Good news for thousands of foreign medical graduates this morning. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) declared the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) October 2026 result on Tuesday, 10 November, and the pass rate has bounced back sharply from the June session. A total of 9,354 candidates cleared the screening test, out of 40,893 whose results were declared as pass or fail.
The result is available as a PDF on the official NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in. Candidates can search the list by roll number, without logging in. Individual scorecards will be released separately, from 20 November.
FMGE October 2026 result: the key numbers
The October session was held on 31 October 2026 in computer-based mode, and the result came just ten days later. Here is what the official result document shows:
- 9,354 candidates passed the examination.
- 31,539 candidates failed to reach the qualifying marks.
- Pass percentage: 22.87%, calculated on the 40,893 candidates whose results were declared.
- 42,113 entries in the result PDF, including 1,190 candidates marked absent and 30 whose results have been withheld.
- Qualifying marks: 150 out of 300, or 50% of the total.
- Highest score: 249 out of 300, recorded against roll number 2611202887.
The board has said all declared results are provisional and subject to verification of eligibility and credentials. Candidates who find any error in the details shown against their roll number should contact NBEMS through its official candidate communication portal.
How to check the FMGE October 2026 result
Checking the result takes only a couple of minutes. The PDF needs no login, though the scorecard will need candidate login details later.
- Visit the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in.
- Click on the link titled Result of FMGE October 2026 in the notification section.
- Open the result PDF and press Ctrl plus F to search for your roll number.
- Check your total score out of 300 and your qualifying status, shown as Pass or Fail.
- Download and save the PDF, and keep a printed copy for your records.
The scorecard, which carries the candidate’s name, roll number, application ID, date of birth, session and marks, will be available for download from 20 November 2026. NBEMS has said the download link will stay active for six months from the date of result declaration.
What qualifying candidates must do next
Clearing FMGE is only the first step. Qualified candidates still need their Pass Certificate, and that does not arrive automatically. NBEMS will run a separate verification and distribution process, and candidates should expect the certificate within about four weeks of the result declaration.
This time the verification is stricter than before. Candidates will have to appear in person for identity verification, which includes fingerprint biometrics and Face ID, and keep their original documents ready. The scorecard alone cannot replace the Pass Certificate for registration with a State Medical Council, so candidates should watch the NBEMS website for the verification schedule and instructions.
One thing candidates should not count on is a second look at their marks. NBEMS has made it clear that there is no provision for re-evaluation, rechecking, re-totaling or the award of grace marks. The result declared is final.
A much better pass rate than June
The October numbers look far healthier than the previous session. In the June 2026 session, the pass rate had fallen to just 12.38%, with only 4,635 candidates qualifying out of 37,448 registered. The December 2025 session had recorded around 23.9%.
October’s 22.87% is close to the December figure and nearly double the June pass rate. Even so, the exam remains tough. More than three in four candidates who appeared did not qualify, and 5,365 candidates scored between 140 and 149 marks, missing the 150-mark cutoff by a whisker.
FMGE is the mandatory screening test for Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India who completed their primary medical qualification abroad and want to practise medicine in India. The October session was the third FMGE of the year, after NBEMS decided to hold the exam three times a year.
FAQs
When was the FMGE October 2026 result declared?
NBEMS declared the result on 10 November 2026. The result PDF is available on natboard.edu.in.
How many candidates passed the FMGE October 2026 exam?
A total of 9,354 candidates passed, while 31,539 failed. The pass percentage stands at 22.87%.
What are the qualifying marks for FMGE?
Candidates must score at least 150 marks out of 300, which is 50% of the total, to qualify.
When will the FMGE October 2026 scorecard be available?
Individual scorecards will be available for download from 20 November 2026 through the candidate login on natboard.edu.in, and the link will remain active for six months.
Can I apply for re-evaluation of my FMGE result?
No. NBEMS does not allow re-evaluation, rechecking, re-totaling or grace marks for FMGE.
Candidates are advised to rely only on the official NBEMS result PDF and scorecard for their confirmed result, and not on unofficial lists circulating on social media. The official website, natboard.edu.in, remains the final word on all FMGE announcements.
