December 30, 2025: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced the NBE exam calendar for 2026 on the official portal natboard.edu.in, detailing the schedule for important medical and allied entrance tests. The calendar includes key exam dates for Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) sessions, Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT), Fellowship Entrance Test (FET) and DNB Post Diploma Centralised Entrance Test (PDCET) among other assessments. Aspirants preparing for admission and licensure tests can plan their preparation effectively with this official schedule. The NBEMS exam calendar is released to outline the major computer-based tests and final theory examinations conducted by the board across the academic year. These include FMGE December 2025 session, FMGE June 2026 session, GPAT 2026, FET 2026 and DNB PDCET 2026, each critical for medical and pharmacy aspirants seeking professional qualifications.
Major NBE Exam Dates for 2026
The table below summarises the key dates and shift timings from the NBE exam calendar 2026:
The FMGE June 2026 session is also included in the calendar and scheduled for 28 June 2026 with two shifts similar to the December session, providing candidates additional opportunity to qualify the screening test for foreign medical graduates.
About NBE and Its Examination Role
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is the conducting authority for a range of postgraduate, specialist, pharmacy and screening examinations in India. Through the NBE exam calendar, aspirants are informed well in advance about exam dates, shift timings and schedules, allowing them to prepare and manage important events in their academic calendars. The calendar also helps institutions, coaching centres and candidates synchronise their timelines for admissions, counselling and document verification processes that follow the entrance tests. It is recommended that aspirants regularly check the natboard.edu.in portal for any revised schedules or official notifications if updates are issued after publication.
Tips for Candidates Preparing for NBE Exams
Given the spread of exam dates through the first half of 2026, candidates should:
- Create a preparation strategy based on the earliest exam dates such as FMGE and GPAT.
- Download admit cards once released ahead of scheduled tests.
- Review exam syllabi and patterns for each entrance test.
- Track official notifications for any revisions to the calendar.
Planning and early preparation aligned with the NBE exam calendar 2026 can significantly help aspirants attempt these competitive medical and pharmacy entrance exams with clarity and confidence.
