{
  "id": 4176945,
  "title": "FMGE 2026: NMC To Reopen Eligibility Certificate Application Window On September 1 At nmc.org.in; Apply Till September 30",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/fmge-2026-nmc-to-reopen-eligibility-certificate-application-window-on",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-29T11:08:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/fmge-2026-nmc-to-reopen-eligibility-certificate-application-window-on-september-1-at-nmcorgin-apply-till-september-30"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Medical Commission (NMC) is set to reopen the online application window for the Eligibility Certificate (EC) needed for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) 2026. This decision comes after the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) announced that the FMGE screening test will now be held three times a year. The NMC has issued a public notice on August 28, stating that the application window will open on September 1, 2026, at 10 AM and remain open until September 30, 2026, at 6 PM. Candidates are required to submit their applications through the NMC portal by visiting the application.nmc.org.in/register website. The NMC has also advised candidates to ensure that they have the Eligibility Certificate before applying for the FMGE, as the certificate is mandatory for exam eligibility. The NMC has cautioned candidates against making errors in their applications, suggesting they fill the form themselves, keep necessary documents ready, verify all details, use an active mobile number, and promptly rectify any deficiencies notified by the commission. Candidates can track the status of their application using the File Tracking Number provided upon submission.",
  "summary": "FMGE 2026: The National Medical Commission (NMC) will reopen the online application window for the Eligibility Certificate (EC) required for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) 2026. As per a public notice issued by the Ethics & Medical Registration Board (EMRB) on August 28, candidates who have not yet obtained the Eligibility Certificate can submit their applications through the NMC…",
  "key_points": [
    "NMC reopens EC application window for FMGE 2026 on September 1.",
    "Application window closes on September 30, 2026.",
    "EC mandatory for FMGE eligibility, candidates must verify details."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}