FET 2026 exam date has been officially announced by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. The Fellowship Entrance Test 2026 will be conducted on March 14, 2026, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The examination will be held in a single session across designated centres.
As per the official notification, the FET 2026 examination will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2026, from 09:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Candidates appearing for the exam must report to the examination centre as per the instructions mentioned in the admit card.
FET 2026 Exam Mode, Timing, and Key Details
The Fellowship Entrance Test 2026 will be conducted as a national-level examination for admission to post-doctoral fellowship programmes. The exam will be held in online mode and will assess both general medical knowledge and speciality-specific expertise.
Important details related to the FET 2026 examination are highlighted below:
- Exam Date: March 14, 2026
- Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Exam Shift: Single session
- Exam Timing: 09:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Candidates must strictly adhere to the reporting time and exam guidelines issued by NBEMS.
FET 2026 Eligibility and Course Admission Details
The Fellowship Entrance Test is a qualifying-cum-ranking examination conducted for admission to various Post-Doctoral FNB and FNB-PD courses. Admission to these fellowship programmes is granted based on performance in the FET examination.
To be eligible for FET 2026, candidates must possess a postgraduate medical degree such as MD, MS, DNB, or DrNBin the relevant speciality. Only candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria will be allowed to appear for the examination.
The FET 2026 question paper will be divided into two parts:
- Part 1: General Medicine, Paediatrics, or Surgery
- Part 2: Speciality-specific questions related to the chosen fellowship
This structure ensures assessment of both core clinical knowledge and advanced speciality understanding.
FET 2026 Registration and Admit Card Update
NBEMS has not yet released the complete FET 2026 schedule. However, based on previous year trends, the FET 2026 registration process is expected to begin in January 2026.
The FET 2026 admit card is likely to be issued approximately one week before the examination date. Details regarding registration dates, admit card download, and result declaration will be published on the official NBEMS website once the schedule is released.
Important Advisory for Candidates
Candidates planning to appear for FET 2026 are advised to regularly monitor official updates and prepare all required documents in advance. It is important to verify eligibility and choose the correct fellowship speciality while applying.
With the FET 2026 exam scheduled for March 14, aspirants should align their preparation strategy according to the exam pattern and syllabus to improve their chances of securing admission to post-doctoral fellowship programmes.
