FMGE October 2026: Download admit card by October 27; exam on October 31

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is set to release the admit cards for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) October 2026 session on October 27, 2026. Eligible candidates will be able to download their hall tickets from the official website, natboard.edu.in, using their User ID and Password. The examination is scheduled to take place on October 31, 2026.

The FMGE is a mandatory screening test for Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India who have obtained their primary medical qualification from institutions outside India. Successfully clearing this examination is a prerequisite for registration with the National Medical Commission or a State Medical Council, enabling them to practice medicine in India. The October session in 2026 represents an additional examination cycle, providing an earlier opportunity for foreign medical graduates.

FMGE October 2026 Examination Schedule and Application Process

The FMGE October 2026 examination will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode on October 31, 2026. The exam is structured into two parts, both to be completed on the same day. The registration window for this session opened on September 11, 2026, at 5 PM, and concluded on September 25, 2026, at 11:55 PM. Following this, an application edit window was available from September 29 to 30, 2026, with a final selective edit window for deficient or incorrect images from October 3 to October 19, 2026. Candidates received their city intimation slips on October 20, 2026.

The examination fee for the October 2026 session was ₹5,250, with an additional 18% GST of ₹945, bringing the total payable fee to ₹6,195. NBEMS has clarified that admit cards will not be sent by post or email, requiring candidates to download them online. The results for the FMGE October 2026 session are scheduled to be declared by November 30, 2026.

Admit Card Requirements and Examination Guidelines

Candidates must download a clear printout of their FMGE October 2026 admit card and paste a current passport-sized photograph in the designated space. The photograph should be printed on high-quality paper with a minimum resolution of 600 dpi, feature a white background, and show at least 75% of the candidate’s face, measuring 35×45 mm in size. On the examination day, candidates are required to carry this printed admit card along with a valid, original photo ID proof to the exam center. Prohibited items in the examination hall include mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and any other electronic devices.

The FMGE exam comprises 300 multiple-choice questions, with a total of 300 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. To pass the examination, candidates must secure at least 150 out of 300 marks, which constitutes a 50 percent passing requirement. The examination is divided into two parts, each lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes, for a total duration of 5 hours.

Comparison with Previous and Upcoming Sessions

The FMGE examination is typically conducted twice a year, in June and December. The June 2026 session has already been completed, with its admit card released on June 24, 2026, and the exam held on June 28, 2026. The October 2026 session is an additional cycle, offering an earlier opportunity for foreign medical graduates. NBEMS has previously revised admit card timelines by a few days in past sessions due to technical or administrative issues.

Looking ahead, the tentative dates for the December 2026 session indicate that registration will open in the 2nd Week of October 2026 and close in the 4th Week of October 2026. Admit cards for the December session are tentatively scheduled for release in the 2nd Week of December 2026, with the examination date set for January 9, 2027. Candidates are cautioned against submitting multiple application forms for the FMGE 2026 examination.

Further reading

• FMGE October 2026 application correction deadline extended to October 23
• FMGE October 2026 exam city intimation slip released: download by October 31
• FMGE result: date and how to check Next step
• INI CET January 2027: Download admit card on October 26
• NEET UG 2026: Apply for private MBBS seats now; fees slashed up to 40%
• FMGE: complete exam guide

Written by Nishit Kumar

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