FMGE Deficient Document Upload Window Closes After One-Time Opportunity

The one-time opportunity for FMGE aspirants to upload deficient documents officially ends today, 11 February 2026.The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will close the compliance portal at 11:55 PM. Candidates must ensure all apostilled primary medical qualification certificates and eligibility documents are submitted. No further extensions will be granted for this final correction phase before the results processing concludes.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is officially closing the one-time compliance window for the submission of deficient documents for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) today, 11 February 2026. This final opportunity was provided to graduates who had discrepancies in their initial applications for the December 2025 session. As the clock strikes 11:55 PM tonight, the online portal will cease to accept any further uploads, marking the end of the administrative scrutiny phase for thousands of overseas-trained doctors.

Final Compliance for Primary Medical Qualifications

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences had identified a significant number of applications with missing or incorrect primary medical qualification certificates (PMQC). For many graduates, the deficiency pertained to the lack of an apostilled version of their degree or a valid provisional certificate. This scrutiny is a mandatory requirement to ensure that only those who have legitimately completed their medical education from recognized foreign universities are allowed to proceed toward permanent registration in India.

• Apostille Requirements: Documents from non-Hague Convention countries must be attested by the respective Indian Embassy.
• Provisional Certificates: Candidates were required to upload a provisional pass certificate if their final degree was yet to be issued, provided the result was declared before the cut-off.
• One-Time Link: The NBEMS Online Portal was designed to allow only a single successful upload attempt for deficient files.
• Eligibility Status: Any candidate failing to satisfy the document requirements by tonight will be marked ineligible for the current session.

Mandatory Eligibility Certificates and Citizenship Proof

Apart from medical degrees, a major focus of this closing window is the submission of the Eligibility Certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC). This document is the cornerstone of the screening process, as it confirms that the student met the minimum criteria before even beginning their studies abroad. Additionally, graduates who hold OCI status or are citizens of neighboring countries like Nepal were required to provide clear proof of their nationality and academic journey.

• Administrative Accuracy: The board has been rigorous in checking that the name on the degree matches the nationality documents exactly.
• Email Notifications: Individual alerts were sent to all affected graduates, and today serves as the absolute final chance to respond.
• Scrutiny Outcomes: Results for this document review will determine the final qualification status for the upcoming issuance of pass certificates.

Conclusion

The closing of this compliance window signifies the final step in the December cycle's administrative timeline. As the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare continues to streamline the screening test protocols, the emphasis on perfect documentation remains high. Following the deadline tonight, the NBEMS will move into the final phase of result processing and the scheduling of certificate distribution. For the graduates, this marks the end of a long journey of paperwork, moving them one step closer to beginning their medical internships within the Indian healthcare system.

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