Overview
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is scheduled to issue the FMGE October 2026 exam city intimation slip on October 20, 2026. Candidates registered for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination can check their allotted test city through the official applicant login using their user ID and password. As FMGE is a screening examination and not a recruitment drive, no posts or vacancies are associated with it.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Post Name | Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; this is a screening examination |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | natboard.edu.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam City Intimation Slip | October 20, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | October 27, 2026 |
| Exam Date | October 31, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that the city intimation slip only communicates the city in which their examination centre is located. The complete centre address, reporting time and examination-day instructions will be provided on the FMGE admit card.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must possess a primary medical qualification from an institution outside India.
- The qualification should be recognised for enrolment as a medical practitioner in the country where the institution awarding the qualification is located.
- Candidates may be required to provide confirmation or documentary verification of their medical qualification through the relevant Indian Embassy or other designated authority.
- Applicants must satisfy the qualification completion cut-off date and other conditions specified in the official FMGE October 2026 information bulletin.
- Indian citizens and eligible Overseas Citizens of India holding foreign medical qualifications must meet the applicable screening-test regulations.
Age Limit
- No specific upper age limit is generally prescribed for appearing in FMGE.
- Candidates must fulfil the citizenship, qualification and documentation requirements stated in the official information bulletin.
- Eligibility is subject to verification by NBEMS and the competent medical registration authorities.
Fees
- The examination fee for the October 2026 session should be checked in the official FMGE information bulletin.
- Any applicable payment gateway charges or taxes may be collected separately.
- Candidates should retain the online payment receipt and application confirmation page for future reference.
- Examination fees are normally governed by the refund and correction rules published for the relevant session.
Selection Process
- Application and eligibility scrutiny: NBEMS examines the submitted application, qualification details, photographs, signatures and supporting documents.
- Computer-based screening examination: Eligible candidates appear for FMGE at the examination centre mentioned on their admit card.
- Result and document verification: Candidates who meet the prescribed qualifying standard proceed under the applicable registration and document-verification rules. Passing FMGE does not by itself replace other statutory registration requirements.
How to Apply
- Visit the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in and open the examinations section.
- Select FMGE and access the October 2026 applicant portal. New applications can be submitted only during the notified registration window.
- Complete the registration process using an active email address and mobile number, then note the generated user ID and password.
- Enter personal, citizenship, academic and foreign medical qualification details carefully. Upload the required photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the examination fee online, if applicable, and download the final application confirmation page.
- To check the exam city, log in to the FMGE applicant portal on October 20, 2026 and open the exam city intimation option.
- Download or print the city slip for reference. Candidates should not treat it as an admit card.
- Return to the portal on October 27, 2026 to download the admit card. Verify the name, photograph, examination centre, reporting time and permitted identity documents.
- Carry a printed admit card, an accepted original photo identity proof and any other document specified by NBEMS to the centre on October 31.
Candidates facing login problems should use the password-recovery facility and ensure that the credentials are entered exactly as created during registration. They should also avoid relying on unofficial links or messages for downloading examination documents.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the FMGE October 2026 exam city slip be released?
The exam city intimation slip is scheduled for release on October 20, 2026 through the FMGE applicant login.
2. Is the FMGE city slip the same as the admit card?
No. The city slip provides the allotted examination city, while the admit card, due on October 27, will carry the complete centre address and reporting instructions.
3. When will the FMGE October 2026 examination be held?
NBEMS is scheduled to conduct the examination on October 31, 2026. Candidates must follow the reporting time and identification requirements printed on their admit card.
