The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the FMGE October 2026 Admit Card today. Eligible candidates can download it by logging in with their credentials on the official NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in. The admit card will not be sent by post, and candidates will also get an email alert about its release.
The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) October 2026 will be held on 31 October 2026 as a computer-based test (CBT). The exam has 300 MCQs split into two parts, held in morning and afternoon sessions on the same day. Candidates must score at least 150 out of 300 to pass.
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FMGE October 2026 Admit Card – Overview
Candidates must carry a colour printout of the admit card along with an original government photo ID to the exam centre. Below are the download steps, the details printed on the admit card, documents to carry, reporting times and exam day rules.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) October 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Admit Card Release Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 300 MCQs (two parts of 150 each) |
| Passing Marks | 150 out of 300 |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Result Date | By 30 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Mode | Online only (not sent by post) |
| Official Website | natboard.edu.in |
FMGE October 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | 11 – 25 September 2026 |
| Edit window | 29 – 30 September 2026 |
| Selective edit window (images) | 3 – 19 October 2026 |
| Test city intimation | 20 October 2026 |
| Deficient document portal closed | 21 October 2026 |
| Admit card release | 27 October 2026 |
| Exam date | 31 October 2026 |
| Result | By 30 November 2026 |
How to Download the FMGE October 2026 Admit Card
- Visit the official NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in.
- Go to Examinations → FMGE October 2026.
- Click on the Applicant Login link. You can also open the direct login page.
- Enter your User ID / Application ID and password, then fill in the captcha.
- Click on the Admit Card link on your dashboard.
- Check all details carefully.
- Download the admit card and take a colour printout.
Important: Keep a copy of the admit card safely. NBEMS has said it will not be available on the website after the FMGE October 2026 result is declared. Admit cards will not be issued to candidates found ineligible before the exam.
Details Mentioned on the FMGE Admit Card
- Candidate’s name and photograph
- Roll number and application ID
- Exam date and session timings
- Reporting time and entry closing time
- Full address of the test centre, with a Google Map location for reference
- Barcode / QR code for entry verification
- Important exam day instructions and items allowed inside
What If There Is an Error in the Admit Card?
If you notice a mistake in your name, photo or any other detail, contact NBEMS immediately through the Communication Web Portal on natboard.edu.in (Contact Us tab), using your registered email ID. Mention your Application ID / Roll Number in the query. The name on your photo ID must match the name on the admit card, or you will not be allowed entry.
Documents to Carry on FMGE Exam Day
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Admit card | Colour printout of the barcoded / QR-coded admit card |
| Photo ID (original) | Voter ID, PAN card, Aadhaar card, passport or driving licence, whose details were given in the application |
| Disability certificate | Valid UDID / disability certificate, only if claiming a scribe or extra time under the RPwD Act, 2016 |
| Aadhaar (if given in the form) | Original Aadhaar / colour printout of e-Aadhaar. Aadhaar biometric authentication must be unlocked on exam day |
Not accepted: Photocopies of ID proofs and IDs shown on DigiLocker. If your name has changed due to marriage or otherwise, carry the supporting document, such as a marriage certificate or gazette notification.
Items Not Allowed Inside the Exam Centre
- Stationery: Pen, pencil, eraser, notes, writing pad, calculator, pen drive, plastic pouch
- Electronic devices: Mobile phone, Bluetooth device, earphones, smartwatch, health band, wrist watch, AI-enabled glasses, electronic pen or scanner
- Ornaments: Rings, earrings, nose-pin, chains, necklaces, bracelets, badges, brooches
- Other items: Wallet, goggles, mask, handbag, belt, gloves, cap
- Food and drink: Any eatables, soft drinks or water bottles
No locker or storage facility will be provided at the centre. Pen, pencil and rough paper are not provided and not needed, since the exam is fully computer-based.
FMGE October 2026 Exam Day Timings
| Activity | Part I | Part II |
|---|---|---|
| Entry and registration begin | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Entry closes | 8:30 AM | 1:30 PM |
| Candidate login access | 8:45 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Read instructions | 8:50 AM | 1:50 PM |
| Exam starts | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Exam ends | 11:33 AM | 4:33 PM |
As per the bulletin, the reporting counter closes 30 minutes before the exam starts. Candidates who arrive late will not be allowed to take the exam. Check the exact reporting time printed on your admit card.
Exam Day Guidelines
- Visit the centre a day before to find the exact entry point (reporting counter).
- Dress formally, and avoid henna or colour on your fingers, as biometrics will be captured.
- Expect security checks, including metal detectors, frisking and ear checks for hidden devices. Female candidates will be frisked by female staff in a separate booth.
- Biometrics and photographs will be taken at registration, at each bio-break and during the exam, and matched with your application photo through Face ID.
- Keep your admit card and photo ID with you throughout the exam.
- Each workstation is blocked on three sides and monitored by CCTV. Do not talk to or look at other candidates.
- The exam may run slightly past the scheduled time for verification steps, so plan your travel accordingly.
- Candidates will leave the centre in a staggered manner after the exam.
- Anyone found with banned items, fake documents, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs will face action or be denied entry.
FMGE October 2026 Exam Pattern
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of papers | 1 paper in 2 parts, on the same day |
| Total questions | 300 MCQs (150 in each part) |
| Options per question | 4, in English only |
| Time per part | 150 minutes + up to 3 minutes for attendance and verification (153 minutes) |
| Sections | Each part is split into time-bound sections (for example, 3 sections of 50 questions and 50 minutes each) |
| Negative marking | None |
| Passing marks | 150 out of 300 |
Key rules:
- You cannot move to the next section until the time for the current section is over, and you cannot go back to a finished section.
- You can mark questions for review within a section. Marked questions are still evaluated.
- Only the Pass / Fail result is published. Part-wise marks are not shown.
- There is no re-totalling, re-evaluation or grace marks.
- There is no limit on attempts, but once you pass FMGE, you cannot take it again.
FAQs
Has the FMGE October 2026 admit card been released? Yes. NBEMS released it on 27 October 2026 on natboard.edu.in.
When is the FMGE October 2026 exam? On 31 October 2026, in two parts: 9:00 AM to 11:33 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:33 PM.
Will the admit card be sent by post? No. It must be downloaded online. Candidates will get an email alert about its release.
Is a black-and-white printout of the admit card allowed? No. NBEMS asks candidates to bring a colour printout.
Which ID proofs are accepted? Original Voter ID, PAN card, Aadhaar card, passport or driving licence. Photocopies and DigiLocker IDs are not accepted.
What is the reporting time for FMGE? Entry closes at 8:30 AM for Part I and 1:30 PM for Part II. Check your admit card for the exact reporting time.
