FMGE To Be Held Thrice A Year Starting 2026

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced a significant change in the schedule of the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE). As of 2026, the screening test will be conducted three times a year, instead of twice.

This change is aimed at providing foreign medical graduates with an extra opportunity to appear for the examination. The FMGE is a mandatory test for Indian citizens and certain overseas citizens of India who have obtained their primary medical qualification from a medical institution outside India and wish to practice medicine in the country.

The additional FMGE will be held on October 31, 2026, and will be conducted through a computer-based platform at various examination centers across the country. NBEMS will provide detailed information regarding the October examination through the Information Bulletin, which will be published on its official website soon.

Candidates planning to appear for the additional FMGE should wait for the official bulletin for details regarding the application process, eligibility, examination fee, important dates, examination centers, and other instructions.

The board has also revised the date of the FMGE that was earlier scheduled for January 9, 2027. According to NBEMS, the January 9 examination will now be rescheduled to a later date in January/February 2027. The exact date has not yet been announced.

NBEMS has clarified that candidates should refer to the FMGE Information Bulletin for detailed instructions related to the examination. The bulletin will be made available on the NBEMS website before the examination. Candidates are advised to rely on the official notification and Information Bulletin for the application timeline and other examination-related requirements rather than unofficial sources.

For queries, clarifications, or assistance, candidates can contact NBEMS through its official communication web portal. The NBEMS official website and communication web portal will provide all the necessary information and updates regarding the FMGE.

The decision to conduct the FMGE three times a year is expected to benefit a large number of foreign medical graduates who are seeking to practice medicine in India. The additional exam will provide them with more opportunities to clear the screening test and pursue their medical careers in the country.

In conclusion, the NBEMS has announced a significant change in the FMGE schedule, which will now be conducted three times a year. The additional exam on October 31, 2026, and the rescheduled January 2027 test will provide foreign medical graduates with more opportunities to appear for the examination and pursue their medical careers in India.