FMGE Result October 2026 not delayed, NBEMS sets Nov 30 deadline; candidates seek early release

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is likely to declare the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) October 2026 results by November 30, according to official information bulletin. Although several foreign medical graduates (FMGs) have taken to social media demanding an early announcement of the results and the release of the official answer key.

The FMGE October 2026 examination was conducted on October 31 in computer-based mode. The bulletin states that results are expected to be announced by November 30 on natboard.edu.in.

Several candidates have expressed concern over the wait for results, with some comparing the FMGE result timeline with that of the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test ( INI-CET ). The All FMGs Association (AFA), in a post on November 7, pointed out that INI-CET was conducted on November 1 and its results had been declared, while FMGE candidates were still awaiting their scores. A social media user also criticised NBEMS for not announcing the results during the Diwali celebrations stating that candidates had waited long enough.

When to expect FMGE answer key?

Candidates have also demanded the publication of official FMGE answer key, with some seeking access to all answer options for greater transparency in evaluation process.

Information bulletin clarifies that NBEMS will publish FMGE October 2026 answer key, and candidates will be able to access question ID numbers, correct answer key IDs and the response IDs through their applicant login on FMGE October 2026 index page. The marks awarded for each question, as per the prescribed evaluation scheme, will also be displayed.

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Candidates were allowed to challenge questions for technical errors, if any, by November 2, 2026. Such challenges had to be supported by relevant medical literature and submitted through the NBEMS Communication Web Portal using the candidate's registered email ID. Only bona fide candidates who appeared for the examination were eligible to raise objections.

FMGE October 2026 Result: Minimum qualifying marks, scorecard validity

Candidates must secure at least 150 marks out of 300 to qualify for FMGE 2026 October session examination. The result will be declared in the form of 'Pass' or 'Fail' and there will be no provision for re-evaluation, rechecking, re-totaling or the award of grace marks.

FMGE candidates will be able to download scorecards from official website using their login credentials upto six months from the date of result announcement. NBEMS has clarified that these are system-generated documents and can only be accessed by bona fide candidates through their applicant login.

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Qualified candidates will have to undergo in-person verification of their identity and credentials before receiving the pass certificate. The verification process will include fingerprint biometrics and Face ID. Qualified candidates are expected to receive their pass certificates tentatively within four weeks of the result declaration.

If a candidate fails to collect the certificate within six months, their candidature and result for the FMGE October 2026 session will be treated as cancelled.