NBEMS announces FMGE October 2026 results with 10,712 candidates passing the exam

Exam Results

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has declared the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination October 2026 results. Candidates can check their scores on the official website at natboard.edu.in. A total of 10,712 candidates have qualified the test, while 31,539 candidates failed to clear it. Out of 42,113 total registered candidates, 1,190 were absent, and results for 30 candidates have been withheld.

Test Structure

The board conducted the exam on October 31 in computer-based test mode at various centres across the country. The test consisted of one paper with 300 multiple-choice questions, and each question had four response options in English. Faculty members from relevant specialty areas reviewed every question paper after the test for technical correctness and answer keys. Marks were awarded to all candidates for any technically incorrect questions, and marks were given to candidates who chose either correct option for questions with two correct answers. Candidates needed at least 150 marks out of 300 to qualify.

Next Steps

There is no provision for re-evaluation, rechecking, re-totaling, or grace marks. Individual scorecards can be downloaded from the website on or after November 20, and the scorecards will remain available for download for a period of six months from issuance.

Context

The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination is a mandatory screening test for Indian citizens holding medical qualifications from foreign universities who wish to practice medicine in India. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences conducts this test periodically to regulate medical registration standards.