NBEMS has released a
tentative examination schedule for various nationalālevel medical and pharmacy exams to be held between
January and june 2026. These dates were published on
December 29, 2025 on the official NBEMS website.
š Major Exam Dates & Schedule
Exam NameTentative Date(s)DetailsNBEMS diploma Final Examination (Dec 2025)Jan 6ā8, 2026Afternoon session
FMGE ā december 2025 SessionJan 17, 2026Two shifts (Paper I & II)
FDSTāMDS 2025Feb 21, 2026MDS entrance papers
FDSTāBDS 2025Mar 1, 2026BDS entrance papers
GPATā2026 (Pharmacy)Mar 7, 20269:00āÆam ā 12:00āÆpm
FETā2026Mar 14, 2026Fellowship entrance
PDCETā2026Apr 12, 2026PostāDiploma CET
DrNB Final (April 2026)Apr 24ā26, 2026Final theory exams
NBEMS diploma Final (June 2026)May 14ā16, 2026Afternoon session
DNB Final (June 2026)Jun 18ā21, 2026Multiple days
FMGE ā june 2026 SessionJun 28, 2026Two shiftsš
Note: This schedule is
tentative, and NBEMS will issue final dates, information bulletins, and registration details on its official website soon.
š Important Notes for Students
š 1. Dates Are Subject to Change
The calendar is not final ā NBEMS may update some dates later through official notifications. Always check the NBEMS website (natboard.edu.in) for the latest bulletins.
š 2. NEET PG 2026 Not in This Calendar
The exam calendar released
doesĀ not list
NEET PG 2026, which has caused concern among postgraduate medical aspirants. NBEMS has not included that date in this schedule, and it may be announced separately by the appropriate authority.
š Why This Calendar Matters
Ā· Helps students
plan study schedules & revisionsĀ· Lets aspirants
prepare in advance for multiple entrance and exit examsĀ· Reduces lastāminute uncertainty about exam timing
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