The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is currently in the final stages of processing the NBE-scores for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMG-Screening) conducted on January 17, 2026. As of today, January 20, 2026, thousands of Indian citizens with foreign medical degrees are closely monitoring the official web portals for the result-announcement. This licensing exam is mandatory for graduates from overseas institutions to obtain provisional or permanent registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Expected Timeline and Passing Criteria

The FMG-Screening authorities have a history of releasing results relatively quickly, often within a month of the examination date.

• Result Declaration: While the official information bulletin tentatively suggests a result-announcement by February 17, 2026, trends from previous years indicate that the PDF list of qualified roll numbers often appears much earlier.
• Qualifying Marks: To pass the examination, candidates must secure at least 150 marks out of a total of 300; there is no negative marking, which remains a relief for many medical-graduates.
• Scorecard Availability: Following the primary result-announcement, individual scorecards containing detailed NBE-scores are typically made available for download within a week on the applicant login page.
• Passing Certificate: Candidates who successfully clear the test will be required to collect their physical pass certificates from the NBE office in person at a later scheduled date.

Post-Exam Procedures and Verification

For the 2026 medical-graduates, passing the screening test is only the first step toward legal practice in India.

• Document Verification: Once the result-announcement is live, qualified candidates must ensure all their primary medical qualification documents are apostilled and verified for the NMC registration.
• Internship Requirements: Under current guidelines, passing the FMG-Screening must be followed by a Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI) in India, the duration of which depends on the candidate's specific graduation year and online-class history.
• Score Validity: The NBE-scores obtained in this session are valid only for the current registration cycle; however, there is no limit on the number of attempts a candidate can make to pass the exam.
• Security Protocols: The NBE has reiterated that the results are generated through a secure automated system, and candidates are warned against falling prey to fraudulent agents promising score alterations.

Statistical Overview of FMGE Trends

The following table provides a comparison of the candidate participation and passing trends observed in recent winter sessions.

• Shift in Difficulty: Many medical-graduates who took the January 17 exam noted that the Clinical and Para-clinical sections were more intensive compared to the previous June session.
• Technical Feedback: The NBE reported a smooth conduct of the computer-based test across all centers, with the NBE-scores processing starting immediately after the final shift concluded.
• Official Portals: Candidates are advised to strictly follow only the official websites, natboard.edu.in and nbe.edu.in, to avoid misinformation regarding the FMG-Screening results.

Conclusion

As the wait for the result-announcement continues, the medical community anticipates a fair and transparent release of the NBE-scores. For the January 2026 session, the performance of medical-graduates will determine the next batch of doctors eligible to enter the Indian healthcare workforce. With the FMG-Screening portal expected to be updated within the next fortnight, aspirants should keep their admit cards and login credentials ready. Reaching the 150-mark threshold remains the singular goal for these doctors as they prepare to begin their internships across various state medical councils.