FMGE October 2026 application starts tomorrow; NBEMS to hold foreign medical graduate exam thrice a year

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will begin the FMGE October 2026 exam application form filling process from tomorrow, September 11. For the first time, NBEMS will conduct FMGE 2026 thrice a year, on October 31.

According to the NBEMS notice, FMGE October 2026 exam application submission will begin at 5 pm tomorrow, and the deadline for form filling is September 25. NBE will also issue a separate brochure for the FMGE October 2026 session exam.

NBEMS will announce the FMGE October 2026 result by or on November 30.

The Foreign Medical Graduate Exam (FMGE) is being held for the third time this year following concerns raised by students over the low pass rate and difficulty level of the June session paper.

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FMGE June 2026 session with low pass rate

FMGs alleged that the FMGE June 2026 session's difficulty level was affected by video-based questions, technical glitches, poor conditions at the centre and other factors.

However, the three-member panel formed by NBEMS did not recommend grace marks but suggested several changes to the exam, such exam thrice a year, reducing the application fee, and improving centre infrastructure, among others.

Over 36,000 students appeared for the FMGE June 2026 session exam. Candidates will be able to apply for the October session on the official website at natboard.edu.in.