- National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences begins FMGE 2026 registrations for foreign medical graduates seeking practice eligibility in India.
- Applicants must meet eligibility criteria submit documents and follow important dates during online application process carefully.
- Qualified candidates must complete mandatory internship after clearing exam to obtain registration and practise medicine.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), in coordination with the National Medical Commission (NMC), has opened the registration process for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) June 2026 session.
The screening test requirements apply to both Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who obtained their primary medical qualification from international medical institutions and want to practice medicine in India.
The application process is being conducted online through the official NBEMS portal, and candidates must complete their registration within the specified deadline, which is expected to fall in mid-May 2026.
The FMGE 2026 exam will take place on June 28, 2026, as a computer-based test at various test centers throughout the country. Candidates need to complete the application form by providing their documents and performing eligibility verification before they can submit their application.
The notification provides essential dates which include the times when applicants can correct their mistakes and when they will receive their admit cards and when results will be announced so that applicants can monitor their progress through the entire procedure.
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The applicants need to hold a recognized medical degree from an overseas medical school which needs to be verified through official channels including the Indian Embassy in the country where the degree was obtained.
Both Indian nationals and OCI candidates are eligible to apply, provided they meet the criteria set by the NMC. The examination requires candidates to complete their medical qualification before the established cut-off date.
After FMGE candidates complete their examination, they can register with medical councils in India through provisional or permanent registration. The licensing process requires candidates to finish their required internship.
The start of FMGE 2026 registration process represents a vital milestone for foreign medical graduates who want to establish their medical careers in India as it enables them to fulfill the country's licensing and professional standards.