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NBEMS adds third FMGE on October 31, delays January test
The Indian Express··29 Aug
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences will hold a third Foreign Medical Graduate Examination on October 31, 2026. The board is shifting from a twice-yearly schedule. The exam earlier set for January 9, 2027, will move to a later date in January or February 2027. Detailed application dates will appear later on natboard.edu.in.
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What It Means For You
- Eligible foreign medical graduates get one extra screening attempt in 2026 before the next regular sitting.
- Candidates await the Information Bulletin on natboard.edu.in for application windows and centre details.
- Anyone planning around January 9, 2027 will treat that date as postponed until NBEMS issues a revised notice.
What's Happening
- NBEMS confirmed FMGE will run three times a year on a computer-based platform at centres across India.
- The October 31 sitting is an additional exam under the revised schedule.
- The change follows protests by foreign medical graduates over the June 2026 results and pass criteria.
Why a Third FMGE Sitting Appeared
- The June 2026 session had a pass rate of around 12.38 percent, with 4,640 of 37,448 candidates qualifying.
- Protests in Gautam Nagar, New Delhi, included a hunger strike over transparency and qualifying standards.
- NBEMS said examination standards needed to be preserved while offering an earlier reappearance window.
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