Appearing for FMGE October 2026- Check do's and don'ts for exam day
New Delhi: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is set to conduct the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) on October 31, 2026. Candidates who have registered for this screening test should be aware of the procedures to be followed on the day of the examination.
Through the information bulletin, NBE issued detailed test-day instructions for candidates appearing in the FMGE October 2026 session, outlining reporting requirements, mandatory documents, security checks, biometric verification and prohibited items at examination centres.
TEST DAY PROCEDURES
NBEMS shall be conducting the Computer Based Test (CBT) in a safe and secure environment, maintaining social distancing norms wherever needed. NBEMS reserves the right to review the test day processes for the conduct of CBT.
ENTRY OF CANDIDATES AS PER TIMELINES GIVEN IN THE ADMIT CARDS
Candidates are required to report at the ‘Reporting Counter’ of the test venue as per the time indicated in their admit cards. The exact entry point to the test centre (Reporting Counter) and the main gate of the venue might be at a distance. To avoid unforeseen delays in reaching the test centre entry point (Reporting Counter), candidates are advised to reach well in time and familiarise themselves with the exact entry point to the test centre on the premises of the venue well in advance.
The reporting counter will close 30 minutes prior to the test start time. Any delay in arrival at the test centre entry point (Reporting Counter) shall lead to denial of entry, even if the candidate might have arrived at the premises of the venue.
Candidates reporting late or beyond the prescribed time shall not be allowed to appear in the exam under any circumstances. NBEMS shall not be responsible for any delayed arrival of the candidate in reaching the centre due to any reason.
TEST CENTRE LOCATION
Exact address and location of the test centres shall be indicated in the admit card. Candidates are advised to familiarise themselves with the test centre and reporting counter locations at least one day prior to the examination day and ensure that they report for the exam as per the scheduled time only. Google Maps location shall be indicated in the admit card for quick reference only. It shall be the responsibility of the candidate to confirm the exact location of the test centre well in advance to avoid any arrival delay.
Candidates are advised to reach the Test Centre well before the prescribed reporting time and keep adequate time available for the entire examination day. Examination-related processes, including registration, authentication, verification, security procedures and management of unforeseen contingencies, may extend beyond the scheduled examination duration. Candidates should plan their travel and other commitments accordingly and avoid making inflexible onward travel arrangements on the day of the examination.
Please note that only the candidates who have been issued an admit card will be allowed entry into the examination centre premises, subject to fulfilment of documentary requirements.
Friends or relatives accompanying the candidates will not be allowed entry into the examination centre premises under any circumstances and will not be allowed to contact the candidate while the examination process is ongoing.
BARCODE/QR CODE READER AT ENTRY POINTS
The candidate will flash the admit card and ID proof for verification to the exam functionary standing across the table with a barcode/QR code reader. The candidate shall be informed about the assigned lab number. Alternatively, the list of Roll numbers and assigned labs shall be displayed outside the test venue.
Identity checks will be made upon arrival at the test centre to ensure that there are no unauthorised candidates appearing for the exam.
DOCUMENTS
Candidates MUST bring to the test centre the following documents-
1 Printed colour copy of Barcoded / QR Coded Admit card.
2 UDID/Disability Certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming scribe / extra-time as per provisions of the RPwD Act, 2016.
3 Any one of the below-mentioned Govt-issued photo IDs** (must be original and valid / non-expired)-
i PAN Card.
ii Driving License.
iii Voter ID.
iv Passport.
vi Aadhaar Card (With Photograph).
Please bring at least one but as many of the above-mentioned Photo IDs which are issued to you and details of which have been provided in the application form.
Candidates who have consented to Aadhaar-based authentication and provided their Aadhaar number in the application form must carry their Aadhaar card on the day of the examination; additionally, their Aadhaar must be 'unlocked' for verification purposes on that day.
In case any candidate reports to the test centre with an e-Aadhaar Card with the Aadhaar number printed on it as proof of identity, the e-Aadhaar Card should be a good quality colour printout with a clearly visible photograph. The photograph should not have kinks, scratches, or stains, and should definitely match the candidate presenting the e-Aadhaar Card. The decision of NBEMS in this regard shall be final”.
The name on the photo identification must match with the name as shown on the Admit Card. If the name has changed due to marriage, etc., the candidate must show the relevant document to substantiate the claim for change in name (Marriage Certificate/Divorcee Decree/ Legal Name Change Document/ Gazette notification for name change). In case of Mismatch in name between the admit card and the photo ID proof shown, entry shall not be allowed.
AADHAAR-BASED IDENTITY VERIFICATION (APPLICABLE ONLY WHERE AADHAAR DETAILS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED IN THE APPLICATION FORM
1 Candidates who have furnished Aadhaar details in the identification information at the time of online application submission are advised to carry original Aadhaar Card / e-Aadhaar / good quality printed colour copy of e-Aadhaar / colour photocopy of Aadhaar Card, for the purpose of identity verification through Aadhaar authentication at the examination centre.
2 Candidates must ensure that Aadhaar biometric authentication is NOT locked / disabled on the examination day.
3 Candidates with locked biometric authentication may face difficulty in Aadhaar-based authentication at the test. Before the exam, it is advisable for candidates to get their Aadhaar biometric data (finger print/iris) and demographic details updated at a UIDAI Aadhaar Enrolment Centre. Taking this step will help ensure a smooth authentication process on the day of your exam. Updated, valid Aadhaar data prevents entry issues.
Candidates without original hard copy valid ID proof shall not be allowed to enter the examination premises. Photocopies of Govt. issued ID proofs shall not be accepted. Identity proof shown in DigiLocker shall also not be acceptable, as candidates shall not be allowed to carry electronic devices inside the exam centre.
An unfair means case shall be registered against the candidates producing false/forged documents / ID Proofs.
