The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the FMGE Admit Card 2026 for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination, October 2026 session. Candidates who registered for the screening test can now download their hall tickets from the official NBEMS portal using their login credentials. The computer-based examination is scheduled on 31 October 2026, and the exact examination centre, reporting time and other instructions for each candidate are printed on the admit card. Read the instructions on the admit card carefully before the examination.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Window | 11 to 25 September 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip Released | 20 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Released | 27 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Result (stated timeline) | By 30 November 2026 |
Vacancy Details
FMGE is a screening test, not a recruitment — there are no posts or vacancies. It is the qualifying examination for Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India who completed their primary medical qualification outside India and wish to register with the National Medical Commission or a State Medical Council to practise in India.
Eligibility
Candidates must be Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India holding a primary medical qualification from an institution outside India, with the final examination result declared by the date specified in the information bulletin. Candidates whose applications were found incomplete or who were declared ineligible are not issued an admit card.
Exam Pattern
| Detail | FMGE October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test, English only |
| Questions | 300 multiple-choice questions, in 2 parts of 150 |
| Marks | 300 marks (1 mark per question) |
| Pass mark | 150 out of 300 |
| Negative marking | None |
| Duration | 153 minutes per part, with a break between parts |
Documents Required
- Printed copy of the FMGE admit card downloaded from the official portal
- Original valid photo identity proof (Passport, Aadhaar, PAN, Driving Licence or Voter ID, as applicable)
- The photograph used in the application, if asked for at the centre
How to Download Admit Card
- Visit the official NBEMS website, given in the Important Links box below.
- Open the FMGE October 2026 section and click on Applicant Login.
- Enter your User ID and password and complete the captcha, if asked.
- Open the admit card tab and check your name, roll number, photograph, examination centre and reporting time carefully.
- Download the admit card and take a clear colour printout to carry to the examination centre.
Interested candidates can read the full information bulletin before the examination.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. Has the FMGE Admit Card 2026 been released?
Yes, NBEMS released the FMGE October 2026 admit card on 27 October 2026.
Q2. What is the FMGE exam date?
The FMGE October 2026 examination is scheduled on 31 October 2026.
Q3. How many questions are in the FMGE exam?
300 multiple-choice questions in 2 parts of 150, with a pass mark of 150 out of 300 and no negative marking.
Q4. Where can I download the admit card?
From the official NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in, through Applicant Login using your User ID and password. The link is given in the Important Links box above.
Q5. What should I carry to the examination centre?
A printed copy of the admit card and an original valid photo identity proof.
Q6. When will the FMGE October 2026 result be declared?
The stated timeline is by 30 November 2026, as per the examination schedule.
Sources: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), FMGE October 2026; natboard.edu.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their examination.
When will the admit card release?
The admit card was released on 27 October 2026, as stated in this post. Download it from the official link given in this post before the exam, and check that your name, photograph, exam centre and reporting time match the details in your application.
How to download the admit card?
Open the official admit card link given in this post and sign in with the details asked for in this post, such as your application number and date of birth. Download the admit card from natboard.edu.in, print it, and carry it with a valid photo identity proof to the exam centre.
What is the exam date?
The exam is scheduled for 31 October 2026, as stated in this post. Check the admit card and the official notice linked in this post for the shift, reporting time and exam centre, because those details can differ by candidate and by shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the admit card release?
The admit card was released on 27 October 2026, as stated in this post. Download it from the official link given in this post before the exam, and check that your name, photograph, exam centre and reporting time match the details in your application.
How to download the admit card?
Open the official admit card link given in this post and sign in with the details asked for in this post, such as your application number and date of birth. Download the admit card from natboard.edu.in, print it, and carry it with a valid photo identity proof to the exam centre.
What is the exam date?
The exam is scheduled for 31 October 2026, as stated in this post. Check the admit card and the official notice linked in this post for the shift, reporting time and exam centre, because those details can differ by candidate and by shift.
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