FMGE October 2026 application correction deadline extended to October 23

In short

The deadline for FMGE October 2026 candidates to rectify deficiencies in documents and images has been extended until October 23, 2026.
This extension applies to the special one-time additional attempt of the FMGE October 2026 session.
The FMGE October 2026 examination is scheduled for October 31, 2026, with results expected by November 30, 2026.
Admit cards for the examination will be released on October 27, 2026.
Candidates can contact NBEMS Candidate Care Support at +91-7996165333 for application-related queries.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has extended the deadline for candidates to rectify deficiencies in their documents and images for the FMGE October 2026 examination. Candidates now have until October 23, 2026, to complete these corrections.

This extension pertains to the FMGE October 2026 session, which has been introduced by NBEMS as a special one-time additional attempt. This session was scheduled in response to issues and protests raised by candidates who participated in the June 2026 FMGE exams, aiming to enable them to qualify the screening test earlier.

Application and Correction Window Details

The registration process for the FMGE October 2026 session commenced on September 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with the final application submission date being September 25, 2026, at 11:55 PM. Following the initial application period, a selective edit window for deficient photo, signature, and thumb impression was open from October 3 to October 19, 2026.

The portal for deficient document corrections was originally slated to close on October 21, 2026, at 11:55 PM. However, NBEMS has now extended this specific deadline to October 23, 2026. The total examination fee for FMGE October 2026 is Rs. 6,195, which includes an exam fee of Rs. 5,250 and Rs. 945 for GST. Official websites for application and information are nbe.edu.in and natboard.edu.in.

FMGE October 2026 Examination Schedule & Details
Details / Activity	Official Schedule
Publication of Detailed Information Bulletin	September 11, 2026
Online Registration Starts	September 11, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Last Date of Application and Registration	September 25, 2026 (till 11:55 PM)
Date of FMGE October 2026 Examination	October 31, 2026
Result Declaration	By November 30, 2026
Total Examination Fee to be Paid	Rs. 6,195 (Rs. 5,250 Exam Fee + Rs. 945 GST)
Mode of Examination	one-day computer-based

Examination Schedule and Important Dates

The FMGE October 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on October 31, 2026, in a computer-based mode. Test city intimations were sent via email on October 20, 2026. Admit cards for eligible candidates will be released on October 27, 2026. Candidates are required to carry a printed colour copy of the barcoded/QR-coded admit card and one original, valid government photo ID to the examination hall.

The reporting counter for the examination closes 30 minutes before each part of the exam begins, specifically at 8:30 AM for Part I and 1:30 PM for Part II. The results for the FMGE October 2026 session are expected to be declared by November 30, 2026. For any application-related queries, candidates can contact NBEMS Candidate Care Support at +91-7996165333.

FMGE October 2026 Important Dates
Event	Official date
Selective edit window (deficient photo, signature, thumb impression)	3–19 October 2026
Test city intimation	20 October 2026
Deficient document portal closes	21 October 2026, 11:55 PM
Admit card released	27 October 2026
Exam	Saturday, 31 October 2026
Result	By 30 November 2026

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