
The results are expected by November 30, 2026.
NBEMS opened online registration for the FMGE October 2026 session on September 11, 2026.
Eligible candidates can apply through natboard.edu.in until September 25, 2026, at 11:55 PM.
The examination will be held on October 31, with results expected by November 30, 2026.
The total application fee is Rs 4,650, including 18% GST and excluding any payment gateway charges.
Applicants must meet citizenship, foreign medical qualification, document-attestation and applicable NEET requirements.
- Who
- Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India with qualifying primary medical degrees from foreign institutions.
- What
- NBEMS has opened registration for the October 2026 Foreign Medical Graduate Examination.
- When
- Applications are open from September 11 through September 25, 2026; the examination is scheduled for October 31, 2026.
- Where
- Applications must be submitted online through the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences website, natboard.edu.in.
- Why
- The FMGE is required for eligible foreign medical graduates seeking provisional or permanent registration with the National Medical Commission or a State Medical Council.
- Registration window
- September 11, 2026, from 5 PM, to September 25, 2026, until 11:55 PM
- Examination date
- October 31, 2026
- Result deadline
- By November 30, 2026
- Application fee
- Rs 4,650, including Rs 709.32 GST
- Final qualification deadline
- The primary medical qualification result must be declared by August 31, 2026
- Document deadline
- Deficient document submission or rectification is allowed until October 21, 2026, at 11:55 PM
- Test frequency
- NBEMS will conduct the FMGE three times a year