The National Board of Medical Sciences Examinations has started the registration process for the June session of Foreign Medical Graduate Examination 2026. This exam is a mandatory screening test for Indian citizens and Overseas Indian Citizens (OCIs) who have completed their initial medical education abroad and wish to practice in India. FMGE is conducted twice a year in June and December, and serves as a qualifying examination. Candidates must score the minimum required marks to be eligible for registration with medical authorities in India. The exam is conducted in computer based mode and follows a standard pattern based on MBBS syllabus.
NBEMS FMGE Exam Pattern
FMGE 2026 will consist of 300 multiple choice questions divided into two parts, Part A and Part B. The duration of each part will be 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Total Questions: 300
- Total No: 300
- Mode: Computer based test
- Medium: English
- Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer
- Adverse Marking: None.
Candidates need to score at least 150 marks out of 300 to qualify. The qualifying marks will remain the same for all categories.
NBEMS Syllabus of FMGE Review
The FMGE syllabus is based on the MBBS syllabus prescribed under the Graduate Medical Education Regulations. It covers a wide range of both pre-clinical and clinical subjects. The pre- and para-clinical section carries 100 marks and includes subjects like anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology and forensic medicine. The clinical section carries 200 marks and includes core subjects like medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, community medicine as well as psychiatry, dermatology, radiology and anaesthesia. The paper is designed to test both theoretical understanding and applied clinical knowledge.Candidates can check details on Syllabus. nbe.edu.in
NBEMS FMGE Important Dates and How to Apply
| The incident | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Information Bulletin Release | 21 April 2026 (from 3:00 PM onwards) |
| Start the online application | 21 April 2026 (from 3:00 PM onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 May 2026 (up to 11:55 PM) |
| Date of Examination | June 28, 2026 |
| Declaration of results | By July 28, 2026 |
Applicants should submit their forms through the official website of NBEMS. Before applying, candidates should read the information bulletin carefully for details about eligibility, required documents, exam pattern and fee.There is a direct link to read the information bulletin. Here.Here is the direct link to apply. Here
