The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducted the FMGE October 2026 screening examination on 31 October 2026.
The NBEMS official notice board now lists an entry titled “Result of Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) October 2026” dated 10 November 2026. Candidates should visit the official FMGE portal to access the result notice and result PDF.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | FMGE October 2026 |
| Conducting authority | NBEMS |
| Examination date | 31 October 2026 |
| Result notice date | 10 November 2026 |
| Total marks | 300 |
| Passing marks | 150 |
| Qualifying percentage | 50% |
| Examination mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Official website | natboard.edu.in |
Important: Candidates should rely on the official NBEMS result PDF and individual scorecard for their confirmed result. Do not rely on unofficial pass lists circulating on social media.
1. Key Details & Statistics
- Exam Date: October 31, 2026
- Result Declaration Date: November 10, 2026
- Conducting Body: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
- Total Candidates in Result PDF: 42,083 to 42,113 entries (including qualified candidates, those who did not qualify, and absent candidates)
- Total Candidates Qualified: 9,354 candidates (or approx. 7,563–9,354 depending on exact verified numbers reported across different analyses)
- Pass Percentage: 22.87%
- Failed Candidates: 31,539 candidates
- Absent / Withheld: 1,190 candidates marked absent and 30 results withheld
- Qualifying Marks: 150 out of 300 marks (50%)
- Near-Miss Statistic: 5,365 candidates scored between 140 and 149 marks
FMGE October 2026 – Top 10 Rank Holders
Highest score: 249 / 300.
519 Students Scored Exactly 149 Marks in FMGE October 2026, Missing the Passing Mark by Just 1 Mark!
| Rank | Roll Number | Application No. | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2611202887 | FMGE26217136 | 249 |
| 2 | 2611203119 | FMGE26223116 | 240 |
| 3 (Tie) | 2611226586 | FMGE26214730 | 239 |
| 3 (Tie) | 2611225564 | FMGE26233855 | 239 |
| 5 | 2611206438 | FMGE26235308 | 236 |
| 6 (Tie) | 2611210527 | FMGE26201380 | 234 |
| 6 (Tie) | 2611209473 | FMGE26206558 | 234 |
| 8 | 2611208877 | FMGE26215106 | 233 |
| 9 | 2611202328 | FMGE26237327 | 232 |
| 10 (Tie) | 2611240677 | FMGE26225822 | 231 |
| 10 (Tie) | 2611235132 | FMGE26232819 | 231 |
Important findings:
- Highest score: 249/300
- Second highest: 240/300
- Two candidates scored 239.
- Two candidates scored 234.
- Two candidates scored 231.
- Therefore, the top 10 rank positions include 11 candidates because of tied scores.
2. How to Check FMGE October 2026 Results
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official NBEMS website.
- Open the FMGE examination section.
- Select the October 2026 session.
- Click on the Results link.
- Open the published result PDF.
- Search for your examination roll number.
- Check your qualifying status and download your scorecard when available.
Keep your application number and login password ready to access your individual scorecard.
Open the official NBEMS FMGE examination portal.
https://natboard.edu.in/viewNotice.php?NBE=SnJTOW14ZGZEc1JPc1l6WHNZNmRCdz09
3. FMGE October 2026 Passing Marks
To qualify for FMGE, candidates must secure at least 150 marks out of 300, equivalent to 50%.
| Total marks | Minimum qualifying marks |
|---|---|
| 300 | 150 |
The result is based on the prescribed qualifying standard. It is not a competitive ranking examination for MBBS admission.
4. What Happens After Passing FMGE?
Passing FMGE is an important milestone for Indian students who have completed their medical education abroad.
After qualifying, candidates should:
- Download and preserve their result and scorecard.
- Follow NBEMS instructions for pass-certificate collection.
- Complete the required identity and document verification.
- Attend biometric and Face ID verification as instructed.
- Obtain the FMGE pass certificate.
- Complete the applicable registration formalities with the relevant State Medical Council/NMC before practising medicine in India.
NBEMS has prescribed in-person verification for qualified candidates. The pass certificate is expected to be issued tentatively within four weeks of result declaration, subject to the prescribed procedure.
5. FMGE October 2026 Pass Certificate: Important Instructions
Candidates who qualify should not ignore the pass-certificate collection process.
- NBEMS will notify the schedule and procedure for certificate distribution.
- Candidates must attend the prescribed physical verification.
- Fingerprint biometrics and Face ID authentication may be required.
- The pass certificate is an essential document for subsequent medical registration.
- Candidates must collect their certificates within six months of the result declaration, as prescribed by NBEMS.
Failure to collect the certificate within the specified six-month period can result in cancellation of the candidature and result.
6. What If You Fail FMGE October 2026?
Students who do not qualify should not lose hope. FMGE requires consistent preparation, strong clinical knowledge and repeated revision.
Here are some suggestions:
- Analyse your performance and identify weak subjects.
- Focus on high-yield topics in all 19 medical subjects.
- Practise previous FMGE question papers.
- Take regular mock examinations.
- Improve time management and accuracy.
- Prepare a structured revision timetable for the next examination.
Remember, one unsuccessful attempt does not define your future as a doctor.
7. Important Advice for Indian Students Studying MBBS Abroad
FMGE performance is an important consideration for students planning to study medicine outside India.
Before selecting a foreign medical university, students and parents should carefully examine:
- NMC eligibility and Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate requirements.
- Recognition and status of the medical university.
- Duration and structure of the medical course.
- Clinical training and hospital exposure.
- Medium of instruction.
- Internship and practical training requirements.
- Previous FMGE performance of the university, wherever reliable data is available.
Students should remember that admission to a foreign medical university does not guarantee success in FMGE. Academic preparation, clinical exposure and individual effort are equally important.
8. Frequently Asked Questions – FMGE October 2026 Result
Q1. Has the FMGE October 2026 result been announced?
The NBEMS notice board lists the FMGE October 2026 result notice dated 10 November 2026. Candidates should check the official portal for the result PDF and individual scorecard.
Q2. When was FMGE October 2026 conducted?
The examination was conducted on 31 October 2026.
Q3. What are the passing marks for FMGE 2026?
Candidates need at least 150 marks out of 300 (50%) to qualify.
Q4. Where can I check my FMGE result?
Visit natboard.edu.in and open the FMGE examination section.
Q5. Can I download my FMGE scorecard online?
Yes. Candidates can access their individual scorecards through the prescribed NBEMS candidate login.
Q6. Is rechecking or re-evaluation allowed?
There is no provision for re-evaluation, rechecking or re-totaling of the final FMGE result.
Q7. What happens after qualifying FMGE?
Candidates must complete the prescribed verification process, obtain their FMGE pass certificate and fulfil the applicable medical registration requirements.
Q8. Does passing FMGE automatically provide a licence to practise?
No. Passing FMGE is an important screening requirement, but candidates must also complete the applicable registration formalities with the relevant medical council.
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Official reference: NBEMS – FMGE Official Examination Portal.https://natboard.edu.in/viewNotice.php?NBE=SnJTOW14ZGZEc1JPc1l6WHNZNmRCdz09
