FMGE 2026 eligibility certificate applications to begin tomorrow; check detailed schedule

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has begun accepting online applications for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) Eligibility Certificate (EC) starting September 1, 2026. Candidates who are scheduled to take the FMGE 2026 can access the application portal at application.nmc.org.in to apply for the certificate if they haven't applied before. Those who have already submitted an application do not need to reapply.

To be eligible for the FMGE 2026 screening test, candidates must possess a valid EC. The commission strictly prohibits attempting the exam without an Eligibility Certificate. The deadline to apply for the EC stands at September 30, 2026, at 6 pm. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

A schedule of the application process for the FMGE 2026 Eligibility Certificate is available to candidates. Applicants are cautioned against errors during the application process and are advised to apply independently, without the assistance of a proxy. Providing an active mobile number is crucial for receiving updates and rectifying any issues.

Candidates can check the status of their EC application by contacting the NMC at eligibility.regn@nmc.org.in or eligibility@nmc.org.in. It is mandatory to provide the File Tracking Number, generated during EC application submission. Failure to furnish this number will result in no response from the commission.

The FMGE 2026 screening test will be administered by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) in the coming months, as per the NMC's announcement.