FMGE 2026: NBEMS Announces Major Changes After Meeting with Foreign Medical Graduates
FMGE 2026 Update: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has agreed to several important demands raised by Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) regarding the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE). The decisions were taken during a meeting held on August 27, 2026, at NBEMS, Sector-9, Dwarka, New Delhi.
The meeting was held between representatives of AIMSA-FMSW and officials of NBEMS to discuss the difficulties faced by foreign medical graduates in the FMGE June 2026 examination. Following detailed discussions, NBEMS agreed to several measures related to the examination schedule, question paper difficulty, examination fee, result transparency, grievance redressal and examination-centre facilities.
The developments are important for thousands of medical graduates who complete their medical education abroad and appear for FMGE to obtain registration to practise medicine in India.
FMGE to Be Conducted Three Times a Year
One of the biggest decisions concerns the frequency of the FMGE examination.
According to the meeting outcome, NBEMS has agreed to conduct an additional FMGE examination for Foreign Medical Graduates by the end of October 2026.
More importantly, from next year onwards, FMGE will be conducted three times a year instead of the existing schedule. The proposed examination months will be:
- December/January
- April/May
- August/September
This is expected to provide greater flexibility to Foreign Medical Graduates and reduce the waiting period between examination attempts.
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FMGE Question Paper Difficulty to Be Rationalised
The difficulty level of the FMGE question paper was another major concern discussed during the meeting.
NBEMS has agreed to rationalise the difficulty level by increasing the number of questions falling under the low and moderate difficulty categories.
The proposed difficulty distribution will be:
- Low difficulty: 30%
- Moderate difficulty: 50%
- High difficulty: 20%
The change is aimed at creating a more balanced examination paper and ensuring that the overall difficulty level is appropriately distributed.
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FMGE Examination Fee to Be Reduced
Another important relief for FMGE aspirants is related to the examination fee.
NBEMS has agreed that the FMGE examination fee will be reduced from the next examination onwards.
The exact revised fee will be communicated by NBEMS through the relevant examination notification. Candidates should therefore wait for the official notification before assuming the new fee amount.
Question IDs, Correct Answers and Candidate Responses to Be Published
One of the major transparency-related decisions concerns the publication of examination-related information.
The demand of protesters in Bihar was accepted
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NBEMS has agreed to publish:
- Question IDs
- Correct Answer IDs
- Response IDs marked by each candidate
- Marks awarded for each question
This information will be made available on the applicant portal.
The move could provide greater transparency in the examination and allow candidates to understand how their responses were evaluated.
Number of Video-Based Questions in FMGE June 2026
The meeting also addressed the issue of video-based questions in the FMGE June 2026 examination.
NBEMS agreed to declare that the number of video-based questions in FMGE June 2026 was 14 only.
This decision comes in the context of an ongoing matter before the High Court of Delhi.
FMGs to Get Representation in Grievance Redressal Committee
The Foreign Medical Graduates also raised the issue of representation in the grievance redressal mechanism.
The request to include a representative of Foreign Medical Graduates in the NBEMS grievance redressal committee for matters related to FMGE will be considered by the Governing Body of NBEMS.
The meeting also agreed that interaction between NBEMS and Foreign Medical Graduates should take place more frequently.
Regular interaction could help identify examination-related concerns and provide a platform for FMGs to communicate their grievances.
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Better Facilities at FMGE Examination Centres
NBEMS has also agreed to improve the facilities available at examination centres.
The examination centres will be made more conducive and suitable for candidates, and necessary instructions will be issued to the technology partner of NBEMS.
This decision is aimed at ensuring that candidates have appropriate facilities and that technical or logistical difficulties do not unnecessarily affect their examination experience.
Additional Time for Biometric Attendance
Another significant decision concerns the time required for biometric attendance during the examination.
NBEMS has agreed to provide one additional minute per section, subject to a maximum of three additional minutes per shift, to accommodate biometric attendance taken during the examination.
This additional time is intended to account for the time required for biometric verification without unnecessarily affecting candidates’ examination time.
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FMG Protest Called Off
Following the discussions and decisions taken during the meeting, AIMSA-FMSW agreed to call off the ongoing protest of Foreign Medical Graduates by 4 PM on August 27, 2026.
The development marks an important step towards resolving the concerns raised by FMGs regarding the FMGE June 2026 examination and the overall examination system.
FMGE 2026: Major Decisions at a Glance
| Issue | Decision |
| Additional FMGE | Additional exam by end of October 2026 |
| FMGE Frequency | Three times a year from next year |
| Proposed Exam Months | December/January, April/May and August/September |
| Question Difficulty | 30% Low, 50% Moderate, 20% High |
| Examination Fee | To be reduced from next examination |
| Exam Transparency | Question IDs, Correct Answer IDs, Response IDs and marks to be published |
| Video Questions | 14 video-based questions in FMGE June 2026 |
| FMG Representation | Request to be considered by NBEMS Governing Body |
| Examination Centres | Facilities to be improved |
| Biometric Attendance | One additional minute per section, maximum three minutes per shift |
| Protest | FMG protest called off |
What Does This Mean for FMGE Aspirants?
The decisions announced after the August 27 meeting could bring significant changes to the FMGE examination system. The introduction of an additional FMGE examination in 2026 and the decision to conduct FMGE three times a year from next year could particularly benefit candidates who otherwise have to wait several months for another attempt.
The proposed changes in question-paper difficulty and publication of question and response details are also important from the perspective of examination transparency.
However, candidates should note that some decisions will require formal notifications and further approval, particularly matters that are to be considered by the NBEMS Governing Body. Therefore, FMGE aspirants should rely on official NBEMS notifications for the final implementation details, examination dates, fee and other instructions.
Overall, the August 27, 2026 meeting represents a significant development for Foreign Medical Graduates, with NBEMS agreeing to several measures aimed at making the FMGE examination more accessible, transparent and candidate-friendly.
FAQs
Will FMGE be conducted three times a year?
Yes NBE has agreed to conduct the exam three times in a year
Will there be an additional FMGE exam in 2026?
Yes. NBEMS has agreed to conduct an additional FMGE examination by the end of October 2026.