The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced the tentative schedule for key medical examinations to be conducted in India between January and June 2026. These exams are important for medical graduates, specialists and international medical graduates seeking certification, postgraduate training, or specialty qualifications. The schedule provides candidates with advance notice of planned exam windows, helping them prepare and plan accordingly.
NBEMS oversees a range of examinations that test medical knowledge, clinical expertise, and eligibility for postgraduate training or licensure. The board’s tentative schedule covers several major medical exams, including the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), DNB/DrNB exams, Fellowship programmes (FNB), and other diploma and certification assessments.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences is the central authority responsible for conducting postgraduate medical examinations across India, including:
FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) for foreign-trained doctors to obtain licensure equivalence in India
DNB/DrNB examinations for trainees in accredited postgraduate programmes
Fellowship programmes (FNB) in advanced medical subspecialties
These exams are typically scheduled annually and are critical stepping stones for medical careers in post-graduate education, specialization, and clinical practice.
While NBEMS has only released a tentative calendar at this time, candidates should:
Check the official NBEMS website for registration dates and detailed eligibility criteria
Prepare documentation required for application forms, including identity proof, educational qualifications and training details
Begin revising specialty-specific curricula, as NBEMS exams are competency-based and aligned with national medical education standards
Final schedules, exam formats, syllabus outlines and registration instructions are typically published on the national board portal several weeks before the exam date.
For medical graduates and specialists, NBEMS-conducted exams are either licensure qualifiers (like FMGE) or progress checkpoints within structured postgraduate training pathways. Passing these exams:
Validates a candidate’s medical knowledge and clinical competence
Confers a nationally recognized postgraduate or specialty qualification
Enables eligibility for higher fellowship programmes
Supports professional advancement in clinical, academic or research roles
Candidates have been advised to keep checking the NBEMS website for further details and announcements. Any queries or information required can be obtained from the NBEMS communication portal. It has also been notified that tentative date for NEET-MDS will be given later separately.
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