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NBEMS: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the registration schedule for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) – October 2026. This is a crucial update for foreign medical graduates preparing for the screening test required to practice medicine in India. According to the notification issued by NBEMS, the online application process for FMGE October 2026 will commence on September 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Candidates will be able to apply until September 25, 2026. The examination is scheduled for October 31, 2026. It will be a computer-based test conducted at designated centers across the country. Comprehensive details regarding the exam and the application process have been published on the official NBEMS website.

Applications in September, Exam in October
The application process for FMGE October 2026 runs from September 11 to September 25, giving foreign medical graduates approximately two weeks to apply. Candidates must complete their applications within this stipulated timeframe. The screening test will be held on October 31, following the conclusion of the application process. Following the FMGE held in June of this year, some candidates had protested and demanded an earlier exam date. Consequently, NBEMS decided to conduct another FMGE in October. According to the board, this third attempt of the year aims to provide eligible foreign medical graduates with an earlier opportunity to take the screening test.

Single Paper with 300 Multiple-Choice Questions
FMGE October 2026 will consist of a single paper. A total of 300 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) will be asked in the examination. The exam will be conducted via a computer network, and the question paper will be available only in English. Four options will be provided for each question; candidates must select the correct, most correct, or most appropriate answer. Candidates also have the option to mark questions for review during the examination. This feature will be available for questions that the candidate has either solved or not yet attempted. Candidates can revisit these questions to review or modify their answers before the allotted time for the respective section expires.

**FMGE Application Fee**
The application fee for FMGE October 2026 has been set at ₹5,250. Additionally, GST of ₹945 will be charged, bringing the total payment to ₹6,195. The application fee must be paid online.

**How ​​to Apply for FMGE 2026**
Candidates must first visit the official NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in. Next, they need to click on the FMGE October 2026 registration link to either register or log in. Following this, they must fill in the required details in the application form and upload the necessary documents. Once the form is filled and documents are uploaded, the candidate must pay the prescribed application fee. After the fee payment, the application form must be finally submitted. Upon submission, candidates should download and retain the confirmation page, as it may be required for future processes.

**Submission of Multiple Forms May Lead to Cancellation**
NBEMS has issued an important warning to FMGE 2026 candidates: a candidate may submit only one application form. If a candidate submits more than one form, NBEMS may issue an admit card only for the application with the latest (subsequent) application number or ID. The board may cancel the other application forms and forfeit the fees paid for them; therefore, candidates are advised to fill in their details carefully and avoid submitting multiple applications.

**Computer-Based Exam on October 31**
The FMGE October 2026 examination will be conducted in a computer-based format on October 31, 2026, at designated exam centers across the country. NBEMS will provide candidates with details regarding the exam center, admit card, and other essential instructions in due course. This examination is crucial for candidates who have completed their medical education abroad and are eligible to take the medical screening test in India.

FMGE results likely to be released by November 30
According to the NBEMS schedule, the results for the FMGE (October 2026) are set to be released by November 30, 2026; this means candidates can expect their results within approximately one month of the exam, which is scheduled for October 31. For now, the most important step for candidates is to have all necessary information and documents ready before the application process begins on September 11, 2026 (at 5 PM) and to submit their forms before the deadline of September 25. Candidates must also note that submitting more than one application for FMGE 2026 carries the risk of application cancellation and the forfeiture of the application fee.

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