The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has granted a crucial extension to candidates applying for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2025 session. Aspiring doctors who had deficiencies in their application documents now have extra time to comply with the requirements.
New Deadline and Key Dates for FMGE December 2025
Candidates can now upload their pending or deficient documents until January 7, 2026, up to 11:55 PM. This is a significant extension from the earlier deadline of January 2, 2026. The submission must be done exclusively through the official portal at exam.natboard.edu.in/fmge.php.
The board has also outlined other critical dates for the examination cycle. Test city details will be intimated to candidates on January 2, 2026. The all-important admit cards will be released on January 14, 2026, and the FMGE December 2025 exam itself is scheduled for January 17, 2026.
Why the Extension Was Granted
NBEMS initiated this extension after identifying one or more deficiencies during the detailed scrutiny of applications for the December 2025 session. The board communicated these specific shortcomings individually to the affected candidates via email. The documents are essential for NBEMS to conclusively determine a candidate's eligibility as per the rules prescribed in the official FMGE December 2025 information bulletin.
Only eligible candidates will be permitted to sit for the exam, a decision grounded in the recommendations of the National Medical Commission (NMC) and approved by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India.
Common Document Deficiencies Identified by NBEMS
To assist candidates, NBEMS has highlighted a list of frequent document-related shortcomings found during verification. Candidates are urged to check their emails and cross-verify against this list:
- Failure to submit the Primary Medical Qualification Degree Certificate or Provisional Pass Certificate, which must be duly apostilled or attested by the Indian Embassy in the country where the degree was awarded.
- Missing Eligibility Certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the former Medical Council of India (MCI), where applicable.
- Non-submission of the original admission letter or proof of qualifying the NEET-UG, a mandatory requirement in specific cases.
- Absence of valid proof of Indian citizenship.
- Discrepancies in the candidate's name or date of birth across different submitted documents.
- Insufficient supporting documents for candidates who transferred from one medical institution to another during their course.
Step-by-Step Guide to Submit Deficient Documents
Candidates must act promptly to rectify the issues. Follow these straightforward steps to ensure your documents are uploaded correctly:
- Visit the official FMGE portal: exam.natboard.edu.in/fmge.php.
- Log into your application account using your registered credentials.
- Carefully review the deficiency details mentioned in the official email sent by NBEMS.
- Upload clear, scanned copies of the required documents in the specified format.
- Finalize and submit the documents well before the final cutoff: January 7, 2026 (11:55 PM).
It is critically important for all affected candidates to complete this process within the extended timeline. Failure to submit the complete and correct documents will result in disqualification from the FMGE December 2025 examination, barring entry to practice medicine in India. Candidates should regularly check the official NBEMS website and their registered email for any further updates or notifications.
