NBEMS Extends Registration Deadline for Formative Assessment Test 2026

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially extended the application deadline for the Formative Assessment Test (FAT) 2026. This decision follows a series of requests from candidates seeking additional time to complete their registration process, prompting the board to reopen the online portal for eligible medical trainees and accredited institutions.

The extension applies to students currently enrolled in various postgraduate medical programmes under the board, including DNB Post MBBS, NBEMS Diploma, DrNB Super Speciality, and DrNB Direct 6-year courses. By providing this updated timeline, the NBEMS aims to ensure that all qualified trainees have sufficient opportunity to submit their applications through the official website at natboard.edu.in.

Updated Submission Deadlines for Institutions and Trainees

The board has established distinct registration windows for accredited institutions and individual medical trainees to streamline the application process. For accredited institutions, the online portal became active on September 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM. These institutions are required to finalise and submit their forms no later than 11:55 PM on September 6, 2026.

Individual medical trainees have been granted a slightly extended window to complete their documentation. The application portal for these candidates also opened on September 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Trainees now have until 11:55 PM on September 8, 2026, to submit their detailed application forms. The board has emphasised that both institutions and trainees must adhere to these specific deadlines to maintain their eligibility for the upcoming assessment test. Candidates are encouraged to visit the official NBEMS portal to access the application links and complete the necessary steps before the respective closing times.