FMGE, DNB, DrNB, Diploma: NBE releases tentative schedule of upcoming 2026 exams, details
New Delhi: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the tentative schedule for upcoming key examinations, including DNB, DrNB, NBE Diploma, and FMGE, for the 2026-2027 academic cycle.
As per the notification, the exams will be conducted across multiple dates between May 2026 and February 2027, with NEET-PG 2026 tentatively scheduled for August 30, 2026, while candidates have been advised to regularly check the official website for detailed information and updates.
Tentative schedule of forthcoming NBEMS Examinations.
| Name of Examination | Exam Date | Exam Day | Course | Admission Session | Cut-off Date for Completion of Training for Eligibility to appear in the Examination |
| DrNB Final Examination August 2026 | 31-07-2026 01-08-2026 02-08-2026 | Friday Saturday Sunday | DrNB Super Specialty | 2023 Admission Session | 17-02-2027 |
| Post MBBS Part-1 | 2024 Admission Session | 30-04-2027 | |||
| Post MBBS Part-2 | No fresh Batch Scheduled | 31-12-2026 | |||
| DrNB Final Examination February 2027 | 19-02-2027 20-02-2027 21-02-2027 | Friday Saturday Sunday | DrNB Super Specialty | No fresh Batch Scheduled | 31-05-2027 |
| Post MBBS Part-1 | No fresh Batch Scheduled | 31-05-2027 | |||
| Post MBBS Part-2 | 2021 Admission Session | 31-05-2027 | |||
NBEMS Diploma Final Theory Examination June 2026 | 14-05-2026 15-05-2026 16-05-2026 | Thursday Friday Saturday | NBEMS Diploma | No fresh Batch Scheduled | 31-12-2026 |
NBEMS Diploma Final Examination September 2026 | 11-09-2026 12-09-2026 13-09-2026 | Friday Saturday Sunday | NBEMS Diploma | 2024 Admission Session | 16-04-2027 |
| DNB Final Examination June 2026 | 18-06-2026 19-06-2026 20-06-2026 21-06-2026 | Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday | Post MBBS | 2023 Admission Session | 31-12-2026 |
| Post Diploma | 2024 Admission Session | 31-01-2027 | |||
| DNB Final Examination November 2026 | 19-11-2026 20-11-2026 21-11-2026 22-11-2026 | Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday | Post MBBS | No fresh Batch Scheduled | 15-05-2027 |
| Post Diploma | No fresh Batch Scheduled |
The tentative schedule for FMGE December 2026 is as follows:-
Name of Examination | Exam Date | Exam Day |
| FMGE December 2026 | 09-01-2027 | Saturday |
As notified on 22.01.2026, the tentative date for conduct of NEET-PG 2026 is 30.08.2026 (Sunday).
The tentative schedule for NEET-SS 2026 will be notified separately.
Please note that the above schedule of forthcoming examinations is purely tentative. The exact dates of exams will be indicated in the Information Bulletin which will be notified on NBEMS website in due course.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the NBEMS website for Information Bulletins and online Application Forms of these examinations, as and when notified.
For any queries, clarifications, or assistance, candidates are requested to contact NBEMS ONLY through its Communication Web Portal.
Please note that queries or representations submitted through any other mode may not be considered and may lead to a delay in response.
To view the official notice, click the link mentioned below-
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