Confusion Over FMGE Exam Centres Causes Panic Among Aspirants
Discrepancies in Centre Allocations
New Delhi: Aspirants for the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE) are experiencing heightened anxiety due to conflicting information regarding their examination centres. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has reportedly assigned two different centres to some candidates.
Details of the Issue
Dr. Mohammad Momin Khan, a National Executive of the FAIMA Doctors Association, brought attention to the problem on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He highlighted the case of a candidate who received an email from NBEMS stating that their test centre was in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the same candidate was informed via SMS that their exam centre was located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The email notification read: “Please make a note that you have been allocated JAMMU AND KASHMIR, SRINAGAR as test city for FMGE December 2025. Kindly make your travel arrangements accordingly. Test City intimation does not confirm the eligibility to appear in the exam. Admit cards are provided only to the eligible candidates. The test center venue in the test city allocated shall be indicated in the hall ticket which shall be issued on 14.01.2026.” In contrast, the SMS stated, “The test city allotted to you for FMGE December 2025 is West Bengal, Kolkata.”
Impact on Students
Dr. Khan expressed his concern in a post on X, stating, “NBEMS has sent two different exam centres one via SMS and another via email for FMGE. This confusion is causing panic among students. Exam in 15 days, where to report? Requesting NBEMS to resolve this issue at the earliest.”
In an interview with Medical Dialogues, Dr. Khan elaborated on the situation, noting that with the FMGE scheduled in just 15 days, the discrepancies have led to widespread anxiety among candidates. Many are worried that reporting to the incorrect venue could jeopardize their examination attempt.
Call for Immediate Action
Students have taken to social media and various student forums, urging the authorities to take prompt corrective action. They are requesting a clear and unified confirmation of their allotted exam centre. Given the urgency of the situation and the approaching exam date, students and related organizations are imploring NBEMS to swiftly clarify and resolve the discrepancies to ensure a smooth examination process.
Related Information
Additionally, it has been announced that the FMGE December 2025 admit card will be released on January 14.