📌 What is FMGE?

The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) June 2026 is a screening test conducted for Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who possess a primary medical qualification awarded by a medical institution outside India.

As per the provisions outlined in the Screening Test Regulations, 2002, any such candidate who intends to obtain provisional or permanent registration with the Medical Council of India (now National Medical Commission) or any State Medical Council on or after 15 March 2002 is required to qualify this screening test.

The responsibility for conducting this examination has been entrusted to the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).

⚠️ Important Clarifications

The FMGE serves as a mandatory qualifying examination to assess whether candidates with foreign medical qualifications meet the required standards to practice medicine in India.

• Merely appearing in the FMGE does not confer any automatic right to registration
• Grant of registration is subject to fulfillment of conditions prescribed under the applicable laws, including the National Medical Commission Act, 2019

✅ NBEMS Responsibilities

• Conducting the FMGE screening test in accordance with prescribed regulations
• Evaluating candidate responses and preparing examination results
• Publishing the results of the examination
• Sharing the results with the National Medical Commission (NMC) and all State Medical Councils

The role of NBEMS is restricted only to the conduct of the examination and declaration of results.

❌ NBEMS Does NOT

• Grant provisional or permanent registration
• Determine final eligibility for medical practice
• Participate in the registration process

Responsibility for Registration Lies With

• National Medical Commission (NMC)
• Respective State Medical Councils

➡️ NBEMS only facilitates the screening process and forwards results to concerned authorities.

🎯 Objective

The primary objective of FMGE is to determine the eligibility of foreign medical graduates for registration in India. Candidates must qualify FMGE in order to become eligible to apply for:

• Provisional Registration, or
• Permanent Registration

With the Following Authorities

• National Medical Commission (NMC)
• State Medical Councils

⚠️ Important Clarifications

Regulatory Context

The screening requirement applies to candidates who wish to obtain registration on or after 15 March 2002, in accordance with the applicable legal and regulatory provisions governing medical practice in India.

Important Clarifications

• Qualifying the FMGE is only a prerequisite condition for seeking registration
• Mere appearance in the examination does not confer any right to registration
• Even after qualifying FMGE, candidates must fulfill all conditions laid down under the applicable regulations and provisions governing registration with medical councils

➡️ The grant of registration is subject to compliance with requirements prescribed by the National Medical Commission and relevant authorities.

📋 Screening Test Character

FMGE is a screening examination conducted by the prescribed authority (NBEMS). It is not an admission test, but a mandatory qualifying examination required for further regulatory processes related to medical practice.

• Applicable to Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India holding foreign medical qualifications
• The purpose is to assess whether candidates meet the required standards for consideration of registration
• The examination is a statutory requirement for candidates seeking registration under the applicable provisions

📅 Frequency of Examination

• The FMGE is conducted twice in a year (biannually)
• The previous session was conducted on 17 January 2026
• The next scheduled session: FMGE June 2026 - 28 June 2026

Session-Specific Nature

• Each session of FMGE is independent and standalone
• Candidates must apply separately for each session
• Qualification in one session applies only to that attempt

⚠️ Important Note

• The FMGE is not an academic entrance examination
• It is a mandatory screening requirement for eligibility determination
• Qualification in FMGE is essential for candidates seeking registration, but it does not independently grant any rights without fulfilling other prescribed conditions
• Conducted strictly in accordance with: Screening Test Regulations, 2002 and applicable provisions governing eligibility and registration

📘 Syllabus Framework

The syllabus for FMGE June 2026 is based on the Competency-Based Undergraduate Curriculum (CBME) prescribed for the MBBS course.

• Comprises subjects / knowledge areas as per the curriculum published by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
• Aligned with the competencies expected from an undergraduate medical graduate
• Evaluates candidates across pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical disciplines

📊 Overall Structure Summary

The blueprint reflects MBBS curriculum weightage distribution. Higher weightage given to: Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Community Medicine — indicating strong emphasis on clinical competency and applied knowledge.

➤ Part A: Pre & Para Clinical Subjects (100 Marks)

📅 Application & Important Dates

🌐 Mode of Submission

The application process for FMGE June 2026 is conducted strictly in online mode only. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official website of NBEMS.

Candidates Must Complete Online

• Registration
• Filling of application details
• Uploading of required documents
• Payment of examination fee

❌ Restriction & Rejection Rule

No Provision for Submission Through

• Offline mode
• Post / courier
• Any other alternate method

Any application submitted through a mode other than the prescribed online method will be summarily rejected and will not be considered under any circumstances.

Mandatory Compliance

Submission of the online application form implies that the candidate has read the Information Bulletin, understood all instructions, and accepted the terms and conditions.

✔ Single Application Rule

• A candidate is permitted to submit only one application form for FMGE June 2026
• Submission of multiple applications by the same candidate is not permitted

Multiple Applications Scenario

• NBEMS may consider the application with the higher order Application Number (Application ID)
• All other applications shall be cancelled and fee paid shall be forfeited
• If irregularity is detected: action may be taken as per Unfair Means Guidelines, including debarment from future examinations

✔ Mandatory Accuracy Rule

All information provided in the online application form must be correct, complete, and factual. All details will be treated as final and correct.

NBEMS Will Not Entertain Requests For

• Modification
• Correction
• Alteration after submission (except during designated edit window)

Deficiency Responsibility

It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to ensure the application is complete. Any deficiency detected at a later stage will not create any right or grant eligibility.

📝 Standard Edit Window

Dates

16 May 2026 to 18 May 2026

Candidates may edit or correct most information and uploaded documents. The last submitted version will be considered final.

Cannot Be Modified Under Any Circumstances

Key Conditions

• No new application registration allowed during this period
• No fresh payment can be made
• Candidates may edit permitted fields multiple times before the window closes

🖼️ Final Selective Image Correction Window

Dates

21 May 2026 to 10 June 2026

Applicable for Correction of

⚠️ Failure to comply: Application will be rejected. No further opportunity will be provided for correction.

📄 Document Deficiency Correction

Documents Required

• Primary Medical Qualification Certificate (PMQC)
• Attestation / Apostille of PMQC by the concerned Indian Embassy
• Eligibility Certificate or Admission Letter
• Proof of Citizenship

Mode of Correction

Through the Online Deficient Document Submission Portal

Last Date

16 June 2026 (up to 11:55 PM)

Consequences of Non-Compliance

• Candidate will be declared INELIGIBLE
• Admit Card will not be issued
• Entire application fee will be forfeited

💳 Fee Structure

Excluding any additional charges that may be levied by the payment gateway or bank.

💻 Mode of Payment

Fee must be paid only through the online payment gateway provided during the application process.

Accepted Payment Methods

Payment Completion Rule

• Application is considered complete only after successful payment
• Payment status must be reflected as "S" (Successful)
• If Pending → Payment may be under processing with the bank

⚠️ Non-Refund & Forfeiture Policy

Non-Refund Policy

The examination fee is strictly non-refundable. Fee once paid cannot be withdrawn, adjusted, or carried forward to future sessions.

Fee Shall Be Forfeited If

• Candidate is declared ineligible
• Candidate fails to complete application requirements
• Candidate remains absent in the examination
• Application is rejected due to incorrect information or incomplete documentation

Duplicate Payment Rule

NBEMS will retain the prescribed fee. Any excess amount may be refunded after closure of application window.

🌐 Nationality & Academic Requirement

Nationality — Candidate Must Be

• An Indian Citizen, OR
• An Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)

Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ)

• MBBS degree or equivalent medical qualification
• Must be a recognized medical qualification for enrolment as a medical practitioner in the country of awarding institution
• Recognition status must be confirmed by the concerned Indian Embassy

Completion Requirement

• Must have successfully completed all required courses
• Must be declared PASS / QUALIFIED in the final examination of all mandatory subjects
• Result of final examination must be declared on or before 30 April 2026

📋 Additional Regulatory Conditions

Eligibility Certificate Requirement

Candidate must have obtained an Eligibility Certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC) (or erstwhile Medical Council of India).

NEET Qualification Rule

Candidates who took admission in a foreign medical institution on or after May 2018 must have qualified NEET-UG.

• The NEET result shall be treated as the Eligibility Certificate
• NEET result is valid for a period of 3 years from the date of declaration

Attestation Requirement

• Foreign medical qualification must be Attested by the concerned Indian Embassy, OR Apostilled as per Hague Convention of 05 October 1961
• Certificates not attested, or attested after the prescribed last date, will not be considered for eligibility

⚠️ Final Eligibility Enforcement

Eligibility is subject to verification:

• Before examination
• After examination
• Even after result declaration

If found ineligible at any stage: candidature/result will be cancelled — even if the candidate has appeared, result declared, or pass certificate issued.

Failure to comply with eligibility requirements will lead to strict disqualification without any relaxation.

🪪 Aadhaar Rule

• NBEMS is permitted to use Aadhaar authentication for establishing candidate identity
• Once the Aadhaar number is submitted, it cannot be modified or updated at any stage — not even during the edit window
• Enter Aadhaar details with utmost care and accuracy

🚫 False Information & Exam Center Rules

False Information Rule — Consequences

• Application will be rejected
• Candidature may be cancelled
• Candidate may be debarred from future examinations conducted by NBEMS

Exam Center Rules

• Requests for change in examination date or centre will not be entertained under any circumstances

📱 Prohibited Items & Demo Test

Strictly Prohibited Inside Examination Premises

Candidates found in possession or using such devices will be subject to penal action.

Demo Test

• A demo test will be available to familiarize candidates with the CBT format
• Expected to be accessible from around 15 June 2026 onwards

🪪 Admit Card Rule

• Admit cards will be issued only to candidates who are found eligible
• Available for download from the NBEMS website from 24 June 2026 onwards
• Candidates declared ineligible before the examination will not be issued admit cards

📊 Result Declaration

• Result will be declared by NBEMS and published on the official NBEMS website
• Expected to be declared by 28 July 2026

NBEMS Responsibilities

• Processing results and publishing the outcome
• Sharing results with National Medical Commission (NMC) and State Medical Councils

⚠️ Important Note on Certification & Registration

Passing the FMGE does NOT confer any automatic right to provisional or permanent registration.

After Qualifying FMGE, Candidates Must Still Fulfill

• All conditions prescribed under National Medical Commission Act, 2019
• Applicable rules and regulations governing registration

Final Advisory

• FMGE qualification is only one step in the overall process
• Final registration depends on eligibility compliance, document verification, and fulfillment of all regulatory norms
• NBEMS does not grant registration — limited to conducting the exam, declaring results, and sharing results with concerned authorities