MBBS in China RegisterFMGE: sessions each year, the calendar and the fee printed for one session
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The rules on this page come from the information bulletin that India's National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) published for the FMGE (Screening Test) October 2026 session, and they apply to candidates of that session. The bulletin says the test is now held three times a year, gives the October 2026 examination date as 31 October 2026, and gives the total payable fee as ₹4,650, including GST. For practising back home, see this register's section page.
How many sessions a year
Item 2.1 of chapter 2 says that the previous session was conducted on 28 June 2026. It says NBEMS shall now be conducting FMGE (Screening Test) three times in a year. It names 31 October 2026 as the next screening test, scheduled under the timelines in 'Important Dates' and the 'Scheme of Examination'.
Item 2.1 names only the June 2026 session and the October 2026 session.
Each session has its own bulletin. The dates and the fee below belong to the October 2026 session only.
Important dates for the October 2026 session
The bulletin prints these dates for the October 2026 session.
| Stage | Date as printed in the bulletin |
|---|---|
| Online submission of application form | 11 September 2026 (05:00 PM onwards) to 25 September 2026 (till 11:55 PM) |
| Edit window for all payment-success applications | 29 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 |
| Selective edit window to rectify deficient or incorrect images | 3 October 2026 to 19 October 2026 |
| Opportunity to rectify deficiencies in documents uploaded (online deficient document submission portal) | Portal to be closed on 21 October 2026, 11:55 PM. No further opportunity shall be given. |
| Informing the test city to applicants | 20 October 2026 |
| Issue of admit cards | 27 October 2026 |
| Examination date | 31 October 2026 |
| Declaration of result | by 30 November 2026 |
The online application window had closed when this page was checked on 11 October 2026.
Examination fee for the October 2026 session
Chapter 3 prints the fee for the October 2026 session as follows.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Examination fee | ₹3,940.68 |
| GST @ 18% | ₹709.32 |
| Total payable | ₹4,650 |
How to pay. The bulletin says the fee should be paid through the payment gateway provided during online application, using a UPI, a credit card or a debit card issued by banks in India, or other modes made available on the web page. It says the fee cannot be deposited through any mode other than the payment gateway available while submitting the online application form.
Payment status. The bulletin says the payment status should show "S" (for successful) in the application form. It says the submission process is not completed until the status shows "S". If the status shows as pending, the bulletin says the payment might be stuck with the bank and might be cleared at a later date. It also says NBEMS shall not be responsible for rejection of an application due to delay in settlement of the payment by the candidate's bank to NBEMS.
Refunds. Chapter 3 says that application forms, once submitted, cannot be withdrawn. It says the fee shall neither be carried forward to a future date nor refunded under any circumstances. It says any claim for refund, adjustment or carrying forward of the application fee will not be entertained.
Absence and ineligibility. Chapter 3 says that examination fees of candidates who are absent, or who have been declared ineligible for any reason, shall be forfeited.
Candidates are advised to read the screening test regulations and the information bulletin for FMGE October 2026 carefully, and to satisfy the terms and conditions for eligibility before paying the fee.
Questions people ask
How many times a year is the FMGE (Screening Test) held?
Item 2.1 of chapter 2 of the October 2026 bulletin says that NBEMS shall now be conducting FMGE (Screening Test) three times in a year. The item names the June 2026 session, conducted on 28 June 2026, and the next screening test, scheduled for 31 October 2026.
Can the examination fee be refunded after I submit an application?
Chapter 3 of the October 2026 bulletin says that submitted application forms cannot be withdrawn. It says the fee shall neither be carried forward to a future date nor refunded under any circumstances, and that any claim for refund, adjustment or carrying forward will not be entertained.
Do the 2021 regulations cover students who studied abroad before they came into force?
Under regulation 5(1)(a) and (b) of the National Medical Commission (Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate) Regulations, 2021, those regulations do not apply to foreign medical graduates who acquired a foreign medical degree or primary qualification before they came into force, or to candidates who were pursuing their education in foreign institutions before then. The Commission's FAQ gives 18 November 2021 as the date the regulations came into force (Q2 and Q4). Under regulation 5(2), such graduates and candidates are governed by the erstwhile applicable regulations. Regulation 5(1)(c) says the regulations do not apply to graduates specifically exempted by the Commission or the Central Government by notification. The FAQ's own disclaimer says it cannot be upheld in a court of law, so the regulation is the text to check for legal validity.
Sources
- FMGE (Screening Test) October 2026 Information Bulletin, version 2.2: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), India
- National Medical Commission (Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate) Regulations, 2021: National Medical Commission, India
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): FMGs covered by National Medical Commission (Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate) Regulations, 2021: National Medical Commission, India (Undergraduate Medical Education Board)
Checked 11 October 2026.
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