The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially extended the last date for submission of deficient documents for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2025 session. Candidates who have been notified about deficiencies can now upload the required documents up to January 7, 2026, through the official website exam.natboard.edu.in/fmge.php.
Earlier, as per the FMGE December 2025 information bulletin, candidates were required to submit pending documents by January 2, 2026. The extension has been granted to ensure that eligible candidates get sufficient time to rectify deficiencies identified during the scrutiny of applications.
Why the FMGE December 2025 Deadline Was Extended
NBEMS clarified that during the application verification process, one or more deficiencies were identified in several applications. Details of such deficiencies were communicated individually to candidates via registered email IDs. These documents are mandatory to determine eligibility strictly in accordance with the criteria prescribed in the FMGE information bulletin.
As stated in the official notice, “Pursuant to the recommendations of the National Medical Commission and approval of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Govt. of India, only eligible candidates will be allowed to appear in the FMGE.”
FMGE December 2025: Types of Deficiencies Identified
NBEMS has highlighted the following common deficiencies found during scrutiny:
- Non-submission of Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ) degree certificate or provisional pass certificate, duly apostilled or attested by the Indian Embassy in the country of qualification
- Missing or invalid Eligibility Certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or former Medical Council of India (MCI)
- Absence of admission letters issued by the foreign medical institution
- Lack of proof of qualifying NEET-UG, wherever applicable
- Issues related to proof of Indian citizenship
- Mismatch in name or date of birth across submitted documents
- Missing supporting documents in cases involving transfer between medical institutions
Candidates must ensure that all corrected documents are clear, valid, and uploaded within the stipulated timeline.
FMGE December 2025 Important Dates
- Last Date to Submit Deficient Documents: January 7, 2026
- Test City Intimation: January 2, 2026
- Admit Card Release Date: January 14, 2026
- FMGE Exam Date: January 17, 2026
How to Submit FMGE December 2025 Deficient Documents
Candidates can follow these steps to upload their documents:
- Visit the official website: exam.natboard.edu.in/fmge.php
- Log in using FMGE credentials
- Check the listed deficiencies displayed on the dashboard
- Upload the required supporting documents
- Submit and retain confirmation for future reference
Quick Reference Summary
| Event | Details |
| Conducting Authority | NBEMS |
| Exam Name | FMGE December 2025 |
| Deficiency Submission Deadline | January 7, 2026 |
| Exam Date | January 17, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | January 14, 2026 |
| Official Website | exam.natboard.edu.in/fmge.php |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Upload documents only if deficiency has been communicated by NBEMS
- Ensure certificates are properly attested or apostilled
- Verify that personal details match across all documents
- No further opportunity may be given after January 7, 2026
- Failure to rectify deficiencies will lead to disqualification from FMGE December 2025
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
| What is the new deadline to submit FMGE December 2025 deficient documents? |
| January 7, 2026. |
| Where can candidates upload deficient documents? |
| On the official website exam.natboard.edu.in/fmge.php. |
| Why is document submission required? |
| To determine eligibility as per FMGE information bulletin guidelines. |
| What are common deficiencies identified by NBEMS? |
| Missing degree certificates, eligibility certificates, NEET-UG proof, and name/DOB mismatches. |
| When will FMGE December 2025 be conducted? |
| January 17, 2026. |
| When will test city details be released? |
| January 2, 2026. |
| When will FMGE admit cards be issued? |
| January 14, 2026. |
| Will ineligible candidates be allowed to appear? |
| No, only eligible candidates approved by NMC and MoHFW can appear. |
The extension of the FMGE December 2025 deficient document submission deadline till January 7 provides a crucial opportunity for candidates to rectify errors and confirm their eligibility. Aspirants are strongly advised to upload all required documents well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. For official notices and updates, candidates should regularly visit exam.natboard.edu.in and bookmark this page for future reference, for more details CLICK HERE
