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NBEMS Tentative Exam Schedule 2026 Released for Medical Exams

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• Updated on 31 Dec, 2025, 4:26 PM, by Ishita Tanwar

NBEMS Tentative Exam Schedule 2026 Released for Medical Exams

NBEMS Tentative Exam Schedule 2026 Released for Various Medical Courses, as the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences issued its provisional calendar on 29 December 2025. The schedule covers key medical, pharmacy and allied health examinations planned between January and June 2026. Candidates are advised that these dates are tentative and will be formally confirmed through official notifications. This tentative timetable provides early clarity for aspirants preparing for competitive and qualifying examinations conducted by NBEMS.

 

Overview of NBEMS 2026 Tentative Examination Calendar

NBEMS has published a wide-ranging exam schedule that includes final theory examinations, screening tests, and entrance examinations. The tentative calendar is aimed at helping students plan their preparation strategy well in advance. Below are the major examinations and their tentative dates as listed in the NBEMS 2026 exam calendar.

Examination

Tentative Date(s)

Details

NBEMS Diploma Final Examination – Dec 2025

06 to 08 January 2026

Theory exams from 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm

FMGE – Dec 2025

17 January 2026

Paper I: 09:00 am–11:30 am; Paper II: 02:00 pm–04:30 pm

FDST‑MDS 2025

21 February 2026

Fellowship Diploma Status Test

FDST‑BDS 2025

01 March 2026

Fellowship Diploma Status Test

GPAT 2026

07 March 2026

09:00 am–12:00 pm

FET 2026

14 March 2026

09:00 am–10:45 am

PDCET 2026

12 April 2026

09:00 am–11:00 am

DrNB Final Exam – Apr 2026

24–26 April 2026

02:00 pm–05:00 pm

NBEMS Diploma Final – Jun 2026

14–16 May 2026

09:00 am–12:00 pm

DNB Final Exam – Jun 2026

18–21 June 2026

02:00 pm–05:00 pm

FMGE – Jun 2026

28 June 2026

09:00 am–11:30 am; 02:00 pm–04:30 pm

Note: Times listed are based on the tentative schedule provided.

 

Key Points for Medical Aspirants

The NBEMS tentative schedule includes a mix of qualifying and entrance examinations such as the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT), Diplomate of National Board (DNB) and DrNB final exams. Aspirants planning for these exams should prepare according to this provisional timeline but await official information bulletins for final confirmation. NBEMS has clearly stated that the schedule is tentative. Exact dates, syllabus details, and application timelines will be published through separate official notifications on the NBEMS website. Regularly checking for updates is recommended to avoid missing any announcements.

 

What Candidates Should Do Next?

Students targeting NBEMS‑conducted examinations in 2026 should keep updated with the official NBEMS portal for notifications on exam dates, application forms, admit cards, and detailed instructions. Planning preparation based on the tentative calendar will help manage study schedules effectively ahead of the final confirmations.

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