NBEMS Announces Third FMGE 2026 Session Scheduled for October

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially announced a significant shift in the scheduling of the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE). Moving forward, the board will conduct the screening test three times a year, providing candidates with an additional opportunity to qualify. This change marks a departure from the previous biannual format, aiming to offer greater flexibility for foreign medical graduates seeking licensure in India.

As part of this updated schedule, the NBEMS has confirmed that an additional FMGE session for 2026 is slated to take place on October 31. This examination will be administered in a computer-based test (CBT) format at various designated centres across the country. Aspirants are advised to monitor the official NBEMS website, nbe.edu.in, for the upcoming release of the detailed information bulletin and the formal notification regarding the application process.

Updated Examination Schedule and Postponement Details

In conjunction with the announcement of the October session, the NBEMS has also provided an update regarding the subsequent examination cycle. The FMGE session originally slated for January 9, 2027, has been postponed. According to the board, this examination is now rescheduled to take place in either January or February 2027. The decision to introduce a third session in October is intended to streamline the screening process and accommodate the needs of medical graduates more effectively throughout the calendar year.

While the specific dates for the commencement of the application process for the October 31, 2026, exam have not yet been finalised, the board has indicated that the notification will be published in the near future. Candidates are encouraged to prepare their documentation in anticipation of the registration window opening. Further updates regarding eligibility criteria, examination centres, and the specific application timeline will be communicated by the NBEMS through their official portal in due course.