This schedule includes major examinations like FMGE, DNB PDCET, GPAT, and DNB Final exams.
Below is the detailed exam schedule, important notes regarding NEET MDS/PG, and a direct link to the official notification.
NBEMS Exam Calendar 2026: Official Schedule
| Name of Examination | Date of Exam | Day |
| NBEMS Diploma Final (Dec 2025 Cycle) | Jan 6, 7, & 8, 2026 | Tue, Wed, Thu |
| FMGE (Screening Test) – Dec 2025 | January 17, 2026 | Saturday |
| FDST – MDS 2025 | February 21, 2026 | Saturday |
| FDST – BDS 2025 | March 1, 2026 | Sunday |
| GPAT 2026 | March 7, 2026 | Saturday |
| FET (Fellowship Entrance Test) 2026 | March 14, 2026 | Saturday |
| DNB PDCET 2026 | April 12, 2026 | Sunday |
| DrNB Final Theory Exam – April 2026 | April 24, 25, & 26, 2026 | Fri, Sat, Sun |
| NBEMS Diploma Final – June 2026 | May 14, 15, & 16, 2026 | Thu, Fri, Sat |
| DNB Final Theory Exam – June 2026 | June 18, 19, 20, & 21, 2026 | Thu – Sun |
| FMGE (Screening Test) – June 2026 | June 28, 2026 | Sunday |
Important Updates on NEET MDS & NEET PG 2026
The official notification released on December 29, 2025, clarified the status of other major exams not listed in the table above:
- NEET MDS 2026: The schedule has not been released yet. The official notice states: “The tentative schedule for NEET-MDS 2026 will be notified separately.”
- NEET PG 2026: The date for NEET PG 2026 was not included in this specific calendar release. Candidates should await a separate notification, though it is typically expected in the mid-to-late 2026 cycle (July/August) based on recent trends.
- NEET SS: No update for the 2026 cycle was mentioned in this specific notice.
Important Official Links
| Link Description | Direct Link |
| Download Exam Calendar 2026 PDF | Click Here (natboard.edu.in) |
| Official Website | natboard.edu.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Is the NEET PG 2026 exam date announced?
Ans: No, the NEET PG 2026 date was not included in the calendar released on Dec 29, 2025. It will be announced separately.
Q2: When is the FMGE 2026 exam?
Ans: The FMGE (December 2025 Session) will be held on January 17, 2026, and the FMGE (June 2026 Session) will be held on June 28, 2026.
Q3: Is the GPAT 2026 date confirmed?
Ans: Yes, the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) 2026 is scheduled for March 7, 2026.
Disclaimer: The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change by NBEMS. Candidates are advised to check the official website natboard.edu.in regularly for final confirmations and information bulletins.
