FMGE October 2026: NBEMS extends application correction deadline to October 23
Vishnukumar V | October 22, 2026 | 08:13 PM IST | 1 min read
FMGE Application Form 2026: Candidates can rectify deficiencies in documents and images. Those who miss the deadline will be declared ineligible.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has extended the last date to correct deficiencies in application forms for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) October 2026 session. Candidates can submit deficient documents and update images until October 23, 2026, at 2 pm.
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According to the NBEMS notice, the earlier deadline to rectify deficiencies was October 21, 2026, at 11:55 pm. The extension gives candidates additional time to correct issues in their applications before the examination.
Candidates can access the document and image scrutiny portals through their applicant login on the official NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in.
FMGE October 2026: Correct application forms
NBEMS has specified separate portals for correcting deficiencies in documents and images.
- Document correction: Candidates must submit deficient documents through the Document Scrutiny Portal available via their applicant login.
- Image correction: Candidates must update deficient images through the Image Scrutiny Portal, also available through their applicant login.
The board has clarified that candidates can submit documents and update images only through the respective scrutiny portals.
NBEMS has warned that candidates who fail to rectify deficiencies by October 23 will be declared ineligible for the examination. No further opportunity to submit deficient documents or images will be provided. The board has also stated that admit cards will not be issued to candidates declared ineligible before the examination.
The FMGE October 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on October 31, 2026. The FMGE city intimation slip was released on October 20, 2026, while the admit card is scheduled to be issued on October 27, 2026. Candidates can download the city intimation slip and admit card through the official NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in, using their login credentials.
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