11/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/11/2026 12:44
Updated On: November 12, 2026 12:00 AM
FMGE October 2026 results are out, with 9,354 candidates qualifying and a pass percentage of 22.87%. Get LIVE updates on the direct result PDF link, scorecard release date, qualifying marks, and the medical registration process.
Andhra Pradesh FMGs Must Follow APMC Registration Guidelines
Gazette Guidelines Strict on Medium of Instruction in Foreign Universities
Security Features Embedded in Physical FMGE Pass Certificate Document
Verification of Dual Pass Certificate Copies for State Council Registrations
KEA May Conduct Centralised FMG Seat Allocation in Karnataka
Duplicate Pass Certificate Protocol Involves Mandatory Legal Steps
FMGE October 2026 Result: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced the FMGE October 2026 results on November 10, 2026. Those who appeared in the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) held on October 31 are allowed to check the result by visiting the official website, natboard.edu.in . Out of the 9,354 candidates, 22.87% passed, with an overall pass percentage of 22.87% .
NBEMS will provide access to individual scorecards from November 20, 2026 onwards. The candidates will be able to check their scorecards using their User ID and password. This LIVE blog talks about the result PDF, pass percentage, Scoring details, scorecard download timing, and post-result formalities.
Candidates can check the result at the following link:
Following the result's publication as a digitally signed PDF, download the document to check if you passed by searching (Ctrl+F) for your roll number in it.
Candidates can check here for the Overall Pass percentage along with the key details
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Result Particulars |
Number of Candidates |
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Total candidate entries in result document |
42,113 |
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Candidates passed |
9,354 |
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Candidates failed |
31,539 |
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Candidates absent |
1,190 |
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Results withheld |
30 |
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Pass percentage |
22.87% |
The pass percentage is calculated using the 40,893 candidates whose results were declared as either Pass or Fail. The absent candidates and those with withheld results are excluded from the calculation.
NBEMS has notified that individual scorecards for the October 2026 session will be downloadable from November 20, 2026. Every registered candidate had their chance to view their scorecard by logging into the official website with his User ID and password.
The scorecard download window will be available for a six-month period from the date of issuance, and thus candidates should save it during the indicated timeframe, as NBEMS will not allow scorecards to be requested after the window has closed.
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Candidates from Andhra Pradesh who qualify for FMGE October 2026 should refer to the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council's registration guidelines. The applicable process may include document verification and submission of relevant educational records. Candidates should rely on the latest official notifications for accurate instructions.
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Per National Medical Commission (NMC) regulations, the entire medical education course-including clinical rotations-must be taught strictly in English. Non-English medium degrees require extra language clearance proofs before certificate release.
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The physical pass certificate features high-security anti-counterfeiting measures including a QR code, microtext borders, a custom watermarked NBEMS seal, and a unique tracking barcode. Scanning the QR code directs officials to the authentic candidate record.
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The June 2023 FMGE session recorded 2,474 qualified candidates from a total of 24,250 test takers. This translated to a pass percentage of approximately 10.2%. It was the lowest qualifying figure among the six sessions listed.
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When NBEMS distributes the physical FMGE Pass Certificate, candidates receive one original document along with a counterfoil receipt. State Medical Councils cross-verify this counterfoil during provisional registration to prevent fraudulent claims.
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Provisional registration certificates issued by State Medical Councils are valid strictly for the internship duration. Full, unrestricted practice rights and permanent council registration are granted only after successful CRMI completion and logbook sign-off.
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The Karnataka Examination Authority may conduct centralised seat allocation alongside the verification process handled by the Karnataka Medical Council. Candidates should monitor the official KEA and KMC notifications for registration dates, merit details and counselling instructions.
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Loss of the original physical FMGE Pass Certificate requires filing a formal Police FIR, issuing a public notice in national newspapers, and submitting a sworn affidavit to NBEMS for duplicate processing.
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Tamil Nadu follows a state-native preference policy for eligible foreign medical graduates during counselling and registration. Candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu may receive priority during the allotment process. Applicants should confirm the required domicile and nativity documents before submitting their applications.
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Candidates who enrolled in foreign medical institutions after May 2018 must produce a valid NMC/MCI Eligibility Certificate. Failure to provide this certificate during certificate distribution leads to withholding of the final FMGE Pass Certificate.
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The December 2023, December 2024 and December 2025 sessions recorded pass percentages of 20.6%, 29.6% and 23.4%, respectively. Among these, December 2024 had the strongest qualifying outcome. The figures show that pass rates also vary between December sessions.
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State Medical Councils (such as UPMC, MMC, and DMC) apply state-specific priority rules. Domicile candidates receive first preference for available CRMI slots in government colleges, while non-domicile candidates fill remaining open vacancies.
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Maharashtra follows a domicile-based preference policy for foreign medical graduates seeking registration through the state process. Candidates holding Maharashtra domicile may receive priority for available government medical college seats. Non-domicile candidates may be considered only according to the applicable vacancy and counselling rules.
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Under current NMC regulations, state authorities and medical colleges are prohibited from charging internship or training fees to FMGs. Qualified graduates are entitled to stipends on par with Indian MBBS interns in government institutions.
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The number of qualified candidates increased from 6,707 in June 2025 to 10,262 in December 2025. The pass percentage also improved from 18.6% to 23.4%. This indicates a better qualifying outcome in the December 2025 session.
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Foreign medical graduates seeking registration in Telangana should follow the instructions issued by the Telangana Medical Council and the concerned state medical education authorities. Candidates should keep their FMGE qualification details, degree certificates and identity documents ready for the prescribed verification process.
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Candidates whose foreign medical education was completed entirely on-campus complete a 12-month CRMI. Candidates who completed online classes during conflict or pandemic periods are mandated to undergo a 24-month compensatory internship per NMC directives.
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Candidates seeking registration opportunities in Delhi may face strong competition for institutions such as Maulana Azad Medical College, VMMC and LHMC. The availability of seats and eligibility criteria will play an important role in the allocation process. Applicants should follow official notices.
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Beyond the pass/fail designation in the public PDF list, individual scorecards itemize paper-specific marks. Scorecards remain accessible via login credentials on nbe.edu.in for a limited 6-month validity window.
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The National Medical Commission (NMC) has prescribed specific criteria for calculating internship slots available to Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs). The seat matrix considers the permitted annual intake of established medical colleges, CRMI seats in newly established institutions and additional seats created through MBBS intake expansion.
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FMGE Pass Certificate issued by NBEMS.
FMGE Scorecard (showing score \(\ge 150/300\)).
Primary Medical Qualification Degree Certificate (Apostilled or attested by Embassy of India in awarding country).
NMC Eligibility Certificate (for admissions post-2018).
Passport & Visa Details with clear exit/entry travel stamps.
Compensatory/Offline Exam Certificate (if online classes were attended).
Class 10th & 12th Marksheets (verification of DOB and PCB subjects).
State Domicile Certificate (if claiming state preference).
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Delhi follows a preference-based process for eligible local candidates during FMG registration and related seat allocation. Applicants who are residents of Delhi or have completed their schooling in the city may receive preference, subject to the applicable rules and verification requirements.
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If face recognition or fingerprint biometric verification fails during certificate distribution drive in Delhi, candidate entry is temporarily put on hold. NBEMS biometric verification committee conducts detailed manual identification check using valid Indian photo identity proofs.
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The Uttar Pradesh process may require separate verification of certificates related to online classes completed during foreign medical education. These documents can be considered while determining whether the course duration is treated as one year or two years. Candidates should keep supporting records ready.
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Candidates who completed foreign medical degree from institutions where degree certificate is printed in local language like Russian or Chinese must produce certified English translation copy. NBEMS requires translated degree copy duly verified by authorized translator or embassy.
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NBEMS has clarified that candidates cannot use the online FMGE scorecard to apply for registration with a State Medical Council. Qualified candidates must obtain the official FMGE Pass Certificate after completing the prescribed verification process before proceeding with medical registration formalities.
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If candidate result shows "WITHHELD" status in master result PDF, it indicates missing documents like eligibility certificate or primary degree verification. Candidates must submit certified document to NBEMS helpdesk via email to clear result status.
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Candidates who qualified for FMGE October 2026 will receive their pass certificates in person after verification of identity and credentials. The verification process will include fingerprint biometrics and Face ID authentication. NBEMS will announce the certificate distribution schedule separately.
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Candidates applying through the Uttar Pradesh process may be required to pay an online counselling fee of approximately ₹5,000 plus applicable GST, as per the stated procedure. Applicants should verify the latest fee structure and payment instructions before completing registration.
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Candidates are now waiting for NBEMS to announce the October 2026 result and publish the session-wise statistics. The number of candidates appearing and qualifying will determine the latest pass percentage. Until then, the previous six sessions provide the available comparison.
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Candidates who are dissatisfied with their FMGE October 2026 marks should note that NBEMS does not provide an option for re-evaluation, rechecking or re-totaling. The board has also clarified that there is no provision for awarding grace marks after the result declaration.
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Following result announcement, various state medical councils issue online notifications for provisional medical registration. Foreign medical graduates clearing screening test must register on state medical council website to participate in state level internship seat allotment.
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NBEMS has clarified that subject experts reviewed the questions and answer keys after the examination. Marks were awarded to all candidates who appeared for questions identified as technically incorrect. This evaluation process was considered while preparing the final October 2026 results.
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Uttar Pradesh follows a two-tier domicile-based merit approach for FMG registration and seat allocation, as outlined in the state procedure. UP domicile candidates receive priority, while remaining vacancies may be opened to non-domicile candidates. Applicants should refer to the latest official counselling notification for eligibility conditions.
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The result analysis shows that 5,365 candidates secured marks between 140 and 149, falling short of the qualifying requirement by one to ten marks. Candidates must obtain at least 150 marks out of 300 to qualify for the examination.
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The June 2025 session had 6,707 qualified candidates, whereas the December 2025 session recorded 10,262. The difference was 3,555 candidates. The pass percentage also increased by 4.8 percentage points in the later session.
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Candidates should keep in mind that individual scorecard portal link will be deactivated six month after result declaration date. Candidates are strictly advised to save digital copies in email or drive, as NBEMS will not re-issue scorecards later.
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The results of 30 candidates who appeared for the FMGE October 2026 examination have been withheld by NBEMS. The examination authority is communicating the reasons for withholding their results directly to the concerned candidates through their registered email addresses.
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Candidates who qualify for FMGE October 2026 must complete the applicable registration formalities with their respective State Medical Councils. The registration and verification process may vary across states. Candidates should carefully follow the domicile requirements and document submission instructions issued by the concerned authorities.
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NBEMS has announced that individual scorecards for the October 2026 session will be available from November 20. Candidates must use their registered User ID and password to access the scorecard. The download facility will remain active for six months.
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Candidates can follow these steps to access the FMGE October 2026 result:
Visit the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in.
Navigate to the FMGE examination section.
Click on the FMGE October 2026 result notification.
Open the result PDF.
Press Ctrl + F on a computer or use the search option on a mobile device.
Enter the FMGE roll number or application details.
Verify the qualifying status and marks obtained.
Download and save the result PDF for future reference.
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If candidate cannot visit NBEMS office during allocated schedule dates, candidate must apply for rescheduled appointment. NBEMS candidate portal provides portal facility to select alternative dates for collecting physical FMGE Pass Certificate in Delhi.
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Candidates who missed scoring 150 marks cutoff in October 2026 screening test can appear in next upcoming session. NBEMS will publish official information bulletin and registration dates for June 2027 FMGE examination session early next year.
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During physical pass certificate distribution at NBEMS office New Delhi, candidate biometric photograph and signature is verified. Official officers cross check physical presence of candidate with original photograph uploaded during online exam application process.
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The June 2024 FMGE session recorded a pass percentage of approximately 20.9%. Out of 34,608 candidates who appeared, 7,233 successfully qualified. The qualifying rate was marginally higher than the December 2023 session, showing a small improvement in overall performance.
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Upon completing 12 months compulsory rotatory internship in recognized hospital, candidates can apply for permanent registration certificate. Permanent registration allows foreign medical graduates to practice medicine independently anywhere across India without restriction.
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Along with foreign degree certificates, candidate must present original Class 10th certificate for date of birth proof and Class 12th marksheet during in-person verification. Marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are verified as per eligibility criteria.
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Foreign medical graduates clearing FMGE screening test should note that internship stipend rules vary by state. While some government medical colleges provide monthly stipend equal to Indian graduates, other states may follow specific council directives regarding pay.
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If candidate spots spelling error in candidate name or father name on downloaded scorecard, candidate can apply for correction. NBEMS will process name correction requests through candidate communication portal upon submitting valid supporting identity proofs like Aadhaar.
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Candidates visiting NBEMS Dwarka office for collecting FMGE Pass Certificate must present original passport. Verification officers will cross check exit and entry stamps to verify candidate stayed in study country for full duration of medical program.
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The December 2023 FMGE session witnessed a noticeable improvement in the qualifying percentage compared to June 2023. A total of 7,781 candidates qualified out of 37,827 who appeared, taking the pass percentage to approximately 20.6%.
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The June 2023 FMGE session recorded the lowest pass percentage among the sessions listed, at approximately 10.2%. Out of 24,250 candidates who appeared for the examination, only 2,474 qualified. The result reflected a comparatively low qualifying rate.
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The December 2024 FMGE session recorded the highest pass percentage with approximately 29.6% of candidates qualifying. Out of 44,390 candidates who appeared, 13,149 cleared the examination. This session showed a comparatively better qualifying trend.
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Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry contribute 51 marks, while Pathology, Microbiology, and Pharmacology contribute the remaining 49 marks in Part A. Mastering high-yield staining reactions and drug-of-choice lists secures early foundation marks.
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Detection of any technical anomaly, proxy appearance, or unapproved device during or after the exam results in immediate cancellation of candidature. NBEMS reserves the right to debar candidates under official UFM provisions for multiple future sessions.
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In accordance with NBEMS regulatory frameworks, biometric data collected at exam centers-including fingerprint scans, face recognition, and Aadhaar identity verification-is cross-matched during physical pass certificate issuance in New Delhi.
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Primary Medical Qualification certificates issued by foreign universities must be validated through double verification: Apostille under the Hague Convention or attestation by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the concerned Indian Embassy.
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If candidate failed to submit valid NMC eligibility certificate during online registration window, result will remain withheld in PDF merit list. Such candidates must email certified eligibility documents to NBEMS helpdesk to release withheld status.
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NBEMS usually publishes institution and country wise pass percentage report few weeks after result declaration. This report offers clear insights into performance of Indian students studying medicine across Russia, China, Philippines, and CIS countries.
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Following result announcement, various state medical councils release internship seat availability matrix in government medical colleges. Foreign medical graduates must apply according to state specific merit list and preference filing schedules.
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Once scorecard link activates on nbe.edu.in portal, candidates should save multiple digital copies on cloud storage. Since scorecard link stays active for only six months, keeping backup is essential for future state council registration submissions.
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During pass certificate collection, NBEMS officials strictly examine apostille or embassy attestation on foreign medical degree. Candidates missing mandatory apostille stamp on original degree certificate will not be issued physical FMGE Pass Certificate until verified.
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Candidates do not need 50% in Part A and Part B individually. The 150/300 passing criteria applies strictly to the total combined score across both parts, allowing candidate strengths in clinical topics to compensate for weaker pre-clinical scores.
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NBEMS statistical summaries reveal distinct pass-rate variances by study destination. Graduates from Bangladesh, Nepal, and select European institutions historically achieve higher pass rates (30%+) compared to lower-tier institutions in Russia, China, and CIS nations.
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FMGE recorded an all-time low pass rate of 9.94% in December 2020 and ~10.5% in June 2022/June 2026, while peak pass rates touched 32.2% in December 2022. The shift toward clinical vignettes and image-based diagnosis accounts for recent volatility.
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After securing physical FMGE Pass Certificate from Delhi, candidates submit registration application on respective state council portals. State Medical Councils generally issue provisional registration certificate within two to four weeks time frame post document submission.
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Alongside individual roll numbers, NBEMS publishes detailed summary report of October 2026 examination session. The summary contains overall attendance figures, total qualified candidates count, and overall pass percentage statistics of foreign medical graduates.
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If biometric face recognition matching fails during in-person pass certificate collection, candidate will be redirected to NBEMS verification committee. Verification team conducts secondary identity check using original government photo ID proofs like Passport or Aadhaar card.
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With no penalty for incorrect options, unattempted questions represent direct point losses. Scoring data shows that candidates who make educated guesses across all remaining flagged questions significantly increase their chances of reaching the 150-mark threshold.
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The 300-question screening test is split into Part A (150 marks) and Part B (150 marks), each lasting 2.5 hours. Candidates must navigate strict section-wise time bounds, requiring rapid decision-making of under 60 seconds per question.
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Candidates who already completed clinical internship abroad must produce original internship completion document during physical verification. NBEMS verifies whether abroad internship complies with NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate regulations guidelines or not.
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When NBEMS uploads the main FMGE result list, candidates don't need user password to open it. The master result PDF is directly accessible on natboard.edu.in homepage, allowing candidate to search roll numbers using simple Ctrl+F command shortcut key.
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Out of 300 marks, clinical subjects account for 200 marks. Medicine (38-40 questions), Surgery (35-38 questions), OBG (28-30 questions), and PSM/Community Medicine (30 questions) together constitute nearly half the exam, making them the primary deciders of success.
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Historical data reveals that the overall FMGE pass rate fluctuates between 10% and 35%. Candidates appearing in December/winter sessions consistently achieve higher pass percentages (23%-32%) compared to June/summer sessions (10%-18%), primarily due to repeater preparation cycles.
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After successfully clearing screening test and getting state medical council registration, medical graduates become eligible for postgraduate medical entrance exams. Clearing FMGE allows candidates to appear in upcoming NEET PG or NEXT exam for specialization seats.
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If candidate loses original FMGE Pass Certificate after receiving it, getting duplicate copy is very complex. Candidate will have to lodge FIR at police station, publish public newspaper notice, and apply with affidavit to NBEMS for duplicate copy.
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In case of discrepancy in candidate name, roll number, or score on published result sheet, candidates can reach out to NBEMS communication web portal. Queries sent to official candidate helpdesk email are generally resolved within two working days.
Helpline number: 0124-6771700 / 1800 11 1700 (Toll Free)
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Graduates who completed medical education from non-English medium foreign institutions need to produce language medium certificate or equalization proof. NBEMS team verifies that primary medical instruction was conducted in English language as per council requirements.
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Candidates travelling to New Delhi for receiving their physical pass certificate must download Entry Slip from natboard.edu.in. Entry slip contains designated time slot and venue details, without which entry inside NBEMS office complex is strictly prohibited.
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Foreign medical graduates clearing FMGE screening test are required to undergo 12 months compulsory rotatory internship. However, candidates from specific universities with incomplete clinical training abroad may be required to complete extended 2-year internship as per NMC norms.
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In case a candidate result status shows "WITHHELD" in the PDF list, it indicates missing documents like primary degree or eligibility proof. Such candidate must submit required certificates to NBEMS helpdesk email immediately for result status clearance.
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After candidate download individual scorecards, NBEMS releases a batch-wise schedule for in-person pass certificate collection. Candidates are assigned specific date and time slot to visit NBEMS Office at Dwarka Sector-9, New Delhi.
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As per standard guidelines of NBEMS, answer key and individual response sheet are confidential and not disclosed to candidates. The board evaluates CBT responses against verified master answer keys before preparing final merit list PDF result.
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Candidates who joined medical university abroad after 2018 must produce valid Eligibility Certificate issued by NMC or MCI. NBEMS strict verification process ensures only candidate holding valid eligibility certificate will get physical FMGE Pass Certificate.
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Once candidate clear the FMGE screening test, the result validity does not expire. Qualified candidates are permanently eligible to register with Indian medical councils after completing their mandatory 12 month rotatory internship in recognized medical college.
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Following result declaration, state medical councils like Maharashtra, Delhi, and Tamil Nadu will start online portal for provisional registration. Foreign medical graduates must upload FMGE scorecard and pass certificate to apply for local council registration.
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When individual scorecards are released after result PDF, candidates can view section wise score breakdown. Scorecard clearly mentions marks obtained in Paper 1 and Paper 2 along with total score out of 300 and final result.
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Since FMGE is a qualifying test and not competitive ranking exam, tie breaking rules are not used. Every candidate scoring 150 marks or above gets declared as qualified, regardless of how many total candidate clear the examination session.
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Medical graduates collecting their Pass Certificate must bring original valid passport used during registration process. NBEMS officials cross check travel entries, visa stamps, and course duration details to confirm candidate stayed abroad during medical study duration.
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Candidates will also be able to access answer key-related information through their applicant login. As per the examination bulletin details reported for the October 2026 session, the login facility will provide question ID numbers, correct answer key IDs, response IDs and marks awarded for individual questions.
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Once candidate receive their provisional registration certificate from NMC or SMC, internship seat allotment is managed by state authority. Candidates must regularly check state medical council portals for internship seat matrix and merit list updates.
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Unlike other entrance exams, FMGE screening test has a fixed qualifying threshold for all categories. Whether candidate belongs to General, OBC, SC, or ST category, obtaining minimum 150 marks out of 300 is mandatory to pass.
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During the physical collection of FMGE Pass Certificate at New Delhi office, NBEMS officials will verify candidate face recognition biometric data. This biometric detail is matched with data captured at computer-based exam center during exam day.
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On the result declaration day, thousands of candidate attempt to access natboard.edu.in simultaneously. If page fails to load, candidate should wait for few minutes before retrying or use direct mirror links hosted on nbe.edu.in official portal.
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Candidates who successfully qualify the exam must present their original primary medical qualification degree during in-person verification. The degree certificate must be duly apostilled or attested by the Ministry of External Affairs and concerned Indian Embassy in foreign country.
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Around 35,000 foreign medical graduates took the October 2026 screening examination conducted across multiple cities in India. Pass percentage for October session is expected to stay around 15 to 20 percent mark, similar to previous winter sessions.
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Candidates can access the result announcement, scorecard and other examination-related notifications through the official NBEMS websites.
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Website |
Purpose |
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natboard.edu.in |
Official NBEMS notifications and result announcements |
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nbe.edu.in |
Examination information and applicant-related services |
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FMGE Official Page |
FMGE bulletin, application, login and result links |
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Candidates should note that NBEMS rules does not allow re-evaluation or re-checking of answer sheets. The evaluation process is fully computerised and standard key verification process is already completed before final result declaration.
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Medical graduates clearing FMGE exam must apply for provisional registration with National Medical Commission or respective State Medical Council. This registration is compulsory to begin one year internship training in approved teaching hospital across India.
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NBEMS will keep the individual scorecard download link active for exactly six months from date of declaration. Candidates are strictly advised to save multiple soft copies and printouts, as portal will not entertain request for duplicate scorecards later.
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After the merit list is published, qualified candidates have to visit the NBEMS office in Sector-9, Dwarka, New Delhi. Physical collection of the FMGE Pass Certificate requires candidate to bring original primary medical degree and passport documents.
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The scorecard is expected to contain the following details:
Candidate's name
Roll number
Application ID
Examination session
Total marks obtained out of 300
Qualifying status (Pass/Fail)
Important instructions related to the result
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Once the main result PDF is published, NBEMS will open individual scorecard download portal within 3 to 5 days. Candidates will need their User ID and Password to login and download scorecard from official portal.
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Visit the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in.
Navigate to the Examinations section.
Select the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) option.
Open the FMGE October 2026 result notification.
Click on the result PDF link.
Search for the candidate's roll number in the result document.
Verify the marks obtained and qualifying status.
Download and save the result PDF for future reference.
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Looking at past 3 years trend, NBEMS usually declare result much faster than official deadline. For example, June 2026 session result came out in just 9 days after exam. Candidates can expect similar fast turnaround for October 2026 session too.
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To qualify in the FMGE screening test, candidate need to secure a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. That means candidates must get 150 marks out of 300. There is no negative marking for incorrect or unattempted questions in CBT test.
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Foreign medical graduates waiting for their results should keep checking the official web portals continuously. The National Board of Examinations is expected to release the overall merit list in PDF format containing candidate roll numbers and qualifying status by the end of November 2026.