FMGE December 2025: NBEMS extends deficient document submission deadline to January 7; check details here
FMGE December 2025: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has extended the last date for submission of deficient documents for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2025 session.Candidates can now upload their pending or deficient documents till January 7, 2026 (11:55 PM) through the official website at exam.natboard.edu.in/fmge.php. Earlier, the deadline to submit these documents was January 2, 2026.
Why are documents being asked again?
NBEMS stated that during the scrutiny of FMGE December 2025 applications, one or more deficiencies were found in several cases. The details of these deficiencies were communicated individually to candidates through email.These documents are required to decide the eligibility of candidates as per the rules mentioned in the FMGE December 2025 information bulletin.
FMGE December 2025: Types of deficiencies identified
NBEMS has listed the following common deficiencies:
- Non-submission of Primary Medical Qualification Degree Certificate or Provisional Pass Certificate, duly apostilled or attested by the Embassy of India in the country where the degree was obtained
- Missing Eligibility Certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (
NMC ) or the former Medical Council of India (MCI), wherever applicable - Non-submission of admission letter or proof of qualifying the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG), where required
- Missing proof of citizenship
- Mismatch in name or date of birth across submitted documents
- Lack of supporting documents in cases of transfer from one medical institution to another
NBEMS has clearly stated that only eligible candidates will be allowed to appear in the FMGE December 2025 exam. This decision is based on the recommendations of the National Medical Commission and approval of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India.
FMGE December 2025: Important dates
Read the official notice here.
How to submit deficient documents
Candidates can follow these simple steps:
- Visit exam.natboard.edu.in/fmge.php
- Log in using your registered credentials
- Check the deficiency details mentioned in the email sent by NBEMS
- Upload the required documents carefully
- Submit the documents before January 7, 2026 (11:55 PM)
Candidates are advised to submit all required documents within the extended deadline to avoid disqualification from the FMGE December 2025 examination.
