The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has issued a critical Instruction for candidates appearing in the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2025/January 2026 session. Following the completion of the examination on January 17, the board has identified several applications with significant Deficiencies in the uploaded supporting materials. To maintain the integrity of the Screening process, a final, one-time document upload window has been kept active until 11:55 PM tonight, February 7, 2026. This serves as the last chance for aspirants to rectify their status before the official results are processed.
Mandatory Attestation and Eligibility Compliance
A major portion of the flagged applications involves the Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ) degree certificates. The NBEMS has noted that many candidates failed to provide documents that are duly apostilled or attested by the Indian Embassy in the country where the degree was obtained. This Instruction is non-negotiable, as the NBEMS Official Portal requires clear, high-quality scans of these attestations to verify the legal standing of the foreign medical degree. Without these, the board cannot proceed with the final Validation of the candidate’s eligibility to practice in India.
- Single Upload Rule: The portal is configured for a single-use session; once a document is submitted, the link is permanently disabled for that user.
- Email Notifications: Candidates are urged to check their registered email for specific details regarding the identified Deficiencies in their file.
- Required Files: Key missing documents include the Eligibility Certificate from the NMC, proof of citizenship, and supportive documents for institutional transfers.
Impact on Result Declaration and Pass Certificates
The successful completion of this document Validation phase is a prerequisite for the release of the FMGE scorecards. According to the FMGE Result Notice, while the exam results are tentatively scheduled for mid-February, any candidate with an "Incomplete" status will have their result withheld. The NMC Screening Guidelines clarify that the issuance of the FMGE Pass Certificate is contingent upon a final in-person verification, which cannot be scheduled unless the digital Screening of documents is flawless.
| Deficiency Category | Required Corrective Action | Verification Status |
| PMQ Degree | Upload Apostilled/Attested Copy | Validation Required |
| Eligibility Certificate | Provide NMC/MCI Document | Mandatory for Results |
| Name Mismatch | Submit Affidavit/Gazette | Identity Check |
| Citizenship Proof | Clear Passport/OCI Scan | Residency Screening |
| Portal Deadline | February 7, 2026 (11:55 PM) | Final Opportunity |
Administrative Scrutiny and Technical Support
The NBEMS has emphasized that this Instruction follows a meticulous manual review of over 40,000 applications. The board’s experts are working to eliminate any administrative Deficiencies that could lead to legal complications during the State Medical Council registration process. Candidates experiencing technical difficulties with the Online Submission Link are advised to use the Communication Web Portal immediately, as no offline submissions or emails will be entertained after the deadline tonight.
- Manual Review: All uploaded files during this window undergo a secondary review by the board’s expert panel.
- Photo Quality: Discrepancies in image quality (photographs or thumb impressions) must also be resolved if specifically highlighted in the deficiency email.
- Finality: No further opportunity will be granted, and ineligible candidates will not be considered for the current 2026 result cycle.
Conclusion
The closure of the deficient document window on February 7 marks the end of the administrative cycle for the FMGE December 2025 session. This final Instruction ensures that the Validation of foreign medical qualifications is handled with the highest level of accuracy. As the board prepares for the result declaration in the coming weeks, candidates who fail to address their Deficiencies risk permanent disqualification from the current session. This rigorous Screening is essential for maintaining the quality of medical professionals entering the Indian healthcare system, ensuring every foreign graduate meets the national standards for clinical practice.
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